I’ve been reading sci fi since the early 50’s - There is nothing new about any part of Avatar. The entire story, from plot line to details, is copied. It’s also crap - the characters are paper thin - all black and white. Five minuted into the movie I could write the entire plot
The 3D is excellent, and will be the future of movies.
I used to subscribe to a monthly book club that was exclusively Russian sci fi short stories. Back in the 80s much of it seemed refreshingly unique.