I'm interested in seeing this for the thematic implications of the story. I've asked people who've seen it if the movie is about a hindu goddess or incarnation of a goddess and they all have said, 'huh?'.... but that is what an "avatar" is so I'm perplexed. Or maybe the people who've seen it fell asleep
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I'm interested in seeing this for the thematic implications of the story. I've asked people who've seen it if the movie is about a hindu goddess or incarnation of a goddess and they all have said, 'huh?'.... but that is what an "avatar" is so I'm perplexed. Or maybe the people who've seen it fell asleep
I know what you are talking about and no, it has nothing to do with the Hindu. It's more based on the computer meaning of the word Avatar.
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I'm going to see it again with all the kids in 3d IMAX
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did anyone else get turned on by the chick avatar, sexy body
yeah...she was not too shabby
mmhmm, I was randy afterwards
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I'm interested in seeing this for the thematic implications of the story. I've asked people who've seen it if the movie is about a hindu goddess or incarnation of a goddess and they all have said, 'huh?'.... but that is what an "avatar" is so I'm perplexed. Or maybe the people who've seen it fell asleep
its not that smart. its the same stereotypical whites vs stereotypical natives crap you've already heard a million times. its pretty to look at, but the characters and story are pretty boring.
didn't read through all the posts so far, but has anybody seen it in both regular movie and Imax? I want to go see it, but it's alittle more than a hour drive to the nearest Imax, is it really worth it? (yes, I know, Imax is amazing, but I don't exactly have 5-6 hours to kill for a movie unless it's truely worth it).
did anyone else get turned on by the chick avatar, sexy body
yeah...she was not too shabby
mmhmm, I was randy afterwards
OK.....This is kinda weird.......because after me and my girlfriend saw this movie
we went home and she was "in the mood"
She told me she started feeling horny in the middle of the movie.
What in the hell is going on with this movie?
Maybe we should go back this weekend to test it out :P
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did anyone else get turned on by the chick avatar, sexy body
yeah...she was not too shabby
mmhmm, I was randy afterwards
OK.....This is kinda weird.......because after me and my girlfriend saw this movie
we went home and she was "in the mood"
She told me she started feeling horny in the middle of the movie.
What in the hell is going on with this movie?
Maybe we should go back this weekend to test it out :P[/quote]
The second time around I saw it in IMAX and the chick avatar was even more sexy on that big screen. I was sleepy prior to the IMAX movie but somehow I stayed awake maybe due to the packed house, different glasses than the 3d movie or this being my first IMAX movie. Either way it was still fun seeing it again and my fiance and the kids all loved it.
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Well, I probably shouldn't admit this here, but I cried the entire last hour of the movie. Saw it with my daughter who's in the army, and for me it was very sad. I thought it was a great movie, although predictable. Well worth the extra to see it in 3D.
this movie was visually remarkable - when they had "humans" in pandora - it hardly seemed cgi at all ... it was seamless the interaction between the navi and humans ... the story although not very original - still is very important in this day and age of paramilitaries, ecological disaster and greed ...
i could do without some of the bad dialogue too but in the end ... this movie is a must-see just for the visuals on the big screen (at the minimum in 3-d) ...
this movie was visually remarkable - when they had "humans" in pandora - it hardly seemed cgi at all ... it was seamless the interaction between the navi and humans ... the story although not very original - still is very important in this day and age of paramilitaries, ecological disaster and greed ...
i could do without some of the bad dialogue too but in the end ... this movie is a must-see just for the visuals on the big screen (at the minimum in 3-d) ...
Jearlpam, I broke down and went to see it. As an original monkeywrencher and part American native, how could I not love it. I agree with this person I'm quoting. Maybe not the most original idea, but the story is one that bears repeating. However, I do not believe that Cameron has ever really felt the earth connection this movie refers to. I think he saw a chance to make $, not educate anyone. Still, if someone is moved by it, good for them.
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this movie was visually remarkable - when they had "humans" in pandora - it hardly seemed cgi at all ... it was seamless the interaction between the navi and humans ... the story although not very original - still is very important in this day and age of paramilitaries, ecological disaster and greed ...
i could do without some of the bad dialogue too but in the end ... this movie is a must-see just for the visuals on the big screen (at the minimum in 3-d) ...
