AVATAR

I saw it today.... I miss words for it... loved it.. not becouse the storry, not becouse the effects... I loved it becouse all was so nice together ! 10/10 !!!
 
Saw it over the weekend. It was pretty good. I actually almost felt sad leaving the theater. It was a beautiful world to live in. When I was a little boy, I always dreamed of flying around like that. Being able to jump from place to place with out fear. Specially Jumping off a hill onto a waterfall.

Just my 02. :D
 
Definitely a movie that needs to be seen in theaters, preferably on an IMAX screen. 3D didn't really do anything for me, atleast, not any more than the IMAX did.
As everyone else has said, definitely a movie we've all seen before ( a friend of mine likened it to Smurf Pocahontas IN SPAAAAAACE), but a fun little movie all the same.
 
FINALLY saw this movie. All I can say is (y) This was another good Cameron film. The guy hasn't let me down yet.
I'll tolerate the environmental message as long as it's wrapped up inside a good entertaining film.
AS far as being done before, I think if you try hard enough, you could call just about anything derivitive.
 
AS far as being done before, I think if you try hard enough, you could call just about anything derivitive.

Just about everything IS derivative. Star Wars is highly derivative. Nobody is faulting Avatar for that especially. The problem is, Avatar is highly derivative (nearly plagiarized) of a really lame kid's cartoon from the early nineties that has been largely forgotten because it is a movie for babies. Heck, District 9 is highly derivative (watch the first two minutes of Alien Nation). But I'd take District 9 over Avatar any day because it is full of interesting, somewhat sophisticated ideas as well as a plot line that, although not perfect, whips around corners you can't really predict. Someone please give Neill Blomkamp $300 million to make a movie.
 
The whole **** thing was predictable. I saw everything coming 30 min into the film. not to mention like most said it was like the lion king or something.
glad I only paid $5 to get in
 
Who cares if parts of it were "predicatable". Enjoy a story. Enjoy the world they created. There were many original ideas in that movie. Who cares if the idea is similar to another movie. That can be said about so many things... If the story is similar to an old FORGOTTEN baby tale... then whats the big deal, they revived it in a very epic way. There are tons of movies out there that share the same qualities, story elements, plot lines, etc... with other movies. As I keep saying, people need to learn how to actually enjoy a film. It's like they forget how to be positive. Also, watch your language. May want to read the rules a bit.

El1te
 
As I keep saying, people need to learn how to actually enjoy a film. It's like they forget how to be positive. Also, watch your language. May want to read the rules a bit.
El1te

Look, that's great that you liked Avatar. Take heart. You are definitely not alone. However, contrary to what you are implying, I enjoy plenty of movies. "Learning" how to enjoy a movie is not really an issue. Suppose for a second that you did not enjoy the movie Gigli, for instance. Maybe far-fetched concept, I dunno, but then what if someone who obviously liked Gigli then told you "you need to learn how to enjoy movies, what's the big deal, forget what you don't like about Gigli, it was a great movie. You have forgotten how to be positive." Now maybe that would be enough for you to see past its plot problems, the bad acting, the stale ideas. Maybe. Maybe not. I dunno. Or maybe you might realize you arrived at an opinion that was different from this other person because you see things the other person does not, and vice-versa. And then you tell them, "It's great you like Gigli. I'm glad you liked it. It doesn't mean I have to like it. I much prefer movies like The Empire Strikes Back" and then just be on your way. Something like that. Cheers, mate.
 
If all it takes is a few predictable parts and a story that may have similarities to that of others to make a movie bad then I really hope your movie you say you are making iis 100% original Lufo. I'm not saying people HAVE to like avatar. I just think its weird that something as simple as predicting what might happen next and elements of a story that people see in others (like that never has happened before) are enough to deem the movie horrible and a waste of $5. To me, that seems like people forget how to just sit down and enjoy a movie for what it is. It's obviously set a benchmark, especially in the world of 3D graphics. It's different if someone says "I didn't like how the environment looked" or "I didn't like the idea of the avatar, its just not my thing" that is a legit opinion. Sure, maybe people don't like movies that have fantasy like that in them, then they dont like avatar. That is different than saying what dead eye said "The whole **** thing was predictable. I saw everything coming 30 min into the film. not to mention like most said it was like the lion king or something.
glad I only paid $5 to get in "

Lion King? really? I guess the "or something" justifies your wacky connection to it right?

It's people like him I am talking about. Something like that. Jolly Good....

