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  • MrNightly
    MrNightly Posts: 3,370
    edited December 2009
    Roy Munson wrote: »
    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.

    This falls more into Sci-Fi then make-believe. It's about Marines populating a foreign world and the natives that live there...

    To each their own, but if you like Star Trek or Star Wars, you won't have a problem with this film.
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,520
    edited December 2009
    MrNightly wrote: »
    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.

    It won't beat out New Moon, too many tween's going to see it for the love story, just like with Titanic.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,461
    edited December 2009
    I saw it tonight and was really impressed. A very good movie that I might actually pay to see one more time.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited December 2009
    I liked this move so much that I can't wait for the sickos to start posting Avatar **** threads in the forum.
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited December 2009
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    I saw it tonight and was really impressed. A very good movie that I might actually pay to see one more time.



    that is what I want to hear. Today is the day no more waiting. Just as soon as they plow my road.:D
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited December 2009
    fatchowmein wrote: »
    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.



    Or with copious amounts of cpu power to process layers, shadows, and texture. ;)

    Is that a yes or a no?
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  • Lsi9
    Lsi9 Posts: 616
    edited December 2009
    I saw this in 3D and must say it was amazing. I can imagine that watching the 2D version you are not experiencing the full power of this film.
    I am now holding off any TV purchase and waiting for 3D TV & Bluray. I wore a simple pair of shades and the 3D was so natural with no eye strain, it then occured to me that I was watching what 3D TV will be like. I was a skeptic about 3D TV before, but now I am believer

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  • Lsi9
    Lsi9 Posts: 616
    edited December 2009
    Roy Munson wrote: »
    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.

    You wont get it until you are there watching this in 3D and certain scenes take your breath away (then you will realize how wrong you were) your loss...

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  • fatchowmein
    fatchowmein Posts: 2,637
    edited December 2009
    George Grand wrote: »
    Is that a yes or a no?

    Yes, this is a film about "make-believe" with real people added whereas Jurassic Park was a film shot in reality with CGI dinosaurs added to it.
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  • Roy Munson
    Roy Munson Posts: 886
    edited December 2009
    Lsi9 wrote: »
    You wont get it until you are there watching this in 3D and certain scenes take your breath away (then you will realize how wrong you were) your loss...

    I already get it...it's a fantasy with CGI flying blue people. lol

    No loss, still taking a pass.
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited December 2009
    I loved this movie! Not just because of the hype from other people and all the commercials. It had a great story line and a lot of different lessons to walk away with. I mean I was amazed. I do agree give the movie about a half hour to get warmed up. But man I felt life everything was real. Very good graphics and audio. I WILL be seeing this movie at least 4 more times while in theaters. At least once in an imax as well. Just stunning. I know you read this and think it is sort of childish but wow amazing movie. As many movies as I watch it takes a lot to impress me "watch at least 3 movies a day" A must see movie!
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  • doctor r
    doctor r Posts: 837
    edited December 2009
    Amazing film. I saw the 3D version and must admit it was unexpected and absolutly entertaining. I rarely see a film twice (except the original Star Wars 7 or 8 times if my memory serves) but I will go back and see Avatar again.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited December 2009
    Saw Avatar today in digital 3D... impressive to say the least. . if you are wanting to see it.. see it in 3D.. worth the extra $ too. some scenes just have such great depth to them. I was expecting it to look really hooky.. but it doesn't.. it's not perfect.. but 3D really takes the movie to the next level.

    CGI was excellent too.. even though James Cameron will say that it wasn't "really" all CGI, it's awesome looking.

    Great movie.. no... better than average movie, yes. I will see it again in IMAX, soon.
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  • stereo55
    stereo55 Posts: 418
    edited December 2009
    Ron-P wrote: »
    I'll see this sometime in January when I can enjoy the film and avoid the crowds.

    +1 on that .

    But my buddy saw it yesterday and cant stop talking about or the 3D imaging in the Imax theater.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited December 2009
    most movies come across the same at home on your TV as they do in the movie theater.. but trust me.. this one will not. you will not get that 3D effect that takes the movie beyond just your run of the mill, forgotten after 3 month's movie.
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited December 2009
    I agree danger boy go see it people!!!
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  • StantonZ
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    edited December 2009
    Lsi9 wrote: »
    I am now holding off any TV purchase and waiting for 3D TV & Bluray. I wore a simple pair of shades and the 3D was so natural with no eye strain, it then occured to me that I was watching what 3D TV will be like. I was a skeptic about 3D TV before, but now I am believer

    While the movie was great and I'm glad I saw it in 3D IMAX, I wouldn't assume the home experience will be the same. Why?
    #1) the 3D experience is enhanced by the big screen experience even more so than 2D is. While it will be 3D, the depth will not be as good at home
    #2) the "home" version of glasses will not be quite as lite: unlike the theater experience, the glasses will contain electronics and be battery operated

