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A little goes a very long way in the third chapter of director James Cameron’s blockbusting franchise.
Cameron and co-writers Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver deliver a masterclass in candyfloss storytelling, expertly fluffing around an hour of linear plot and character development into more than three hours of jaw-dropping visual spectacle that continues to push the envelope for performance capture technology.
The law of diminishing returns holds firm for Avatar: Fire And Ash, the weakest phase of humanity’s bloodthirsty battle with the Na’vi.
A 197-minute running is unnecessary self-indulgence on Cameron’s part but he continues to dazzle with digitally rendered artistry on bioluminescent land, underwater and in the air.
Scriptwriters rely on the undeniable emotional pull of a blended family rallying in the face of cataclysmic adversity and female characters of every species continue to tip the balance of power. Mothers are the necessity of Cameron’s invention.
Rating: Three stars
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