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Rottenwatch: AVATAR (82%)
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JetBlackPanda
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So does anyone else really want a Neytiri figure or statue? I would love one on my desk!
I searched around and found that sideshow collectibles are working on one:
here is a link to an early scan of the figure:
http://www.cote-a-cas.net/site2/images/News_images_coteacas/News_Site/Sideshow/121709avatar01.jpg
looks great so far, but I think it might cost a little to much.
I searched around and found that sideshow collectibles are working on one:
here is a link to an early scan of the figure:
http://www.cote-a-cas.net/site2/images/News_images_coteacas/News_Site/Sideshow/121709avatar01.jpg
looks great so far, but I think it might cost a little to much.
Snaku said:
I'm not sure TS is better than T3. I'm watching all the terminators back to back right now and T3 is a lot better than I remember it being. (I haven't done TS yet).
Terminator 2 is one helluva movie. Still the best action movie of all time. There are so many memorable moments.
My favorite scene ever is when Sarah is in the mental institute and she's the most powerful women in the world. Then she escapes runs down the hall, sees Arnie and collapses as if she's nothing. Such a powerful moment.
I also love the scene in the extended cut where she's pushing against the fence by the playground, the bomb hits and everyone burns to a crisp.
The T-800 during the intro scene is still scary looking, it feels like its looking into your soul. :lol
Fun Factor
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chubigans said:
Sure ya didn't.
Just got back from it.
Meh.
It's a beautiful and immersive movie, but it's hella long. The last time I started rubbing my eyes in a movie was during the first LOTR. This movie is about an hour too long. Even being generous, it's half an hour too long. It's a nice story, but I really feel like the hype for this movie is unwarranted. Like Titanic, this is a one-shot for me. I don't see any return appeal of even a Star Wars prequel. I can watch those for mindless action, but Avatar doesn't really even have that.
I will say I felt like I got my $10 worth. It's nice to come out of a movie feeling like I was served a good product. I just don't get some of the hysteria. Not to come off too negative. I can't let runtime put such a dent in a movie. Good movie, just too damn long. PEACE.
Meh.
It's a beautiful and immersive movie, but it's hella long. The last time I started rubbing my eyes in a movie was during the first LOTR. This movie is about an hour too long. Even being generous, it's half an hour too long. It's a nice story, but I really feel like the hype for this movie is unwarranted. Like Titanic, this is a one-shot for me. I don't see any return appeal of even a Star Wars prequel. I can watch those for mindless action, but Avatar doesn't really even have that.
I will say I felt like I got my $10 worth. It's nice to come out of a movie feeling like I was served a good product. I just don't get some of the hysteria. Not to come off too negative. I can't let runtime put such a dent in a movie. Good movie, just too damn long. PEACE.
Mad Hatter
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Pimpwerx said:
Man that's too bad. Personally I felt it wasn't long enough! Did you see it in 3D? Some people in the thread were saying how the 3Dness was tiring them out.
ryutaro's mama
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Solo said:
FUCKING THIS x1000
I have all these friends that have tried forever to convert me over to T3 * and TS *.
There are (and always will be) only 2 Terminator flicks.
Ollie Pooch
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Lafiel said:
You're either completely unfamiliar with Gunnm/Battle Angel, or you're fucking nuts. Not to mention Cameron has stated repeatedly that Gally would be topless during much of the film (will be interesting to see where the MPAA stands on nipple-less 14-year-old cyborg breasts).
Snaku said:
I'm a big fan of the manga, and I have difficulty imagining a PG-13 Battle Angel. There's just no way you could stay true to the source material that way. As for cyborg breasts, Gally's are nothing like real breasts; I doubt the MPAA would have a problem with them.
SCULLIBUNDO
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Cameron has never said he would do BA as PG13. Stop talking shit!
ryutaro's mama
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For those discussing Neytiri being topless, I don't recall seeing any hint of areola. That probably made it OK with the censors.
Guardian Bob
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Just came back from my second viewing, and w00t!!!
Everything felt better; the 3D (same theatre as before), the soundtrack (although, could be louder) and in some cases the emotion. Love this movie.
I love the reply of my brother when I asked him about the GC: "I don't know how it could get better".
PS. Theatre was packed. Looked over-booked.
Everything felt better; the 3D (same theatre as before), the soundtrack (although, could be louder) and in some cases the emotion. Love this movie.
I love the reply of my brother when I asked him about the GC: "I don't know how it could get better".
PS. Theatre was packed. Looked over-booked.
Damn RealD give me one hell of a headache the other day, good god. Then friend called up and said she wanted to see it today so I went again, and yup, another headache! I didn't mind though, since the movie is worth it. Only downside is now she is hell bent on learning how to speak Na'vi. The whole damn ride back, that's all I heard. Fuck you, Cameron!
SCULLIBUNDO
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I love the zoom-in on Jake after Neytiri's father says 'Bind them.'
You can just see the absolute dread in Jake's face of the shit-storm he knows is on its way.