Jearlpam, I broke down and went to see it. As an original monkeywrencher and part American native, how could I not love it. I agree with this person I'm quoting. Maybe not the most original idea, but the story is one that bears repeating. However, I do not believe that Cameron has ever really felt the earth connection this movie refers to. I think he saw a chance to make $, not educate anyone. Still, if someone is moved by it, good for them.
One day I will personally scalp all you white devils.
this movie was visually remarkable - when they had "humans" in pandora - it hardly seemed cgi at all ... it was seamless the interaction between the navi and humans ... the story although not very original - still is very important in this day and age of paramilitaries, ecological disaster and greed ...
i could do without some of the bad dialogue too but in the end ... this movie is a must-see just for the visuals on the big screen (at the minimum in 3-d) ...
Jearlpam, I broke down and went to see it. As an original monkeywrencher and part American native, how could I not love it. I agree with this person I'm quoting. Maybe not the most original idea, but the story is one that bears repeating. However, I do not believe that Cameron has ever really felt the earth connection this movie refers to. I think he saw a chance to make $, not educate anyone. Still, if someone is moved by it, good for them.
One day I will personally scalp all you white devils.
Can't we all just get along !
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this movie was visually remarkable - when they had "humans" in pandora - it hardly seemed cgi at all ... it was seamless the interaction between the navi and humans ... the story although not very original - still is very important in this day and age of paramilitaries, ecological disaster and greed ...
i could do without some of the bad dialogue too but in the end ... this movie is a must-see just for the visuals on the big screen (at the minimum in 3-d) ...
Jearlpam, I broke down and went to see it. As an original monkeywrencher and part American native, how could I not love it. I agree with this person I'm quoting. Maybe not the most original idea, but the story is one that bears repeating. However, I do not believe that Cameron has ever really felt the earth connection this movie refers to. I think he saw a chance to make $, not educate anyone. Still, if someone is moved by it, good for them.
One day I will personally scalp all you white devils.
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If it is any consolation, I still think Titanic sucked. Like I said, I run around in the forest wearing a loin cloth and hating humans... I didn't have a choice.
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Jearlpam, I broke down and went to see it. As an original monkeywrencher and part American native, how could I not love it. I agree with this person I'm quoting. Maybe not the most original idea, but the story is one that bears repeating. However, I do not believe that Cameron has ever really felt the earth connection this movie refers to. I think he saw a chance to make $, not educate anyone. Still, if someone is moved by it, good for them.
One day I will personally scalp all you white devils.
A little piece of me has died.......
If it is any consolation, I still think Titanic sucked. Like I said, I run around in the forest wearing a loin cloth and hating humans... I didn't have a choice.
Yeah, but I'm an asshole, and I'm at the point of pure defiance and spite for not seeing it. It could be absolutely magical in IMAX 3-D, but I'm past that point, Eyed.
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Even with a predictable plot AVATAR surpasses the $2 Billion mark worldwide. Making it the highest grossing movie ever surpassing Titanic another James Cameron film.
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a 500 plus million dollar movie, on pace to become the biggest movie on all time, thats also anticapitalist, anti-imperialist and anticivilization? Priceless! the movie has an almost vonnegut like opinion of human beings and their valuing of the natural world.
Even with a predictable plot AVATAR surpasses the $2 Billion mark worldwide. Making it the highest grossing movie ever surpassing Titanic another James Cameron film.
clarification, it passed the WORLDWIDE all time movie list, but still is 50 million away from breaking Titanics u.s. gross of 600 million, so its just the worldwide biggest grossing movie right now.
Obviously its going to break 600 mil this weekend, and who knows, could it hit 700 mil? 750 mil?
I finally saw it last Sunday at IMAX in 3-D. Arrived at 11am for an 11:45 showing and the line was already around 100 people. Crazy! Fortunately I bought tickets in advance. Loved the movie! Story was weak in parts, but visually it was amazing. I saw a lot of similarities to other movies, such as Dances with Wolves and Last of the Mohican's. Can't wait for the next two!
