In December 2009, director James Cameron released Avatar, his first film since Titanic, and it became a milestone in movie technology. Thanks to new 3D imaging and motion capture, audiences were transported to Pandora in a way they had never experienced before. For many, wearing 3D glasses in the theater was a new and exciting experience, and the film went on to earn about $2.8 billion worldwide. Still, while the visuals were groundbreaking, the story—similar to movies like “Dances with Wolves” and “Pocahontas”—received mixed reactions. Avatar became a symbol of the 2000s, where cutting-edge technology met familiar storytelling.

The story centered on the past of Rocket, a popular Guardians character, and Adam Warlock, a new character. As the final film in the Guardians' journey, the characters grew, and the music was great.

As usual, this was a flippant and fun Marvel production. Just when you think you're about to start a flashy battle in the beginning, the little groot dances in the background music, ignoring the fight. A flashy dogfight between spaceships. The dialogue between friends is so bad that some viewers may find it vulgar. I'm surprised Disney allowed it. End roll from the last emotional scene.

It is not a heavy story like Star Wars, but one that is easy for anyone to get into and watch. The movie is very Marvel-like and very American. The design, characters, and worldview. I had seen them all before, and there was nothing new. I was tired of seeing them. If I had to say something different, it is more than half a comedy, although I wrote "adventure.