Symbolic Flag
The 2009 epic science fiction movie Avatar was visually stunning and larger-than-life on one hand, while also being full of subtle symbolism and hidden messages on the other. It’s no secret that the movie criticizes American imperialism worldwide, portraying it as an invading force that is looking to colonize an alien nation.
In the scene when Colonel Quaritch is prepping his new troops for their mission on Pandora, the wide shot against an open blind looks distinctly like an American flag. The blinds replicate the stripes while the metal object in the top left corner matches the blue box containing the 50 white stars. In fact, you can even see “50” written on it if you look closely.