Are you buying all this Avatar hype?

[dhockster 0]

It looks good, but I fell for the Watchmen hype, and holy hell, that was an absolute sh1t piece of crap.

 

My kids will probably want to see it, though. What's the word on kids seeing it (9 and 12)?

I saw the movie last night, not because of the hype, but because it was getting so many positive reviews (which critics hate to give to big budget movies).

 

The story is interesting enough to keep you involved in the movie, but the effects are what truly make this movie worth seeing in the movie theatre. The Color, CGI, and 3D are the best I have seen, and they are so well done that you tend to forget you are watching CGI.

 

As for kids, There are about 3 S words, and some battlescene violence, but nothing overly graphic. I don't think there is anything in there that a 9 year old could not handle. I think kids who are tuned into video games will love the look of this movie.

[redtodd 7]

IMDB has it at 8.5

[surferskin 31]

IMDB has it at 8.5

That's fantastic that all the people that saw it at midnight liked it.

[redtodd 7]

That's fantastic that all the people that saw it at midnight liked it.

 

Just saying......

[surferskin 31]

Just saying......

Just saying that user ratings don't mean too much before people have actually seen the movie.

[MicktheGreat 1]

Needed a break from work today, so I decided to go see Avatar.

 

CONS:

--Dialogue is pretty bad.

--About 20 minutes too long.

--Awkward CGI quasi-sex scene (doesn't show anything but still awkward).

--The 3D takes awhile to get used to (and might give you a headache).

 

PROS:

--Plot is OK. Not great, not terrible. Just OK.

--Acting is solid for the most part.

--Some really good action scenes (particularly the last 30 minutes).

--The CGI is fantastic. The created world is immersive. Plus, the CGI characters start to feel like real actors about midway through the movie (which is probably the greatest compliment to this movie). A lot of the reviews are touting the revolutionary CGI, and I took that as typical review hyperbole. But...having seen Avatar, the CGI & special effects claims are pretty much true.

 

 

I think it's worth seeing Avatar if you like action movies with a sci-fi bent. But if you're looking for a "deep" movie with superb dialogue and nuanced character development, then you should probably skip it. If you are interested in Avatar, I think it's probably best to see it in the theater (in spite of the expense) because I'm not sure that its "epic" look/feel would really hold up watching it at home.

 

Overall, I'd give it a B-.

 

[CantTouchThis 23]

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0499549/

 

8.7 now.....not that it means much.

[GettnHuge 2]

Needed a break from work today, so I decided to go see Avatar.

 

CONS:

--Dialogue is pretty bad.

--About 20 minutes too long.

--Awkward CGI quasi-sex scene (doesn't show anything but still awkward).

--The 3D takes awhile to get used to (and might give you a headache).

 

PROS:

--Plot is OK. Not great, not terrible. Just OK.

--Acting is solid for the most part.

--Some really good action scenes (particularly the last 30 minutes).

 

What do i say about such movies? specially big budget cameron/michaelbay type flicks? bad dialogue, poor plot, try to make up for it with spec effects and more splosions!

and I didn't see the movie.

[MicktheGreat 1]

What do i say about such movies? specially big budget cameron/michaelbay type flicks? bad dialogue, poor plot, try to make up for it with spec effects and more splosions!

and I didn't see the movie.

I think I misspoke a bit earlier. The dialogue in Avatar was subpar, but not Michael Bay bad (which is it's own category of bad). And the plot itself was actually decent.

 

Overall, like I said in my original post, Avatar is a decent enough sci-fi action flick. If that's what you're expecting heading into the theater, you probably won't be disappointed. And it's certainly better than any Michael Bay films that I can think of off the top of my head.

 

But, what do I know? Feel free to continue to add your own (un)informed insight on the subject.

[GettnHuge 2]

I think I misspoke a bit earlier. The dialogue in Avatar was subpar, but not Michael Bay bad (which is it's own category of bad). And the plot itself was actually decent.

 

Overall, like I said in my original post, Avatar is a decent enough sci-fi action flick. If that's what you're expecting heading into the theater, you probably won't be disappointed. And it's certainly better than any Michael Bay films that I can think of off the top of my head.

 

But, what do I know? Feel free to continue to add your own (un)informed insight on the subject.

 

you said the plot was "just ok"

400 million dollars and the plot is just ok?? pfeh

 

cameron started out just fine but the last 15 years have gone the way of michael bay. from creative to dumbed down. from interesting to more cgi.

