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Hamp89
Posts: 625
Dec 13, 2009 10:27pm
Looks good, I'll be seeing it
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Dec 13, 2009 10:55pm
I think it looks terrible!
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Dec 13, 2009 10:56pm
It's James Cameron.....of course I'll see it.
And if it's bad, I'll get over it.
And if it's bad, I'll get over it.
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ZeroCool
Posts: 264
Dec 13, 2009 11:00pm
i have to see it. the previews look too good to pass up.
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alwaysafan
Posts: 99
Dec 14, 2009 1:03am
I usually do not like these types of movies, but I just cannot believe that James Cameron would put out a bad film. Especially since he has worked so hard on it.
thedynasty1998
Posts: 6,844
Dec 14, 2009 9:36am
It's not my cupt of tea, but I might see it just because of the technology.
imex99
Posts: 4,927
Dec 19, 2009 12:28pm
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Benito
Posts: 59
Dec 19, 2009 12:37pm
I think it looks sweet. I've never actually seen a movie in an imax but if we had one around i would definitely go. Also, can't wait to watch it in blue ray.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Dec 19, 2009 12:38pm
7 of my friends saw.
5 loved it.
1 said it was the best movie she has ever seen (she went to the 3D showing)
1 said it was pretty good.
5 loved it.
1 said it was the best movie she has ever seen (she went to the 3D showing)
1 said it was pretty good.
kritzell
Posts: 257
Dec 19, 2009 12:46pm
According to reports it grossed 27 million on Friday alone. I was going to see it but the theater put a "$2.00 surcharge" on tickets. That kind of pissed me off.
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Manhattan Buckeye
Posts: 7,566
Dec 19, 2009 1:05pm
Bad weekend to open a movie given that tens of millions of potential moviegoers in the I-95 corridor likely aren't thinking about the movies right now.
From what I've read, great visuals, lackluster and cliched story, which matches my expectations from watching the trailers. I hope Cameron isn't turning into George Lucas, but with dialogue such as "We're not in Kansas anymore, we're in Pandora" he's definitely approaching Lucas-esque territory.
I'd be surprised if it turns a profit, the 3-D aspect is great for the theater but it doesn't work in the lucrative dvd market.
From what I've read, great visuals, lackluster and cliched story, which matches my expectations from watching the trailers. I hope Cameron isn't turning into George Lucas, but with dialogue such as "We're not in Kansas anymore, we're in Pandora" he's definitely approaching Lucas-esque territory.
I'd be surprised if it turns a profit, the 3-D aspect is great for the theater but it doesn't work in the lucrative dvd market.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Dec 19, 2009 1:08pm
Yeah, all the theaters are adding that charge for the glasses. I wonder if you just keep the glasses, if they would wave that charge at the next 3d movie....doubt it!kritzell wrote: According to reports it grossed 27 million on Friday alone. I was going to see it but the theater put a "$2.00 surcharge" on tickets. That kind of pissed me off.
kritzell
Posts: 257
Dec 19, 2009 1:48pm
Didn't know about the glasses. I thought they were just raising the prices because it was a popular movie. Whoops....
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Dec 19, 2009 2:02pm
Oh. Yeah, since the whole 3D thing is becoming the norm.....that surcharge has been in place. I have watched 3 or so movies that were in 3D and all of them had that surcharge.kritzell wrote: Didn't know about the glasses. I thought they were just raising the prices because it was a popular movie. Whoops....
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Dec 19, 2009 2:12pm
Awfully close minded of you...ccrunner609 wrote: THe whole animation things looks dumb. I will probably never watch it, ever.
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charliehustle14
Posts: 2,224
Dec 19, 2009 2:13pm
And you come to this thread why?ccrunner609 wrote: THe whole animation things looks dumb. I will probably never watch it, ever.
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Crew Love
Posts: 242
Dec 19, 2009 4:11pm
Wow, lots of cynics in here. Does the old verbage, "Don't knock it 'til you try it" mean anything...?
Just got back from seeing, "Avatar", and while the story wasn't groundbreaking, nearly everything else in the movie was. As a graduate with a degree in Visual Communication Technology, the film absolutely captivated me. To those saying they aren't interested in watching "animation", you may want to reconsider. This is - by far - the most stunning and realistic CGI I have ever seen. The critics claiming this as the future and a new era of cinema aren't bullshitting.
Here's an excellent article from WIRED magazine that gives background on the film's development and the creation of the technology and videography Avatar uses; a must-read, in my opinion:
http://www.wired.com/magazine/2009/11/ff_avatar_cameron/
Just got back from seeing, "Avatar", and while the story wasn't groundbreaking, nearly everything else in the movie was. As a graduate with a degree in Visual Communication Technology, the film absolutely captivated me. To those saying they aren't interested in watching "animation", you may want to reconsider. This is - by far - the most stunning and realistic CGI I have ever seen. The critics claiming this as the future and a new era of cinema aren't bullshitting.
Here's an excellent article from WIRED magazine that gives background on the film's development and the creation of the technology and videography Avatar uses; a must-read, in my opinion:
http://www.wired.com/magazine/2009/11/ff_avatar_cameron/
KnightXC1
Posts: 1,031
Dec 19, 2009 5:37pm
The 2 dollar charge for seeing the movie in 3D has been around for awhile now. I didn't see it in 3D but I want to now...
The movie was very good. Yea the story is nothing truly new but everything else was stunning. The visual effects were incredible and made the world look incredibly realistic. I certainly cracks my top 10 of the year and I will probably go see it again, probably have to pay though this time, and see it in 3D.
The movie was very good. Yea the story is nothing truly new but everything else was stunning. The visual effects were incredible and made the world look incredibly realistic. I certainly cracks my top 10 of the year and I will probably go see it again, probably have to pay though this time, and see it in 3D.
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Crew Love
Posts: 242
Dec 19, 2009 5:41pm
I saw it in 3D, which may have contributed to my comments above. I wasn't even aware that viewing it non-3D was an option...KnightXC1 wrote: The 2 dollar charge for seeing the movie in 3D has been around for awhile now. I didn't see it in 3D but I want to now...
The movie was very good. Yea the story is nothing truly new but everything else was stunning. The visual effects were incredible and made the world look incredibly realistic. I certainly cracks my top 10 of the year and I will probably go see it again, probably have to pay though this time, and see it in 3D.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Dec 19, 2009 5:44pm
^^^The theater about 2 blocks away from me doesn't have the capabilities of showing it in 3D, so they have a 2D showing. I will just drive the extra half hour and watch it in 3D.
imex99
Posts: 4,927
Dec 19, 2009 5:49pm
hope to watch tonight or tomorrow.
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ZeroCool
Posts: 264
Dec 19, 2009 10:53pm
^^^^same here
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MontyBrunswick
Dec 19, 2009 11:45pm
I will not be seeing it.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Dec 20, 2009 10:24am
Saw it last night, WOW. I came in with a closed mind, only saw it because my friends dragged me, but I was really impressed, and I really liked the movie.
McFly1955
Posts: 1,441
Dec 21, 2009 10:30am
Saw it in 3d yesterday --- frickin awesome.