It just has to be said... (Possible Movie Spoilers!)

I have a secret:  I think Avatar (the one with the blue people, not the cartoon) sucked.  I mean, I didn't even like it a little.  I know, I know, that's blasphemy.  Perhaps it was because of all the marketing hype, perhaps it was the whole 3D thing.  Perhaps it's because I walked into the theater expecting to be blown away.  Whatever the case, I was really disappointed.  And by disappointed, I mean I bitched for days about using my gift card to see that.

Yes, it was visually stunning, especially in 3D.  There's no denying that.  But that just makes me feel even more suckered.  It's like they knew the images were the only thing the movie had going for it, but thought I would be too drawn in by them to notice anything else.  Like the crappy plot.  Or the boring, cliche characters. 

Now wait, I know what you're thinking--but isn't that same as all the kids movies you watch?  No.  I go into kids movies expecting a certain formula.  They're kids movies.  Of course things are going to work out a certain way.  This wasn't a movie I went to see with my three year old, it was one I splurged on evening prices to see on a date with my husband.  I expected something more than pretty pictures.  And to be honest, the last three kids movies I saw had more interesting little twists and better character development than that one.  In fact, it's like they took a typical kids' movie storyline, added enough adult bits to make it PG-13, and left out any reason to actually care about the people involved in the ordeal. Sure, it could just be a matter of what expectations I go into each movie with, but again, in the last three movies I've seen--hell, let's go last 10--I can pick out something special, memorable, and unexpected.  All Avatar had were the visuals, and that wasn't even unexpected.  Or particularly special, with pretty much everything popping up in 3D now.

I happened to mention to a friend today that this movie just didn't blow my hair back.  She looked at me like I'd somehow sprouted a second head right before her eyes.

"For real?  You didn't like it?  I thought everyone liked it..."

Well, not me.  I feel angry and ripped off and I know I can't be the only one.  And just 'cause I'm always one to ostracize myself as much as possible, I don't get the big deal about Toy Story 3, either.  Maybe I'm just heartless, but I was no where near as emotionally involved in it as they were going for.  That would be fine, except I've gotten way too emotionally involved in a couple of other kids movies, so I'm pretty sure it's TS3, not me.  In any case, I felt ripped off there, too. 

Now that I've probably alienated anyone who reads this turd, I suppose I'll go Google other people who thought Avatar pretty much sucked.  Wishing all of you a fantastic evening.