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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited January 2010
    I truly hope there is not a very long delay between it being pulled from theaters and it's appearance on DVD/Bluray. If there is I am not certain they have an effective treatment program for the withdrawl you will have to suffer through.:p:D

    LMAO honestly man that really did make me crack up. :D

    I do love this movie, some would say a bit obsessed but hey whatever.

    I will try to see it a total of 10 times before it cuts out of theaters. But I am not going to make it a main priority.:p That would be school. :D
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited January 2010
    Just think about all the money you just wasted.
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited January 2010
    Well a 50 dollar gift card to the movies for Christmas was used and I do not buy anything when I go to the movies other than a ticket. Wasted money not much. A film well worth the money definitely.
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  • StantonZ
    StantonZ Posts: 445
    edited February 2010
    I truly hope there is not a very long delay between it being pulled from theaters and it's appearance on DVD/Bluray.

    It's possible there may be NO delay. It should be out in 2D (in the US) before Memorial Day; it's rumored to be coming out in Europe in April. A 3D version will be out by Christmas--along with all the 3D hardware to blow your $$ on.
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited February 2010
    Well my copy of avatar BR is pre ordered from fye already.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,461
    edited February 2010
    Well my copy of avatar BR is pre ordered from fye already.



    You need serious professional help:D:p;)...


    j/k... I saw the original Star Wars ever single day all summer long in 1977. Must have seen it 250 times!:cool:
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited February 2010
    You need serious professional help:D:p;)...


    j/k... I saw the original Star Wars ever single day all summer long in 1977. Must have seen it 250 times!:cool:

    LOL and you say I'm bad :p
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  • Pycroft
    Pycroft Posts: 1,960
    edited February 2010
    Well...haven't read one post of this thread...

    Saw Avatar last night with my wife, and I must say, it may be the best movie ever created. It is definetily the best movie I have ever seen.

    I think it was amazing!
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited February 2010
    ...........I am sorry that is just strange.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,461
    edited February 2010
    ...........I am sorry that is just strange.

    I though I saw you in that photo...:D
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited February 2010
    I wanna say I enjoy the film but to paint myself blue na I'll pass
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited February 2010
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited February 2010
    I rarely read any reviews about a movie or take to heart any hearsay about a movie before I actually go and see a movie (the only exceptions being almost unanimous "must see" or "must avoid" exclamations). I don't fall for hype--I either enjoy a movie or I don't based on "MY" impressions and experience and regardless of what the next person felt. I also typically never see a movie near its release as I can't stand crowds. I'll wait for a few weeks if its something I want to see on the big screen-I have no desire to be the 1st to see a new movie just so I can say I did. Beyond that I'll wait for BR if its not the kind of movie that "has" to be seen in the theater. I've been busy lately and when I heard that it was still playing in theaters and in 3D still, I just had to make time- 3D is not coming to my Home Theater anytime soon, so seeing it in 3D 'in the theater' is a must.

    ANYWAY, I finally saw the movie on Wed night and I just have to say:
    WOW! For me, that movie ranks up there as one of my all time favs. The CGI was awesome and probably the best I've seen yet. It was as close to believable, without being too obviously fake, than I have ever seen thus far. And being only 1 of about 4 couples in the entire theater was sweet too.

    The world portrayed is rich, colorful and beautiful. And I also very much enjoyed the 3D. It wasn't as dramatic or gimmicky as I recall experiencing with some of the 3D stuff at Disney. I didn't find myself reaching out or ducking (except for maybe the flies), but there was just enough to add that additional layer of realism to really pull me into the movie that much more. I personally despise red/blue 3D glasses--but I love these polarized jobbies--I am sensitive to eye strain induced headaches and I did not experience any eye fatigue at all throughout the entire movie . The only thing I wish I knew ahead of time was that it was a 3 hour ling movie. I would never have ordered the Medium soda--I was dancing in my seat for the last 30-45 minutes of the movie :(:o

    I also noted the parallels with the Native American Indians, etc., throughout the movie and also noted the ethnic similarities and roles being portrayed and the unrealistic actions taken by the humans (I mean come on-intelligent life on another planet and corp and military might just being blinded by greed or battle hunger and just being so overtly destructive with no compassion what-so-ever???? This isn't just road paving crews coming through to knock down a few houses for a new interstate). It was a tad irrational even for real life, but as mentioned by others, I also check my brain at the door and enjoy the ride no matter how real or make-believe a story is.
    For me the award for a bad story/plot/acting movie in recent history goes to Dragon Wars, so as long as a movie isn't riddled with plot holes or piss poor acting like in DW, I can find enjoyment in the escape. This was nowhere close to Dragon Wars.
    I'm really not sure why so many people try to find faults in so many movies out there for what's supposed to be an escape from reality-entertainment experience. I didn't get pissed off because I noticed all that stuff. I just kinda felt a little proud of myself that I am intelligent enough to have recognized it. I wonder if some of you would critique **** plots the same way??

