-
Hey Guest. Check out your NeoGAF Wrapped 2025 results here!
Rottenwatch: AVATAR (82%)
- Thread starter SCULLIBUNDO
- Start date
- Status
.â Narayan
Member
What are the chances of the BluRay release using anaglyph? I noticed that there are several BluRay films that use TrioScopic Green/Magenta anaglyph configurations. Coraline uses it. I own that, but I haven't watched it in 3D yet.
â Narayan
Member
I think I'll watch it today just to see how it compares.DoctorWho said:
Yeah, but you need a 120hz TV and all that shit. My TV (Samsung LN40A750) uses AutoMotion Plus 120hz, but I doubt that's what the 3D spec is asking for.Zzoram said:
â Narayan
Member
He's probably referring to the CG used in the film.gdt5016 said:
Thing is if you did you'd still feel like that, in three years you'd want QuadHD, then polarized 3D, then autostereoscopic 3D, and so on. I wouldn't worry about when you decided to bite on a new set, because it was, and will be like this for quite a while.DoctorWho said:I wish I had held for a 120hz TV.I'm getting tired of feeling like I need to change TVs every 3-4 years.
rhino4evr said:
It's good enough considering the snowstorm...but the you consider the inflated prices from 3D theaters and eh...well I don't know. The holiday season should carry the movie to well over 200 million. We'll also get worldwide numbers today, which should be pretty massive.
I also predicted 75.
CassidyIzABeast
Member
ironic that Cameron's movie about saving mother nature loses money because of her.rhino4evr said:
â Narayan
Member
Well, I'm just going to wait for 120hz monitors to hit 30", then I'll bite the bullet. There's no way in Hell I'm going to replace the HDTV I just bought, earlier this year. At least, I'm not going to replace it any time soon.
DoctorWho said:
I think the entire point of making it a morally simple story so to speak was so that we would side with the aliens.
And the entire point of doing that was to get the audience to commit to an emotional investment during the final battle scene; my heart was literally thumping in my chest as the big ship edged closer and closer towards the ... the big rib cage thingy structure.
I just can't recall any other movie that has ever made me felt that way. And this is in spite of knowing that the hero always triumphs in movies (like this one anyway).
big black woman
Member
where do i go to watch this in the best 3D possible? or which 3D is the best? I'm in houston tx.
SpeedingUptoStop
will totally Facebook friend you! *giggle* *LOL*
http://www.reald.com/Content/avatarTheatreLocator.aspxbig black woman said:
PumpkinPie
Banned
I really liked the film, watched it in IMAX 3D but found the image to be quite blurry, maybe it was my eyes not focusing properly.
polyh3dron
Banned
Yeah I feel sorry for Sherlock right now...Solo said:
â Narayan
Member
No, it was somewhat blurry for me as well. I know a fair number of people who had the same experience as mine.PumpkinPie said:
â Narayan
Member
EDIT: ^ SHIT! DP. Sorry.
Please explain.jett said:
Monty Mole
Member
Saw this at the IMax in Manchester (UK) last night.
A definite 10/10 from me.
Fucking mindblowing. The most exhilirating cinema experience I've ever had. Didn't want it to end - I didn't want to leave Pandora!
EDIT: GF loved it too. It's technically sci-fi, but feels more fantasy really.
A definite 10/10 from me.
Fucking mindblowing. The most exhilirating cinema experience I've ever had. Didn't want it to end - I didn't want to leave Pandora!
EDIT: GF loved it too. It's technically sci-fi, but feels more fantasy really.
John Dunbar
correct about everything
polyh3dron said:
Sherlock Holmes has pretty great tracking so far. It might have a great opening.
But then again, it is a Guy Ritchie film, so I guess it could always bomb.
I finally saw this today and I loved it more than I thought I would. Easily one of the best film experiences I've ever had.
I did try to lower my expectations beforehand, but it actually surprised me with how well told the story was, despite being cliche and predictable. I guess it's more of a case of the themes and ideas in the film that really clicked and worked for me. Everything in the movie made sense in their interactions, and were part of the storytelling. Pandora felt complete, and felt completely immersive.
There were a few moments where it was a bit awkward and corny but you got these in all Cameron's movies. They were heavily outweighed by all the emotional and character driven moments that worked great.
It's kind of a testament to how completely photoreal the film was, that even though we were gasping at the awesome beauty of Pandora and utter realism of the Na'vi while watching the film, not much was mentioned about it afterwards. It was as if we just accepted the place and characters as real. It truly blew the mind.
