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[tait]

new James Cameron (Titanic, Terminator 2, terminator) movie

plot summary: "In the future, Jake, a paraplegic war veteran, is brought to another planet, Pandora, which is inhabited by the Na'vi, a humanoid race with their own language and culture. Those from Earth find themselves at odds with each other and the local culture."


imdb link (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0499549/)

its going to be shot in 3D. didn't find a thread about it so i decided to make one.

[drudo182]

James Cameron is still garbage.

[Ailite]

Bleehhhh Titanic is not that good at all. But this movie is going to be huge.

[drudo182]

And that's not to discredit some of his movies. I still hate James Cameron the man.

If I meet him ever, I promise you I will punch him in the stomach.

[Ailite]

And that's not to discredit some of his movies. I still hate James Cameron the man.

If I meet him ever, I promise you I will punch him in the stomach.
What has he done? I'm not disagreeing, I just honestly don't know.

[drudo182]

He's just so arrogant. One of my teachers worked with him on T2 and she told us that he would sit in meetings and he loves eating popcorn apparently and whenever he is done, he calls over his assistant and wipes his hands on the guys shirt to clean it off. Just stuff like that. Of course she loves the man so I guess I'm the only one who thinks this is odd behavior.

[SteveD]

This has nothing to do with the Nick shitty anime does it?

[Ailite]

He's just so arrogant. One of my teachers worked with him on T2 and she told us that he would sit in meetings and he loves eating popcorn apparently and whenever he is done, he calls over his assistant and wipes his hands on the guys shirt to clean it off. Just stuff like that. Of course she loves the man so I guess I'm the only one who thinks this is odd behavior.
Thats fair, that definitely sounds like the behavior of an asshole.

[drudo182]

I think thats the Last Airbender or something. Shyamalan is supposed to be doing that next.

[Ailite]

This has nothing to do with the Nick shitty anime does it?
lol, no
This is going to be a common question

[Dan CiTi]

This has nothing to do with the Nick shitty anime does it?
lol. it's not anime.

[SteveD]

lol, no
This is going to be a common question

Good I heard there was going to be a movie for it so thought I would pop the question. hah.

[WordzandDreamz]

What has he done? I'm not disagreeing, I just honestly don't know.

Titanic
Aliens
Terminator 2
True Lies
The Abyss

[tait]

Good I heard there was going to be a movie for it so thought I would pop the question. hah.
i think m night Shyamalan is doing that

[Tyler Revolution]

he loves eating popcorn apparently and whenever he is done, he calls over his assistant and wipes his hands on the guys shirt to clean it off.

Haha, I don't believe this at all. Your teacher sucks.

[cahrishurr]

Titanic
Aliens
Terminator 2
True Lies
The Abyss

Of those..two are good and they both star the Governer of California.

[phil19]

i thought avatar was a tv series??
my gf goes on about this show. are they making this into a movie now??

[Ailite]

lol I just heard a joke that opening weekend projections for this are 60-70 trillion

[drudo182]

i thought avatar was a tv series??
my gf goes on about this show. are they making this into a movie now??

There is a cartoon called Avatar: The Last Airbender but this isn't the same thing. Shyamalan is doing the Airbender one.

[phil19]

There is a cartoon called Avatar: The Last Airbender but this isn't the same thing. Shyamalan is doing the Airbender one.

yeah thats the one im thinking of. i was a bit confused.
thanks

[Adeniz19]

new concept art

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1qPLMlz01yQ/Sh6DY5k07vI/AAAAAAAADIc/8oE5IQMcvxQ/s1600/ScreenHunter_21%2BMay.%2B28%2B09.26 .gif

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1qPLMlz01yQ/Sh6EZp2mqrI/AAAAAAAADIk/h5JcSPvmeVE/s1600/ScreenHunter_22%2BMay.%2B28%2B09.27 .gif

possible spoilers

http://marketsaw.blogspot.com/2009/05/want-to-see-what-whole-power-suit-might.html

this thing looks epic

[Hamlet]

He's just so arrogant. One of my teachers worked with him on T2 and she told us that he would sit in meetings and he loves eating popcorn apparently and whenever he is done, he calls over his assistant and wipes his hands on the guys shirt to clean it off. Just stuff like that. Of course she loves the man so I guess I'm the only one who thinks this is odd behavior.

This is true. I live in NZ where it was filmed and know a friend who worked on it, and the stories he told just make him seem like a total asshole.

He mouthed off at extras for doing things wrong when he hadn't even directed them, even demanding that one came back after he quit because he had to finish the scene with him in the shot. Cameron and his assistant director would have conflicts about how to direct extras, and then he's blame it on the extras when they did what they were told to by the AD. My friend said the only reason he came here to film it is because no one in the US wants to work with him.

Honestly I do hope this film bombs and no one ever funds anything Cameron is associated with.

[WordzandDreamz]

Just saw the trailer for this. Not really what I was expecting. Looked rather video-game like. Its def. cool, but just not what I thought it would be like.

[Thomas Balkcom]

some screencaps

http://www.joblo.com/avatar-trailer

[Ailite]

Looks a bit too much like a video game for me, but still looks good.

[heyozzie]

the trailer looks pretty cartoony. after all the buzz this film is getting that trailer definitely didn't live up the hype. i really hope the movie does.

[Raoul]

I think it'll end up being pretty good. A word that has been used a fair bit in this thread I think will be used to describe it when people see it: 'epic'.

It's going to be a be visually amazing, no doubt. Let's hope the story and such that go with it will be just as good.

[williek311]

Of those..two are good and they both star the Governer of California.
I don't care if this is a year old, I can't believe you just called Aliens bad.

[jwicklun]

looks good but not mindblowing. However I will need to see the rest in 3D to make my final judgement. There has been a lot of hype over the 3D aspect of it.

[jwicklun]

This is true. I live in NZ where it was filmed and know a friend who worked on it, and the stories he told just make him seem like a total asshole.

He mouthed off at extras for doing things wrong when he hadn't even directed them, even demanding that one came back after he quit because he had to finish the scene with him in the shot. Cameron and his assistant director would have conflicts about how to direct extras, and then he's blame it on the extras when they did what they were told to by the AD. My friend said the only reason he came here to film it is because no one in the US wants to work with him.

Honestly I do hope this film bombs and no one ever funds anything Cameron is associated with.
I highly doubt this film will bomb, even if its critically trashed lol.

[mpw]

i saw the trailer, was different than i expected

still interested in the movie though

[starseed]

Trailer makes me think of Final Fantasy.

[achassi]

Trailer is pretty good

[jwicklun]

I doubt it will bomb but I don't think it will be a massive success. Plus the budget is like 250mil and I'm sure the marketing costs will be ridonkulous as well.
I've been hearing good things about the 3D part of the film. Even if the story is underwhelming, the 3D alone is enough to create record profits. Plus this is Cameron's biggest project ever. The more hype there is, the more likely people who don't read rotten tomatoes are going to pay to see.

