I guess i like him , since he makes explosions, though i dont think the explosions on those links were of the best sort. He kinda dont manage to visualize the impact as well as BoB. If i should really like an "explosion-maker" it must be the BoB/SPR- team.
Anyhow, you can be sure i like explosions. Its become quite some mountains ive blown to pieces at work. I strongly enjoy it, at a level far above Michael Bays movies. Ive heard hundreds of explosions, and felt the shockwaves in my body and the ground around me. Thats of course too intense to make in a movie, even with the best sound system possible to get. But usually the effect makers dont even try. I havent seen too many explosions, that means we have screwed up. Once i had to run and throw myself behind cover, while huge rocks were flying over me.
@Yustax: Ive seen Dances with Wolves when it was almost new. Dont remember much, but what i remember was quite similar with Avatar, yes. Didnt think about that at all when i watched Avatar. It sucks that he cant be more original indeed, but its not as bad so i hate the movie.