AVATAR.....IMO, best movie ever!!!!!!!

[long stroke]

Hey all:)
I just got home from watching the movie AVATAR in 3D, what a movie, i suggest you go see it, it's the best movie i have ever seen:cool:

Watching it in 3d is awesome aswell:D

Anyone else seen it yet??

CHEERS TIM.

[td express]

Gotta agree with you there mate,

I saw it in 3d on Sunday night and think it is the best.

How cool are those glasses :cool: :eek:

[long stroke]

Gotta agree with you there mate,

I saw it in 3d on Sunday night and think it is the best.

How cool are those glasses :cool: :eek:

Yeah the glasses are the goods:D
Pretty funny looking back at everyone wareing the same glasses:angel:

TIM.

[DeeJay]

Yep, I could go see it again. Gotta love that 3D...

[td express]

had second thoughts about going to see it thinking it would be like a star wars type animated type movie, but not at all.

Like nothing I have seen before really. Great movie for sure, and might even see it again.

Predator has now been moved to number 2 on my list, Avatar is number 1 now.

:o

[d2dave]

Didn't think much of it myself. Not really my cup of tea.

See this thread.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/general-chat/95021-went-drive-last-night.html

Dave.

[td express]

Didn't think much of it myself. Not really my cup of tea.

See this thread.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/general-chat/95021-went-drive-last-night.html

Dave.

I never used to think much of the movies at the drive in either Mr Whippy, I was always to busy doing.........other things :angel:

[isuzutoo-eh]

I absolutely loved Avatar. My parents don't watch movies at the theaters and aren't really interested in sci-fi but i'm forcing them to see this one, it is so much more than your regular movie experience.
I've seen two other of the recent crop of 3D movies and this is by far the best application of it too.

[twitchy]

I will be going to see it in 3D tomorrow, Not sure about best movie ever but it sure as hell is up there.

[robzilla]

WORST...MOVIE...EVER

i've already had a long rant on another forum, so i'll keep this short.

yes the graphics and 3D is awesome, but it doesnt justfiy a meaningless, contentless 3 painful hours of boring movie.

storyline? on par with a cliche chick flick. any bits of plot they decided to throw in were predictable and all seen before.

music was recycled from other movies. one of the main tunes they used was a main tune from Enemy At The Gates..well done.

I spent the 3-hours laughing at the stupidity of the movie and restraining myself from walking out. i glanced at my watch, 1.5hours in...my god, another hour and a half of this?

Sit outside a house with christmas lights for 3 hours straight. don't do anything else, just sit and look at the lights. It's the same effect as this movie, but it'll save you 20-odd bucks.

[twitchy]

Geez Rob...........sounds like you need a kleenex mate............:p

[LOVEMYRANGIE]

We are booking in to see it in 3D Goldclass.
It may not be everyones cup of tea, but I love this type of surrealist stuff!

The amount of talent and ability that goes into making something like this is nothing short of sheer brilliance and all those who had a hand in it should stand up, take a bow and bathe in their collective brilliance.
And if it runs for 3 hours, I guess I get my $$$ worth in those Goldclass lounges!!

Can't wait!!

Cheers

Andrew.

[robzilla]

Geez Rob...........sounds like you need a kleenex mate............:p
hahaha damn straight. i saw it the other night and im still angry from it!

i'll admit i love the talent that goes in to making such a movie as well, but why waste all that talent on such a boring movie?
you got a studio that can do some awesome CGI and 3D work, and you go and blow it on a 3-hour movie with as much depth as a chick flick (the movies '27 Dresses' and 'A Walk to Remember' came to mind)

[vnx205]

It was an interesting experience, but hardly a great movie.

The CGI effects were impressive, but a movie needs to be more than an impressive collection of special effects.

