'Avatar' work gives botanist a taste of Hollywood.

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    togata57 Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    This was one of the more interesting movies we had seen in maybe 10 years. I thought the imaginary plants were nicely designed.

    Our son watched a second time in 3D, the next week, and it seems the 2D was easier to watch, for him.
     
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    i just saw it last night. the plants were rad; i would totally live in that jungle!

    the plot was pretty cliche, though. the movie started off original and intelligent but it ended up falling into a stereotypical plot. it also went on for way too long and ended up getting far-fetched near the end; jack sully gradually morphed into a super-hero who could do anything.

    but yeah, the alien jungle made up for all other shortcomings. pretty creative!
     
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    I commend Cameron et al. for realizing the NEED to consult a trained botanist!
     
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    The big tree was nifty looking.

    If an Avatar 2 is produced, they could start the movie at the location of the fallen giant. In which case they would need to consult with a mycologist.
     
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    As well as a bryologist.
    Or these movie folks could save time and just ask US.
     

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