Avatar wows critics at its London opening today.

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http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5BA06820091211?type=reviewsNews

"Avatar" wows early movie reviewers

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Director James Cameron's long-awaited "Avatar" wowed critics at its London premiere on Thursday, with some early reviewers calling it "jaw-dropping," "mind-blowing" and a game-changer in Hollywood for its digital effects.

Britain's biggest-selling tabloid, The Sun, called it "the most dazzling film of the decade. ... The final battle scene is 20 minutes long and absolutely mind-blowing."

Empire magazine gave the movie five stars out of five, calling it a "hugely rewarding experience" whose new technology "will give directors ... one heck of a sandbox to play in."

The London Guardian's Mark Brown wrote on Thursday that "Avatar" was "really much, much better than expected, (it) looked amazing and the story was gripping -- if cheesy in many places."

"The terrible film that some had been anticipating had not materialized. It was good," Brown wrote.




Cameron may really be the king of the world.

 

[SAWYER]

I will believe it when I see it. I don't care how fancy the visuals are, the actual movie is important as so far it doesn't have me interested

 

[lifeobry]

Cameron may really be the king of the world.

Cameron bitches. Recognize.

But yeah, will be awesome. 100% at Rotten Tomatoes right now.

 

[Gunslinger08]

I don't really have any interest in it.

 

[lifeobry]

I don't really have any interest in it.

Cool story bro.

 

[Turin39789]

I don't really have any interest in it.

at least two characters

 

[zinfamous]

I will believe it when I see it. I don't care how fancy the visuals are, the actual movie is important as so far it doesn't have me interested

outside of Piranha II, I can't think of a movie that he was involved in that was bad--certainly not one of his conceived projects.

 

[AbAbber2k]

Still not holding my breath for it. I've seen critics rail on good films and praise crapfests. If reviews stay positive I'll go see it. All to often they take a big dive once the movie is out and everyone has a chance to review.

 

[waggy]

looks like it will be a great Blu-ray rental.

 

[Schadenfroh]

Cannot wait! I have been looking forward to this.

 

[Aharami]

looks like it will be a great Blu-ray rental.

normally I'd agree, but from what Ive read, this movie was made for the theaters - esp digital 3d theaters. I will be seeing this in the theaters

 

[lifeobry]

normally I'd agree, but from what Ive read, this movie was made for the theaters - esp digital 3d theaters. I will be seeing this in the theaters

IMAX 3D or bust

Variety review: "Cameron delivers again with a film of universal appeal that just about everyone who ever goes to the movies will need to see."

 

[Kadarin]

outside of Piranha II, I can't think of a movie that he was involved in that was bad--certainly not one of his conceived projects.

You apparently never saw Galaxy of Terror.

 

[darkxshade]

I've said it several times... I'm going to give Cameron the benefit of the doubt on the grounds that he yet to disappoint in a movie he wrote and directed. A director with a track record like his has earned my trust that he didn't create a stinker, until he has failed even once, I have no reason to criticize a movie of his that isn't even out yet.

 

[PieIsAwesome]

So people are calling it the second coming of Jesus ". . .for its digital effects."

Sounds like fail.

 

[zerocool84]

It does look very cheesy but it's James Cameron. Almost all his movies have been very good. I won't see this on opening week but a week or two after. Oh and I hate 3-D movies. Just another gimmick just like motion controls. Every pair of the recent 3-D glasses I have worn have been uncomfortable as hell and really adds nothing to the movies.

 

[bdude]

I'm holding with my prediction this breaks box office for December.

 

[TecHNooB]

I'm holding with my prediction this breaks box office for December.

Can we flog you if it doesn't?

 

[bdude]

Can we flog you if it doesn't?

flog away

 

[zerocool84]

I'm holding with my prediction this breaks box office for December.

Can we fap you if it doesn't?

fap away

D:

 

[lifeobry]

It does look very cheesy but it's James Cameron. Almost all his movies have been very good. I won't see this on opening week but a week or two after. Oh and I hate 3-D movies. Just another gimmick just like motion controls. Every pair of the recent 3-D glasses I have worn have been uncomfortable as hell and really adds nothing to the movies.

This is supposed the movie that will revolutionize 3D in movies. I dunno about that, but I'm sure it will look pretty damn awesome.

 

[OverVolt]

I don't like the theme of the movie. It's like they slapped as many awesome-kinda things together it seems. ALIENS! SPACE! WAR! ACTION! PEWPEW LAZERS!

 

[MrMatt]

looks like garbage. They replaced a plot with fancy special effects. trash for douchebags.

 

[SAWYER]

looks like garbage. They replaced a plot with fancy special effects. trash for douchebags.

 

[Gothgar]

we can hope it is awesome