James Cameron Explains Why Avatar Is Different From Superhero Story

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James Cameron explains why Avatar is different from the typical superhero movie,

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citing Miles Quaritch as a consistent villain throughout the series.

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Cameron has critiqued modern superhero movies

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for their repetitive plots, lack of compelling antagonists

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and treatment of female characters, contrasting it to Avatar: The Way of Water

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which features strong female characters.

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Miles Quaritch is an important villain in the Avatar series as he stands for humanity

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and is a conflicting antagonist for the Na'vi.

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With Avatar, Cameron is aiming to create the type of franchise he wishes to see in Hollywood.

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