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Avatar (Cameron, 2009) — The Reviews Thread
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Avatar (Cameron, 2009) — The Reviews Thread
Movie:
"Avatar" (2009) (Starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Giovanni Ribisi)
Release Date:
12/18/2009
Rating:
PG-13 (for intense epic battle sequences and warfare, sensuality, language and some smoking)
Running Time:
162 min. (2h. 42m.)
Rotten Tomatoes:
Fresh:206 Rotten:44 (82% as of 2/2/2010)
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Trailer:
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"Avatar" (2009) (Starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Giovanni Ribisi)
Release Date:
12/18/2009
Rating:
PG-13 (for intense epic battle sequences and warfare, sensuality, language and some smoking)
Running Time:
162 min. (2h. 42m.)
Rotten Tomatoes:
Fresh:206 Rotten:44 (82% as of 2/2/2010)
RT Link...
Info:
IMDb Link...
Trailer:
<object width="512" height="296"><param name="movie" value="http://www.hulu.com/embed/hDmf4sR_unTOVw1sy4917w"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.hulu.com/embed/hDmf4sR_unTOVw1sy4917w" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullScreen="true" width="512" height="296"></embed></object>
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Last edited by OldBoy; 02-02-10 at 04:32 PM.
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Re: Avatar (Cameron, 2009) — The Reviews Thread
W.'s daughter didn't like it.
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/avat...viewid=1860208
Okay, I know it's not that one, but she's kind of hot looking. Shame a hot woman didn't care for it.
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/avat...viewid=1860208
Okay, I know it's not that one, but she's kind of hot looking. Shame a hot woman didn't care for it.
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Re: Avatar (Cameron, 2009) — The Reviews Thread
You should probably change the poster to the new and final poster, it's 10x better then the one you posted.
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Re: Avatar (Cameron, 2009) — The Reviews Thread
Ebert's **** review: http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/...IEWS/912119998
I really wasn't hyped about this movie but after the first line of this review, I'm officially excited.
I really wasn't hyped about this movie but after the first line of this review, I'm officially excited.
Watching "Avatar," I felt sort of the same as when I saw "Star Wars" in 1977. That was another movie I walked into with uncertain expectations.
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Re: Avatar (Cameron, 2009) — The Reviews Thread
FWIW, Owen Glieberman is one of those "stand out from the crowd" type of reviewers. Of course if a grade of B constitutes negative, then people must have really high expectations for a movie about blue aliens.
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Re: Avatar (Cameron, 2009) — The Reviews Thread
Ebert's **** review: http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/...IEWS/912119998
I really wasn't hyped about this movie but after the first line of this review, I'm officially excited.
I really wasn't hyped about this movie but after the first line of this review, I'm officially excited.
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Re: Avatar (Cameron, 2009) — The Reviews Thread
^ Problem is, Ebert's reviews don't carry water like they once did. He's made some questionable choices in his older years. But then again, saying he hasn't had a reaction like this since the 1977 Star Wars is pretty strong.
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Re: Avatar (Cameron, 2009) — The Reviews Thread
I've been reading him for years and more often than not I agree with him, O Brother Where Art Thou? review notwithstanding (he gave it an F, which is INSANE).
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Re: Avatar (Cameron, 2009) — The Reviews Thread
From Ebert's review:
Cameron promised he'd unveil the next generation of 3-D in "Avatar." I'm a notorious skeptic about this process, a needless distraction from the perfect realism of movies in 2-D. Cameron's iteration is the best I've seen -- and more importantly, one of the most carefully-employed. The film never uses 3-D simply because it has it, and doesn't promiscuously violate the fourth wall. He also seems quite aware of 3-D's weakness for dimming the picture, and even with a film set largely in interiors and a rain forest, there's sufficient light. I saw the film in 3-D on a good screen at the AMC River East and was impressed. I might be awesome in True IMAX. Good luck in getting a ticket before February.
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Re: Avatar (Cameron, 2009) — The Reviews Thread
(Posted this in the other thread, but figured I'd port it over here as well.)
Just got back and love love LOVED it. It had me from beginning to end; it's going to make a billion dollars. The effects are amazing; this is the first 3-D movie that didn't feel hokey. It's so subtly done that it just draws you in and creates a completely immersive experience. Instead of something cheap like a sword jutting out into the audience, so much of the 3-D is about painting things in the background instead of the foreground. You really feel like you're on Pandora surrounded by jungle and creatures and the blue-skinned aliens.
On that note, the trailers completely undersold the Na'vi. Where they were laughable in the promotional material, in the film -- when you're in the Avatar universe -- they come off as proud and fearsome and emotionally connected. The story might not be the most original around but it's so perfectly told that it just sucks you in. And the climactic battle is a sight to behold. It's not quite Battle of Helm's Deep but it's a showstopper to be sure.
I walked out thinking "wow wow wow." Call me a fanboy, but this was a great film.
