James Cameron's AVATAR discussion thread

[Khev]

No way! Ask any Avatard and they will tell you that it was completely original.

Actually no, not a single fan of the movie has ever stated that, at least not here, nice try though.

The movie rocks but I do admit it is kind of fun to see how many other movies/shows share similar themes.

Here's another blast from the past that shows up in Avatar:

Micronians must wear robotic suits to do battle against giant blue aliens.

 

[galactiboy]

I actually did get some brief glimpses of Avatar when I was watching the Secret of Nimh a few weeks ago.

Not as similar as some of the others (Dances with Wolves and Ferngully) but there were similar flavors.

Although in this case I do chalk it up to more of a universal themes situation than direct inspiration.

 

[Khev]

I actually did get some brief glimpses of Avatar when I was watching the Secret of Nimh a few weeks ago.

Nice. A Don Bluth classic that is definitely worthy of a spin every few years.

Not as similar as some of the others (Dances with Wolves and Ferngully) but there were similar flavors.

Although in this case I do chalk it up to more of a universal themes situation than direct inspiration.

I actually think there's more Nimh in Avatar than Dances with Wolves and Pocahontas (because of the sci-fi/high technology slant) but I do agree about the universal themes.

 

[SOLIDSNAKE]

any collectors eddition coming for the april 23 release ?

 

[Sithlord1975]

Bare bones bro. You''ll you to double dip.

I'm getting it anyway! Showcase my new hi def set up I just got!!

 

[CelticPredator]

I already have the leaked copy. No need to buy until the one with all the features come out.

 

[darthviper107]

I already have the leaked copy. No need to buy until the one with all the features come out.

At least get the Blu-Ray

 

[CelticPredator]

No thanks. Not gonna waste money on a bare bones. I'll wait.

 

[Sweet Rabbit]

No thanks. Not gonna waste money on a bare bones. I'll wait.

same here



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[Sithlord1975]

I'll still get it. As long as the movie is there intact, using the maximum space of the disc for video and sound and is a blu ray technical marvel, then I'll get it. I'm not going to skip out because it doesn't have making of videos.

 

[agen_kolar]

I'll still get it. As long as the movie is there intact, using the maximum space of the disc for video and sound and is a blu ray technical marvel, then I'll get it. I'm not going to skip out because it doesn't have making of videos.

Same here. I don't mind double-dipping, especially considering the next release is in November. I hope that having no extras would mean initially this won't cost as much as some other newly released blu-rays.

 

[meanstreak]

I never watch that extra crap anyway.

But i'm trying to decide if I liked the movie enough to even watch it again more than once.

 

[darthviper107]

Same here. I don't mind double-dipping, especially considering the next release is in November. I hope that having no extras would mean initially this won't cost as much as some other newly released blu-rays.

It looks like it's regular price but also comes with the DVD copy which I guess is how they're justifying the full price without extras.

Although it's nice to have both

 

[IrishJedi]

Oh, Avatards...

Edit to point out that this was actually posted by the OFFICIAL Avatar Facebook page.

 

[Khev]

Knowing Cameron's stance on Christ (and the "importance" of his movie) I wouldn't be surprised if he drew that himself.

 

[The Ween]

I didn't find anyplace that has a freebie with it so I'll pass. I can wait till November for the extended.

 

[agen_kolar]

I never watch that extra crap anyway.

I don't normally, either, but with the technological wonder that is Avatar, I'm interested.

It looks like it's regular price but also comes with the DVD copy which I guess is how they're justifying the full price without extras.

Although it's nice to have both

You're right, I didn't even think to check prices. And I do like having the DVD, too.

 

[Bubbles]

I didn't find anyplace that has a freebie with it so I'll pass. I can wait till November for the extended.

You gotta be kidding, why would anyone want to watch a longer version?

 

[IrishJedi]

You gotta be kidding, why would anyone want to watch a longer version?

Yeah, call me when they make a 90 minute edit (with less Na'vi and more Stephen Lang).

 

[Bubbles]

Yeah, call me when they make a 90 minute edit (with less Na'vi and more Stephen Lang).

Call me when they release the 5 minute version where they just nuke them from space.