Avatar (2009 film) Dean sought damages of $50m. Dean's case was dismissed in 2014, and "The Hollywood Reporter" noted that Cameron has won multiple "Avatar" idea theft cases. "Avatar" received compliments from filmmakers, with Steven Spielberg praising it as "the most evocative and amazing science-fiction movie since "Star Wars"" and others calling it "audacious and awe inspiring", "master class", and "brilliant". Noted art director-turned-filmmaker Roger Christian is also a noted fan of the film. On the other hand, Duncan Jones said: "It's not in my top three James Cameron films. ... [A]t what point in the film did you have any doubt what
Play Dead (2009 film) a cinematic puzzle." Jordan Harrison of "Home Media Magazine" wrote, ""Play Dead" wobbles between the comedy, drama and action genres. It is rich with offensive language, and tries to be funny in places where it should have taken itself seriously. The best thing about the movie was Durst's performance. The film is worth seeing just for his role." Play Dead (2009 film) Play Dead is a 2009 black comedy film directed and co-produced by Jason Wiles, and written by Wiles and Shem Bitterman. The film stars Chris Klein, Fred Durst, and Jake Busey. Filming took place at the end of