James Cameron's new blockbuster "Avatar: Fire and Ash" received mixed reviews when it hit the big screens in Ukraine this week. The producers of the blockbuster, with a budget of around 400 million dollars, hope to break box office records, aiming to earn between 110 to 130 million dollars in the first weekend.
Despite high expectations, Cameron's work began to face criticism from the moment the first reviews were released. On Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic, the film received average scores of 70% and 61% respectively. The harshest review came from a critic at the BBC, who called "Fire and Ash" "the worst part of the series." Other reviewers, such as Peter Bradshaw from The Guardian and Brian Truitt from USA Today, pointed out issues with the lengthiness of the plot and disjointed storylines.
On the other hand, some reviewers, including Owen Gleiberman from Variety, note that this film surpasses the previous installment "Avatar: The Way of Water" thanks to its deeper story and careful character work. Matt Patches from Polygon praised the detailed portrayal of digital characters, achieved through the titanic effort of the visual effects team.
The plot of the new "Avatar" continues the events from the previous film, focusing on themes of loss and internal conflicts within the Na'vi clan. After the death of one of the main characters, the Sully family must adapt to new challenges awaiting them in the mysterious world of Pandora.
Premieres and red carpets took place in many cities around the world, including Kyiv, where a screening was held at the "Planeta Kino" cinema. Among the guests were famous Ukrainian stars such as Taras Topolya, Anna Dobrydneva, and others. It is not yet known how successful this film will be in international distribution, but critics and viewers are actively discussing the future of the franchise, which may conclude at this stage if the earnings do not justify the huge investments.