[jwicklun]

is it online yet?
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/news/1839183/trailer_bulletin_avatar

[whoaisame]

Looks a lot different than what I thought, but it looks incredible

[jwicklun]

Is the 3D stuff in all theaters or just IMAX?
I have no idea, but the 3D stuff is the seling point of the film. Critics have been saying "Feels like your actually on the planet" to "Your actually riding the ptyradactical thing!" I have never seen a movie in 3D, so I'm hoping the critics won't prove me wrong.

[kwsqd]

I don't care if this is a year old, I can't believe you just called Aliens bad.
Agreed. Holy shit.

[Losthope182]

Trailer is pretty sweet. Getting more excited for this.

[secretsociety92]

I like a lot of his movies (Okay then I haven't seen Aliens yet) but still this movie doesn't intrest me.

[achassi]

I like a lot of his movies (Not seen Alien or Aliens yet) but still this movie doesn't intrest me.

He didn't direct Alien. That was Ridley Scott.

[whoaisame]

He didn't direct Alien. That was Ridley Scott.

AlienS, the second one.

[deFobbed14yrs]

ill see it. they need the money.

[Protested Hero]

The trailer does look good, just not what I was expecting at all. Also I thought the CGI was supposed to be "game-changing".. it looks like Blizzard cutscenes (which isn't a bad thing) but definitely not photo-realistic.

[achassi]

AlienS, the second one.

Haha yeah the dude corrected himself afterwards. He originally said Alien AND Aliens.

[1mastalker]

I saw the trailer today and it didn't get me excited for the movie but it somehow managed to get me excited for the World of Warcraft movie. I think the reason why is because the CGI is amazing and some shots look like they would fit in the WoW movie(to be more specific, the part with the huge raptor).

[billyboatkid]

Not to sure how I feel about the trailer for this movie....

[IWasHerHorse]

I was expecting more from the trailer but I'd still go and see it.

[thecobrakais]

i can't wait to see it. i think people are judging a little too quickly.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

Trailer was fucking lame. Photo relaistic my ass.The visuals look like a videogame and the story line is pretty much generic sci-fi. The aliens look beyond stupid and look like an anthropomorphic version of the Andalite aliens from Animorphs.

For the most part I agree with IGN movies views and their tastes usually echo mine so their egative opinion after seeing 30 minutes of Avatar really just confirm my suspicion that this will probably suck. Here is an excerpt from that article


http://movies.ign.com/articles/101/1017232p2.html
YES. Thank you. I saw the trailer tonight before Inglourious Basterds and as soon as I saw the aliens, I turned to my girlfriend and said, "they look the Andalites from Animorphs." Those visuals really disappointed me after hearing all of the hype for the longest time. From the descriptions, I was expecting something way more epic than that. Maybe I am judging a little too soon, but that early review seems to say otherwise.

[Adrian Villagomez]

I like the trailer.

[Lueda Alia]

This looks interesting. I'll probably see it in theaters.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't James Cameron the main reason Avatar has ridiculous amounts of hype? Sounds like the dude has a bit of an ego problem
Yeah, he's been hyping it up for a while, going on extensively about the advantages of 3D filmmaking in interviews. He says things somewhat like this:

”we’ve gone beyond not only what I had known previously, but I think what Hollywood in general has been able to do up until now … This is fundamentally different and I think you sense it at a very deep level that it’s fundamentally different.”

If it does blow me away when I go see it, then I'll humbly admit it. At this point though, from looking at the trailer, it doesn't look like these effect are going to blow my mind. Maybe the 3D experience will change that and maybe that minute or so of footage is simply not enough to judge, but at this point I'm going to remain skeptical until I see it. He definitely has a pretty dour reputation in Hollywood, which is attached to his ego apparently.

[skellorock]

i dont see what the fuss is about, i mean especially if its supposed to be revolutionary, if your gonna break new ground, do it with somthing good, I mean it looks like somthing off the Sci-Fi channel on a big budget lol. I havent seen District 9, but at least it looks like they actually DID somthing with that.

[Alou]

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Saw this trailer and I'm more exited now. It's certainly not epicly amazing as it was made to be, but still it's pretty darn good. It looks great to me, I don't seem to see what other people are seeing. It's not defining how cgi or whatever will be, but it still looks amazing. Cameron knows how to direct a movie too so I'll definitely be seeing this on one of the first few days it comes out.

[Lueda Alia]

Wow, the new trailer made me really excited for this. Now I can't wait to watch it!

[Waldorf]

new trailer is sooo good

[Alou]

The movie is just over three hours, which I'm kind of glad for. Yeah, it will be long, but it will give a good time for the characters to become more real. I always hate short films for their lack of depth. Hopefully, being over three hours, Avatar, will be able to really get into this world (Pandora? Can't remember it right now) that looks amazing.

I've also heard rumors that if the movie goes well then Cameron might do another. Which is kind of a 'duh' in some cases, as if a movie does well a sequel is always more possible, but has anyone else heard this or been able to find something where Cameron says this in like an interview?

Edit: Found it mentioned on an interview on MTV. http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1535402/06292006/story.jhtml

I'm REALLY excited now, this could turn into something epic.

[Thomas Balkcom]

The movie is just over three hours, which I'm kind of glad for. Yeah, it will be long, but it will give a good time for the characters to become more real. I always hate short films for their lack of depth. Hopefully, being over three hours, Avatar, will be able to really get into this world (Pandora? Can't remember it right now) that looks amazing.

I've also heard rumors that if the movie goes well then Cameron might do another. Which is kind of a 'duh' in some cases, as if a movie does well a sequel is always more possible, but has anyone else heard this or been able to find something where Cameron says this in like an interview?

Edit: Found it mentioned on an interview on MTV. http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1535402/06292006/story.jhtml

I'm REALLY excited now, this could turn into something epic.


to the above, the film will actually be around 150 minutes (2 and a half hours)

http://themovieblog.com/2009/11/avatar-runtime-at-2-5hrs-and-new-character-promo

[drewinseries]

i work at an imax theatre that will play this. they told us to tell people it will "reinvent the way movies are made" psh.

[GuitarGuy]

^That's still about half an hour shorter than Titanic, so I'm thinking the length shouldn't be a problem.

I'm stoked for this movie! It's gonna revolutinize movies and the entire enetertainment industry at the same time. Only two weeks to go...

[popdisaster00]

Anyone know the budget for this film?

[deadkidsean]

according to Yahoo Movies and Movietickets.com it's 160 minutes. Regardless it's still gonna be way, way too fucking long
stupid, close-minded fucking idiot

[deadkidsean]

Anyone know the budget for this film?
I'd bet somewhere around $300 million. I have heard as much as $500 million, but I refuse to believe that.

