This next chapter of Avatar returns to Pandora and puts the ‘blaze’ in trailblazing. But as such explorations go, does it stick the landing?

I’ll admit it: for all its visual splendor, Avatar didn’t really click with me. But the reason why isn’t what you’d think. Confessing time…

When it came out in 2009, its 3d visuals and expansive world-building swept people off their feet. Does it make this a masterpiece? Well...