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This fairy-tale/love story is rendered even more surreal by the sheer multitude of CGI’s that take you across imaginary forests and rivers.  While a US “Global Giant” tries to take over rare resources owned by the Avatar people, a scientist (Sigourney Weave) uses an injured soldier to try and win over the hearts and minds of the indigenous population.  While the effects and certainly the 3D make a special impression, the 3 hour running time tends to temper that allure, just a bit.