A popular entertainment with a solid message...

We saw AVATAR yesterday. I was dubious going in, as I was not impressed with the story as I saw it played out in the ubiquitous trailers. Even as far as halfway through the film I imagined rating it low, perhaps including a dictionary definition for the word "trite".

Some of the film's dialog is indeed corny...some groan-inducingly so...

But I realize a day later that the story, which centers around respecting the natural world and remaining in tune with nature, is so in keeping with my own spirituality that I'm thrilled this message will get to such a wide audience. Children will memorize and discuss this film, like my generation did with STAR WARS, and in doing so, they will be indoctrinated to concepts that they don't get in other aspects of their life.

It's a beautiful film with a beautiful message...and if the delivery isn't always perfect, it deserves props for boldness of philosophy.