Avatar Might beat Titanic for the #1 Highest Grossing Spot

[coolVariable]

Who besides me predicted this?

No it will not.

AND: it's still unprofitable, despite all the stupid press who have no clue about film revenues/costs.

 

[Arkaign]

United 93 - 8.5/10 - I didn't see it so I can't say much about it but my father who has very similar tastes to me just saw it and loved it. So these are his reactions. Tension grinding at it's best despite knowing the outcome. Apparently extremely skillfully shot and edited. Collectively the passengers are the protagonist here, there is no central character obviously, but all the parts (played by unknowns thankfully) are very convincing.

lolwut This is not KT's legendary review thread, this is an Avatar thread

copy this and paste it in the right thread

 

[KeithTalent]

lolwut This is not KT's legendary review thread, this is an Avatar thread

copy this and paste it in the right thread

Lol, I was wondering.

United 93 is amazing though. One of the best of the decade IMO.

KT

 

[zinfamous]

James Cameron weaves stories that envelope you in his world. Terminator, Terminator 2, The Abyss, Aliens, True Lies even.. all of them make you care about the characters and what happens to them. You become a part of their lives in the world they live in.

Titanic and Avatar are his crown achievements in this regard. People weep for what happens to Jack and Kate as well as Sully and Neytiri. People may dismiss the films as pop culture banality, but they are actually some of the finest amalgamations of emotion infused into film. He drags you kicking and screaming into a fantasy world and makes you care about 8 ft. aliens and their planet.

Anyways, haters gonna hate. :awe:

well, these were the first Cameron-created characters that I didn't give a rat's ass about.

I still enjoyed it, but nothing brilliant in this film beyond the stellar production values, which is a remarkable achievement.

and what...Titanic? who gives a damn about those spoiled, self-serving little bastards? I couldn't help but dislike every single one of those characters.

The Conners, Ripley, and Ed Harris were awesome, of course...as was Arnie/JLC in True Lies.

 

[zinfamous]

lolwut This is not KT's legendary review thread, this is an Avatar thread

copy this and paste it in the right thread

 

[Muse]

I've seen the trailers, heard the hype, and read (some of) the threads, and STILL don't care to see this movie. What the hell is wrong with everyone else?

Could there be something wrong with you? :\

Myself, I haven't seen a 3D movie in <eons>, also I tend to really like Cameron movies. I will see it.

 

[Locut0s]

lolwut This is not KT's legendary review thread, this is an Avatar thread

copy this and paste it in the right thread

Ooops WTF, how did I do that...

 

[Suspicious-Teach8788]

67% of titanic came frm overseas as well this is not new

Compare to TDK and SpiderMan and the comic films which get huge blowouts in the first few weeks and then die off. Those get ~50% from overseas only.

 

[Muse]

you have never seen the movie therefore your opinion of the movie is completely worthless.

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[TheNoblePlatypus]

You're kidding right? I didn't even know who James Cameron was till you posted this. This is the guy that everyone is kissing his ass? The only good movie on that list is Titanic. Dude is not Quentin Tarantino or Spielberg.

You are hereby sentenced to be set on fire for not liking the Abyss, Terminator 1 & 2, and Aliens. This sentence to be carried out immediately. Also, your man card has been revoked.




Avatar wasn't terrible, bit formulaic and uninspired story. Great looking movie though. See it in 3D or not at all in my opinion.

 

[lifeobry]

AND: it's still unprofitable, despite all the stupid press who have no clue about film revenues/costs.

:sneaky:

 

[The Godfather]

Movies cost more now, so comparing them is pointless.

True but a lot more people were likely to buy a ticket back when, and now most of the people seem to just sit and wait until a good CAM is released or a DVDscr. They won't even pay 5$ to go to the movies. So comparing them really might not be that far fetched.

 

[SunSamurai]

Link to # OP?

Also is this adjusted for inflation?

 

[SunSamurai]

True but a lot more people were likely to buy a ticket back when, and now most of the people seem to just sit and wait until a good CAM is released or a DVDscr. They won't even pay 5$ to go to the movies. So comparing them really might not be that far fetched.

Most people goto see the movie in the movie theater with their friends.

The people youre talking about are those that dont want to buy the stupid DvD unless its really good shit. Most arnt.

 

[Number1]

Zzz...

