Author Topic: Avatar is like the iPhone... (Read 14377 times)

Geek-9pm · « **on:** December 23, 2009, 07:29:22 PM »

Avatar is like the iPhone...
Of Movies.

So says the Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/19/AR2009121901456.html

rthompson80819 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 23, 2009, 07:47:36 PM »

I haven't seen the movie yet, but from all the reviews I've read, it's not just enough to see the movie in 3D, but you need to see it at an IMAX in 3D.

There was a post the other day that the studio wasn't worried about piracy and I think they believe that anyone watching a pirated copy on a PC or TV will feel the need to watch it on a big screen, or a really big screen, in 3D.

Very few movies have that kind of draw.

Helpmeh · « **Reply #2 on:** December 23, 2009, 08:01:26 PM »

Trust me. Avatar in IMAX 3D is completely worth an hour wait in a cold (slightly snowy) morning.

Ironman · « **Reply #3 on:** December 29, 2009, 01:16:57 PM »

Quote from: Helpmeh on December 23, 2009, 08:01:26 PM

Trust me. Avatar in IMAX 3D is completely worth an hour wait in a cold (slightly snowy) morning.

Totally agreed, didn't James Cameron take around 9 years of just planning this movie?

Helpmeh · « **Reply #4 on:** December 30, 2009, 10:22:38 AM »

Quote from: Ironman on December 29, 2009, 01:16:57 PM

Totally agreed, didn't James Cameron take around 9 years of just planning this movie?

Aparently, but what would I know, I would have been only 5 at the time.

computeruler · « **Reply #5 on:** December 30, 2009, 12:19:58 PM »

Does that mean the movie sucks?

Helpmeh · « **Reply #6 on:** December 30, 2009, 12:38:05 PM »

Quote from: computeruler on December 30, 2009, 12:19:58 PM

Does that mean the movie sucks?

Script: OK
Plot: OK (very unoriginal)
Graphics: AMAZING 5 STARS!!

Total: 3/5 STARS
IMAX Total: 4.5/5 STARS
You must see it in IMAX (3D is optional) to truly apreciate the visuals.

BC_Programmer · « **Reply #7 on:** December 30, 2009, 01:24:28 PM »

what is wrong with people these days, if a movie looks realistic or has neat-o special effects, suddenly the movie is awesome.

well, god *censored*, sci fi was, for over 15 years, plastic models hanging from string, if people managed to enjoy that, it makes one think...

oh...

wait for it...

the graphics/visuals aren't important! It's the bloody show or movie itself, the character interaction, the god *censored* STORY it's trying to tell, not how many polygons it took to render the story. Personally I'm sick of seeing the same *censored* movie replayed over and over and over with different themes... or even better, the same *censored* movie but with new actors and *GASP* CG graphics! It doesn't matter that the story was regarded as pithy in the 70's when the original was made, I mean, for chrissakes, LOOK AT ALL THOSE POLYGONS! the particle effects! The explosions! This isn't no cheap sugar glass explosion effect, nope, this is super expensive super computer stuff, sure, it looks nearly the same, but it COST way more, and therefore I conclude that it is better </sarcasm>

I'm also sick of playing Ocarina of Time over and over again with every new zelda game... I had a long rant here about that but I think that that serves it's purpose well enough.

patio · « **Reply #8 on:** December 30, 2009, 05:53:47 PM »

The true social commentary here is that a movie that cost billions is being compared to a cell phone...

BTW ...i thought it sucked.

soybean · « **Reply #9 on:** December 30, 2009, 06:49:22 PM »

Well, it seems to be getting a lot of favorable reviews by viewers: http://www.fandango.com/movies/1/moviefanreviews.aspx?mid=103067&pn=6

I haven't seen it yet but was thinking of going soon.

Helpmeh · « **Reply #10 on:** December 30, 2009, 07:57:59 PM »

If you apreciate a movie, more for its plot than its visuals, then you will not enjoy Avatar.

soybean · « **Reply #11 on:** December 30, 2009, 08:45:16 PM »

Eh, that's not what many of the fan reviews say. Did you visit the link I posted and read them?

