James Cameron's AVATAR discussion thread

[uscmhicks]

A really cool guy i got ya back bro

I'm what you call a real sideshow freak.

 

[raider]

Re: I saw AVATAR in 3D!

Manchester printworks mate. They've got an Imax in there.

that not expensive in there? ive been to the bars in that place quite a few times and its bloody expensive.

last 3D film i watched in warrington cost me £17.50 for 2 , so id hate to think what the printworks charge

 

[dansdinosaurs]

Re: I saw AVATAR in 3D!

Man, I can't wait to see this one.

 

[Wor-Gar]

Re: I saw AVATAR in 3D!

I hope its good. It's been getting good reviews so far. I'll know this weekend.

Rave reviews came in from previews for Superman Returns too. Even people here raved after seeing it... then slowly came around.

I'm trying to remain grounded to keep my expectations down.

 

[lightwave000]

but I'm times ten of that so what does that make me ?.

Uber awesome!

 

[lightwave000]

Here is Richard Roepers review
https://www.richardroeper.com/

https://www.aintitcool.com/node/43391

https://www.eonline.com/uberblog/movie_reviews/b158117_review_avatar_all_kinds_of_awesome.html

"As for the 3D—after the first hour or so, you almost forget it's there on an overt level, feeling instead a kind of subconscious immersion in the world. And what a world.

If you're not silently saying "holy crap!" to yourself at least 10 times during the movie, you might not be human.

The 180—a Second Opinion: Like Titanic, Avatar demands you check your cynicism at the door. If you're determined to make "Dances With Smurfs" parallels, you can. If mockery of made-up words floats your boat, there's plenty of material for that, too."

 

[Dinosoar Daz]

Its already been said that the last act is much larger than even LOTR ROTK

Having seen this movie, I would have to disagree with this statement.

Whats refreshing is almost every big film that comes out these days is either a book, a prequel, a sequel, reboot, or something already known- and this one is not.

Dont give me the dances with wolves thing-critics have already shot that down. You can come up with some comparison nomatter what the story. This movie does not have Costner and takes place on another planet with completely different plot elements.

Ok, now some troll will rebuttle

It does share Dances With Wolves central theme though. And Return of the Jedi as well.

Your opinion cannot be completely valid even after you watch the film if your just going to watch in on "DVD" as you will not be experiencing it the way it was created and intended to on the big screen and in 3D. That is the environment those calling it a masterpiece saw it in.

Totally agree. If your not going to watch this movie in 3D, don't bother watching it all.

 

[BadMoon]

I will be seeing this with Praxitas in 3D on Friday!

 

[Eli26]

I will be seeing this with Praxitas in 3D on Friday!

Prax >>>> BadMoon

Sorry, he's a Pens fan.

Anyway, hope you two have a blast!!!

 

[Kabukiman]

Prax >>>> BadMoon

Sorry, he's a Pens fan.

Must read slower...

 

[Chapter 2099]

Must read slower...

 

[Bannister]

Uber awesome!

Actually it makes him a failure at math since he only has five times as many posts.

 

[Nacho]

I'll be seeing this movie in 2 hours...
Cant wait.

 

[DarthHippie]

Re: I saw AVATAR in 3D!

Just watched one of the trailers and it looks fantastic! I live under a rock so I haven't heard much about this film, but from that preview it looks like something I'll be going to.

 

[darthviper107]

But in this case the tech to be used in future films is better motion capture and 3D. The virtual camera/fusion camera/emotion capture, new pipelines for rendering, etc- Not to mention maybe it will raise the bar for some directors/films

It kind of makes you wonder, this movie was started a long time ago, and is just now coming out


So what kind of technology is being used in films right now?

 

[Dusty]

It's more like Pocohantas than Dances With Wolves. Although they are both similar. That doesn't really bother me, there are no 'unique' plot lines anyway - it's what you do with it/how you tell it that makes it great...or just ok.

I'm 100% certain the visuals will be awesome and immersive. But is that alone enough to make it a film that will stand the test of time? I'm waiting to see how the story is handled before making my final judgement on that. Will I want to see it again immediately after viewing it? Will I dream about it at night? That's my test.

And I wonder if masses of people will try to learn the Navi language, like with the Elven dialects in LOTR? Or get Avatar tattoos in droves? THAT to me would definitely prove that it's been widely accepted and will stand the test of time.

Creating a new visual feast is one thing - creating a film that will be viewed and beloved for generations to come is quite another. (and I would NOT say that the Matrix is a movie for the generations - it's a ground-breaking technological feat, but not a "classic" even remotely in the same vein as Star Wars)

 

[Batman29]

Re: I saw AVATAR in 3D!

I saw a preview of this in the theater in 3D ... it caught my attention enough to pay to go see it.

 

[CelticPredator]

My IQ is 129 thanks. I have said ( obviously you're too blind or stupid to read ) that this movie may be great, but that I refuse to call it a "masterpiece" before I see it. I have seen the previews and it does not look like something I will enjoy. I will see it on DVD eventually and will judge it then. My issue is with people like you who have already decided that it's a "work of art" from some lousy ( IMO ) previews.

If you can't see people in this thead already calling this film a masterpiece before seeing it then your a blind homer ( sport fan reference ). I never once said this movie is going to "suck balls". I don 't know if it's good or lousy yet. I base my initial thoughts on the previews, but will reserve final judgement until I see it eventually. Many on the opposing side have already set their minds to "masterpiece" though. Whatever.

I agree sir! I cant wait for it though./

 

[darthviper107]

It's more like Pocohantas than Dances With Wolves. Although they are both similar. That doesn't really bother me, there are no 'unique' plot lines anyway - it's what you do with it/how you tell it that makes it great...or just ok.

I'm 100% certain the visuals will be awesome and immersive. But is that alone enough to make it a film that will stand the test of time? I'm waiting to see how the story is handled before making my final judgement on that. Will I want to see it again immediately after viewing it? Will I dream about it at night? That's my test.

And I wonder if masses of people will try to learn the Navi language, like with the Elven dialects in LOTR? Or get Avatar tattoos in droves? THAT to me would definitely prove that it's been widely accepted and will stand the test of time.

Creating a new visual feast is one thing - creating a film that will be viewed and beloved for generations to come is quite another. (and I would NOT say that the Matrix is a movie for the generations - it's a ground-breaking technological feat, but not a "classic" even remotely in the same vein as Star Wars)

Matrix wasn't actually that ground-breaking--Gap had been doing commercials with the same effect (same method) before The Matrix was made. Still a good movie though.


I wonder if they'll have a 3D version on home video, since a lot of electronics companies are making 3D capable TV's now.

Anyways, got IMAX 3D tickets for this tomorrow night at midnight, really excited.

 

[lightwave000]

Having seen this movie, I would have to disagree with this statement.



It does share Dances With Wolves central theme though. And Return of the Jedi as well.



Totally agree. If your not going to watch this movie in 3D, don't bother watching it all.

I meant big screen or 3D. The statement about LOTR is based on many top critics.