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This is an intriguing, animated Tim Burton film set in a desolate, post-apocalyptic landscape. Get in touch with your steampunk/cyberpunk/industrial side as you see 9 miniature creatures stalked by giant, demonic machines.

Voiced by such acting greats as Jennifer Connelly, Elijah Wood, John C. Reilly, and Christopher Plummer, the 9 characters are quirky and cute, and have the most expressive, engaging eyes.

An attempt to fight the machines and save their friends, takes the 9 characters deeper into their devastated world, and closer to discovering the meaning of the symbols on the talisman that awakens the killing machines.

This film is an absolute visual feast for those who enjoy earthy tones and textures, metals, stone, wood, and stormy skies. Note the links to The Wizard of Oz, and Nazi Germany, to complete this vision of a world gone wrong. Some of the scenes may be too frightening for little ones, but your boys will surely enjoy it. We couldn't tear our eyes away.

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You need to know that this is a movie you HAVE to see in the cinema. Make sure you get there about 20 minutes before the film starts because the queues are loooong!

James Cameron has done it again - the big machines, the technology, the amazing cg effects. But this time we are transported into another world, with its own race, its own religion, vegetation, animal life and atmosphere. And what a world of wonder it is. We experience the phosphorescent plant life, the thrill of flying, and much more, all with the added effect of 3-D cinema (you simply MUST see the 3-D version of this). Sam Worthington is an absolute star in this (note to self, if you are a young Aussie male with a deep voice who is interested in acting, go to Hollywood - you WILL be famous). Sigourney Weaver plays a brilliant part, and she knows the sci-fi territory well. Everyone will love this film, (don't let the length of it deter you) especially if you're into adventure, fantasy and conservation. The story explores issues of science versus nature, the mining of sacred sites, and explorers versus indigenous people. It makes you angry, it softens your heart, it makes your pulse race, it makes you cry. You can not help but appreciate what has gone into this story and this film. Amazing.