The movie cinematography is the best I’ve ever seen. And although the movie is 90% CGI You have to wonder how these people can act when they don’t see the things that we see on the screen. The storyline is different than the first. The visual effects are stunning and it’s quite an immersive experience. The film’s CGI is flawless and perfect. I know they built this really large tank for all the water scenes. They never breathe underwater so you have to wonder how did they make something like that. Cameron did an excellent job establishing all the new characters, and the story is more emotionally touching than the first. It’s a new saga really and so many scenes are etheral when they’re in the water. You could certainly go to the second movie even if you haven’t seen the first one. This is an engrossing movie you’re easily watch several times.