I agree that the films are similar in some respects: unsuspecting hero, juxtaposed lover, imperialistic enemy and such like. But the similarities that you draw seem more coincidental than anything. That said, I think the films are equally "cult" and "innovative" in their own rights.
WaterShake
I agree that the films are similar in some respects: unsuspecting hero, juxtaposed lover, imperialistic enemy and such like. But the similarities that you draw seem more coincidental than anything. That said, I think the films are equally "cult" and "innovative" in their own rights.
Perhaps the parallels and similarities will continue and become more apparent at the Avatar series progresses, James Cameron is planning on making a trilogy: <a href="http://movies.yahoo.com/feature/movie-talk-avatar-trilogy.html">http://movies.yahoo.com/feature/movie -talk-avatar-trilogy.html</a>