He didn't win best director because he failed to push the boundaries of what is possible in storytelling and basic cinematography. Take away Avatar's "unbelieva

He didn't win best director because he failed to push the boundaries of what is possible in storytelling and basic cinematography. Take away Avatar's "unbelievable experience" and all you're left with is a very subpar, watered-down Science Fiction rip-off of Dances With Wolves, but with worse acting.