It was interesting watching it in a conventional theatre. Even without the glasses to get the 3D, it was easy to pick the shots that had been deliberately contrived to look impressive in 3D. The shots of arrows protruding from victims so that the audience in a 3D cinema felt in danger of having their eye poked out with the back of the arrow was exactly the same effect in the last 3D movie I saw about 20 or 30 years ago. It was called something like "Flesh for Frankenstein" and the comparable shots in that movie were of spears and such things going through people and dangling bits of the victim's insides right in front of the audience's eyes.

"Avatar" was enjoyable enough, but before I would call it a great movie, I would want a less predictable plot, a less heavy handed moral, fewer stereotypes and visual cliches , better acting and a few of the other things that are part of the movie maker's tools of trade.

A movie is more than special effects.

[hoadie72]

It was an interesting experience, but hardly a great movie.

The CGI effects were impressive, but a movie needs to be more than an impressive collection of special effects.

It was interesting watching it in a conventional theatre. Even without the glasses to get the 3D, it was easy to pick the shots that had been deliberately contrived to look impressive in 3D. The shots of arrows protruding from victims so that the audience in a 3D cinema felt in danger of having their eye poked out with the back of the arrow was exactly the same effect in the last 3D movie I saw about 20 or 30 years ago. It was called something like "Flesh for Frankenstein" and the comparable shots in that movie were of spears and such things going through people and dangling bits of the victim's insides right in front of the audience's eyes.

"Avatar" was enjoyable enough, but before I would call it a great movie, I would want a less predictable plot, a less heavy handed moral, fewer stereotypes and visual cliches , better acting and a few of the other things that are part of the movie maker's tools of trade.

A movie is more than special effects.

So that about answers the question I was about to ask about the plot :)

[Bazzle218]

Enjoyed the movie and its effects, Must say the plot was a bit thick on the Global warming, tree hugging, theme. Each to their own, but please dont force feed me.

[d2dave]

So....I was going to go see this movie....now I am having second thoughts :(

NM,
I would still go and see it. More people liked it than not. As I said earlier, it wasn't my cup of tea but I feel that I am in the minority.

My 17 yo son had no intention of seeing it because of what he new of it, it didn't interest him. He did eventually go and enjoyed it so much that he went and saw it again.

So my advice is go and see it so you don't die wondering, and as it is a 3D movie, watching it later on blue ray won't be the same.

Dave.

[Captain_Rightfoot]

I enjoyed the movie but found the plot a bit lacking :o I reckon they could have made it into a really good movie. But if they did it mightn't have done the volumes to justify the production process.

[Scallops]

This movie come highly regarded by the Armadillo and Grace - but like NM, I'm starting to wonder......Kind of reckon Capt. Rightfoot is onto it - great effects?

[Armadillo]

We loved the movie. It really is a movie of a new generation - so accept for what it is. The story holds together, the effects are awesome and keeps you entertained for 2.5 hours. My advice is see it!!

[Captain_Rightfoot]

We loved the movie. It really is a movie of a new generation - so accept for what it is. The story holds together, the effects are awesome and keeps you entertained for 2.5 hours. My advice is see it!!

I would say see it too. The effects are absolutely wonderful. It's worth it just for that.

IMHO the plot is good enough to get through. I just feel it could have been better. Obviously I'm being cautious not to spoil it for anyone that hasn't seen it. I remember leaving the first matrix with my brain spinning from the paradigm shift. Avatar didn't do that for me.

[101RRS]

Avatar is the greatest ever - the movie is not necessarily about the story line - yes predictable - but who predicted the tree would go - it is about the visual experience.

Garry

[Captain_Rightfoot]

I also saw it in the 3d version and I'd say the experience is sublime.

[Didge]

I really enjoyed it and thought the 3D and computer graphics were awesome but the storyline reminded me of the whole John Smith and Pocahontas one, only in a different context. Funny political undertone about destroying the planet all for the sake of minerals, etc. Still, great concept.
cheers gerald :)

[Shonky]

I think 3D is a gimmick, and CGI is a bit of a cop out. :mad:










Not any more...

I thought Avatar was bloody brilliant! The effects and use of 3D was just right - I can't stand "3D" movies that are esentially 2D, but every now and then a random object morphs into 3D and gets in your face.