And the action, OMFG the action. Superlative. There was tension and excitement throughout, but the final battle takes the cake as the greatest epic battle I've ever witnessed. A pure violent ballet of awesome. There is simply no better action director out there. I was expecting to be blown away and I was STILL blown away!
I've find myself like aching to see this again, just like everyone else on here that enjoyed the film. I have a feeling this is true of the general audience as well, so here's hoping this film has long legs. I recall that quote from a press dude who said watching the Avatar day footage was like dreaming with your eyes open. There is some truth to it as the memory of the film lingers much more vividly than a normal film. Luckily I've got Boxing day booked for the whole family, and hopefully I can catch it a few more times with friends.
James Cameron you have delivered again.
I did try to lower my expectations beforehand, but it actually surprised me with how well told the story was, despite being cliche and predictable. I guess it's more of a case of the themes and ideas in the film that really clicked and worked for me. Everything in the movie made sense in their interactions, and were part of the storytelling. Pandora felt complete, and felt completely immersive.
There were a few moments where it was a bit awkward and corny but you got these in all Cameron's movies. They were heavily outweighed by all the emotional and character driven moments that worked great.
It's kind of a testament to how completely photoreal the film was, that even though we were gasping at the awesome beauty of Pandora and utter realism of the Na'vi while watching the film, not much was mentioned about it afterwards. It was as if we just accepted the place and characters as real. It truly blew the mind.
And the action, OMFG the action. Superlative. There was tension and excitement throughout, but the final battle takes the cake as the greatest epic battle I've ever witnessed. A pure violent ballet of awesome. There is simply no better action director out there. I was expecting to be blown away and I was STILL blown away!
I've find myself like aching to see this again, just like everyone else on here that enjoyed the film. I have a feeling this is true of the general audience as well, so here's hoping this film has long legs. I recall that quote from a press dude who said watching the Avatar day footage was like dreaming with your eyes open. There is some truth to it as the memory of the film lingers much more vividly than a normal film. Luckily I've got Boxing day booked for the whole family, and hopefully I can catch it a few more times with friends.
James Cameron you have delivered again.
â Narayan
Member
GhaleonEB said:
CassidyIzABeast
Member
I was reading tweets about avatar and some guy said he watched the cam version and liked it better when it was called ferngully. what an idiot:lol
Valkyr Junkie
Member
NetMapel said:
Kip Raines, he took a job, and fumbled it.
Davey Cakes
Member
I saw this last night. Paid the extra money for 3D because I figured I'd be doing myself a disservice for not seeing it in 3D.
Honestly? I didn't really care for it at all. In my opinion, Avatar is a crappy movie coated in spectacular technology.
The story was horrid, cliched, and ridiculously derivative, the characters were non-compelling, especially Jake. The performances were unconvincing (except for Sigourney Weaver), and the progression of the story was generally dissatisfying. There was way too much on the filmakers' platter and it showed greatly. There was hardly any time given to allow me to feel attached to the world of Pandora or its inhabitants. Things moved too quickly, and that says a lot for a movie that's well over two hours long.
Praising this movie is like praising any HD video game that comes along just because it looks good. Even when taking into consideration that the tech is the entire purpose of the film, it's hard to think that anyone can truly walk out of it being satisfied with what was actually presented in terms of the things that truly matter to movies.
Honestly? I didn't really care for it at all. In my opinion, Avatar is a crappy movie coated in spectacular technology.
The story was horrid, cliched, and ridiculously derivative, the characters were non-compelling, especially Jake. The performances were unconvincing (except for Sigourney Weaver), and the progression of the story was generally dissatisfying. There was way too much on the filmakers' platter and it showed greatly. There was hardly any time given to allow me to feel attached to the world of Pandora or its inhabitants. Things moved too quickly, and that says a lot for a movie that's well over two hours long.
Praising this movie is like praising any HD video game that comes along just because it looks good. Even when taking into consideration that the tech is the entire purpose of the film, it's hard to think that anyone can truly walk out of it being satisfied with what was actually presented in terms of the things that truly matter to movies.
U K Narayan said:
First BD release will be just 2D(and/or with shit blue/red glasses), then when 3DTVs become more common a new THREE-DEE version will come out.
This is my guess.PumpkinPie said:
I had the same problem with RealD. And I had the same issue on Avatar day. I'm considering watching it today in 2D, see what's up.
To be honest the more I think about AVATAR the less I care about the 3D effects. I'd give them up in an instant if that meant a crystal clear picture.
DieNgamers
Member
After seeing the possibilities of 3D first hand I can't wait for the technology to arrive at home! Good thing I chose Avatar to be my first 3D film.
- Status