[GuitarGuy]

Anyone know the budget for this film?
I remember hearing it was going to be somewhere between $230 and $350 million.

[popdisaster00]

I'd bet somewhere around $300 million. I have heard as much as $500 million, but I refuse to believe that.
Just found this. Fox says it's the most expensive film they've ever made:

http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Movies/12/07/avatar.gianopulos/

[deadkidsean]

Just found this. Fox says it's the most expensive film they've ever made:

http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Movies/12/07/avatar.gianopulos/
Oh yeah, no doubt about it. I'd say anywhere from $280-350 million is the most realistic range.

[popdisaster00]

Oh yeah, no doubt about it. I'd say anywhere from $280-350 million is the most realistic range.
Insane. It obviously won't be Titanic big, but I'm guessing it will easily make back $350 between US and Foreign markets

[deadkidsean]

Insane. It obviously won't be Titanic big, but I'm guessing it will easily make back $350 between US and Foreign markets
Oh yeah, no doubt. It'll be breathtaking. Cameron is a legend and one of the greatest of all-time. The fact that this has been kicking around in his head for 15 years makes me even more excited that it's going to be EXACTLY what he wants it to be. I'm so, so excited.

[Lueda Alia]

I wish I didn't have plans for next Friday. I'd love to go see this then. Maybe they'll be playing it on Thursday at midnight...

[deadkidsean]

Oh ya, I can't imagine a James Cameron feature that won't have Midnight showings.

[Thomas Balkcom]

yeah, no way in hell this movie won't have midnight showings.

[popdisaster00]

I am now much more excited for this movie.

[anthonydarko]

I honestly have to see this movie. I'm going to see if any places nearby are playing it in 3-D.

[popdisaster00]

I haven't seen a 3D movie yet.

[gusta0117]

Early reviews in on Rotten Tomatoes. 100% out of 7 reviews. Let it begin.

[whoaisame]

I was really really looking forward to this, but wasnt sure if it was all hype, but the early reviews have me sold on this. So excited.

[Mibabalou]

so high

[gusta0117]

i think the best "early" reviews were for the wrestler. it was at 100% for i think 40-50 reviews

[narcoleptic953]

i think the best "early" reviews were for the wrestler. it was at 100% for i think 40-50 reviews

Should have stayed there.

But there are films that are actually at 100%, so they probably had good early reviews too.

[narcoleptic953]

Everything I'm reading is making me absolutely giddy to see this movie. From the looks of it, the best picture race just got a hell of a lot more interesting.

[Lueda Alia]

The reviews are making me even more impatient to watch this. Dammit.

[poppa Q]

^That's still about half an hour shorter than Titanic, so I'm thinking the length shouldn't be a problem.

I'm stoked for this movie! It's gonna revolutinize movies and the entire enetertainment industry at the same time. Only two weeks to go...
doubtful
so high
definitely

[drudo182]

I'm looking forward to seeing this but I'm not super excited. I'd like to try and see Invictus and a few others first.

[deadkidsean]

the anticipation moistens my loins

[drudo182]

Is this only in 3D in IMAX screens or at regular theatres too?

[-whisp-]

The advanced screening is the same day that I leave for Christmas break. Terrible timing.. I won't be able to watch it when I'm home. I'll have to wait till early January, gah.

[WakingTheMisery]

Reviews are amazing so far, however, my favorite is a negative one:

"If I wanted to hear endless nonsense spewed from something good-looking, I'd watch The Tyra Banks Show. "

[maxvsmaradona]

I didn't think I wanted to se this movie, like at all, but the trailers for it look bad ass.

[Mitch]

Had no interest in seeing this until after I read some of the early reviews...

[Recovery Room]

The trailer didn't really do much for me, but these reviews are making me interested.

Either way, they better explain how they have the technology to make an alien clone/body shell/whatever yet can't repair the poor guy's legs.

[Mibabalou]

The trailer didn't really do much for me, but these reviews are making me interested.

Either way, they better explain how they have the technology to make an alien clone/body shell/whatever yet can't repair the poor guy's legs.

hahah

zing

[dpatrickguy]

Haha that dickhead Armond White didn't like it

The corniest movie ever made about the white man's need to lose his identity and assuage racial, political, sexual and historical guilt.

[narcoleptic953]

Haha that dickhead Armond White didn't like it


Armond White doesn't like anything. I'm not fussed.

[dpatrickguy]

Armond White doesn't like anything. I'm not fussed.

No at this point I think it's funny, but then again if you read his review he praises Michael Bay's expertise in making Transformers 2 and proceeds to claim Avatar is an allegory for the Iraq War. Dude is just nuts.

[narcoleptic953]

No at this point I think it's funny, but then again if you read his review he praises Michael Bay's expertise in making Transformers 2 and proceeds to claim Avatar is an allegory for the Iraq War. Dude is just nuts.

He's probably kidding and laughing to himself as he types his reviews. The laughable part is him having a job. Who wants a critic who doesn't like anything? That does no one any good.

[Gaugzilla]

He's probably kidding and laughing to himself as he types his reviews. The laughable part is him having a job. Who wants a critic who doesn't like anything? That does no one any good.
My guess is it drives a ton of traffic to the paper's site and probably helps sell papers. I'm sure tons of people (myself included) love to read the hysterically delusional viewpoints of a deranged critic.

[Machu505]

If Armond White doesn't like it then that just reassures me that it'll be great.

[I am Mick]

I have free passes to loews theater, might check this out. The trailer didn't do anything for me but i've never seen a 3D movie and this seems like one to check out.

[captainamazing4]

how could you not be excited for the smurfs???

[Protested Hero]

Armond White is hilarious.

Oh, and I can't wait to see this.

[narcoleptic953]

This is having it's Michigan premiere in my hometown on Thursday night. Bad news is I'll still be at school.

[sizetoosmall]

I have literally no expectations for this, so when I watch it it'll be alright no matter what.

[bones jones]

i wasn't really interested in this at all but i watched the hbo first look and the graphical stuff looks sick, i'll watch it just for that and see if i get into the story.

[TJ Wells]

Seeing Tom Arnold, Jon Stewart and Ben Stiller GUSH over this the past week has definitely been piquing my interest. I'll definitely hit up a midnight showing.

[Sheldon]

I hadn't formed an opinion of my own yet, but reviews say it's good so it must be!

[Losthope182]

Still debating on whether or not I want to go to the midnight showing tomorrow night. Definitely seeing this over the weekend at some point though.

[love_american_style]

does anyone feel that this movie is being shoved down our throats....kinda lost intrest.

[Prestonxsmith]

does anyone feel that this movie is being shoved down our throats....kinda lost intrest.
Oh, Fox is trying to shove this in all of the holes that we have in our bodies. Don't worry about it though, they just want this to be a financial success.