Helpmeh · « **Reply #12 on:** December 31, 2009, 08:34:34 AM »

That was my review. And after reading page 6 (the link you gave me) others agree. The plot and script were weak. Sure it was great, but it wouldn't be worth the wait again.

soybean · « **Reply #13 on:** December 31, 2009, 08:51:40 AM »

If you only looked at one page of reviews, you got a distorted view. A big majority of the reviews are positive.

Helpmeh · « **Reply #14 on:** December 31, 2009, 09:19:07 AM »

Quote from: soybean on December 31, 2009, 08:51:40 AM

If you only looked at one page of reviews, you got a distorted view. A big majority of the reviews are positive.

My review was very positive. Because I like the visuals a lot. Some people value plot and script more than visuals. And THEY would have a less than positive review.

soybean · « **Reply #15 on:** December 31, 2009, 09:25:01 AM »

I think we can agree on that point.

I may be seeing it later today with a friend who wants to see it. Actually, I think I'd rather see Sherlock Holmes but we'll probably be seeing Avatar.

Helpmeh · « **Reply #16 on:** December 31, 2009, 11:11:44 AM »

I want to see Sherlock Holmes.

Ironman · « **Reply #17 on:** December 31, 2009, 01:43:44 PM »

Yeah from the trailers sherlock holmes looks good

Computer Hope Admin · « **Reply #18 on:** January 08, 2010, 12:39:31 PM »

I wasn't that impressed with Avatar either, CGI was great but plot was old and boring. But after people telling me that I didn't get the full experience because I didn't watch it on IMAX or in 3D I'm regretting the fact that I may have to sit through another 3-hour bad show to see the *pretty* visual effects.

computeruler · « **Reply #19 on:** January 10, 2010, 08:16:15 PM »

Sherlock holmes was pretty good

the_mad_joker · « **Reply #20 on:** January 23, 2010, 05:40:22 AM »

Really Intresting Movie

I Wish Der Cud B AVATAR Pt 2 !!!!!!

Helpmeh · « **Reply #21 on:** January 23, 2010, 07:13:59 AM »

Quote from: the_mad_joker on January 23, 2010, 05:40:22 AM

Really Intresting Movie

I Wish Der Cud B AVATAR Pt 2 !!!!!!

REAL English please. English. We're not 1337 h4x0rz.

Geek-9pm · « **Reply #22 on:** January 23, 2010, 08:07:35 PM »

There will be an AVATAR 2, but not sure of the name.
It is a Trilogy, we got to see the second part first.
Like this:
2 AVATAR (this first one made)
3 The Return (yet to be made, but the money will motivate them.)
1 The first voyage (who knows when if ever they do this)

Makes you think of how they did Star Wars.You know the main character is not dead, so you have to see the next one.

http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2010/01/08/avatar-sequel-confirmed-by-james-cameron-and-heres-what-wed-like-to-see/

Carbon Dudeoxide · « **Reply #23 on:** January 23, 2010, 09:21:21 PM »

I read that the next movie will be independent from the first one (different plot entirely).
Can't remember the source however.

IMO, Avatar is the best movie I've ever seen. Hands down.

cintari · « **Reply #24 on:** January 25, 2010, 06:48:08 AM »

Quote from: Helpmeh on December 30, 2009, 12:38:05 PM

IMAX Total: 4.5/5 STARS

4.5? Why the missing .5?

Helpmeh · « **Reply #25 on:** January 25, 2010, 08:50:47 AM »

Quote from: cintari on January 25, 2010, 06:48:08 AM

4.5? Why the missing .5?

plot.

Carbon Dudeoxide · « **Reply #26 on:** January 25, 2010, 08:55:10 AM »

Whoopty doo. The plot isn't original. Who cares? It works!

Heck, I didn't even know it was an unoriginal plot until someone told me.

Helpmeh · « **Reply #27 on:** January 25, 2010, 08:58:49 AM »

Quote from: Carbon Dudeoxide on January 25, 2010, 08:55:10 AM

Whoopty doo. The plot isn't original. Who cares? It works!

Heck, I didn't even know it was an unoriginal plot until someone told me.

Which is why it is a 4.5 and not less.