Just got back and love love LOVED it. It had me from beginning to end; it's going to make a billion dollars. The effects are amazing; this is the first 3-D movie that didn't feel hokey. It's so subtly done that it just draws you in and creates a completely immersive experience. Instead of something cheap like a sword jutting out into the audience, so much of the 3-D is about painting things in the background instead of the foreground. You really feel like you're on Pandora surrounded by jungle and creatures and the blue-skinned aliens.
On that note, the trailers completely undersold the Na'vi. Where they were laughable in the promotional material, in the film -- when you're in the Avatar universe -- they come off as proud and fearsome and emotionally connected. The story might not be the most original around but it's so perfectly told that it just sucks you in. And the climactic battle is a sight to behold. It's not quite Battle of Helm's Deep but it's a showstopper to be sure.
I walked out thinking "wow wow wow." Call me a fanboy, but this was a great film.
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Re: Avatar (Cameron, 2009) — The Reviews Thread
Hmm... interesting so far. My gut instinct tells me to hate this movie... but I'm curious if the reviews are that good I'll check it out.
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Re: Avatar (Cameron, 2009) — The Reviews Thread
If your gut instinct is based on trailers or photos, don't go with it. None of them do this film justice.
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Re: Avatar (Cameron, 2009) — The Reviews Thread
Your loss (and if you count yourself a fan of movies, it's a big loss as this is THE cinematic experience of the year). This is certainly more than a whiz-bang, looks-good picture. The story is why I can't wait to see it again. It's not the most original concept at its core, but the way it's executed is perfect.
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Re: Avatar (Cameron, 2009) — The Reviews Thread
Cameron has said the story is pretty paint by the numbers and that the movie is meant to be an adventure first and foremost. It's basically an Edgar Rice Burroughs type story done with cutting edge technology.
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Re: Avatar (Cameron, 2009) — The Reviews Thread
As with any movie, it's about how the story is told. And based off the reviews, this movie seems to tell it pretty well.
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Re: Avatar (Cameron, 2009) — The Reviews Thread
Chicago Tribune:
162 minutes?? Jesus.
The first 90 minutes of Avatar are pretty terrific — a full-immersion technological wonder with wonders to spare. The other 72 minutes, less and less terrific.
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Re: Avatar (Cameron, 2009) — The Reviews Thread
That Chicago Tribune quote is ridiculous. The huge climactic battle is in the third act and it's incredible.
And let me say this is the quickest 3 hours you'll ever spend. Me and everyone at work felt the same about that.
And let me say this is the quickest 3 hours you'll ever spend. Me and everyone at work felt the same about that.
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Re: Avatar (Cameron, 2009) — The Reviews Thread
When one brings up James Cameron and movies and I'm already sold. The reviews clinche it for me. I was a bit worried about the reviews when Titanic came out, but in the end he's always delivers. Opening night and if there's a midnight film, I'm there.
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Re: Avatar (Cameron, 2009) — The Reviews Thread
Ebert's **** review: http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/...IEWS/912119998
I really wasn't hyped about this movie but after the first line of this review, I'm officially excited.
I really wasn't hyped about this movie but after the first line of this review, I'm officially excited.
(For example: his positive review of The Phantom Menace which was due entirely to the visually impressive worlds and he seemed not bothered in the least by the many weaknesses in the plot, characters, acting, etc., etc, etc., etc., (sigh), etc., etc. of that movie.)
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Re: Avatar (Cameron, 2009) — The Reviews Thread
Just remember that Ebert has a thing for visually stunning films, even ones in which the story is weak.
(For example: his positive review of The Phantom Menace which was due entirely to the visually impressive worlds and he seemed not bothered in the least by the many weaknesses in the plot, characters, acting, etc., etc, etc., etc., (sigh), etc., etc. of that movie.)
(For example: his positive review of The Phantom Menace which was due entirely to the visually impressive worlds and he seemed not bothered in the least by the many weaknesses in the plot, characters, acting, etc., etc, etc., etc., (sigh), etc., etc. of that movie.)
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Re: Avatar (Cameron, 2009) — The Reviews Thread
I just saw The Blind Side and have to say that movie is a great illustration of the above statement. Schmaltzy and very much in "been there, done that," territory, but the performances and cast made it something above average.
Star Wars was very much a paint by the numbers adventure, Lucas just told it in a unique way.
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Re: Avatar (Cameron, 2009) — The Reviews Thread
Just remember that Ebert has a thing for visually stunning films, even ones in which the story is weak.
(For example: his positive review of The Phantom Menace which was due entirely to the visually impressive worlds and he seemed not bothered in the least by the many weaknesses in the plot, characters, acting, etc., etc, etc., etc., (sigh), etc., etc. of that movie.)
(For example: his positive review of The Phantom Menace which was due entirely to the visually impressive worlds and he seemed not bothered in the least by the many weaknesses in the plot, characters, acting, etc., etc, etc., etc., (sigh), etc., etc. of that movie.)