although avatar enthralls in 3d, what surprised me more than the animation (given poor plot reviews) was its potential as a modern allegory for young audiences. anyone who's experienced first hand the tragedy of pristine peoples or ecosystems exploited, or who knows the work of paul stamets or lynn twist, will appreciate currents that run through this tale.

the story takes place in some distant future, as earth withers from environmental destruction and warfare, and humans have begun infiltrat...
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