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[BrownTown]

Alot of people are posting about the 3D, and when I got the the theatre and heard it was 3D I thought the exact same thing because every other 3D movie I have ever seen it was used shitily. So, I though the 3D was going to get in the way of the movie, but this is the only movie I have seen where the 3D actually made it better. It wasn't the "in your face" type that so many use, it was just used to enhance the already incredible scenery without getting the way of it. My review of this movie would be almost an exact copy of ZeroPunctuations review of the viedo game Crysis. The graphics are incredibly beautiful and will truly be the benchmark for time to come. There were several scenes were I had no clue what was really part of the set and what was CGI. However the plot was pretty weak and the characters are complete cardboard cutouts. Not to mention the whole thinly veiled anti-business and anti-American message in the movie. All that said though I would HIGHLY recommend seeing it even if only for the graphics. For example the 3D computer screens kicked ass, also the part where the tree is knocked down is the best fire I have ever seen in a movie. Although that was definitely the best part of the movie for me since I was cheering for the humans over the aliens which sort of shows you about how much I cared about the main characters.

The alien chick was way hot though and she didn't really wear any clothes, so I kind of liked that too. Unfortunately no freaky alien sex scene (although I'm sure rule 34 has already created me some...)

Pros:

- insane graphics
- REALLY fucking insane graphics
- some good fight scenes
- naked alien chicks

Cons:

-poor character development
- liberal propaganda
- no alien sex scenes

 

[Descartes]

I saw it on Saturday afternoon. I haven't read anyone's review, so I'm sure I'm repeating things.

1) The 3D. I've seen many 3D films before, and most were just ok or gratuitous with their use of the 3D. This was incredible. It was the best 3D I've ever seen. I forgot I was watching a 3D movie and joined in the experience.

2) The CGI. I completely forgot it was CGI. Same as above.

3) Character Development. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. It wasn't cheesy like Star Wars was, and it wasn't so cliche like Titanic was. Still, there was plenty of depth left to uncover, though I didn't feel the film was diminished by a lack of development; if anything, it would have diminished the visuals which, let's be honest, was the point.

That's about all I have to say. I'll be seeing this again. It was one of the best film experiences I've had in a while.

For reference, some of my favorite films are: Amadeus, Amelie, There Will Be Blood and In Bruges. This typically isn't my type of film.

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Also, one of the things that I found most impressive was the physics behind the CGI. Typically the physics are so terrible that you never stop acknowledging that it's CGI and just join in the story. I think they did it perfectly, from the avatars to the Matrix'esque things the bad ass colonel was in. Great stuff.

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[Scionix]

Saw it yesterday, it was amazing.

The thing with the 3d in Avatar was that it wasn't used in the gimmicky way, creating the illusion that things are flying at you or that the characters are "floating" just feet away, but more to accentuate the scenes, and really bring out the depth of the shots, which look absolutely stunning. The hologram effects were also really neat with the 3d.

And yes, the plot has been done before, but Avatar did a good take on it, and the story was very sincere, despite being predictable. The strong liberal-ish propoganda undertones can get irksome, but I just tuned it out and enjoyed the spectacle of it all.

Definitely a unique experience, and I would wholeheartedly recommend Avatar to anyone on the fence about seeing it.

 

[DrawninwarD]

Saw it yesterday, it was amazing.

The thing with the 3d in Avatar was that it wasn't used in the gimmicky way, creating the illusion that things are flying at you or that the characters are "floating" just feet away, but more to accentuate the scenes, and really bring out the depth of the shots, which look absolutely stunning. The hologram effects were also really neat with the 3d.

And yes, the plot has been done before, but Avatar did a good take on it, and the story was very sincere, despite being predictable. The strong liberal-ish propoganda undertones can get irksome, but I just tuned it out and enjoyed the spectacle of it all.

Definitely a unique experience, and I would wholeheartedly recommend Avatar to anyone on the fence about seeing it.

My thoughts exactly. I found the 3D to not be intrusive and ridiculous, but just there to enhance the CGI. And the CGI itself was extremely well done.

