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I won't be able to see it for at least a week. So what's the word?

Game Changing, Just OK, Crap? A must see in 3D, Don't see in 3D, doesn't matter?

The consistent story I've heard is that visually it delivers, but on story and dialogue it sucks.

Consistent story I've heard is that story and dialogue aren't great but you won't care. Currently 82% at Rotten Tomatoes.

Most of the critics I trust are completely sold on it.

I am waiting for the sequel: Signature Line

I'm seeing it tomorrow night in 3D. I still don't get the hoopla over the graphics, but I'll reserve judgment till tomorrow. I can't say I've disliked anything of Cameron's to date.

It's crazy - as you said, the general rating on RT is 82% (now up to 83% I see) and the Top Critics rating is at 94%!

I seriously don't have much interest in this movie, but these numbers are solid enough that I am very, very curious.

Just got back. Most fully awesome immersive movie experience I've had in a very, very long time.

I can't say to how broadly it will play, but as someone who grew up consuming anything sci-fi/fantasy I could lay my hands on this is a full visualization of everything I could have hoped for.

Wow, that's quite a recommendation. Changing my plans accordingly.

Is it safe to assume you did the 3D version?

Real 3D and it was extremely well done. Added depth but Cameron never really played to it by throwing things at the audience.

I would strongly recommend paying extra for the 3D viewing for seeing it the first time. We have a full sized true IMAX screen across the street and though I generally don't like watching feature length movies on IMAX I'm strongly considering giving it a shot in a couple weeks when I can be more sure of not getting stuck in the front row.