Do Avatar fanbois need to keep justifying EVERY DAY why they think the movie is "teh bestest EVAR"? Really? Are they that insecure with their fawning admiration? Here we are, subject again to yet ANOTHER thread about Avatar making big $$$? D:

Again kids, it's really simple: popular <> good.

Here we are, subject again to yet ANOTHER Avatar hater in an Avatar thread. As if they can't stay OUT of the threads.
Personaly, I don't like cats. I don't go thread craping in cat threads.

Why don't you Avatar haters stay OUT of these threads?

 

[Scouzer]

True but a lot more people were likely to buy a ticket back when, and now most of the people seem to just sit and wait until a good CAM is released or a DVDscr. They won't even pay 5$ to go to the movies. So comparing them really might not be that far fetched.

Wow where do you live where a movie is $5? It's $14 here.

 

[EricFartman]

hum...ShangHai avatar RMB180-200....

 

[Brovane]

I wonder how much the fact that it is in Imax in 3D is driving ticket sales? I have already seen the movie once with the wife and we have talked about going back to see it again in Imax 3D because we know eventually it will be out of theathers and watching it on DVD or BLU-RAY will not be the same. It is just a visual experience. I remember 15+ years ago wondering when regular movies would come out in IMAX instead of just science shows. I remember several years ago watching Attack of the Clones in IMAX when there was a special release of the movie in that format and being blown away about how it looked on the screen. Had to drive over a hour to the nearest IMAX theather.

 

[iGas]

Box Office Mojo -- Avatar gross earning worldwide

Box Office Mojo -- Avatar Weekend box office

According to Box Office Mojo, Avatar domestic drop off trend is exactly as predicted, however total worldwide extrapolated from the charts shows that Avatar earned $220 millions for Jan 8-10 week suggesting that it is still going strong on the foreign market. At this rate Avatar will earn an additional $400 millions world wide in the next 3-4 weeks ++ a small lump sum in the domestic market would easily over take Titianic.

I think Avatar have a very good chance sink Titianic if it stay in theather for 8 weeks, and Avatar will have it in the bag if it stay for 10 weeks as supposed 10 months for Titainic.

My guess is that Avatar will break the $2 billion mark including DVD sales.

PS. I haven't seen Avatar, I'm waiting for the local IMAX theatre to finish the 3D system repair so that I can see it there.

 

[Muse]

I wonder how much the fact that it is in Imax in 3D is driving ticket sales? I have already seen the movie once with the wife and we have talked about going back to see it again in Imax 3D because we know eventually it will be out of theathers and watching it on DVD or BLU-RAY will not be the same. It is just a visual experience. I remember 15+ years ago wondering when regular movies would come out in IMAX instead of just science shows. I remember several years ago watching Attack of the Clones in IMAX when there was a special release of the movie in that format and being blown away about how it looked on the screen. Had to drive over a hour to the nearest IMAX theather.

What is an IMAX theater? My closest local cineplex theater is showing it:

Avatar

Avatar 3D

So, two different ways. Is there another way, i.e. IMAX 3D? Should I hold out for that? I want the best experience if I'm going out to the movies.

 

[TheSlamma]

with tickets costs today (especially for 3D) how could it not.

 

[crownjules]

What is an IMAX theater? My closest local cineplex theater is showing it:

Avatar

Avatar 3D

So, two different ways. Is there another way, i.e. IMAX 3D? Should I hold out for that? I want the best experience if I'm going out to the movies.

IMAX is a film format designed to be higher resolution (can't find the exact spec) than traditional films shot in 35mm. Yes, there is an IMAX 3D format too. You have to go to a dedicated IMAX theater in order to view these types.

 

[alchemize]

----Spoiler-----















Anyone feel like standing up and yelling

"Tiiiiiimmmmmmmmmmmbbbbbbbbbbbbeerrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!"

When the tree falls?

 

[DesiPower]

Saw it both in 2D and IMAX, Both had their own charm... didn't miss anything in 2D, IMAX 3D was too complicated to watch

 

[Muse]

IMAX is a film format designed to be higher resolution (can't find the exact spec) than traditional films shot in 35mm. Yes, there is an IMAX 3D format too. You have to go to a dedicated IMAX theater in order to view these types.

Ah, so they might be showing it in 3D but not IMAX then? For the best experience, I should seek out an IMAX 3D venue?

Saw it both in 2D and IMAX, Both had their own charm... didn't miss anything in 2D, IMAX 3D was too complicated to watch

Is this consensus?