Yeah the plot wasn't too spectacular. The acting was alright, plot was alright, character development was alright.

I just didn't like the extremely stark difference between the two peoples.

The aliens are very respectful of nature, but that was still okay... As for the humans, that was actually sort of retarded. Seriously, we're not going to go and murder indigenous tribes on Earth, but we'll go totally rape some foreign planet that has much more to offer than the freaking Unobtainium bullshit?

They were able to grow their own Avatars. There's not more they can learn and do that will benefit humanity than the mineral they're willing to destroy it all for?

That was far-fetched and stupid. But all in all, a movie worth watching. And definitely in IMAX 3D. You have to experience it as fully as possible.

 

[adlep]

My thoughts exactly. I found the 3D to not be intrusive and ridiculous, but just there to enhance the CGI. And the CGI itself was extremely well done.

Yeah the plot wasn't too spectacular. The acting was alright, plot was alright, character development was alright.

I just didn't like the extremely stark difference between the two peoples.

The aliens are very respectful of nature, but that was still okay... As for the humans, that was actually sort of retarded. Seriously, we're not going to go and murder indigenous tribes on Earth, but we'll go totally rape some foreign planet that has much more to offer than the freaking Unobtainium bullshit?

They were able to grow their own Avatars. There's not more they can learn and do that will benefit humanity than the mineral they're willing to destroy it all for?

That was far-fetched and stupid. But all in all, a movie worth watching. And definitely in IMAX 3D. You have to experience it as fully as possible.

Unobtanium was like 10 mil per kilo. 1000kg == 1 Metric Ton == 10 milliard $$$
100 metric tons would give the corp 1 trillion dollar profit.
That is a huge profit - it would be irresistible.

 

[zerocool84]

As for the humans, that was actually sort of retarded. Seriously, we're not going to go and murder indigenous tribes on Earth, but we'll go totally rape some foreign planet that has much more to offer than the freaking Unobtainium bullshit?

Have you read a history book before?

 

[KeithTalent]

Lol, unobtanium. Can't believe I forgot that. I actually said "oh brother" out loud when he said the name of it.

My girlfriend said she was fully immersed in the 3D and loved it and she was sitting right next to me, so I guess it was just me.

KT

 

[Boo Boo]

after watching it, I'd pay to see it in a theater

 

[irishScott]

Lol. Haven't seen it yet, but why am I not surprised to get this from the forum that largely denounces The Black Knight? Given the relative lack of positive responses I'm going to assume this a decent movie. I'll probably be seeing it in 3D later tonight.

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

Funny how the story inadvertently parallels the oil in the middle east.

 

[nCred]

Lol. Haven't seen it yet, but why am I not surprised to get this from the forum that largely denounces The Black Knight? Given the relative lack of positive responses I'm going to assume this a decent movie. I'll probably be seeing it in 3D later tonight.

The Black Knight?

 

[JEDI]

after watching it, I'd pay to see it in a theater

umm.... no

if watched at home, not willing to pay $10 to watch again, nor whatever the premium price for regular 3D, not the super premium for imax 3D

 

[mav451]

The Black Knight?

Lol I think we all know what he meant.

 

[Beev]

I was very pleasantly surprised. When I went in I was on the fence about it from what I had heard, but I ended up enjoying myself. And to echo everyone else: "omg the 3D"

 

[TheSlamma]

Honestly I think without the 3D I wouldn't watch it again. I didn't dislike the movie but the story was just another Lawrence of Arabia/DwW/Last Samurai type.

Do they release these movies for home in 3D? and do they look very good on a home HDTV if they do?

 

[Svnla]

So how much is for the IMAX 3D ticket?

We paid $12/each for our regular 3D tickets for 7 p.m. show. For reference, the cheapest ticket around here is $6 for non 3D/regular movie (first show of the day).

The last time I watched IMAX (regular and NOT 3D), my neck was stiff from trying to lean back to watch the nature show.

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

Saw it

1) Worth seeign in a theater (3d only)
2) Only a few places where the 3D pissed me off. Mostly at hte beginning when they were doing the "Hey, we're in 3d" forced garbage.
3) Intersting story line. The animals and plantlife on the planet are truely something out of this world and creative.

