The film Avatar by director
James Cameron, which is conquering critics around the planet for its technical
originality and undeniable success in theaters more than for the emotions triggered
by its visual effects, poses a global problem: man's appetite for dominating
the unknown at any cost.
This side of humanity, regarded
by many people as a negative sentiment, is so present in our times that it's
enough to take a quick glance at the existing political conflicts all around us.
James Cameron, without directly addressing real life news, provides some perspective.
It's as though he were enumerating the steps of global decision-making that
lead to harmful practices.
The director created a
virtual scene beyond anyone's imagination, which serves to demonstrate the
Earth's intention to conquer another planet inhabited by aliens. The initiative
of the earthlings is led by a group of scientists who, on the basis of science,
seek to understand the habits and customs of the natives, as well as their
strengths and mystical places.
The mission conceives of a most
imaginable technique, which transfers the senses of some human beings into the bodies
of the natives in a vain attempt to penetrate the heart of these people in
order to persuade them to give up their land and glory.
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That is where "Avatar"
enters the scene - an ex-Marine from the U.S. Army who becomes involved in
hostilities on an unknown planet inhabited by "aliens" with exotic forms.
As he's an Avatar - a human mind in an alien body - he finds himself torn
between two worlds in a desperate struggle for survival.
During the exploration, which
is meant to penetrate the secrets of the natives' practices, the impatient army
colonel in charge of overseeing the mission decides to abort the procedure and take
the strange planet by force.
His decision doesn't sit well
with the team of scientists. In addition to believing that things can be
resolved peacefully, they warn that, on the other hand, there are the lives of innocent
people to consider, including children, women and the elderly.
Naturally, the attack
provokes the wrath of the scientists who, in the defense of innocent lives,
decide to join with the natives to confront their compatriots.
From the differences in
context that it portrays to its tactical and technical accomplishments, the
film is so penetrating that it's destined to be a symbol and reference point as
one of the greatest achievements in cinematography, at least up to now.
The plot is very carefully
laid out, with stunning locations, towering trees, winding paths and creatures right
out of the times of the dinosaurs.
The indigenous people who
encounter the humans complete the breathtaking scenery. The peculiar form of
the aliens, with large eyes, ears similar to wolves, who are tall and very
agile, impresses even the least passionate about the seventh art [cinema].
The changes that follow within
the human mind as it leaps from one body to another, sometimes human and sometimes
alien, is another triumph of the director, which reflects the disquiet of humanity
about the origins of other species.
With this union of humans and
aliens comes a feeling that something better exists in the universe: the
respect for life. Above all, that is what James Cameron’s film Avatar
suggests.
The impact was achieved
thanks to the creation of a camera that films the actors while it simultaneously
sees the virtual scenery and characters. In this way, Cameron had much more on
his hands than the usual green background, which has been the standard for
productions of this genre.
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Jim Gianopulos, co-chairman
and CEO of Fox Filmed Entertainment, is calling for a miniaturization of the equipment
currently being used to capture 3D images. These accessories will probably be in
the hands of filmmakers within two years.
For Gianopulos, even if Avatar
doesn't surpass its budget, it will be considered a revolutionary movie that
will change the film industry.