[Giants Fan 85]

I saw an interview with what's his face .... the director dude that married the Terminator chick ... and apparently .... the McGuffin in this film is some kind of energy crystal. Apparently all these linguists were employed to develop this language .... and the .... ahem ... scientific name for this stuff is un-obtanium? Did I get that right?

 

That's stupid. That's a stupid name. Instead of spending so much time developing a new language ... invest in a geologist to inform you .... that is a stupid name for some kind of rare crystal that can produce actual electric power.

[CantTouchThis 23]

The general reaction from people i have known who seen it: One of the best movies of all time. I seriously doubt this but it definitely may be worth seeing.

[Yer mom 2]

I would totally buy it, if I was 9 years old and a phag

[kilroy69 1,268]

I would totally buy it, if I was 9 years old and a phag

I could probably buy the fact you are not 9 years old..........

[Yer mom 2]

I could probably buy the fact you are not 9 years old..........

 

You cut right to the core of me Baxter

[CantTouchThis 23]

8.9 now...

 

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0499549/

 

[Reality 3,121]

Visual masterpiece. Decent story. Decent acting.

 

IMAX was created for this movie.

 

On a side note, I hope World of Warcraft (Blizzard) is getting some royalties, anybody who has ever seen that game will know what I'm talking about.

[GettnHuge 2]

you could just watch the cartoon network instead. that's almost free.

[The Moz 71]

For a movie based strictly on special effects and meant to make you go WOW!! -- the movie hits a HR... Usually in Movies like this the acting is an afterthought ( it is an afterthought here as well ) but in Avatar the acting is actually decent - which is a result most likely of James Cameron. For an epic / action / sci - fi -- no movie since LOTR's has really been done this well.

 

Now I can't wait to see how M.Night totally focks up the other Avatar movie.

[kilroy69 1,268]

For a movie based strictly on special effects and meant to make you go WOW!! -- the movie hits a HR... Usually in Movies like this the acting is an afterthought ( it is an afterthought here as well ) but in Avatar the acting is actually decent - which is a result most likely of James Cameron. For an epic / action / sci - fi -- no movie since LOTR's has really been done this well.

 

Now I can't wait to see how M.Night totally focks up the other Avatar movie.

I dont care how good the first one is if M.Night shamalamadingdong directs the 2nd one ill never see it. He is a POS with ONE good movie.

[GettnHuge 2]

For a movie based strictly on special effects and meant to make you go WOW!! -- the movie hits a HR... Usually in Movies like this the acting is an afterthought ( it is an afterthought here as well ) but in Avatar the acting is actually decent - which is a result most likely of James Cameron. For an epic / action / sci - fi -- no movie since LOTR's has really been done this well.

 

Now I can't wait to see how M.Night totally focks up the other Avatar movie.

 

When you can get happy meal toys and the video game the same day the movie comes out.... that pretty much eliminates

it from being the best anything.

[The Moz 71]

I dont care how good the first one is if M.Night shamalamadingdong directs the 2nd one ill never see it. He is a POS with ONE good movie.

 

 

M.Night is doing the erath/wind/fire/air bender Avatar movie based on the cult Cartoon.

[kilroy69 1,268]

M.Night is doing the erath/wind/fire/air bender Avatar movie based on the cult Cartoon.

good, so he can fock up a cartoon.

[peenie 1,953]

i'm too lazy to write a peenie review for this board but here is my frau review from my nappy site:

saw it last night at 9:35 pm, after work and after drinks, so y'all know i was tired as hell.

 

i saw the movie in 3D in a completely packed movie house.

 

okay, so the movie was the matrix (going in and out of the pandora world in a fake body) meets fern gully (save the rain forest) meets dances with wolves (white man learns to love the natives and tries to save them) meets random sony playstation game.

 

i give it a B+. it was visually stunning. as a biologist i really liked what they did with the creatures in the film. my favorite parts of the movie were the interactions between the main character and the navi. all that war, get the ore from under the tree and fight the military was boring to me.

 

i think it's a must see not because of the storyline, but because of the artistry.

 

eta,

michelle whatshername was hot, but hello! how many times does she have to play that same role? can she get some range please.

[Chronic Husker 86]

Visual masterpiece. Decent story. Decent acting.

 

IMAX was created for this movie.

 

On a side note, I hope World of Warcraft (Blizzard) is getting some royalties, anybody who has ever seen that game will know what I'm talking about.

Just by watching the trailers, it appears George Lucas is due some royalties as well.