 

[oddyager]

I enjoyed it and you have to respect the technology that went into creating the alien home planet and its inhabitants. Anyone who wasn't impressed by the CGI work I have to call liar. With the story it was nothing new but I didn't find it distracting at all. There was one scene however at the end with the animals that I kind of rolled my eyes at.

 

[KevinH]

Funny how the story inadvertently parallels the oil in the middle east.

It wasn't inadvertent.

Fucking awesome movie.

 

[jonks]

Thoroughly entertaining. Mostly flat and uninspired dialogue, unoriginal plotting, but character development was satisfactory. Amazing visuals and action sequences, should be seen in 3d only.

As far as "movie-going experiences" I give it a B+. The film itself somewhere between B- and B.

 

[zerocool84]

Thoroughly entertaining. Mostly flat and uninspired dialogue, unoriginal plotting, but character development was satisfactory. Amazing visuals and action sequences, should be seen in 3d only.

As far as "movie-going experiences" I give it a B+. The film itself somewhere between B- and B.

The movie wasn't terrible but it wasn't anything special. The scenery/effects sure did save it.

 

[jonks]

Originally Posted by Fear No Evil
I saw it at a digital theatre but not in 3D... effects were great but plot was sub-par. Very predictable. Evil white corporate types stealing the resources of of the peaceful indian types. Military is all a bunch of jarheads. Of course whitey and his friends have 'destroyed' their home planet while the native people live at peace with all creatures, plants, things, and each other. The anti-war undertones were quite annoying. Why not just have GWB as the commander killing Arabs for Oil?

Ending very predictable.. you can guess it very shortly into the movie. Whitey leaves in disgrace back to their barren planet while native people defeat them using rocks and sticks (Ewok battle anyone?).

Reading about native americans in grade school you were that kid who said "well, sucks for them, boo hoo" weren't you. Cameron has been working on this movie back when W was still running around drunk with coke up his nose. The guilt never goes away I guess.

This movie isn't anti-war you simpleton, if anything it glorifies justifiable armed resistence. It is anti-corporate interests, anti-imperialist, and anti the looting of indigenous people who are treated like inanimate obstacles to be moved or removed without regard for their culture or rights. If you are looking for entertainment glorifying the pillaging of the developing world, stripmining and environmental destruction, you're going to have to make that movie yourself.

 

[jagec]

Have you read a history book before?

No kidding, considering how many times we've killed fellow HUMAN BEINGS for profit, you bet we'd do it to aliens. Besides, the corporate/military types in the movie didn't "want" to kill them, they just wanted to displace them so that they could do some mining...the killing only happened because the aliens wouldn't move. It was entirely plausible.

However, in real life, the biotech sector would be much more profitable than the mineral sector, which might end up saving all of the cute little animals. Maybe the scientists should have spent more time cranking out Nature papers and less time arguing with corporate drones who have already made up their minds?


I loved the movie. Amazing scenery, the right length so that the story felt neither rushed nor drawn-out and boring, and while parts of the story have certainly been done before, that is ALWAYS the case with big-budget movies. I liked the Dark Knight as well, even if at its core it's just another superhero action movie...well, it's a superhero action movie done WELL. Same for Avatar.

Besides, personally knowing people who are fighting to keep from having their jungle destroyed for open-pit copper mining just might give me a little bit more sympathy for the main characters.

 

[DisgruntledVirus]

FYI for those who have talked about it being part 1 of a trilogy, this is the movie James Cameron wanted to make after seeing Star Wars in theaters. This movie is his Star Wars, so wouldn't surprise me in the least if it were a trilogy (especially seeing as it almost recovered the full investment the first weekend).

Seeing it tonight, and can't wait.

 

[Number1]

I just came back from seeing the movie in IMax 3D. Very, very nice experience but it got a little long. The 3D experience was mind blowing.

People who tell's you the 3D effects don't add anything to the experience or think this movie is nothing special are fucking morons.

I highly recommend this movie to anybody.

I will see it again when they start renting it at the corner store.