    As far as recognizable plots or bits from other genre's or movies/stories, there was most certainly a blaring one that stood out to me and it tickled my fancy. I am particularly fond of the Fantasy genre, in particular with Dragons, Wizardry, Magic, etc. (but I don't do conventions, or run around the house swinging lightsabers in imaginary battles or any of those sorts of things :eek: ;) ) There is no doubt in my mind that the pairing/bonding for life between the Na'vi and the animals, and especially with the "banshee/dragon", is pulled right from Anne McCaffrey's classic The Dragonrider's of Pern series of books (which were 1st published around 1968). Dragonriders would be paired with a Dragon for life during Impression, and could communicate with them telepathically, etc. The Eragon novels/movie borrowed the same kind of similarities to its plot. Oh I long for those Pern stories to be made into some kind of movie. Anyway, seeing those scenes took me right back to the Pern stories that I would get completely immersed in when I was reading them, and gave me just a little taste of satisfying that longing, and in some nice CG I might add. It would be great to see some of those Fantasy stories I love so much made into epic CGI movies, as was done with LOTR, such as Dragonriders of Pern, or DragonLance, or Terry Brooks Shannara stories. Actually I might prefer a series of movies (like LOTR) or a well done TV series or mini-series to prevent rushing the plots and to allow for proper character development.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited February 2010
    ^ Glad you enjoyed it MMadden and I agree it was a great movie. Let's see how they bring it to BD. Also are you prepared to buy a 3d TV set this yr? I like 3d but I'm not really into it as some others are all prepared to splurge on it.
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  • superjunior
    superjunior Posts: 1,632
    edited February 2010
    Sherardp wrote: »
    ^ Glad you enjoyed it MMadden and I agree it was a great movie. Let's see how they bring it to BD. Also are you prepared to buy a 3d TV set this yr? I like 3d but I'm not really into it as some others are all prepared to splurge on it.
    I'm looking forward to seeing this on bd. not at all ready to change tv's or wear funny glasses, guess I'm not into the 3-d thing. blu works just fine for me
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited February 2010
    I'd love to do the 3D HT thing, but its not happening anytime soon for me. I'm still just getting the 'basics' HT going. I mean my damn PJ bulb (720p) burned out and I still haven't gotten a replacement for it yet. Uhg. Next big HT gear on my list is going to be one of the 1080p PJs you guys keep dangling in front of me.

    Actually who knows--if the price is reasonable, and the tech actually works maybe--that's a slight maybe--I've actually never been an early adopter due to the high cost in the beginning , not to mention lack of selection. And honestly since my whole HT is really centered around a PJ setup, it would have to be a 3D PJ, like they do it in the theater. But I can't imagine the cost of a quality 1080P HD 3D PJ.
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited February 2010
    mmadden28 wrote: »
    . It would be great to see some of those Fantasy stories I love so much made into epic CGI movies, as was done with LOTR, such as Dragonriders of Pern, or DragonLance, or Terry Brooks Shannara stories. Actually I might prefer a series of movies (like LOTR) or a well done TV series or mini-series to prevent rushing the plots and to allow for proper character development.[/COLOR]

    +eleventy trillion on the Shannara series.

    Add in Piers Anthony (though that might be a little strange for the screen.)

    Add in David Eddings. (In my opinion one of the best ever.)

    Add in Robert Jordan. (Wheel of Time)

    There was one more i'm missing.... i'll have to come back to this thread. I can picture the characters and the book cover, but not the author or the titles, go figure.


    (EDIT)
    Got it!

    Terry Goodkind. Killer series.
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited February 2010
    Avatar DVD Release Date April 22nd


    Well it had a great run in movies time to bring it home. :D

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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited February 2010
    Avatar DVD Release Date April 22nd


    Well it had a great run in movies time to bring it home. :D

    http://www.moviesonline.ca/movienews_17745.html

    This a Must Have Blu-Ray movie:)
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  • MrNightly
    MrNightly Posts: 3,370
    edited February 2010
    As much as I loved seeing it twice in the theater.. .I won't be buying it any time soon... it's maybe a once a year movie from here out... I am ready for the next big blockbuster already!!!

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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,461
    edited February 2010
    Avatar DVD Release Date April 22nd


    Well it had a great run in movies time to bring it home. :D

    http://www.moviesonline.ca/movienews_17745.html


    I am glad for you. Please let me know what theater you are in so that I can send the paramedics in to pry you out of your seat safely. I will make certain the bring the DVD and a portable player for you...:p;):D
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited February 2010
    I am glad for you. Please let me know what theater you are in so that I can send the paramedics in to pry you out of your seat safely. I will make certain the bring the DVD and a portable player for you...:p;):D

    LMAO

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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited February 2010
    Probably the last weekend for the 3d and imax. So GO SEE IT!!
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited February 2010
    I just saw the trailer for "Avatar: The Last Airbender" during the Olympic break...how can you guys say you already saw the movie???;):D

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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited March 2010
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  • mhmacw
    mhmacw Posts: 832
    edited March 2010
    MrNightly wrote: »
    As much as I loved seeing it twice in the theater.. .I won't be buying it any time soon... it's maybe a once a year movie from here out... I am ready for the next big blockbuster already!!!

    Clash of the Titans!!! Yah Baby. :D:D:D

    YEA! clash is going to rock! oh yea...i already have a copy of avatar lol.
  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited March 2010
    No re-release on this is needed. Just bring it to BD already so we can move on.
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited March 2010
    mhmacw wrote: »
    YEA! clash is going to rock! oh yea...i already have a copy of avatar lol.

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  • MrNightly
    MrNightly Posts: 3,370
    edited March 2010
    mhmacw wrote: »
    YEA! clash is going to rock!

    I surely hope so my friend... I surely hope so!
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  • dudeinaroom
    dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
    edited March 2010
    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.

    I have taken to hiding when staking.