Avatar: The Way of Water frame rate explained – why do some scenes look so smooth?

Avatar: The Way of Water is a visual spectacle. From the crystal clear oceans of Pandora to the rich, lush landscapes beyond the horizon, the home of the Na’vi pushes the cinematic envelope more than perhaps any film before it. But, throughout its three-hour runtime, you may have noticed something: several scenes – especially in 3D – give the impression of looking overly ‘smooth’ or running at different speeds. No, you don’t need new (3D) glasses. There&r