[OakHeadFootball 1]

I just got back from the 3-D version. Like others have said the story/plot was nothing super special in the sense that we have all seen the story a zillion times. Boy meets girl. She hates him at fist, then they fall in love end up saving the day despite numerous setbacks. That said, it wasn't bad just kinda predictable and the comic relief parts were dumbed down for the kiddies. Visually I give it a 11.5 out of 10, especially in 3-D. Just crazy, intense eye candy throughout the movie. I actually flinched to the side when a missile was headed at me. I liked the chick. She was wild looking and with a great body. Never before has a 10 foot tall blue animal woman made me feel like trying bestiality, well except for that one time in Vegas.

 

Overall I give it 7/10 but the 3-D, the casting and the zillion dollars worth of CGI are what really carry this movie for me. Will be good on Bluray.

[GettnHuge 2]

I just got back from the 3-D version. Like others have said the story/plot was nothing super special in the sense that we have all seen the story a zillion times. Boy meets girl. She hates him at fist, then they fall in love end up saving the day despite numerous setbacks. That said, it wasn't bad just kinda predictable and the comic relief parts were dumbed down for the kiddies.

 

predictable and dumbed down = best ever

[Quickolas1 80]

when i look at the all-time box office top movies...transformers 1/2, pirates of caribbeans, the newer star wars(es), shreks, spidermans, matrixes, and especially titanic (which i think was the cheesiest and most overrated movie of all time)....

 

avatar is much more worth seeing for just about every aspect of a movie...and of course, most notably the experience (imax/3D)

[CantTouchThis 23]

when i look at the all-time box office top movies...transformers 1/2, pirates of caribbeans, the newer star wars(es), shreks, spidermans, matrixes, and especially titanic (which i think was the cheesiest and most overrated movie of all time)....

 

avatar is much more worth seeing for just about every aspect of a movie...and of course, most notably the experience (imax/3D)

 

World-wide box office has every Harry Potter ever made in like the top 10. This movies made 232 mill it's first weekend, still 1.6 billion away from that trash movie Titantic.

[peenie 1,953]

hot blue girl is hot black girl zoe saldana

[GettnHuge 2]

World-wide box office has every Harry Potter ever made in like the top 10. This movies made 232 mill it's first weekend, still 1.6 billion away from that trash movie Titantic.

 

every harry potter movie is the best ever, then.

[CantTouchThis 23]

Ok, quick dumb question: The IMAX 3-D is better than the REAL LIFE 3-D? I have only been to the Imax once when i was 12, so i am not knowledgeable of the different versions.

[OakHeadFootball 1]

Ok, quick dumb question: The IMAX 3-D is better than the REAL LIFE 3-D? I have only been to the Imax once when i was 12, so i am not knowledgeable of the different versions.

 

I read somewhere that the real 3-d was a better and that the imax was prone to giving headaches. I can't say what was better because I have only seen the "real" 3D. I thought it was rather impressive but it took me 5 -10 min to adjust to it. I almost felt like I was getting a headache at first but I didn't. My father made the comment when we were leaving that the 3D Movies they watched at Disney in Florida seemed to be more 3-D. Not sure if that is Imax or what.

 

I am sure this has not helped you at all.

[Chronic Husker 86]

hot blue girl is hot black girl zoe saldana

Hot monkey is hot white girl Helena Bonham Carter.

[MicktheGreat 1]

I read somewhere that the real 3-d was a better and that the imax was prone to giving headaches. I can't say what was better because I have only seen the "real" 3D. I thought it was rather impressive but it took me 5 -10 min to adjust to it. I almost felt like I was getting a headache at first but I didn't. My father made the comment when we were leaving that the 3D Movies they watched at Disney in Florida seemed to be more 3-D. Not sure if that is Imax or what.

 

I am sure this has not helped you at all.

 

I've heard the same thing from a couple of friends -- that Avatar 3D on the IMAX is a headache waiting to happen. I saw the regular 3D version, and, like you said, it took me about 5 minutes to adjust. But then it was pretty cool.

[GettnHuge 2]

Friday

12/25

1 SHERLOCK HOLMES $24,860,000

2 AVATAR $23,500,000

3 ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: THE SQUEAKQUEL $14,500,000

[OakHeadFootball 1]

Friday

12/25

1 SHERLOCK HOLMES $24,860,000

2 AVATAR $23,500,000

3 ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: THE SQUEAKQUEL $14,500,000

 

 

Avatar has been out for a week and it nearly beat a highly touted movie on its opening night. I think the numbers speak more for how strong Avatar's sales are. If SH pulls down $23,500,000 next Friday then you have something to gloat about.