El1te
 
Fair enough, but er, again, never made the point something has to be 100% original to be good. None of the movies I love and worship are 100% original. Rest assured none of my own films to date are 100% original nor will any in the future be. Doesn't mean they are not good nor are they bad. Just because one may like science fiction movies in general does not mean one necessarily must like all science fiction movies, either. I have been in the movie industry for some time now, especially in the 3D field and I have a very deep appreciation of the artistry of Avatar. Heck, I was even offered a job on Avatar (I turned it down because the pay was too low). I have friends who worked on it. I am proud of the job they did. But if one doesn't dig the story, doesn't matter much about how good it looks. And if someone thinks it was like The Lion King, well, actually that's something of a compliment because that's a darn good movie. At least, I think so. But there's no accounting for taste, right? (y)


:cheers
 
Hahaha, yes. Lion King is an amazing movie. Not sure how avatar was like Lion King or how it being like Lion King made it bad but it was to dead eye. Haha. I know what you are saying. I just get frustrated with overly critical people. I am not in the movie field but I am a 3D artist/animator so I REALLY appreciate that film. Many people don't know what really goes into something like that. It's incredible. In defense, I haven't even heard people say the story was bad.... It's not the most amazing story ever but it has some interesting concepts and ideas that are original and even if predictable at times doesn't make it a bad movie. It's a motion picture... visuals are involved and it does matter how it looks. If a good story doesn't have good acting or visuals, id rather read a book of it. I think story and visuals come hand in hand and if one lacks a little than the other can pull through for it. By the way, I watched a lil trailer for your Horses on Mars short film. Seems fun! ;)

El1te
 
Just about everything IS derivative. Star Wars is highly derivative. Nobody is faulting Avatar for that especially. The problem is, Avatar is highly derivative (nearly plagiarized) of a really lame kid's cartoon from the early nineties that has been largely forgotten because it is a movie for babies. Heck, District 9 is highly derivative (watch the first two minutes of Alien Nation). But I'd take District 9 over Avatar any day because it is full of interesting, somewhat sophisticated ideas as well as a plot line that, although not perfect, whips around corners you can't really predict. Someone please give Neill Blomkamp $300 million to make a movie.

I'm totally with you on the District 9 thing. I do think overall it is a better movie than Avatar. They took an old idea and made it seem fresh again. D9 proves you can have action, special effects, AND a good story.
Anyway, my personal criteria for a good movie is short and simple. Was I entertained? With Avatar the answer was yes. Sure, it lacked intellectual depth but it was a fun experience.
 
Ok it was nice to see

nice effects and stuff


but a real thin Plot... CloneWars: Thundercats feat. Pocahontas.
And i critizize this much CG...

I am a Moviemake myself and focus films with an other eye

Ok infact i hate overused CG-effects. (the Boba Fett which holds the rope in ROTJ was more awesomer then the CG Jango)


And Avatar was all about CG.

F***ing the Eyes of the viewer - they will be overwhelmed...



But i dont regret seeing Avatar in Cinema and paying 16$ for my ticket.
Atleast i was entertained for a couple of hours XD
 
I’ve seen it three times, my wife sees movies for free and does a movie review blog, sometimes I tag along.

In short, the movie is pretty…its way too long and the story is just rehashed and way too politically correct for my taste. I got real tired of dancing/chanting blue hippy natives that pray to the fiber-optic tree of life and can do no wrong. While the hero of the film is nothing more than low-level traitor to his fellow service men.

I’m sad they are going to do a sequel, it’s a huge waste of resources that could be used for other things.
 
If you don't see this movie in Imax 3D then its a waste of your time. I couldn't imagine seeing it any other way now that I saw it in that format, unbelievable.
 
I saw this a couple of days ago in 3d and was a bit sceptical about the 3d technology used.... Now there's no point talking about the film as a lot has already been said from the weak story line to the so called hidden messages (that cracks me up).. the main talking point should be the 3d technology used.... Did it work for everyone? I soent the first 20mins concentrating on looking for all things 3d... but then when I relaxed, I found the movie more enjoyable... I found the movie too dark, but I guess that's was due to the 3d glasses.... also at times, you could see blurring (a lot as a matter of fact) on ones peripherial areas of vision.... it's almost as if the 3d technology had a central focus of optimal operation..... Simple story line, predictableending and not a gungan insight... lol. Kinda reminded me of the Endor battle though... hehe.... As good or better than Starwars... no way, not a chance.... never...

I have to admitt, i'm waiting for this to be released on Bluray :)
 
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