Avatar is based on historical events, and Hollywood commonly leans on appropriation culture and white washing.
The science fiction genre allows greater freedom to explore these issues in unique ways. Avatar compared to other movies outside the science fiction genre other films adapted historical events simplify and dramatize for the story.
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James Cameron pioneered photorealistic CGI. His goal was to enhance the story with special effects that had never been seen before. “Thousands of posts appeared ‘Avatar Forums’ who said they were depressed, despairing, even suicidal–because they could not live in a world of Pandora.” (Holtmeier & Park-Primiano, 4).
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A blockbuster like Avatar reinforces societal norms, “quelling anxieties” around disabled veterans. Jake as a white ex-marine who maintained the mindset after injury, he represents the most patriotic version of humanity.
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The character of Jake Sully fits the disability standard wheelchair-bound person stereotype. The film takes place in the future when there’s an operation people can undergo to reverse paralysis.
However, Jake cannot afford it. Because the premise involves controlling an Avatar with your mind, Jake is rarely seen in his wheelchair.
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Avatar spurred audience interest in movies in 3-D or IMAX. This is thought to be due to CGI making the film so immersive.Jake Sully is a disabled protagonist who is the perfect patriot.
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“Often times, flying represents a sense of freedom. Sumber explains that flying dreams serve as a sort of escape from the pressures of the real world (which is represented by the ground).” (Gould)
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There are 2 tracks the story usually uses. One is the Harry Potter approach when a character is an orphan coming of age without a family.
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Music is often overlooked when talking about films. However, music is constantly helping audiences follow along with the story emotionally. Each character has their own theme music;
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The heroes need to learn different lessons in each movie as they mature. The How to Train Your Dragon trilogy uses the coming-of-age story framework to tell three different arcs to follow the evolution of Hiccup’s and Toothless’ intertwined stories.
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