Feeling blue about the weather? ‘Avatar’ is the cure. (From Epsom Guardian)

Feeling blue about the weather? ‘Avatar’ is the cure.

3:31pm Wednesday 13th January 2010

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By Community Correspondent: Hannah Davies

A spontaneous decision led me to go and see ‘Avatar’ yesterday after the novelty of snow had eventually worn off and not being able to go anywhere that didn’t involve a treacherous walk had pushed me to the brink of boredom. I was astounded when I entered Screen 1 at Epsom Odeon at 4 o’clock on a snowy Sunday afternoon to find their second largest auditorium of 312 seats almost full of viewers already sporting their, slightly comical, 3D glasses.

Not only was I stunned at the number of people who had managed to travel in such icy conditions, the huge turn-out was surprising due to the fact that this much anticipated film had already been showing in cinemas from 17th December 2009.

It is possible that, like me, the cold Surrey weather had encouraged everyone to venture out of their warm houses and find some source of entertainment to alleviate their inactivity: a warm cinema being the perfect option. However, the fact that ‘Avatar’ still remains so popular is also due to its outstanding qualities that make it the epic science fiction and action film it is. Heralded as being the most expensive film ever made with an estimated $300 million being spent on its production, it’s no wonder that so many people want to see a film that has broken such a prestigious record. Director James Cameron’s previous feature film ‘Titanic’ (1997) cost a record-breaking $200 million at the time and had a running time of 194 minutes. His current 162 minute film may not be as long or as star-studded with the likes of Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio but its computer-generated blue aliens and fantastical planets created through the ground-breaking production of a new film camera that combines computer-generated images with live action could be argued to surpass the qualities of the 1997 blockbuster.

Either way, this film is not one to miss as the 3D technology and remarkable story and characters aid in creating a truly unique cinema experience.

So if you’re fed up with the weather go and see ‘Avatar’ and immerse yourself in a world where being blue is a glorious and enviable position, before it’s too late.

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