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James Cameron’sAvatarhas an uncanny resemblance to Edward Zwicks 2003 film,The Last Samurai.

While the two main characters inAvatarandThe Last Samuraihave several similarities, the way their stories were executed is different.

He took the job because he needed the money.

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While in Pandora, Jake also immersed himself in his new culture.

He even performed the ritual that made him an Omaticaya and claimed Neytiri as his mate.

Similarly, Neytiri was assigned to teach Jake the ways of the Omaticaya.

Nathan at a dinner in The Last Samurai

It is through these interactions and lessons that the two fell in love and became mates.

Stories that have the main characters adopting a new culture usually have love at the center of it.

Similarly, Taka played an active role in how Nathan viewed the samurai’s way of life.

Katsumoto Moritsugu (Ken Watanabe) talking to Nathan in The Last Samurai

Both Nathan and Jake are depicted as Caucasian heroes who come in and save the non-white characters.

Having Jake betray his people was an important part ofAvatar.

Jake and Nathan had the advantage of knowing their enemies weakest points.

Jake Sully stands in home tree’s destruction

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