I am a harsh critic, but I give it 8/10 for storyline, 9/10 for visuals, and 10/10 for Zoe Saldana being hot - even when she is blue and has a tail... :eek:

[robzilla]

the creative genius that is James Cameron...

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/01/1264.jpg

[isuzurover]

the creative genius that is James Cameron...

http://web.me.com/pascalboogaert/Site/foto3_files/original.jpg

ROFLOL

I agree with the others that the plot was predictable and the storyline nonexistant/unoriginal. 2/10 for both of those.

However, I think the world they created for the movie was amazing, the 3D visuals and effects were great. Overall I thought it worth seeing (we saw it in IMAX 3D). I don't think I would pay to see it in 2D though.

[Lionel]

I'm going to go and see it ;)
Our daughter saw it in 2D...now wants to see it in 3D, so guess who will be going with her :D:D

We just went to see Avatar this evening. The 3D effects are spectacular, and the music is effective and well played, but the story line is crap! All the typical Yank cliches and stereotyped characters, and it ended up being a mixture of "Star Wars", "Alien xxx", "Lord of the Rings" (for the backdrops), etc. etc. and - Sigourney Weaver is in great danger of being type cast. :D

I liked the reference near the beginning referring to Jake's record as a marine in Venezuela and Nigeria. Are these to be the next countries on the list?

Visually impressive, but forget anything else IMHO.

Cheers,

Lionel

[weeds]

reckon i might go and watch it tomorrow night.......

[Captain_Rightfoot]

I'll admit that the quality of the plot was so bad IMHO I had some Starship Troopers flashbacks :o:o

You still need to see it though. :)

[Blknight.aus]

seen it in 3d and 2d

easy plot, almost in the same catagory of "leave your brain at the door" of zombieland.

Definately worth doing in 3d but a lot "meh" in 2d

[dobbo]

Go watch District 9 then tell me Avatar is good

[Blknight.aus]

different class of movies.

a bit like comparing a landrover to a toyota....

actually nothing like that both the movies are good......

lets try comparing a disco to a deefer.

[C0L0N3L]

Go watch District 9 then tell me Avatar is good

Are you serious? District 9 is... just terrible. Pathetic plot and acting and just completely unbelievable... I guess the same as Avatar. But Avatar is not brilliant for the story or acting its 'Good' because (is it the first?) movie to be shot in 3D (2 camera) without really being an ad for 3D... or at least it didn't feel like an add/promotion/demo to me.
Mr Cameron was not trying to poke my eye out throughout the entire movie like other 3D films I have seen, the 3D was use to create a more immersive experience bringing you into the movie instead of throwing bits of it out at you. So to Mr Cameron... stick to directing and leave the writing to people who can like David McKenna and Quentin Tarantino.

[long stroke]

Are you serious? District 9 is... just terrible. Pathetic plot and acting and just completely unbelievable... I guess the same as Avatar. But Avatar is not brilliant for the story or acting its 'Good' because (is it the first?) movie to be shot in 3D (2 camera) without really being an ad for 3D... or at least it didn't feel like an add/promotion/demo to me.
Mr Cameron was not trying to poke my eye out throughout the entire movie like other 3D films I have seen, the 3D was use to create a more immersive experience bringing you into the movie instead of throwing bits of it out at you. So to Mr Cameron... stick to directing and leave the writing to people who can like David McKenna and Quentin Tarantino.

I agree, tried to watch district 9 last night, couldn't work out if it was meant to be a comedy or what at the start:eek:
Didn't watch it all.

I like seeing all the different opinions on movies:D

TIM.

[dobbo]

I agree, tried to watch district 9 last night, couldn't work out if it was meant to be a comedy or what at the start:eek:
Didn't watch it all.

I like seeing all the different opinions on movies:D

TIM.


i suppose if you don't get the joke, you'll think it is crud.

[Blknight.aus]

theres actually quite a lot of subtle stuff buried amongst the obvious politcal referencing. (in D9 that is)