With due respect, pulling the 3D vs 2D card is off the mark. It's like comparing stereo sound to 5:1 surround or heck even mono to stereo, even. Of course it's going to look better in 3D. The underwhelming aspect, as stated earlier, is that Cameron has been spouting off how this is the most earth-shattering, blowing-the-proverbial-3D-doors, life changing technological wonder ever to be committed to film. And, don't get me wrong, I'm not saying it's bad...of course it isn't. I've heard the facial lip-sync is perfect...the environments look great...the blue aliens...I'm not totally sold on them yet (as you said...WIPs) but hopefully, the final results will be wicked. I'm sure it will be enjoyable and possibly I'll eat my words when it comes out. I just hope the story itself and acting is good.