[Smash Adams]

After spending 15 years and half a billion dollars making a movie I'd promote the fuck out of it too

[yoyostring]

I cannot wait to see this.

[love_american_style]

Oh, Fox is trying to shove this in all of the holes that we have in our bodies. Don't worry about it though, they just want this to be a financial success.

i'm sure it will be. it's done by James Cameron...so it's kind of a given.

[Prestonxsmith]

i'm sure it will be. it's done by James Cameron...so it's kind of a given.
No, just because it costs so damn much, and if the film fails, JC is somewhat fucked with the vision he had for 3D movies.

[drudo182]

The interview with Cameron in the new EW is pretty good. He's kind of a doucher but I like how candid he is about everything.

[colorlesscliche]

Are pretty much all the showings for this in 3D? I'm going to a screening tomorrow, but it doesn't mention anything about being in 3D.

[love_american_style]

No, just because it costs so damn much, and if the film fails, JC is somewhat fucked with the vision he had for 3D movies.

What I meant by that was his movies are generaly box office hits. This one will be no different.

[drudo182]

I couldn't tell if it was only 3D in IMAX theatres or 3D everywhere that included 3D.

[Prestonxsmith]

What I meant by that was his movies are generaly box office hits. This one will be no different.

I am hesitant to agree. Everytime I talk to someone about the film at school, they have no idea its in 3D. I really wonder if it will turn people off.

[Prestonxsmith]

I couldn't tell if it was only 3D in IMAX theatres or 3D everywhere that included 3D.

3D everywhere 3D can be played.

[drudo182]

3D everywhere 3D can be played.

Sweeet. Should be going Friday then.

Hopefully Invictus this weekend as well.

[Prestonxsmith]

Sweeet. Should be going Friday then.

Hopefully Invictus this weekend as well.
I know this is off topic, but I didnt like Invictus that much. Morgan Freedman drifts in and out of a South African accent and into the way he speaks in real life. Damon shines though. Really really really wish he had gotten more screen time.

[drudo182]

I know this is off topic, but I didnt like Invictus that much. Morgan Freedman drifts in and out of a South African accent and into the way he speaks in real life. Damon shines though. Really really really wish he had gotten more screen time.

How much is he in it? He is the main reason I want to go but I like Freeman and Eastwood's films quite a bit as well.

[love_american_style]

I am hesitant to agree. Everytime I talk to someone about the film at school, they have no idea its in 3D. I really wonder if it will turn people off.

I see what you're saying there.

[Prestonxsmith]

How much is he in it? He is the main reason I want to go but I like Freeman and Eastwood's films quite a bit as well.
Not as much as you would want him to be. I also felt like it had a bunch of major plot holes. Like Freeman mentions his wife as if he loves her, then in a later scene he flirts it up with someone while dancing, then you never hear of it again. Just felt like there was alot of irrelevant shit here. Its like it can't decide if it wants to be about rugby and how Mandela united the country through it, or the personal struggles of Mandela. I can see how the two might be connected in the film, but shit just gets too general and starts to feel irrelevant.

[murrich]

This movie is brilliant.

[Prestonxsmith]

This movie is brilliant.

And how would you know?

Edit: take it back. It is out now where you live.

[murrich]

And how would you know?

It came out today (Australia).

Edit: read your edit.

[deadkidsean]

fuuuuuck i cant wait

[Lueda Alia]

So jealous.

[murrich]

So jealous.

We hardly ever get movies before you do, at least you only have to wait a day. You got Up four months before we did.

[Lueda Alia]

I want to watch this tonight so badly.

[drudo182]

I'll be seeing this tomorrow in 3D at 7pm. Pretty excited. First 3D film I've ever seen.

[Lueda Alia]

Up was the first 3D movie for me. It was pretty awesome. I'll have to wait until Saturday night to watch this now. It sucks.

Hope you have an awesome time tomorrow!

[stayillogical]

I would go to the midnight screening if it wasn't almost 3 hours long. I'll fall asleep. I'm already starting to right now.

Edit: lol nvm. I'm going even though I have work at 8am and a final tomorrow night. I've done worse...

[bNz719]

Seeing this tomorrow. Pretty damn excited.

[WordzandDreamz]

Finished watching this a little while ago. The special effects are out of this world (pun intended). I was actually shocked at times wondering if certain things were CGI or live action shots. The story was very moving and even though some of the dialogue was a little cheesy I was into it the whole time. I like this film a lot and def. recommend people going to see it.

[stayillogical]

I thought it lived up to the hype. My sister just called it ferngully on steroids. Lol.

[Lueda Alia]

Saturday can't come soon enough. Dammit.

[Protested Hero]

Holy shit. Go see this now.

Absolute best use of 3D and visual effects I've ever seen. On top of that the story and characters were great. A+

[WordzandDreamz]

On top of that the story and characters were great. A+

It reminded me a lot of Last of the Mohicans. And that isn't a bad thing. I'm saying it as a compliment.

[Protested Hero]

It reminded me a lot of Last of the Mohicans. And that isn't a bad thing. I'm saying it as a compliment.

Yeah, I got ya. I don't even feel like I went to a movie, if that sounds logical, haha. The 3D really took it THAT much further.

[WordzandDreamz]

Yeah, I got ya. I don't even feel like I went to a movie, if that sounds logical, haha. The 3D really took it THAT much further.

There was part that stands out in my mind. It was when then we flying down the side of the cliff and got to the water, which was crashing up on the cliffs. I was like, that looks like they filmed real water crashing on a cliff and added the characters in... but it wasn't all CGI. The whole shot. My mind was like, wtf.

[Whalejaw]

This movie was epic. I enjoyed every bit of it.

[DCfreak]

So am i the only negative review so far?

The movie looked absolutely amazing, no question about it. This was the benchmark for new cinema. But, the plot was weak, the acting was horrible, and there were just so many holes that didn't make sense. Overall I was disappointed. Would probably give it a 6 or a 7 out of 10. Was really hoping for the movie of the year and instead we got a rehash of like ten different plot lines thrown into one futuristic utopia. Really can't say enough about how amazing everything looked though. I saw the movie in 3d, do you think it would be that much of a let down to see it normally?

[thisisadisaster]

So am i the only negative review so far?

The movie looked absolutely amazing, no question about it. This was the benchmark for new cinema. But, the plot was weak, the acting was horrible, and there were just so many holes that didn't make sense. Overall I was disappointed. Would probably give it a 6 or a 7 out of 10. Was really hoping for the movie of the year and instead we got a rehash of like ten different plot lines thrown into one futuristic utopia. Really can't say enough about how amazing everything looked though. I saw the movie in 3d, do you think it would be that much of a let down to see it normally?

i pretty much agree with you 100%. beautiful movie, but the plot was just an updated version of every western ever made.

[HBdoubleJ]

Mark me down as a negative review or just meh. Story is way too thin. This won't change cinema or the industry at all. Where was my holy shit moment? Have no desire to tell others to see this or see it again.