    It goes without saying that 3D titles will be limited, but big budget movies (like Avatar) will probably make the cut.
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  • Lsi9
    Lsi9 Posts: 616
    edited December 2009
    StantonZ wrote: »
    While the movie was great and I'm glad I saw it in 3D IMAX, I wouldn't assume the home experience will be the same. Why?
    #1) the 3D experience is enhanced by the big screen experience even more so than 2D is. While it will be 3D, the depth will not be as good at home
    #2) the "home" version of glasses will not be quite as lite: unlike the theater experience, the glasses will contain electronics and be battery operated

    It goes without saying that 3D titles will be limited, but big budget movies (like Avatar) will probably make the cut.

    I think it is too early to say. I know it has been advertised with glasses and a wire coming out of them. but Sony has been in talks with the same company that makes the simple shades
    (realD 3D) for the theater. Also there will be different methods of 3d bu other companies like Panasonic.

    RealD---read this

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  • bikezappa
    bikezappa Posts: 2,463
    edited December 2009
    George Grand wrote: »
    This is a film about "make-believe" right?

    George, we are talking hollywood here, what isn't "make-believe" from hollywood?

    It's All make-believe.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited December 2009
    I saw this tonight in 3D and I loved it!
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited December 2009
    Going to see Avatar saturday at the IMAX theater.
    It should be awesome on the Big-Screen!
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited December 2009
    Anyone else can not stop thinking about the movie after seeing it?
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited December 2009
    Lsi9 wrote: »
    I think it is too early to say. I know it has been advertised with glasses and a wire coming out of them. but Sony has been in talks with the same company that makes the simple shades
    (realD 3D) for the theater. Also there will be different methods of 3d bu other companies like Panasonic.

    RealD---read this

    I think however they make it 3D it will be amazing. I doubt as good as seeing it in theaters but still good. I think I would even spend up to 100 bucks for the blu ray release with 3D. :p
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited December 2009
    The word of mouth on this has been astounding. I've been talking to people left and right from all age groups who not only say they will be seeing this again in the theater, but will more than likely see it multiple times. Are they lacing the popcorn with anything? Possibly putting something in the air ducts?
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,461
    edited December 2009
    zombie boy 2000 wrote: »
    The word of mouth on this has been astounding. I've been talking to people left and right from all age groups who not only say they will be seeing this again in the theater, but will more than likely see it multiple times. Are they lacing the popcorn with anything? Possibly putting something in the air ducts?

    I will be seeing this again, only next time will be in 3D:)
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited December 2009
    Awesome movie, saw the 3-D version at two different theaters. One theater had better glasses with bigger lenses. The smaller lens glasses sucked as the frames were always in your peripheral vision and the 3-d effects were lost at the very edges.

    Cool story regardless of special effects.
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited December 2009
    zombie boy 2000 wrote: »
    The word of mouth on this has been astounding. I've been talking to people left and right from all age groups who not only say they will be seeing this again in the theater, but will more than likely see it multiple times. Are they lacing the popcorn with anything? Possibly putting something in the air ducts?

    And I agree with them at lest 3 more times as I have said for me. Excluding the time next week where I will see it in imax. :p:D

    If they are lacing popcorn or anything. All I had was a bottle of water and peanut m&m's
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  • kuntasensei
    kuntasensei Posts: 3,263
    edited December 2009
    Just got back... and WOW. I don't know if it was just such a visually stunning experience that my brain can't process it all or if it's just from wearing 3-D glasses for 3 hours, but I feel kinda' high! Absolutely something you must experience in the theater!

    I was afraid that I might not be able to see the 3-D because I had eye surgery when I was young and could never see the old-school red/blue 3-D, but the polarized glasses definitely add some serious depth to the screen. Not quite "reach into the screen" real, but like a View-Master on crack. I kept finding myself tilting the glasses up out of curiosity just to see the double-images on the screen, then was awestruck every time I put the glasses back on.

    Story-wise though... I don't think I'm spoiling anything by saying that it's basically Dances With Wolves. There are some fine performances, but he isn't exactly gonna' win any awards for the script. Still, you have to admire Cameron's vision. What he created was the closest anyone has come yet to making you feel like you were transported to another reality for the length of a movie. I almost never see a movie twice in the theater... but I'm thinking I have to see this again.
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  • John30_30
    John30_30 Posts: 1,024
    edited December 2009
    George Grand wrote: »
    Is that a yes or a no?

    It's all make-believe until we die, George. It's a great flick.
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  • hockeyboy
    hockeyboy Posts: 1,428
    edited December 2009
    I saw this at the late show last night Imax 3D version. I would have to say this possibly ranks as the best movie I have ever seen.
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