If you didn’t read below, yesterday was my birthday! Holly took me out to a nice dinner and a movie to celebrate, and I had all intention of seeing Sherlock Holmes when I went to the theater.

Until I saw the posters for Avatar in 3D.

I’ll be honest, I had heard about it, but I hadn’t really seen anything about it, so I went in with sort of a blank slate – no preconceived notions, stereotypes, or whatever to guide my thinking.

That being said, this was, by far, one of the most incredible movies I have ever seen.  If you’re wanting to see a movie that redefines 3D, and some of the technology we use to make movies, then this is the one for you.

The hero, Jake, takes over his brother’s “Avatar” – a special husk that can be controlled while the user is asleep using links into the brain and muscular system.  The husk looks like a crossbreed between the human controller and the Na’vi – the natives of the land.

While the transformation is unwilling at first, once Jake meets some more Na’vi, he starts to realize that being human may not be his best (or only) choice.

I walked into the theater not knowing what to expect.  I walked out having experienced a true wonder in movie making.  I can imagine that when people watched “Star Wars” in the theater decades ago they felt like this.

Seriously, if you are looking for a good reason to see a 3D movie, this one’s it.  It’s got great action, great Sci-Fi battle scenes, and the plot (although a little predictable) is fantastically written.

5 Stars, for sure.