Neil Bloomkamp's District 9 > James Cameron's Avatar

Just sayin....

[Ryzenfall]

So am i the only negative review so far?

The movie looked absolutely amazing, no question about it. This was the benchmark for new cinema. But, the plot was weak, the acting was horrible, and there were just so many holes that didn't make sense. Overall I was disappointed. Would probably give it a 6 or a 7 out of 10. Was really hoping for the movie of the year and instead we got a rehash of like ten different plot lines thrown into one futuristic utopia. Really can't say enough about how amazing everything looked though. I saw the movie in 3d, do you think it would be that much of a let down to see it normally?

I agree. It was a spectacle and an event, which is why it will draw a lot of people, but it's not really a tale with enormous substance that you'd pass down generations for the storytelling alone. I enjoyed every second of it, but years down the road on your laptop, this won't seem to be any of the adjectives that will undoubtably be attached to this movie at first glance. I think really the only character which I cared about and felt had depth was Zoe's and maybe Michelle's who did not get enough screen time.

It's definitely visually inspiring though, and I didn't regret seeing it at all.

[DCfreak]

I I think really the only character which I cared about and felt had depth was Zoe's and maybe Michelle's who did not get enough screen time.



I felt Michelle's character was practically pointless. Could have done without her in the movie completely.

[deadkidsean]

So am i the only negative review so far?

The movie looked absolutely amazing, no question about it. This was the benchmark for new cinema. But, the plot was weak, the acting was horrible, and there were just so many holes that didn't make sense. Overall I was disappointed. Would probably give it a 6 or a 7 out of 10. Was really hoping for the movie of the year and instead we got a rehash of like ten different plot lines thrown into one futuristic utopia. Really can't say enough about how amazing everything looked though. I saw the movie in 3d, do you think it would be that much of a let down to see it normally?
7/10 is far from 'negative,' sir.

[kafe]

Can't say I'm excited to see this at all, probably won't. The plot seemed silly but the effects of course, looked cool.

[stayillogical]

I didn't expect this story to have a lot of substance, so I'm not disappointed in the least. It was exactly what I expected and I really enjoyed watching every minute of it. And that was a lot of minutes. Of course it's not at the same level as District 9, but again, I didn't think it would be.

[Protested Hero]

I don't understand what was so bad about the plot and the acting. Yeah the general was a bit cheesy, but he was almost supposed to be. I mean hell, he was like a boss battle in a video game or something, and I think that's what his character was meant to be. But I thought the other characters did a great job. It's a classic action adventure movie, not a mind-bending socio-drama. The plot wasn't the most original thing in the world, but it did it's job well, and I honestly felt bad for the Naavi, something that is extremely hard to accomplish, seeing as they're CGI characters. But hey, different strokes.

[Mitch]

How were the visuals?! That's the only thing I care about regarding this movie, and the only reason I plan on seeing it. Haha.

[Protested Hero]

How were the visuals?! That's the only thing I care about regarding this movie, and the only reason I plan on seeing it. Haha.

I've never seen anything like it, visual-wise. Make sure to see it in 3D. It makes it.

[lesbienshop1]

Titanic :-)

[stayillogical]

I don't understand what was so bad about the plot and the acting. Yeah the general was a bit cheesy, but he was almost supposed to be. I mean hell, he was like a boss battle in a video game or something, and I think that's what his character was meant to be. But I thought the other characters did a great job. It's a classic action adventure movie, not a mind-bending socio-drama. The plot wasn't the most original thing in the world, but it did it's job well, and I honestly felt bad for the Naavi, something that is extremely hard to accomplish, seeing as they're CGI characters. But hey, different strokes.

Yes, exactly. I don't understand what people were expecting. It's James Cameron, not Paul Thomas Anderson.

[Recovery Room]

I hear it's better in 2-D because you lose some of the vibrance of the color in 3-D.

[Protested Hero]

Yes, exactly. I don't understand what people were expecting. It's James Cameron, not Paul Thomas Anderson.

I noticed a trend in all big Hollywood blockbusters. All of the coffee shop critics come out and complain about things that aren't typically high points for the intended genre. But as I said, different strokes.

[Protested Hero]

I hear it's better in 2-D because you lose some of the vibrance of the color in 3-D.

Not sure if that's true, but go with the 3D. It's unreal.

[WordzandDreamz]

I hear it's better in 2-D because you lose some of the vibrance of the color in 3-D.

Haha. This is not true at all. I work at a movie theatre so you can trust me on it. 3D is the only way to go.

[NKYVox]

Who would see this in 2-D? hahah

I'm going to see it tonight....heard it was like watching a giant floating diarama.

[crushlustcrash]

Just watched it OMG it was magical : O
Is it just me or does it have the same vibe as Lord Of The Rings? Idk why : /

[Recovery Room]

Haha. This is not true at all. I work at a movie theatre so you can trust me on it. 3D is the only way to go.
Glad to know, I thought it was weird, to say the least, when I heard it.

[Ryzenfall]

I felt Michelle's character was practically pointless. Could have done without her in the movie completely.

Yeah. I couldn't care about her either, but whenever she showed up she had some good lines and attitude, and people would always cheer, and that right there was some sliver of character depth that they never really did anything about. A lot of things could have easily been made better if they spent more time on the story and characters and acting rather than the visuals.

People are saying "everything about it is amazing" when actually very little of it deserves that title, in terms of art. I know some will say "it's just James, c'mon," but that's barely an excuse.

Oh well. I'll still probably see it again just to "visit" Pandora one more time. The experience is groundbreaking.

[I am Mick]

This is probably a ridiculously stupid question, but is it hard to watch 3d movies if you wear eye glasses? I would assume I could slip them over mine but will it effect it in anyway? haha

[IAmAmazing]

So all I heard about this movie is that there is a weak storyline/plotline and no character development but people think the whole movie is amazing for the visual effects? I'll pass.

[TJ Wells]

My thoughts on it's Oscar-chances (this is winning chances, not just nomination chances):

Best Picture: Longshot
Director: Frontrunner
Supporting Actor: CCH Pounder deserves serious consideration
Supporting Actress: Zoe Saldana deserves serious consideration
Art Direction: In the mix
Film Editing: LOCK
Original Score: Frontrunner
Original Song: Hopefully dead last
Sound Editing: LOCK
Sound Mixing: LOCK
Visual Effects: LOCK x1000

[chris1152]

Smoked some K2 before going and watching this in 3-D last night. Amazing experience and visuals.

[WordzandDreamz]

My thoughts on it's Oscar-chances (this is winning chances, not just nomination chances):

Best Picture: Longshot
Director: Frontrunner
Supporting Actor: CCH Pounder deserves serious consideration
Supporting Actress: Zoe Saldana deserves serious consideration
Art Direction: In the mix
Film Editing: LOCK
Original Score: Frontrunner
Original Song: Hopefully dead last
Sound Editing: LOCK
Sound Mixing: LOCK
Visual Effects: LOCK x1000

I can dig on this list.

