ABSTRACT
The most popular film the Avatar is elaborately written and directed by James Cameron. All the performers devoted themselves to this movie, which made it successful in 2009. It reflected American culture in many aspects. This article will deeply discuss the American culture in the perspective of the Avatar.
Key words： Avatar；movie；culture; individualism; nationalism; global view
Contents
1. Introduction 1
2. Features of American Culture and Movies 2
2.1 Features of American culture 2
2.2 Features of American movies 3
3. Scenario of the Avatar 4
3.1 Filming background 4
3.2 Basic scenario 4
3.3 Social echo 5
4. American Culture Reflected from the Avatar 6
4.1 Scientificism and Technologicalism 6
4.2. Individualism 7
4.3. Global view 9
4.4. Nationalism 10
5. Conclusion 12
Acknowledgements 13
References 14
