AVATAR...The Movie

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  • he still stands
    he still stands Posts: 2,835
    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 :lol:
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  • purple_chick79
    purple_chick79 Posts: 570
    he still stands wrote:
    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 :lol:

    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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  • g under p
    g under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,236
    I'm going to see it again with all the kids in 3d IMAX
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  • smarchee
    smarchee Windsor, Ontario Posts: 14,539
    MrMerkinball wrote:
    smarchee wrote:
    did anyone else get turned on by the chick avatar, sexy body
    yeah...she was not too shabby :lol:

    mmhmm, I was randy afterwards
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  • LikeAnOpeningBandForTheSun
    LikeAnOpeningBandForTheSun Posts: 6,097
    he still stands wrote:
    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 :lol:
    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.
  • Claireack
    Claireack Posts: 13,561
    I really enjoyed the film but it really reminded me of something else I'd seen, my friend reminded me last night - Fern Gully!!
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  • hrd2imgn
    hrd2imgn Southwest Burbs of Chicago Posts: 4,924
    the movie you are all reminded of is DANCING WITH WOLVES

    visually this movie is amazing, story wise...who cares it looks so fucking cool!
  • weekapaug19
    weekapaug19 Posts: 2,293
    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).
  • the wolf
    the wolf Posts: 7,027
    Finally saw this on saturday. I dug it.
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  • Backspacer 76
    Backspacer 76 Posts: 963
    smarchee wrote:
    MrMerkinball wrote:
    smarchee wrote:
    did anyone else get turned on by the chick avatar, sexy body
    yeah...she was not too shabby :lol:

    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
  • g under p
    g under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,236
    Backspacer 76 wrote:
    smarchee wrote:
    MrMerkinball wrote:
    did anyone else get turned on by the chick avatar, sexy body
    yeah...she was not too shabby :lol:

    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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  • yogibare
    yogibare Posts: 69
    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.
  • polaris_x
    polaris_x Posts: 13,559
    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) ...
  • Phantom Pain
    Phantom Pain Posts: 9,876
    Wow !!

    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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  • eyedclaar
    eyedclaar Posts: 6,980
    polaris_x wrote:
    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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  • Jearlpam0925
    Jearlpam0925 Deep South Philly Posts: 17,530
    eyedclaar wrote:
    polaris_x wrote:
    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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  • Phantom Pain
    Phantom Pain Posts: 9,876
    eyedclaar wrote:
    polaris_x wrote:
    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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  • eyedclaar
    eyedclaar Posts: 6,980
    Jearlpam0925 wrote:
    eyedclaar wrote:
    polaris_x wrote:
    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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  • Jearlpam0925
    Jearlpam0925 Deep South Philly Posts: 17,530
    eyedclaar wrote:
    Jearlpam0925 wrote:
    eyedclaar wrote:
    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.
  • FenwayFaithful
    FenwayFaithful Posts: 8,626
    Avatar sucked. I hated it.
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