[WordzandDreamz]

This is probably a ridiculously stupid question, but is it hard to watch 3d movies if you wear eye glasses? I would assume I could slip them over mine but will it effect it in anyway? haha

I have glasses and I never have a problem.

[TJ Wells]

That should be Stephen Lang, not CCH Pounder. My bad.

[Gaugzilla]

So all I heard about this movie is that there is a weak storyline/plotline and no character development but people think the whole movie is amazing for the visual effects? I'll pass.
Ever heard of "Star Wars: A New Hope"?

[SandManTEND13]

Just got back! and I loved it so much! I thought it was amazing, it lived up to the hype IMO
I liked the storyline, I mean its sort of cliche I felt like but I still enjoyed it, and there is some character development but not a whole lot.

EDIT: 3D IMAX is what I did and I was blown away!

[eraserhead]

Not interested in seeing this at all. Movies that completely rely on dazzling special effects and CGI for entertainment are boring to me.

[I am Mick]

i'm seeing this tomorrow afternoon in imax 3D. Thank god for free passes

[I am Mick]

Not interested in seeing this at all. Movies that completely rely on dazzling special effects and CGI for entertainment are boring to me.

I'm usually very much with this, but I hear the 3d looks incredible for this so i'm gona try it out

[xapplexpiex]

I just saw it in 3-D. It was a lot better than I thought it would be. The plot was really predictable, but I'd still highly recommend it.

[xapplexpiex]

i work at an imax theatre that will play this. they told us to tell people it will "reinvent the way movies are made" psh.
That's a bit extreme.

[deadkidsean]

That should be Stephen Lang, not CCH Pounder. My bad.

I was gonna correct you and say CCH Pounder is a fucking chick, hahah.

[dissident]

i'll keep this simple.

Amazing direction, special effects, editing, action scenes, etc.

Pretty awful dialogue.

I loved it, it was truly a unique and awe inspiring experience.

[Jason Tate]

Ever heard of "Star Wars: A New Hope"?
Fail.

[Gaugzilla]

Fail.
Thanks Mr. Tate.

[tait]

china decided to delay this movie for a couple weeks. :-(

[WakingTheMisery]

I usually take my 3D glasses off throughout movies and this movie would probably piss me off for that reason.

[QuikTrig]

i've been posting in a couple other threads on this site to promote it, but not in here yet. the movie blew my mind. i wanted to hate it but wow...best visual movie i've seen (maybe ever?) and the story was entertaining. i absolutely loved it.

[Cliff Diver]

Meh storyline but the effects were pretty incredible. You should definitely see this.

[spriltsc]

this was a great movie. best 13.50 i ever spent.

[shes.a.ghost]

Visually, the best experience I've ever had with a movie. I was completely blown away.

[I am Mick]

the reviews are getting me so excited to see this tomorrow. The trailers still don't interest me in the least bit, but i want to get lost in this fuckfest of effects.

[s.t.e.v.e.n.]

Equal parts Pocahontas, Jurassic Park and Fern Gulley.

[phil19]

seeing this tonight

[drudo182]

Saw it last night. First 3D movie so I had no idea what to expect but once I got used to the 3D stuff, it was cool.

Beautiful looking movie that ended up boring me to tears. It was just nothing more than great special effects covering up a very average movie that took forever to end. Completely disappointed with this one. Among the nine other people I went with, only one other person agreed with me so it's probably just me.

I did like Sam Worthington though. He was instantly engaging, it's just a shame I had no feelings for any of the other characters.

[WordzandDreamz]

Equal parts Pocahontas, Jurassic Park and Fern Gulley.

All Parts Last of the Mohicans with Aliens. (not a diss, this movie is awesome)

[last light]

Saw it on IMAX 3-D, thought the first hour was absolute torture. The last hour and a half or so was awesome.

Definitely worth seeing in 3-D in the theatre, couldn't imagine seeing it any other way.

[last light]

Saw it last night. First 3D movie so I had no idea what to expect but once I got used to the 3D stuff, it was cool.

Beautiful looking movie that ended up boring me to tears. It was just nothing more than great special effects covering up a very average movie that took forever to end. Completely disappointed with this one. Among the nine other people I went with, only one other person agreed with me so it's probably just me.

I did like Sam Worthington though. He was instantly engaging, it's just a shame I had no feelings for any of the other characters.

I was so bored I nearly walked out. Glad I sat it out because all the action at the end was pretty spectacular.

I also really dug Worthington. Sigourney Weaver seemingly forgot how to act, though.

[drudo182]

I was so bored I nearly walked out. Glad I sat it out because all the action at the end was pretty spectacular.

I also really dug Worthington. Sigourney Weaver seemingly forgot how to act, though.

End was alright but by that point, I had already checked out was ready to go.

Plus there was a handicapped boy at our showing and every once in awhile he would kind of make a pretty audible noise and a couple of times these stupid fifteen year-old(ish) kids completely mocked him after he did it. That pissed me off.

[TJ Wells]

Going again tonight. Cannot wait.

[jwelborn]

I honestly can't stand 3-D, I spent half the movie trying to watch the film without the glasses. Definitely going to go see it again, just not in 3D. Yes the movie excelled in the technical aspects, but the story-line was unbelievably predictable, but I still liked the film. I loved the world of pandora, and the culture I just wanted to just stay there and learn more, but whenever the human/alien side came in I was completely turned away.

[gusta0117]

i saw this last night in 3D. i dont know if its the extremely positive hype that made this less enjoyable for me or if i just didnt like it.
either way I was pretty bored halfway through. everything i thought that would happen, happened. so no surprises there. i grew tired of the scenic shots. the actors/dialogue were meh although i did like giovanni ribisi and sigourney weaver. and yes, visuals were good, BUT that doesnt make a movie good. personally, i think the trailers were better than the movie.

i give the movie a C-

did anyone else notice all of the dinosaur sounds from Jurassic Park recycled for this movie?

edit: yeah. im an idiot. i wrote the wrong name.

[Protested Hero]

i saw this last night in 3D. i dont know if its the extremely positive hype that made this less enjoyable for me or if i just didnt like it.
either way I was pretty bored halfway through. everything i thought that would happen, happened. so no surprises there. i grew tired of the scenic shots. the actors/dialogue were meh although i did like giovanni ribisi and susan surandon. and yes, visuals were good, BUT that doesnt make a movie good. personally, i think the trailers were better than the movie.

i give the movie a C-

did anyone else notice all of the dinosaur sounds from Jurassic Park recycled for this movie?

I don't agree with anything you said BUT, I DID notice the Jurassic Park noises, haha. The t-rex roar and the raptor call.