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a 500 plus million dollar movie, on pace to become the biggest movie on all time, thats also anticapitalist, anti-imperialist and anticivilization? Priceless! the movie has an almost vonnegut like opinion of human beings and their valuing of the natural world.
Yeah, your first sentence is the thing that cracks me up as well. I sense a little Vonnegut (read every book the man has written) but really it has more of an Edward Abbey influence (my favorite writer). The scene where the Avatar dude attacks the bulldozer is straight out of The Monkey Wrench Gang.
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Even with a predictable plot AVATAR surpasses the $2 Billion mark worldwide. Making it the highest grossing movie ever surpassing Titanic another James Cameron film.
clarification, it passed the WORLDWIDE all time movie list, but still is 50 million away from breaking Titanics u.s. gross of 600 million, so its just the worldwide biggest grossing movie right now.
Obviously its going to break 600 mil this weekend, and who knows, could it hit 700 mil? 750 mil?
Isn't that what I said WORLDWIDE?
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I hate the "all time biggest grossing film" statistic, because it has more to do with ticket prices skyrocketing than it has to do with it being a great film.
Here is a list, adjusted for inflation .... in other words, it's based on ticket sales. Avatar hasn't even hit the top 25 yet.
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I know what you are talking about and no, it has nothing to do with the Hindu. It's more based on the computer meaning of the word Avatar.
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*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
mmhmm, I was randy afterwards
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visually this movie is amazing, story wise...who cares it looks so fucking cool!
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OK.....This is kinda weird.......because after me and my girlfriend saw this movie
we went home and she was "in the mood"
She told me she started feeling horny in the middle of the movie.
What in the hell is going on with this movie?
Maybe we should go back this weekend to test it out :P
OK.....This is kinda weird.......because after me and my girlfriend saw this movie
we went home and she was "in the mood"
She told me she started feeling horny in the middle of the movie.
What in the hell is going on with this movie?
Maybe we should go back this weekend to test it out :P[/quote]
The second time around I saw it in IMAX and the chick avatar was even more sexy on that big screen. I was sleepy prior to the IMAX movie but somehow I stayed awake maybe due to the packed house, different glasses than the 3d movie or this being my first IMAX movie. Either way it was still fun seeing it again and my fiance and the kids all loved it.
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i could do without some of the bad dialogue too but in the end ... this movie is a must-see just for the visuals on the big screen (at the minimum in 3-d) ...
I saw it last night in IMAX 3D..incredible
The storyline is been done before like others have said but the visual effects are amazing
AVATAR 2 ???? I wonder what the possibilities are for that
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Jearlpam, I broke down and went to see it. As an original monkeywrencher and part American native, how could I not love it. I agree with this person I'm quoting. Maybe not the most original idea, but the story is one that bears repeating. However, I do not believe that Cameron has ever really felt the earth connection this movie refers to. I think he saw a chance to make $, not educate anyone. Still, if someone is moved by it, good for them.
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Can't we all just get along !
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If it is any consolation, I still think Titanic sucked. Like I said, I run around in the forest wearing a loin cloth and hating humans... I didn't have a choice.
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Yeah, but I'm an asshole, and I'm at the point of pure defiance and spite for not seeing it. It could be absolutely magical in IMAX 3-D, but I'm past that point, Eyed.
Hmmmm
Care to extrapolate ?
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'Avatar' Ends 'Titanic's Reign as Highest Grossing Movie Ever
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clarification, it passed the WORLDWIDE all time movie list, but still is 50 million away from breaking Titanics u.s. gross of 600 million, so its just the worldwide biggest grossing movie right now.
Obviously its going to break 600 mil this weekend, and who knows, could it hit 700 mil? 750 mil?
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Yeah, your first sentence is the thing that cracks me up as well. I sense a little Vonnegut (read every book the man has written) but really it has more of an Edward Abbey influence (my favorite writer). The scene where the Avatar dude attacks the bulldozer is straight out of The Monkey Wrench Gang.
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Isn't that what I said WORLDWIDE?
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Here is a list, adjusted for inflation .... in other words, it's based on ticket sales. Avatar hasn't even hit the top 25 yet.
http://www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/ad ... r=1&p=.htm
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