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Re: James Cameron's Avatar (2009)
seeing this in imax 3d on sunday.
seeing this in imax 3d on sunday.
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Re: James Cameron's Avatar (2009)
wouldnt you rather wait for the blueray ?
3 hrs + ??? comeonComment
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Re: James Cameron's Avatar (2009)
imax 3d > blurayComment
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Re: James Cameron's Avatar (2009)
Runtime:
162 minComment
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Re: James Cameron's Avatar (2009)
might go check this out tonight on Imax...any new reviews???
I'm not excited to be sitting in a dark room for 162 mins
It was fun while it lasted...
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Re: James Cameron's Avatar (2009)
OK, I really liked it.
Plot-wise it was nothing but Dances With Wolves in space but that didn't bother me. All the basic movie-plots have been done a thousand times already anyway.
Cameron really did what he's best at, amazing action (although it was all in the end) and gun porn aplenty. The world looked amazing, the detail that was put into it was stunning.
The main villain of the story was also done just right, ie they didn't even try to make him believable, he was the best all out bad over the top bad ass since Bennett in Commando.
There was one scene worthy of the embarrassment of the dance scene in Matrix Reloaded and I couldn't leave the theater fast enough when that godawful Leona Lewis end credit-song came on. It made My Heart Will Go On sound nice.
Not for everyone but I enjoyed it. Remains to be seen whether it works in 2D though.Forward thinking house musicComment
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Re: James Cameron's Avatar (2009)
seriously don't think the movie would work as well in 2D .. but the last 20mins of the movie makes sitting through 3hrs all worth itI broke my spoon on the viagra sundae.Comment
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Re: James Cameron's Avatar (2009)
^good review homegrove!!
I think i'll see this tonight...
...is it also true the 3d glasses are battery powered?
Does it matter where you sit in the theater given that its 3D?
It was fun while it lasted...Comment
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Re: James Cameron's Avatar (2009)
The movie was quiet good, felt like 2 hours long, stunning visuals, very forward thinking, packed theater... especially for a film that ended at 1:30 am.
It was fun while it lasted...Comment
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Re: James Cameron's Avatar (2009)
Summary: Humans try to destroy the peaceful alien planet of Pandora, which appreciates all things mystical and environmental. A new solider infiltrates the inhabitants, known as the Na’vi creatures. He is disabled in his human body but in his Avatar form he is a regular X-Men character. After learning the humble of the Na’Vi creatures, he realizes he must save Pandora from the greed-obsessed humans, not destroy it.
Review: James Cameron’s first movie since Titanic has a trite storyline with an original look — hey, you can’t get it all. Avatar is Pocahontas with a 2009 James Cameron remix. Nonetheless, the remix is so breathtaking that the undeniable typicality is forgotten once you are set in the animation that is so authentic; you would think you are watching built sets. Finally, someone has figured out how to properly use 3-D and computer-generated imagery… now if they could only add a solid script.
In the way that you don’t expect great vocals from Janet Jackson or Madonna, you can’t expect a great script from Avatar — like pop stars, this is about a production, style and an unforgettable film experience. For many critics, since the plot is low on James Cameron’s list of importance, no matter how beautiful the film is, it will still be a dud. Is all beauty and no brains a good movie? Hey, it works for Harry Potter.
As a student of history, I am a sucker for movies about the evils of colonization and human greed, no matter how recycled. Yes, Avatar is vapidly political, but it has enough sentimental punch to keep the audience invested in the Na’vi creatures, the fight for their land and an ending that is predictable about halfway through.
Cameron’s shameless use of Native American history, Apartheid and the Iraq War (one Sergeant with a Texan-like twang shouts, “Fight terror with terror!”) will always push people’s buttons. Greed, money and the need to teach people how to be “civilized” has deracinated relevant and important culture, which is Avatar’s overall commentary, regardless of how elementarily it is told.
Cameron wanted the animated characters to be as emotional as humans. In reality, the aliens have more compassion than the humans. The animated cast includes the voices of Zoe Saldana, who is turning into a sci-fi queen, and Laz Alonso.
Supposedly, Avatar is the most expensive film of all time and it shows. But with many films that have hundreds of millions of dollars slapped to it, the heart of the film loses itself in the excess. Funny thing, Avatar is about human greed and unnecessary needs, but considering the film is one of the most expensive of all time, it nearly makes Cameron’s “message” laughable. Alfre Woodard once said, “If you spend more than $40 million on a movie, it ain’t going to be about nothing.”
All of that said, Avatar is one of the best films of the year. Cameron managed to make the exorbitance work and took admirable risks in movie making. It gives a little hope that the laziness associated with CGI might come to an end because Cameron raised the bar. The good heavily outweighs the hokey.Comment
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Re: James Cameron's Avatar (2009)
^ I go to sleep in movies that have bad story lines, and yes the story itself is rather passe, but the story does not take away from the greatness of this film.
Definitely see this one on Imax 3d
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Re: James Cameron's Avatar (2009)
havent seen it - but thought this was funny anywaiz
....Freak in the morning, Freak in the evening, aint no other Freak like me thats breathing....
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Re: James Cameron's Avatar (2009)
^without spoiling the movie, that's not what the plot is as it relates to the main character(s) above...
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Re: James Cameron's Avatar (2009)
Just back from watching this in 3D. Mind blowing experience!!Comment
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