[gusta0117]

I don't agree with anything you said BUT, I DID notice the Jurassic Park noises, haha. The t-rex roar and the raptor call.


haha. yeah especially the raptor call, it's so distinct.

[Simulcast]

Movie looked awesome but the story was terrible. I am not pleased.

[neo506]

I've heard the story is pretty much exactly the same as "Dances With Wolves"

[s.t.e.v.e.n.]

I'm guessing he wrote the script in a day and spent the next 15 years working on effects and such. It showed.

[Alextisonfire]

Visual effects were stunning and the movie did a great job of creating an emotional connection with the characters.

[Mibabalou]

im gonna go high on meth

[poppa Q]

Karina Montgomery
The Na'vi consider seeing, in the sense of grok or ken, to be fundamental in tribal life and in navigating Pandora. If you allow yourself to see Avatar as it was meant, you will love it as I did. I can't wait to go there again.

I'll have what she's having.

[poppa Q]

http://io9.com/5422666/when-will-white-people-stop-making-movies-like-avatar?skyline=true&s=x

Critics have called alien epic Avatar a version of Dances With Wolves because it's about a white guy going native and becoming a great leader. But Avatar is just the latest scifi rehash of an old white guilt fantasy. Spoilers...

Haven't seen it yet so I don't wanna read it, but someone may find this article interesting.

[dissident]

i saw this last night in 3D. i dont know if its the extremely positive hype that made this less enjoyable for me or if i just didnt like it.
either way I was pretty bored halfway through. everything i thought that would happen, happened. so no surprises there. i grew tired of the scenic shots. the actors/dialogue were meh although i did like giovanni ribisi and susan surandon. and yes, visuals were good, BUT that doesnt make a movie good. personally, i think the trailers were better than the movie.

i give the movie a C-

did anyone else notice all of the dinosaur sounds from Jurassic Park recycled for this movie?

what?

[deadkidsean]

Loved it.

[screamoutmyname]

i saw this last night in 3D. i dont know if its the extremely positive hype that made this less enjoyable for me or if i just didnt like it.
either way I was pretty bored halfway through. everything i thought that would happen, happened. so no surprises there. i grew tired of the scenic shots. the actors/dialogue were meh although i did like giovanni ribisi and susan surandon. and yes, visuals were good, BUT that doesnt make a movie good. personally, i think the trailers were better than the movie.

i give the movie a C-

did anyone else notice all of the dinosaur sounds from Jurassic Park recycled for this movie?

i'm glad somebody has an honest review of it. you've set in stone my decision to not see it.

p.s. - let's record more songs about t pain

[drudo182]

i saw this last night in 3D. i dont know if its the extremely positive hype that made this less enjoyable for me or if i just didnt like it.
either way I was pretty bored halfway through. everything i thought that would happen, happened. so no surprises there. i grew tired of the scenic shots. the actors/dialogue were meh although i did like giovanni ribisi and susan surandon. and yes, visuals were good, BUT that doesnt make a movie good. personally, i think the trailers were better than the movie.

i give the movie a C-

did anyone else notice all of the dinosaur sounds from Jurassic Park recycled for this movie?

Sigourney Weaver?

Visual effects were stunning and the movie did a great job of creating an emotional connection with the characters.

Wow, I felt nothing. Worthington's character was the only person I even cared about.

I do like the idea that he was created as something and turned into something else that he will eventually pass on as. Thought that idea was cool.

[Gaugzilla]

I've heard the story is pretty much exactly the same as "Dances With Wolves"
I'm going to guess a generous portion of people under 20 have never seen "Dances With Wolves," so they'll probably never draw the comparison.

[jbaseball44]

i saw this last night in 3D. i dont know if its the extremely positive hype that made this less enjoyable for me or if i just didnt like it.
either way I was pretty bored halfway through. everything i thought that would happen, happened. so no surprises there. i grew tired of the scenic shots. the actors/dialogue were meh although i did like giovanni ribisi and susan surandon. and yes, visuals were good, BUT that doesnt make a movie good. personally, i think the trailers were better than the movie.

i give the movie a C-

did anyone else notice all of the dinosaur sounds from Jurassic Park recycled for this movie?
Susan Surandon, huh? Can see you really payed close attention.

[jbaseball44]

Liked the movie, some weak parts but overall the triumphs outweighed its failures.

[Protested Hero]

i'm glad somebody has an honest review of it. you've set in stone my decision to not see it.

p.s. - let's record more songs about t pain

What makes his review more "honest" than ours, oh well eh?

I love the people coming in here just to say how much they're not going to see it. Seems kind of counter-productive.

[jwelborn]

I love Sigourney Weaver.

[Why Bother?]

There's a version out there with Susan Sarandon. MILES better.

[drudo182]

There's a version out there with Susan Sarandon. MILES better.

She wasn't in mine so maybe that's why I didn't care for it like I did.

[Thomas Balkcom]

What makes his review more "honest" than ours, oh well eh?

I love the people coming in here just to say how much they're not going to see it. Seems kind of counter-productive.

yeah, that trend is a bit weird.

I love Sigourney Weaver.

definitely.

[gusta0117]

Susan Surandon, huh? Can see you really payed close attention.

i just like those two in general. its one of those kind of things.

edit: oh god. i wrote the wrong name. haha fml

there are just certain actors/actresses whose name i always get confused.
another one is michael keaton i sometimes say kevin kostner, and idk why, cause i really like kevin kostner

[gusta0117]

i'm glad somebody has an honest review of it. you've set in stone my decision to not see it.

p.s. - let's record more songs about t pain

come on down to lanc. we are all snowed in right now. its preventing me from going to see another movie, "The Road".
I just got done the book for that one.

and if you want to see a good movie, the best one i saw in awhile was A Serious Man

[screamoutmyname]

What makes his review more "honest" than ours, oh well eh?

I love the people coming in here just to say how much they're not going to see it. Seems kind of counter-productive.

I didn't mean you guys... I was referring more to the typical review a high-budget movie typically receives from professional critics.

come on down to lanc. we are all snowed in right now. its preventing me from going to see another movie, "The Road".
I just got done the book for that one.

and if you want to see a good movie, the best one i saw in awhile was A Serious Man

awesome... I'll have to check that out.

The snow is pretty bad here too, but nowhere near as bad as it sounds in Lancaster or Philly. I'm sure I'll see you at some point in pville over break

[whoaisame]

Just saw this, pretty fuckin epic. The story is sort of a run of the mill adventure/fantasy story, but not really. Really interesting. Even if I hated the movie (which I didnt at all), I would still give it a 9/10 just for the visual effects alone...they are THAT good. Wow.

[pleasedontask]

Was supposed to see this tonight, got to the theater, sold out. I don't know why I expected it not to me.

And yeah I agree, some people are really admant about NOT seeing the movie. Seriously, tow or three people have given me the excuse, "becasue there's blue people."

