The Avatar Thread - Page 12

Mark · 10-02-2010, 22:06

Yes, yes, and yes. I think that just about covers it.

Will try the other seats next time.

Flibster · 11-02-2010, 00:19

Just got back from seeing this.

My god! Did Cameron get given the Fisher Price book of Movie Clichés for christmas a few years ago?

Absolutely first rate animation and graphics, but with a script that even Edward D. Wood Jr would reject for being too obvious.

I really feel that it's going to clean up for the oscars... sadly.

divine · 11-02-2010, 00:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flibster

I really feel that it's going to clean up for the oscars... sadly.

Of course it will...

Lots of hype = lots of Oscars, always has, always will.

TinkerBell · 11-02-2010, 01:04

I don't see why you are being so negative about the film.

I wasn't even intending to go and see this as I wasn't even interested, the only reason I did is after hearing paul's brother and nephew say how brilliant it was. At the end of the day if a film wasn't good it wouldn't get so many people recomending people to watch it and having so many people interested. Not only that you wouldn't get people seeing it twice in such a short amount of time. It is worth the oscar's as it is a brilliant film.

Will · 11-02-2010, 07:34

I agree Flibster it is cliche after cliche - but hey, I was bought by it, why? Because cliches are a part of life, something we can relate to, and something we subconsciously enjoy.

I agree it was gash from that point of view, looking at it from an impassioned and objective outlook, however you have to take it as a complete package, and as much as i hate to admit it the whole package does deliver, and deliver it in an awe inspiring way.

It will win oscars, hopefully not for acting or the script, but for other categories.

Flibster · 11-02-2010, 14:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Will

It will win oscars, hopefully not for acting or the script, but for other categories.

Luckilly - it's not nominated for Screenplay.

Streeteh · 15-02-2010, 12:44

I'm never going to pretend this was an 'intelligent' movie, but then i don't think it was ever meant to be. Cameron has always loved his cliches so i went in expecting them. I had a thoroughly good time tbh.

Mark · 15-02-2010, 19:21

Even though I've seen it and it'll cost me £10, I'm considering going for another viewing this week. It'll be a spur of the moment thing but I enjoyed it enough that I want to go see more (and I'll get a closer seat this time so I can).

Haly · 24-02-2010, 21:14

Finally went to see this in 3D.

Never been to a 3D showing so can't compare to other films but visually it seemed decent. Some nice understated 3D effects that weren't too in your face imo.

Plot wise though I thought it was awful! Not enough action (excluding the last 30mins) to call it a 'switch your brain off' action film but not enough plot to call it anything else. Weak character development, plot holes galore and the dialogue was abysmal. I was desperately trying to suspend my disbelief but some films just get too silly to do so.

I've now seen most of the Best Picture Oscar nominations (except Precious, A Serious Man and The Blind Side as they're either not out at the cinema or not on DVD yet) and I'd rank Avatar at the bottom of the list personally.

Having said all that I can see why Avatar ably deserves to win any visual effects award and should be remembered for years to come in regards to its technological achievements. Never ever for anything else though

Mark · 24-02-2010, 22:41

I did go for a second viewing - and was decidedly underwhelmed compared to the first. Whether it was knowing what was going to happen next, or lack of engaging plot, or frustration at not 'getting' any of the 3D, I don't know, but there we are. Wished I'd have left it at one.

PS - the 'cheap' (not really very cheap at all) seats are better than the VIP seats. Duly noted for the future.

11-02-2010, 00:19	#112
Flibster Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,388	Just got back from seeing this. My god! Did Cameron get given the Fisher Price book of Movie Clichés for christmas a few years ago? Absolutely first rate animation and graphics, but with a script that even Edward D. Wood Jr would reject for being too obvious. I really feel that it's going to clean up for the oscars... sadly. __________________

11-02-2010, 01:04	#114
TinkerBell Dirty Spammer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In the middle! Posts: 2,454	I don't see why you are being so negative about the film. I wasn't even intending to go and see this as I wasn't even interested, the only reason I did is after hearing paul's brother and nephew say how brilliant it was. At the end of the day if a film wasn't good it wouldn't get so many people recomending people to watch it and having so many people interested. Not only that you wouldn't get people seeing it twice in such a short amount of time. It is worth the oscar's as it is a brilliant film. __________________

11-02-2010, 07:34	#115
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	I agree Flibster it is cliche after cliche - but hey, I was bought by it, why? Because cliches are a part of life, something we can relate to, and something we subconsciously enjoy. I agree it was gash from that point of view, looking at it from an impassioned and objective outlook, however you have to take it as a complete package, and as much as i hate to admit it the whole package does deliver, and deliver it in an awe inspiring way. It will win oscars, hopefully not for acting or the script, but for other categories. __________________ *No No!*

15-02-2010, 12:44	#117
Streeteh Vodka Martini Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kingston Posts: 862	I'm never going to pretend this was an 'intelligent' movie, but then i don't think it was ever meant to be. Cameron has always loved his cliches so i went in expecting them. I had a thoroughly good time tbh. __________________ PSN & Live! ID: Streeteh

24-02-2010, 21:14	#119
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Finally went to see this in 3D. Never been to a 3D showing so can't compare to other films but visually it seemed decent. Some nice understated 3D effects that weren't too in your face imo. Plot wise though I thought it was awful! Not enough action (excluding the last 30mins) to call it a 'switch your brain off' action film but not enough plot to call it anything else. Weak character development, plot holes galore and the dialogue was abysmal. I was desperately trying to suspend my disbelief but some films just get too silly to do so. I've now seen most of the Best Picture Oscar nominations (except Precious, A Serious Man and The Blind Side as they're either not out at the cinema or not on DVD yet) and I'd rank Avatar at the bottom of the list personally. Having said all that I can see why Avatar ably deserves to win any visual effects award and should be remembered for years to come in regards to its technological achievements. Never ever for anything else though __________________ Halycopter

10-02-2010, 22:06	#111
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Yes, yes, and yes. I think that just about covers it. Will try the other seats next time.

15-02-2010, 19:21	#118
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Even though I've seen it and it'll cost me £10, I'm considering going for another viewing this week. It'll be a spur of the moment thing but I enjoyed it enough that I want to go see more (and I'll get a closer seat this time so I can).

24-02-2010, 22:41	#120
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	I did go for a second viewing - and was decidedly underwhelmed compared to the first. Whether it was knowing what was going to happen next, or lack of engaging plot, or frustration at not 'getting' any of the 3D, I don't know, but there we are. Wished I'd have left it at one. PS - the 'cheap' (not really very cheap at all) seats are better than the VIP seats. Duly noted for the future.

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