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[HRK69]

 

[clarky]

No idea why this franchise is so popular.

The 3D first time round was pretty cool but the actual movies are probably the worst James Cameron's done. I fell asleep during the second one and have still not finished it. This looks more of the same.

 

[Kacho]

No idea why this franchise is so popular.

It's the theater experience that's popular, primarily overseas.

 

[Punished Miku]

Day 1. The trailer didn't really do much for me honestly, but I loved the first two. They need to substantially move the story forward in this one or people will check out. By the end, substantial things must be different. Either they're on Earth, or someone wins the war or something big.

 

[ShirAhava]

Never watched anything Avatar but I saw FernGully: The Last Rainforest as a kid so I think I'm covered.

 

[Represent.]

Another Day 1 IMAX for me i'm afraid. These films are visual spectacles that represent the very best VFX can do in this medium.

Someone in the comments said "We got 3 Avatars before GTA6" And that really struck me as goddamn shocking lol.

 

[AJUMP23]

Earth wind and fire. all lame.

 

[clarky]

It's the theater experience that's popular, primarily overseas.

Yeah like I said the first one in 3D was quite something (at the time).

The movie though was the most generic crap he's put out.

 

[AJUMP23]

I just need to look at these as James Cameron Anime. Maybe then I could like them. All animation.

 

[Pharaoh 117]

Probably another forgetful movie of a forgetful franchise. This just looks like a high quality CGI movie but not for a second it fools my brain into thinking that what I'm seeing could be real.

 

[touchfuzzy]

Another Day 1 IMAX for me i'm afraid. These films are visual spectacles that represent the very best VFX can do in this medium.

Someone in the comments said "We got 3 Avatars before GTA6" And that really struck me as goddamn shocking lol.

Avatar 1 came out before GTA5 did so...

 

[Fbh]

Looks like more of the same, but fun. I guess having the blue guys fight each other is a bit different than the previous 2.

It's the theater experience that's popular, primarily overseas.

Yup. As unremarkable as the story, characters and writing are, I enjoy these movies for the visual spectacle. One of the few franchises that I think is still worth experiencing on the biggest and nicest screen you can find instead of just waiting to watch it at home in a few months for a fraction of the price.

 

[Doom85]

Earth wind and fire. all lame.

Let me tell you, years from now when I'm thinking of Avatar, and Air, Earth, and Fire, it certainly won't be these films I'm thinking of.

 

[IDKFA]

That was a shit trailer.

I don't hate in Avatar like most people and I'll see this one, but that trailer looked like it was snipped together in a few minutes.

Possibly one of the worst trailers I've ever seen.

 

[Ememee]

I actually only recently saw way of water in the last month. I really, really enjoyed it. The story, the performances.

Plus the jump in technology was impressive. I'd watch this in IMAX.

An entire plot leak dropped a few days ago that comes off legit.

 

[Represent.]

Avatar 1 came out before GTA5 did so...

i know, still got a trilogy before gta6.

 

[kruis]

Never watched anything Avatar but I saw FernGully: The Last Rainforest as a kid so I think I'm covered.

Wow, you're onto something there. That's the first time I heard someone on the internet make that comparison and you're right. Can't enjoy Lawrence of Arabia, Dances with Wolves and The Last Samurai either now you've pointed out that astonishing similarity. Thank you!

 

[ShirAhava]

Wow, you're onto something there. That's the first time I heard someone on the internet make that comparison and you're right. Can't enjoy Lawrence of Arabia, Dances with Wolves and The Last Samurai either now you've pointed out that astonishing similarity. Thank you!

I'm guessing by the snarky post people have made that comparison a lot? I haven't been on social media heavy since myspace so I genuinely wouldn't know.

Feel free to enjoy whatever unoriginal hollywood cash grabs you want just like I'm free not to enjoy Avatar.

 

[SirKicksalot]

Being an unoriginal troll complaining about originality is peak millennial comedy. You people should write the new Borderlands.

 

[ADiTAR]

I think the animations look really rough, which takes you out of the believability. I saw the first one, but I think that's good for me.

 

[Mr Hyde]

I'm pumped for this. Avatar in the cinemas is a great experience. This looks to be darker and more serious than the previous two and I for one welcome such a change.

 

[near]

It looks like it shares the same story beats as the first two films, which is a shame. I'll watch it eventually, I'm just not very optimistic for it.

 

[Rran]

Let me tell you, years from now when I'm thinking of Avatar, and Air, Earth, and Fire, it certainly won't be these films I'm thinking of.

For me it's

 

[Doom85]

For me it's

That's a solid pick too.

 

[T.v]

I'm in. Very few movies match these as spectacular theater experiences. I'm down for another Quaritch boss fight and hope they keep that trend going.

 

[Insane Metal]

I couldn't even finish the second movie so whatever.

 

[Lord Panda]

I liked the first two movies well enough but this trailer was straight up:

 

[The ninja farmer]

Like I said in the pre release avatar 2 thread. You don't knock or doubt James Cameron.

Folks have to remember. That this is essentially part II. Of the way of water. It was mentioned a fair amount, that they spilt the script, into 2 movies and that's why this the last movie. with this writing team

I'm expecting more of the same, but with maybe more fire and development for the kids and the now blue bad guy. The knockers are still going to complain. Guess you can't please everybody

Looking forward to the full 3d cinema experience come Xmas

And two movies in. About 5 billion dollars collected so far. Of course this is going to be huge

 

[MaestroMike]