Never explained what that unobtanium was capable of which made it so valuable.

if not mistaken, it is an anti-gravity mineral ...

What I don't understand from other reviews I've read is complaints that the story and ending are "predictable".
Really? You mean when you saw Star Wars and the Death Star was introduced as the ultimate weapon of the bad guys and Luke Skywalker is introduced as the protagonist that it was a complete surprise to you at the end when Luke blew it up?
People who only pay attention to the endings and story mechanics of movies and expect some Shyamalan-esque twist miss the entire point. It's the whole experience and the story-telling that matters.

P.S. - I don't think the fact that the ending to Titanic was spoiled affected it negatively in any way.

That's what I've been saying all along. A simple story is inconsequential as long as the movie rises above it.

You're talking about suspense, but Avatar is not chiefly about suspense, although it has it as well. Just let the world of Pandora envelope you, do not attempt to notice the story mechanics, and let Pandora itself tell the story. Everything just flows from there. At least that's how I view it.

i also did the same thing, try to catch the holy spirit~

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Added on December 21, 2009, 12:48 am
u serious?

When we watch 3D, there is no subtitles, but only for alien language.

the world of pandora enveloped me only initially, and maybe a lil bit in the middle, the tiger thingy chase scene and the bird taming scene, ouh and which the taming of the gigantic pterodactyl scene was longer; would have been f***ing awesome.

personally it was hard not to notice the story mechanics cos the acting and the storyline felt lacking.

will also give it a second viewing to see if my opinion changes XD
gotta get better seats this time XD

Haha nevermind la... it's fine if you don't like the movie. I dont want to be accused of trying to imprint my experience on others. 

tis kay, i enjoy pointless/endless arguments over the internet where both sides(one being mine) are stubborn bastards who will never change their mind.

holidays... watchu gonna do....

lol I'm at work. Just argued with a colleage who thinks the 3D is not syok because "they never keep throwing stuff at the audience. Like that 3D where got nice?"