Avatar is simple, easy to follow and grasp. It is one of the most successful films, based on an idea by James Cameron. Plot is aliens and humans, who have discovered a resource they want. The plan is getting the aliens to agree to let them mine it. A story about the environment and colony past just set in a distant land and in the future. The core concept of the movie is rather dark, adult. Yet presented in a family-friendly way. Exploring an important part of human history. The story keeps things light, lets you fill in the rest. Does not overburden you with details. As such a successful film, it never really had the same impact as others. Nothing in Avatar has been parodied, or jokes or lines repeated. Given how shallow the story is that makes sense.
