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bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
edited October 2010 in Music & Movies
Who else is looking forward to this amazing movie. I just watched 60 minutes and saw what and how they made the movie. Some of the stuff looks amazing not to mention it should be a very cool story line and over all a great movie. Personally I am looking forward to it more than almost any movie.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0499549/
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited November 2009
    bigaudiofanatic wrote: »
    Who else is looking forward to this amazing movie. I just watched 60 minutes and saw what and how they made the movie. Some of the stuff looks amazing not to mention it should be a very cool story line and over all a great movie. Personally I am looking forward to it more than almost any movie.

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

    Me too, its looks to be Awesome!
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  • kuntasensei
    kuntasensei Posts: 3,263
    edited November 2009
    This will be my first 3-D movie in the theater. Can't freakin' wait! The trailer gave me that same feeling I got when I first saw Aliens.
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,520
    edited November 2009
    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=87266&highlight=avatar
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  • kuntasensei
    kuntasensei Posts: 3,263
    edited November 2009
    Didn't you get LoManaco's memo, Ron? The mods threw out that whole "not creating new threads when one exists" rule.
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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 5,064
    edited November 2009
    I missed this on 60 minutes last night due I was mentally preparing myself for the Bears game. Dumb question on this film...is it based on the cartoon at all?
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,520
    edited November 2009
    kuntasensei wrote: »
    Didn't you get LoManaco's memo, Ron? The mods threw out that whole "not creating new threads when one exists" rule.

    Still doesn't mean we can try to keep things simplified around here. It's a bit easier to discuss a film when only one thread exists unlike 3 for this film now.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited November 2009
    I won't be seeing this.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited November 2009
    Ron-P wrote: »
    Still doesn't mean we can try to keep things simplified around here. It's a bit easier to discuss a film when only one thread exists unlike 3 for this film now.

    Sorry about that did not mean to make one when their was already one.
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  • kuntasensei
    kuntasensei Posts: 3,263
    edited November 2009
    kevhed72 wrote: »
    I missed this on 60 minutes last night due I was mentally preparing myself for the Bears game. Dumb question on this film...is it based on the cartoon at all?

    No, the movie Avatar is not based on Avatar: The Last Airbender. However, M. Night Shyamalan's The Last Airbender totally is.
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited December 2009
    Correct, Sitting here today waiting for my friend to head over to go see this movie is killing me. Almost went and saw it last night.

    Anyone else see it yet?
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited December 2009
    I do have to say the previews look pretty damn nice for this movie. I'm just hoping the movie itself doesn't disappoint as lately it seems like I love the preview but the movie itself doesn't live up to its hype.
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  • domflane
    domflane Posts: 653
    edited December 2009
    I haven't seen it yet, but I'm really looking forward to it. It takes a pretty big release to get me to spend $10 to see a movie once, so I hope this one delivers.
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited December 2009
    Well if I like it I will probably go see it at least 4 more times if it is good that is.
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  • PhantomOG
    PhantomOG Posts: 2,409
    edited December 2009
    got two tickets to the 3D showing tomorrow night. I had no idea they charged extra for 3D. $13.50 a ticket!!!! Thankfully Fandango/Visa does B1G1. If you don't go to the movies alot, bookmark this link, get you one B1G1 free movie ticket a month (assuming you have a qualifying visa card).

    http://www.fandango.com/visasignature
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited December 2009
    According to most critics, this appears to be one of the few blockbusters where the trailer actually did a disservice to the movie. Supposedly, it is far better than would be believed from the previews. At least, that's what I keep reading.
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • MrNightly
    MrNightly Posts: 3,370
    edited December 2009
    Headed tonight to see it. I am stoked! Will be back to report my feelings duly in a three page full of crap review... But at least it will be professional lol
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  • fatchowmein
    fatchowmein Posts: 2,637
    edited December 2009
    Avatar = Dancing with Wolves + The Last Samurai + Superb F/x

    The BEST computer f/x I've ever seen. I regret not seeing the 3D version. Good story. Drags at the beginning as it sets up the storyline.

    Very enjoyable. Dare I say epic? Trailer does not do the movie justice. Highly recommended on the big, theatre screen.


    Michelle Rodriguez rocks but in a very limited role (I'm rather partial to her ;) ).
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  • MrNightly
    MrNightly Posts: 3,370
    edited December 2009
    Wow. Epic adventure! I saw it in 3d and it was amazing. I will see again in the theater. Left with a sense of awe.
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited December 2009
    Sweet,sadly I did not see this yet because of the weather.I am going crazy!
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited December 2009
    This is a film about "make-believe" right?
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited December 2009
    George Grand wrote: »
    This is a film about "make-believe" right?

    It depends how much you believe.

    I'm sure it becomes "real" in 3D and copious amounts of hallucinogens. ;)
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited December 2009
    I saw this last night at the IMAX 3D. The movie was awesome, not just as an action film but as a full blown drama as well. I really enjoyed it. That said, the 3d was fun but I think all the junk jumping out at me and just lenses themselves didn't allow me to focus on the detail of the movie's animated art. I loved it so much that I will probably go see it in the regular theater soon as well. Great movie.
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited December 2009
    I am planing on seeing it at least three times. Once in movies once in 3d and once in imax.
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  • fatchowmein
    fatchowmein Posts: 2,637
    edited December 2009
    George Grand wrote: »
    This is a film about "make-believe" right?

    As with Jurassic Park, there are scenes where people and computer animation interact. Technology wise, we are getting closer to the day when you will have a difficult time telling the two apart. Currently, we're limited with "make-believe" alien characters and world such as the ones portrayed in Avator, a CGI Arnold in Terminator Salvation, or a Professor X in Wolverine made younger by CGI. The CGI world in Avator is almost revolutionary when compared to Lucas's last 3 Star Wars flick.

    But, I'm not sure people are ready to watch something like The Incredibles with life like environments and CGI human perfected characters or Transformers #27 with a Megan Fox that hasn't aged since the first movie.
    concealer404 wrote: »
    I'm sure it becomes "real" in 3D and copious amounts of hallucinogens. ;)

    Or with copious amounts of cpu power to process layers, shadows, and texture. ;)
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,520
    edited December 2009
    I'll see this sometime in January when I can enjoy the film and avoid the crowds.
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  • MrNightly
    MrNightly Posts: 3,370
    edited December 2009
    Ron-P wrote: »
    I'll see this sometime in January when I can enjoy the film and avoid the crowds.

    You will be missing out my friend. Go on a week day, when the crowds are down, and enjoy a fantastic ride. I want to see it again, and I just got home from seeing it at 230AM this morning!
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,960
    edited December 2009
    If it's worth seeing now, wouldn't it still be worth seeing in January?
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  • MrNightly
    MrNightly Posts: 3,370
    edited December 2009
    mhardy6647 wrote: »
    If it's worth seeing now, wouldn't it still be worth seeing in January?

    Duh. I wasn't paying attention and realize that he would see it in the theater in January. I was thinking BluRay in January. :D My bad.

    I am just so excited for this movie... and I want it to break the record against the stupid New Moon crap that sits in first place all time opening weekend. What a joke.
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited December 2009
    I agree stupid new moon movie.
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  • Roy Munson
    Roy Munson Posts: 886
    edited December 2009
    George Grand wrote: »
    This is a film about "make-believe" right?

    Right!

    So, if you're into Narnia, Golden Compass, and flying blue people etc. you'll probably like Avatar.

    I think I'll take a pass.
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