Avatar: the Way of Water

Those clamouring for a return to the moon world of Pandora are well served by James Cameron's visually stunning sequel to his own 2009 sci-fi blockbuster. Set years after the events of Avatar, the film picks up with chieftain Jake (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña) as they raise their young family. When humans return, determined to claim the moon for mankind, Jake and his clan flee to the sanctuary of an ocean tribe, where they prepare for all-out war. The film is a non-stop feast for the eyes, yet the long and somewhat meandering story struggles to engage on an emotional level. The shift in focus onto Jake and Neytiri's children is interesting, but only the enigmatic Kiri (Sigourney Weaver) and human boy Spider (Jack Champion) leave an impression among the new and returning cast members. Still, Cameron's commitment to the world of Pandora shines through, and those who already love this alien world will delight in being transported there once more.