[phil19]

greatest movie ever. 3d is fucking amazing! and plus the blue alien chick is hot

[whoaisame]

Was supposed to see this tonight, got to the theater, sold out. I don't know why I expected it not to me.

And yeah I agree, some people are really admant about NOT seeing the movie. Seriously, tow or three people have given me the excuse, "becasue there's blue people."

same people that say "their first album was good", fucking hate people like that. "I hate anything that is popular look at me!"

[Until The Bombs]

I want to see this, but for some reason I don't have the same level of excitement I usually have for big releases.

[bNz719]

Movie was awesome. The first hour or so almost put me to sleep but the rest of the movie was fucking great. Visuals were, as expected, extraordinary.

[zion the lion]

I kept thinking that the graphics looked like shit, and then I realized that it was meant for 3-D...which makes me more interested to see if it does or doesnt pull any of those 3-D tricks like most movies do.

[danielineffigy]

I did not like this movie.

[whoaisame]

I kept thinking that the graphics looked like shit, and then I realized that it was meant for 3-D...which makes me more interested to see if it does or doesnt pull any of those 3-D tricks like most movies do.

you saw this in 2d?!?!? wow. The 3d is what made this amazing, it is truly remarkable in 3d.

[zion the lion]

you saw this in 2d?!?!? wow. The 3d is what made this amazing, it is truly remarkable in 3d.

I havent seen it yet, I've only seen the previews.

[deadkidsean]

you saw this in 2d?!?!? wow. The 3d is what made this amazing, it is truly remarkable in 3d.
It was incredible in '2-D,' as well. The 3-D was sold out this morning and I didn't want to wait 2.5 hours for the next showing, so I saw it like a quote unquote regular movie for only $5. Whatever. Shit ruled.

[Prestonxsmith]

It was incredible in '2-D,' as well. The 3-D was sold out this morning and I didn't want to wait 2.5 hours for the next showing, so I saw it like a quote unquote regular movie for only $5. Whatever. Shit ruled.

Whenever I took off my glasses so I wouldn't feel sick or because the just fucking hurt, I thought the Na'vi looked a shitton more lifelike without the 3D. I want to soooooo see this movie in 2D now.

[deadkidsean]

Whenever I took off my glasses so I wouldn't feel sick or because the just fucking hurt, I thought the Na'vi looked a shitton more lifelike without the 3D. I want to soooooo see this movie in 2D now.
Yeah. My first "modern" experience with 3-D was Up, and it fucking ruined the film for me. I'm glad my first viewing of AVATAR was in 2-D, actually, as I think about it. Now, I'll see it in IMAX 3-D when I have time this week.

[Alou]

Saw it in 2-D first as 3-D was sold out. I loved it. It looked amazing despite not being 3-D. I'm really excited to see it in 3-D later this week. :)

[Prestonxsmith]

Yeah. My first "modern" experience with 3-D was Up, and it fucking ruined the film for me. I'm glad my first viewing of AVATAR was in 2-D, actually, as I think about it. Now, I'll see it in IMAX 3-D when I have time this week.

While the only great thing that Avatar did with the 3D was that it put depth to things. Really great for the end battle sequence. but it really took away from shit. I really want to see this in IMAX 3D as well. Never seen an actual movie in IMAX.

[trappedintime]

it was alright. the 3D really did bring out the beautiful imagery this movie showed but the plot was predictable. really love the last war scene though.

sad that michelle rodriguez died... she's so hot!

[loj]

i don't understand much of the hate on this movie at all. the story is certainly not stellar, but i felt it was decent enough and allowed the overwhelming visuals to flesh it out. the cliche's found throughout the story simply didn't bother me for the same reason others and many critics have pointed out. I was captivated by this movie like no other since...the first LOTR, maybe.

but hey, to each his own. been interesting reading everyone's take on this.

[deezee]

Just got back from seeing it. I loved it!! That is all...

[mht]

wont bother to see this piece of crap because there is blue people

[I am Mick]

Going to see this now. Part of me wants to just listen to music and watch a crazy 3d music video

[Lueda Alia]

I loved it. Need to see it again.

[WakingTheMisery]

I've heard the story is pretty much exactly the same as "Dances With Wolves"

That's because it was an episode of South Park.

[whoaisame]

It was incredible in '2-D,' as well. The 3-D was sold out this morning and I didn't want to wait 2.5 hours for the next showing, so I saw it like a quote unquote regular movie for only $5. Whatever. Shit ruled.

Dude, see it again in 3D, the battle sequence alone is worth the price of admission, shit is insane.

[Thomas Balkcom]

estimated 73 million for its opening weekend

http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2009-12-20-box-office-20_N.htm

[ThexQuietxCull]

wont bother to see this piece of crap because there is blue people

racist

[c_rob2700]

Just got back from seeing it in 3D and I have a lot of thoughts on it

The characters were weak, I felt no attachment to any of them at all. I didn't feel legitimately sad when their home was destroyed, or the Na'Vi leader died the General; pretty sure I'm stating the obvious here but seriously, was so so so bad. I get what they were trying to convey with him but, seriously: "I want to get this done before dinner, ladies" "Let's boogie" and the final scene when he was fighting with the female Na'vi "Come to daddy". Shit bothered me so much because it's something that they easily could've left out. Everyone else, barring the human soldiers did fine but none of their performances really drew me in. The story, as already stated, was terribly cliche and predictable

But you know, despite all that, I can say with full confidence that this was the most visually beautiful film I have ever seen. Besides getting dizzy as fuck at times, their were countless scenes where I was in awe. Really felt like I was in Pandora with all the unique creatures, colors, and overall environment. Especially the final battle scene. I couldn't believe how vivid and incredible everything looked. That alone, makes this movie worth seeing, and definitely something you need to see in theaters while you can.

I think Cameron really did get what he aimed for and set the bar for what 3D could bring to filmmaking. I can't stress enough just how beautiful it all was. Don't think it'll be a movie I'll enjoy watching countless times on DVD but yeah, I definitely enjoyed it. Really have never experienced anything quite like it

[HBdoubleJ]

Seriously, don't understand the hype or positive reviews for this film. Even all the talk about the visuals are overrated. They aren't that good. I'll take Del Toro's visuals in Hellboy....or Peter Jackson's King Kong over this film. Even some of the work in the original Jurassic Park film looks better than this movie. Give me JJ Abram's Hothlike planet in Star Trek over Pandora. All this movie has going for it is the 3D, and really it only added an extra element of atmosphere. Wasn't really the rollercoaster ride or eye popping experience some are making it out to be. Anyway, the best part about seeing this was the trailer for Alexandra Aja's Pirahan 3-D. Even if that movie is horrible, it will be all sorts of craptastic fun. Beats smurf loving and heavy handed messages about perserving the Earth in a popcorn epic sci-fi flick.