James Cameron's AVATAR discussion thread

[Darren Carnall]

my wife and I have largely similar tastes in films... except she won't watch films more than once, unless it's something she *really* likes.... it's a pain because I have to watch most blu-rays by myself as she's already seen most of them so won't re-watch.

She's wanting to go see Avatar another two times though, one normal 3D, one IMAX.

 

[screamingmetal]

I watched it yesterday on a new "Imax" 3-D screen, it's a truly Amazing experience!

That's not to say the film is without issues, the story wasn't at all original, heavy handed message, blue cat people that don't at all fit in the world of Avatar, aliens that can speak human language with ease, a native culture that seems too similar to human native cultures, arrows that can somehow pierce modern or even futuristic body armor and aircraft canopies, large number of one dimensional callous apathetic human villains.
But overall it was a fun and exciting movie with good acting, great direction, great music, fantastic special effects, and amazing visuals.

The only major issue I have is the Na'vi themselves; all the native animals of Pandora have four eyes, six limbs and air holes in their chests, all except the Na'vi. They just don't fit in this world.

I'll over look the issues and just enjoy the movie, see this movie in Imax 3-D if you can!

 

[The ill Jedi]

You lucky duck! I just can't understand why the only IMAX theater in my area is not playing this! Insane!

I've got several 'True' IMAX screens near me, as well as a few 'converted' IMAX theaters, I'll be seeing it on a 'True' screen to get the full effect!

 

[screamingmetal]

I've got several 'True' IMAX screens near me, as well as a few 'converted' IMAX theaters, I'll be seeing it on a 'True' screen to get the full effect!

The converted screen I saw it on was still a fantastic experience. Far better then just seeing it on a regular screen.

 

[jackyonfire]

Re: I saw AVATAR in 3D!

Movie and Story are good.

 

[BadMoon]

I've got several 'True' IMAX screens near me, as well as a few 'converted' IMAX theaters, I'll be seeing it on a 'True' screen to get the full effect!

So jealous! I am going to bug the crap out of the local theater until they play it. Hahaha!

 

[Shanester]

Re: I saw AVATAR in 3D!

I think I liked this movie better when it was called Dances with Wolves...

I saw it and I think my expectations were just too high. Its not terrible, but I wouldn't struggle to see it again. That Colonel was a bad ass though. He was great.

 

[DinoLast]

Good news if you want to pay the cash to see Avatar in 3D at home next year

3D at Home?
Will the 3D trend extend to home entertainment, too? In recent months, the consumer electronics industry has been working behind the scenes to build the framework for 3D in the home. The Blu-Ray Disc Association this week announced specifications for creating full 1080p 3D Blu-Ray content. The first 3D-enabled Blu-ray players will likely debut at the Consumer Electronics Show in January.

Meanwhile, major TV manufacturers are hoping 3D TV becomes the next big thing. Sony, for instance, predicts that 3D sets will compose 30 to 50 percent of all the TVs it sells in its 2012 fiscal year.

Avatar's Impact on 3D Blu-ray
Blu-ray's movers and shakers are optimistic that "Avatar" will whet consumers' appetites for home 3D.

"While I have not seen the movie yet myself, I have read enough rave reviews to believe that it could transform a lot of skeptics into 3D believers," writes Pioneer executive Andy Parsons, Chairman of the Blu-ray Disc Association, in an e-mail interview with PC World.

"We have always said that Blu-ray, as was DVD before it, is a content-driven business. With many of the studios now putting enormous resources and creative energy into 3D for the theater, it's only a matter of time before consumers will be striving to achieve a similar experience in their own homes," Parsons adds.

Oh and you won't need a 3D Blu-Ray player if you have a PS3

 

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[The ill Jedi]

The converted screen I saw it on was still a fantastic experience. Far better then just seeing it on a regular screen.

I haven't seen a movie on one yet, but I've been told that the converted screen is half the size of a True IMAX screen.

So jealous! I am going to bug the crap out of the local theater until they play it. Hahaha!

You should, watching a movie in IMAX is an amazing experience.

Good news if you want to pay the cash to see Avatar in 3D at home next year

Oh and you won't need a 3D Blu-Ray player if you have a PS3

Sounds awesome!

 

[galactiboy]

just go on your own dude, i am going alone tonight ha ha i dont mind, you dont talk once your in watching the film anyways

True, but I'm just used to seeing movies with others... I don't really talk during them (just a nod or OMG), but I enjoy talking about the experience afterwards.

And luckily a buddy of mine is down, so I'll see it again; but probably after Xmas as I'm busy for the next few days.

 

[screamingmetal]

I haven't seen a movie on one yet, but I've been told that the converted screen is half the size of a True IMAX screen.

Yes it's true, I've only once seen a true Imax screening. I was 10 and it was on a field trip to Exposition Park. My stupid friends decided to sit in the front row center, and I was stupid enough to go along with them. Needless to say, my neck hurt for a couple of days after.

I didn't make the same mistake this time, I got to the theater an hour early (Even then it was starting to fill up), and picked out two seats in the middle center of the theater.

Here's a comparison of the true and faux Imax screen sizes:

 

[DinoLast]

Yes it's true, I've only once seen a true Imax screening. I was 10 and it was on a field trip to Exposition Park. My stupid friends decided to sit in the front row center, and I was stupid enough to go along with them. Needless to say, my neck hurt for a couple of days after.

I didn't make the same mistake this time, I got to the theater an hour early (Even then it was starting to fill up), and picked out two seats in the middle center of the theater.

Here's a comparison of the true and faux Imax screen sizes:

That Empire one is the size of my local Cineworlds big screen

 

[LOTRFan]

If you do see it in IMAX, and you really do have to; make sure to sit middle of the row and about halfway up the rows. Apparently the 3D effect doesn't really work if you are on the sides, etc.

 

[-jay-]

If you do see it in IMAX, and you really do have to; make sure to sit middle of the row and about halfway up the rows. Apparently the 3D effect doesn't really work if you are on the sides, etc.

That's where i was i booked my tickets and picked the seats and they were sweet!!

 

[Sithlord1975]

The only major issue I have is the Na'vi themselves; all the native animals of Pandora have four eyes, six limbs and air holes in their chests, all except the Na'vi. They just don't fit in this world.

We Humans live on Earth and don't look like Cheetahs, Squids, or Rhinos either.

 

[-jay-]

We Humans live on Earth and don't look like Cheetahs, Squids, or Rhinos either.

Yep that's what i thougt too.

 

[Shropt]

I don't know about you guys (and maybe girls), but I'd tap it, er, mate with it for life with my ponytail thing.

 

[Bannister]

Funny how that works. There were throngs telling me for months on this board how I was silly for being so psyched for a movie I hadn't seen. My response was that I had seen enough and knew enough to know it wasn't just another run of the mill film.

How does the crow taste?

Then everyone comes out of the wood works and does a complete 180. ;-)

I was only calling you silly for telling naysayers to wait and see when you yourself weren't. I still stand by that. People are allowed to speculate good or bad. I fully expected it to be good, but I wouldn't fault anybody for being skeptical.