___AVATAR Review Thread___
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The Mad Hatter
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Cinema was only quarter full this morning! I enjoyed it a lot. Not the best film I have seen this year, but still very good.
However not sure it really neeRAB to be in 3D. I reckon I would have enjoyed it just as much as a normal film. Should I get a chance I would like to go again and watch it in 2D
However not sure it really neeRAB to be in 3D. I reckon I would have enjoyed it just as much as a normal film. Should I get a chance I would like to go again and watch it in 2D
Momma Dodson
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I've just seen Avatar and have read the whole thread. I went with a real fan of the film who had seen it before, and my daughter.
I tend to agree with you Paddy, I thought it was visually stunning, but the plot was not just tired it was exhausted, and recently and moreover it was applied in the most cliched way possible.
Cartoony in fact. The characterization was rigid and totally one dimensional.
This is a terrible shame, really. It should have tried for less breadth and more depth and quirkyness in the storytelling.
I found that aspect of it means that it is not a 'great' film, as 'Toy Story' really was, and is, despite the wonderful visuals.
Nevertheless smaller children will love it, and they have not seen the films the rest of us have, so there is a place for it.
Mind, my daughter is 14 and she thought it was like The Matrix, and 'Pocahontas'.
Still, I enjoyed myself and am glad I have seen it.
I tend to agree with you Paddy, I thought it was visually stunning, but the plot was not just tired it was exhausted, and recently and moreover it was applied in the most cliched way possible.
Cartoony in fact. The characterization was rigid and totally one dimensional.
This is a terrible shame, really. It should have tried for less breadth and more depth and quirkyness in the storytelling.
I found that aspect of it means that it is not a 'great' film, as 'Toy Story' really was, and is, despite the wonderful visuals.
Nevertheless smaller children will love it, and they have not seen the films the rest of us have, so there is a place for it.
Mind, my daughter is 14 and she thought it was like The Matrix, and 'Pocahontas'.
Still, I enjoyed myself and am glad I have seen it.
mandee.totherescue
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True, I thought the story wasn't that great. Though I did smile when the Terminator 'beet' sound played every now and then to add to the suspense.
It was interesting how the 3D effect was created, most of the time it looked like the characters were not rendered in 3D but the foreground and background was, producing the illusion that everything was in 3D. Clever budget cutting stuff.
I agree with Cameron's strong opinion that a 3D film requires a higher frame rate to make strobing less noticeable, as you could see it with Avatar, especially in the out of focus areas. It really does spoil the look when you have fast action or pans.
It was interesting how the 3D effect was created, most of the time it looked like the characters were not rendered in 3D but the foreground and background was, producing the illusion that everything was in 3D. Clever budget cutting stuff.
I agree with Cameron's strong opinion that a 3D film requires a higher frame rate to make strobing less noticeable, as you could see it with Avatar, especially in the out of focus areas. It really does spoil the look when you have fast action or pans.
A lot of reviews mention the incredible attention to detail. I haven't seen Avatar so it's unfair to do a direct comparison but Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001) film had incredible detail. The animation of the characters was less realistic that the new facial capture used in Avatar but the attention to deal was astonishing and groundbreaking at the time:
http://i8.tinypic.com/8fpfs6c.jpg
http://www.rpgamer.com/games/ff/affw/ffmov/screens/aki_face.bmp
Avatar is the next level of CGI but films like Final Fantasy and the Star Wars prequels raised the bar. You wouldn't have Avatar without those films. Sadly, Final Fantasy was a rather large flop so it tenRAB to be dismissed or ignored, but it was groundbreaking back in 2001.
I would go as far as to say the end battle of Avatar - hyped as the CGI 'mother of all battles' - is a variation of what was done in the Star Wars prequels. I'm sure James Cameron wanted to outdo George Lucas!
http://i8.tinypic.com/8fpfs6c.jpg
http://www.rpgamer.com/games/ff/affw/ffmov/screens/aki_face.bmp
Avatar is the next level of CGI but films like Final Fantasy and the Star Wars prequels raised the bar. You wouldn't have Avatar without those films. Sadly, Final Fantasy was a rather large flop so it tenRAB to be dismissed or ignored, but it was groundbreaking back in 2001.
I would go as far as to say the end battle of Avatar - hyped as the CGI 'mother of all battles' - is a variation of what was done in the Star Wars prequels. I'm sure James Cameron wanted to outdo George Lucas!
carmella.2006
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Even days after watching this the film has stayed with me. The visuals are breathtaking and stunning. The creatures and plantlife of Pandora was wonderful to behold. James Cameron has really outdone himself with this movie and his action setpiece in the climax is unbeatable. I really would urge people to see this on the biggest screen possible. Cameron has pushed the film medium to new heights.
Sojib Sarkar
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Saw this on New Year's Day, visually it's probably the most stunning thing you'll ever see at the cinema (3d or not 3d, I saw it in 3d but as usual the glasses irritated me from start to finish, horrible way to watch a film for someone with 20-20 vision).
As far as the plot goes, yes it was clumsy and as subtle in it's subtext as an episode of Top Gear, but I like Tiop Gear, so that shouldn't be a problem.
The point at which it lost me though was the turning point of the battle, when all had looked lost.
I won't spoil what exactly happens, but suffice it to say the Ewoks beating the Empire in Return of the Jedi was more convincing to me.
As far as the plot goes, yes it was clumsy and as subtle in it's subtext as an episode of Top Gear, but I like Tiop Gear, so that shouldn't be a problem.
The point at which it lost me though was the turning point of the battle, when all had looked lost.
I won't spoil what exactly happens, but suffice it to say the Ewoks beating the Empire in Return of the Jedi was more convincing to me.
Saw it today at VUE Cinema in 3D, and I must say it was absoultely fascinating.
The movie was outstandingly beautiful, and the 3D made you feel like you were right beside them, I haven't seen such beauty look so real. The film was pure art.
It is a very showpiece type film, for alot of the film you just have to sit and admire the graphic detail in it's full vicinity.
The 3 hours whizzed by. Felt more like one hour. It's one of those movies where straight after it's finished, I would love to watch the whole thing again from the top.
The movie was outstandingly beautiful, and the 3D made you feel like you were right beside them, I haven't seen such beauty look so real. The film was pure art.
It is a very showpiece type film, for alot of the film you just have to sit and admire the graphic detail in it's full vicinity.
The 3 hours whizzed by. Felt more like one hour. It's one of those movies where straight after it's finished, I would love to watch the whole thing again from the top.
I've read through this post, but can't see many (if any) people who have seen it in 2D.
My dad saw it in London in 3D and said it was brilliant and I was hoping to go and see it tomorrow (sadly in 2D as our cinema doesn't do 3D) but am now thinking it may not be worth it if it's not going to be any good. Has anyone seen it in 2D and can recommend it?
My dad saw it in London in 3D and said it was brilliant and I was hoping to go and see it tomorrow (sadly in 2D as our cinema doesn't do 3D) but am now thinking it may not be worth it if it's not going to be any good. Has anyone seen it in 2D and can recommend it?
Peter Manter
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LMFAO
Mrs. Taken Correctly
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Love deserves more.
Leon_cloud8
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Did you all watch it in 3D or normal screen?
I am going tomorrow to see it on a normal screen
I am going tomorrow to see it on a normal screen
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I'm thinking Avatar will most likely be one of those massively popular films I never have the urge to see. It just doesn't appeal, the same way that Lord Of The Rings never has.