You can just see the absolute dread in Jake's face of the shit-storm he knows is on its way.
Spotless Mind
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I really hope he does some smaller films after he gets these blockbusters out of his system. Somersault has his best performance to date. Kind of a blah movie, but he really nailed the character.The Storyteller said:
Tricky I Shadow
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JetBlackPanda said:
Thanks for posting this. I'd love to buy a Neytiri figure like that. It'll look great when finished!
chubigans said:
Whaaaaaaaaaaaa? I didnt notice any nipples, but now you're telling me that Neytiri was completely topless!?
I didn't realize that even on my second viewing. I'll be on the look out for it next time....mind semi-blown! :lol
just re-read some of sculli's first avatar threads :lol it's quite funny to read all the statements from some years ago. and i have to admit that i didn't pay attention for a long time about his threads. i always clicked on them but the lack of pictures or videos was quite disappointing. but it's awesome if you read something like "this will be an event/experience no one should miss" - and it turned out this article was right after all.
Never forgetBlablurn said:
AlteredBeast
Fork 'em, Sparky!
I am part of the problem. This movie is a solid 6.5/10. If this didn't have James Cameron associated with it nor 99.9% of the movie utilizing some kind of CG, this would be just another movie.
You fucking nerds duped me again.
You fucking nerds duped me again.
Just back from the movie. Such an entertaining movie. Some scenes are just mind-blowing in their rendering of human emotions on digital characters. The body language nuances, the hair dynamic, the ears movements, the details are such a non-stop delight.
Was good to see that my company was prominently featured in the movie (http://www.facebook.com/rdaintegrated). Hopefully we'll get some calls from confused souls.
Was good to see that my company was prominently featured in the movie (http://www.facebook.com/rdaintegrated). Hopefully we'll get some calls from confused souls.
:lolToxicAdam said:
And like was said, reading through those, so many quotes that were mocked are now clearly spot-on.
Sixteen months ago, and he was right on the money.Katzenberg said:
My favorite post from those threads so far:
Snaku said:
And he's now rocking this avatar:
:lol
AlteredBeast
Fork 'em, Sparky!
Maybe I am crazy, but I didn't see anything special about Avatar's 3D over, say, Coraline's. I even saw Avatar in 3D IMAX (FIFTEEN US DOLLARS) against just a normal Digital screen for Coraline, but I was easily more blown away by freaking stop motion animation being so amazing. That movie will look good forever. Avatar will be bested in 3 or 4 years by the next special effects monster.
This movie was so damn generic. I remember when it was called Dances with Wolves and then at least I could connect with the title character. I sympathized with his feelings and experiences. I felt no connection to any character in this movie other than the Doctor that was supposed to be the main dude. Him being all pissy was the only real emotion I felt in the whole movie. Giovanni Ribisi's character that we just have to hate was so typical that I am surprised they didn't get Paul Giamatti to do it (the easiest portrayals to hate are Giamatti's)
James Cameron is such a popcorn flick maker. This film held nothing of substance other than a passive slight at the US for being in Iraq and Afghanistan. The fact that this movie will end up doing 5x as much gross as District 9 is atrocious. That was a movie that wasn't paint by the numbers and you felt real emotion with the bumbling character. Even though much of it was SFX like Avatar, the humanistic side of the Aliens actually produces empathy in the viewer.
The Hurt Locker only did $16 million worldwide
Fucking nerds...
This movie was so damn generic. I remember when it was called Dances with Wolves and then at least I could connect with the title character. I sympathized with his feelings and experiences. I felt no connection to any character in this movie other than the Doctor that was supposed to be the main dude. Him being all pissy was the only real emotion I felt in the whole movie. Giovanni Ribisi's character that we just have to hate was so typical that I am surprised they didn't get Paul Giamatti to do it (the easiest portrayals to hate are Giamatti's)
James Cameron is such a popcorn flick maker. This film held nothing of substance other than a passive slight at the US for being in Iraq and Afghanistan. The fact that this movie will end up doing 5x as much gross as District 9 is atrocious. That was a movie that wasn't paint by the numbers and you felt real emotion with the bumbling character. Even though much of it was SFX like Avatar, the humanistic side of the Aliens actually produces empathy in the viewer.
The Hurt Locker only did $16 million worldwide
Fucking nerds...
AlteredBeast
Fork 'em, Sparky!
ToxicAdam said:
Juno at least had Michael Cera right on the cusp of being played out, instead of after.
LOL about Ico, too.
Good show TA, good show.SCULLIBUNDO
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Nah, Cameron debunked it. He described the Na'vi in detail in the original treatment which somebody obviously designed that piece around.
Ollie Pooch
In a perfect world, we'd all be homersexual
haha, so angryAlteredBeast said:The Hurt Locker only did $16 million worldwide
Fucking nerds...
the hurt locker is a fantastic movie, but noone i've spoken to has even heard of it.
what's wrong with popcorn flicks? it's a massive blockbuster, and it entertained the hell out of me. and i loved district 9, but i preferred the experience of avatar.
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