[LaChup 256]

I can't believe there are this many fantasy football Geeks who appreciate a fantasy movie like Avatar. What a bunch of nerds! At least fantasy football is REAL

[GettnHuge 2]

Avatar has been out for a week and it nearly beat a highly touted movie on its opening night. I think the numbers speak more for how strong Avatar's sales are. If SH pulls down $23,500,000 next Friday then you have something to gloat about.

 

highly touted sherlock holmes movie? gimme a break. There've been a hunnert+ remakes and stories for sherlock holmes movies

going all the way back to 1900. What's different about this one? Probably more CGI, worse accents and more splosions.

 

 

Turner Classic Movies

Saturday Dec 26

4:15am [suspense/Mystery] Study in Terror, A (1965)

Sherlock Holmes tries to unmask Jack the Ripper.

Cast: John Neville, Donald Houston, John Fraser, Anthony Quayle Dir: James Hill C-95 mins [Close Captioned]

 

6:00am [suspense/Mystery] Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror (1942)

Sherlock Holmes investigates acts of terrorism linked to Nazi radio broadcasts.

Cast: Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Evelyn Ankers, Reginald Denny Dir: John Rawlins BW-66 mins, TV-PG

 

7:15am [suspense/Mystery] Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon (1942)

Sherlock Holmes fights to keep a new bombsite design from the Nazis.

Cast: Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Lionel Atwill, Kaaren Verne Dir: Roy William Neill BW-68 mins, TV-PG

 

8:30am [suspense/Mystery] Sherlock Holmes in Washington (1943)

Sherlock Holmes tries to recover a stolen document during World War II.

Cast: Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Marjorie Lord, Henry Daniell Dir: Roy William Neill BW-72 mins, TV-PG

 

9:45am [suspense/Mystery] Sherlock Holmes Faces Death (1943)

Sherlock Holmes investigates murders at a rest home where Watson volunteers.

Cast: Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Dennis Hoey, Arthur Margetson Dir: Roy William Neill BW-68 mins, TV-PG [Close Captioned]

 

11:00am [suspense/Mystery] Spider Woman, The (1944)

Sherlock Holmes fakes his own death to expose a killer.

Cast: Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Gale Sondergaard, Dennis Hoey Dir: Roy William Neill BW-62 mins, TV-PG

 

12:15pm [suspense/Mystery] Scarlet Claw, The (1944)

Sherlock Holmes investigates a haunting in a Canadian village vital to the war effort.

Cast: Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Gerald Hamer, Paul Cavanagh Dir: Roy William Neill BW-74 mins, TV-PG [Close Captioned]

 

1:30pm [suspense/Mystery] Pearl of Death, The (1944)

Sherlock Holmes investigates the link between a stolen pearl and a series of murders.

Cast: Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Dennis Hoey, Evelyn Ankers Dir: Roy William Neill BW-69 mins, TV-PG

 

2:45pm [suspense/Mystery] Sherlock Holmes in the House of Fear (1945)

Sherlock Holmes investigates the murder of a group of seven club members.

Cast: Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Aubrey Mather. Dir: Roy William Neill BW-69 mins, TV-PG

 

4:00pm [suspense/Mystery] Pursuit to Algiers (1945)

Sherlock Holmes tries to protect a foreign leader traveling on an ocean liner.

Cast: Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Marjorie Riordan, Rosalind Ivan Dir: Roy William Neill BW-65 mins, TV-PG [Close Captioned]

 

5:15pm [suspense/Mystery] Sherlock Holmes in Terror by Night (1946)

Sherlock Holmes signs on to protect a priceless diamond from jewel thieves.

Cast: Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Alan Mowbray, Dennis Hoey Dir: Roy William Neill BW-63 mins, TV-PG

 

6:30pm [suspense/Mystery] Sherlock Holmes in Dressed to Kill (1946)

Sherlock Holmes sets out to find why people are killing each other over a seemingly inexpensive music box.

Cast: Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Patricia Morison, Edmund Breon Dir: Roy William Neill BW-71 mins, TV-PG

 

[OakHeadFootball 1]

Ok, you seriously want to compare a highly advertised movie in '09 that is opening on Christmas day starring Jude Law and Robert Downey Jr. with something released in '65? This is 10x worse than trying to compare Avatar's 7th day numbers with Holmes first day numbers.

 

I think you need to give it a break Skippy.