Geek-9pm · « **Reply #28 on:** January 25, 2010, 01:06:52 PM »

What part of the plot was not original?
Discovery of a unknown world?
Love between two people from different worlds?
Conflict of Good and Evil?
Use of a advanced weaphons against bows and arrows?
Demoralization in a militarily organization?
Genetic engineering.
Cloning of a higher life form?
Genocide?
Swing on vines?
Save my trees?
Stupid man meets smart woman?
The above plot lines are so broad, it would be hard to do a modern movie without them.
I thought the plot was very original in how the main guy gets back the trust of the people. He jumps on a great bird and flies in to the rescue. Or did somebody already do that? Yeah, but that was a cartoon.

Helpmeh · « **Reply #29 on:** January 25, 2010, 03:58:45 PM »

http://io9.com/5338570/james-cameron-admits-avatar-is-dances-with-wolves-in-space
Just looking at the URL proves the point.

jaydeee · « **Reply #30 on:** February 03, 2010, 04:49:27 AM »

I like this movie!
its 3rd on my list after star trek and twilight hehhe!

cintari · « **Reply #31 on:** February 03, 2010, 05:27:14 AM »

Quote from: Carbon Dudeoxide on January 25, 2010, 08:55:10 AM

Whoopty doo. The plot isn't original. Who cares? It works!

Heck, I didn't even know it was an unoriginal plot until someone told me.

Alot of the good ideas have been taken, chill

Helpmeh · « **Reply #32 on:** February 03, 2010, 03:39:54 PM »

Quote from: jaydeee on February 03, 2010, 04:49:27 AM

I like this movie!
its 3rd on my list after star trek and twilight hehhe!

GASP!

James1431997 · « **Reply #33 on:** February 19, 2010, 12:02:49 PM »

Avatar was pretty good. Sherlock Holmes was a bit better I think, scriptwise. Avatar was a lot better in terms of visual effects though.

BC_Programmer · « **Reply #34 on:** February 19, 2010, 01:36:24 PM »

you know what else is great and keeps everybody away from you?

raw onions!

natures candy, I calls em. delicious.

the outer husks make great cigarette papers, too.

the ONION! the vegetable of so many uses!

Geek-9pm · « **Reply #35 on:** February 19, 2010, 02:00:00 PM »

Quote from: BC_Programmer on February 19, 2010, 01:36:24 PM

you know what else is great and keeps everybody away from you?
raw onions!
natures candy, I calls em. delicious.
the outer husks make great cigarette papers, too.
the ONION! the vegetable of so many uses!

Were there any Onions in the movie? They ate fruit! It was not the food, but the CGI that made the movie Avitar so popular.

Quote

Computer-generated imagery[1] (also known as CGI) is the application of the field of computer graphics or, more specifically, 3D computer graphics to special effects in films, television programs, commercials, simulators and simulation generally...

James1431997 · « **Reply #36 on:** February 19, 2010, 02:57:28 PM »

Quote from: Geek-9pm on February 19, 2010, 02:00:00 PM

Were there any Onions in the movie? They ate fruit! It was not the food, but the CGI that made the movie Avitar so popular.

What? Pandora and all the creature things aren't real?

BC_Programmer · « **Reply #37 on:** February 19, 2010, 03:09:11 PM »

Quote from: James1431997 on February 19, 2010, 02:57:28 PM

What? Pandora and all the creature things aren't real?

And remember to HOP! for it says in the bible,
"Faith, charity, and hop, and the most important of these is hop"

People say my "religion" (their quotes, not mine) is based on a lie, but I say that it's ever so obvious that the reason the typographer had his head brutally crushed by a 100 pound bag of onions just as he was typesetting the e's was to send us a message. the message of hop. besides, not everybody believes in irrational numbers, so it makes sense to remove e wherever possible to prevent any science-y types for preaching sciencey things, like brushing teeth.

And let's not forget the onion song!

Oh I wish I was an Oakland farms Onion
That is what I truly want to be
for if I was an Oakland farms Onion
Everyone would cry because of me!

it's genius. I promised myself I wouldn't use an ellipsis here...

curses.

patio · « **Reply #38 on:** February 19, 2010, 03:11:40 PM »

Vidalia...

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