Avatar in IMAX - Page 6

Pie · 01-06-2010, 04:18 PM

ooh ooh font-battle!

COMIC SANS FOREVER!!!

Cloud · 01-06-2010, 04:39 PM

Helvetica doesn't seem to be an option in Word. I hear death bells.

skysidhe · 01-06-2010, 06:01 PM

We too went to see a 'James Cameron' movie and I for one was not following any preconceived notion or hype. I had no idea what it was about. I don't watch TV much and only listen to music on the PC so I didn't know what to expect and my expectations were not high. I did not find the blue people all that appealing or interesting when I would see advertisements online and would not even bother to look at them. It was a treat for someone who wanted to see it and I am so glad I took the plunge.

{about hype}
I always taught my son to give me a logical reason for wanting something. When he was a kid that is what he did. I don't appreciate doing something just because everyone its the 'in' thing and I do appreciate learning something.

I don't think that happened now as an adult he is pretty smart and savy and told me a little history about James Cameron's work so we went.

Like Elsp. said it is an art form and I had never seen anything like it. I felt like I was at Disney Land. hehe :p

I can see how people might criticize this or that but really it was a marvelous fantasy for me and as well as most everyone else it seems.

Elspode · 01-06-2010, 06:08 PM

I *totally* understand the various negative points being made about "Avatar". Hype. Simplicity of story. Following like sheep into the theater...whatever.

All I can say is that I am not a sheep, I actively avoid hype, and I am a fan of complex storytelling...and this is *still* one of the top two or three big screen entertainments I've ever seen. I didn't want to end up feeling that way, really. I couldn't avoid it. About halfway through, I turned to Selene, pulled her to my face and whispered "This is a kick ass movie!". She just smiled at me and nodded, and we went back to watching. This film isn't about a single thing - story, 3D, CGI, media hype. It is a truly virtual, different, immersive experience.

xoxoxoBruce · 01-06-2010, 06:12 PM

You may like, or dislike, the movie for any one of a million reasons. But you won't know until you see it.

Cloud · 01-06-2010, 06:15 PM

I find it ironic that prejudice is one of the movie's themes, in light of this conversation.

skysidhe · 01-06-2010, 06:15 PM

Yes it was a very immersive film!

I barely noticed the time passing.

I didn't think I was going to like the 3d at all. Then you barely noticed it because it became a part of the whole and like you said it wasn't about one little part. Oh and it had a happy ending. I'm a sucker for a happy ending.

gimmie the cheese

@ cloud true.

oh and I didn't HAVE to go. He could have gone on his own. I am sooo glad I did go.

Elspode · 01-06-2010, 06:38 PM

Flint is taking a position based on aesthetic/intellectually moral reasons, and I can respect that. The reason I'm arguing the point is because I understand where he's coming from, but this movie is so ridiculously kickass, I feel like, if he saw it, he'd leave feeling dirty, but entertained...kind of like I feel when I watch "True Blood".

skysidhe · 01-06-2010, 06:55 PM

I didn't know what that True Blood was. I had to look it up. It's still loading slowly. I do know it is an HBO show/movie.

I guess that is where the good shows are these days. I have com cast but no premium channels. I hate paying for the tv and not watching it.

Oh so it's a vampire show. I don't know. I am kind of a Buffy Kinda girl. Oh and the lost boys that was a great one.

I am into the vampire books occasionally. I was looking up the book Hunger by Whitney Striber. I wonder if it is any good?

Flint

I understand his reasons. I do at times feel I want to do the exact opposite of what the establishment wants me to think/do.

BigV · 01-06-2010, 07:51 PM

Tomorrow, I will go see it for a second time. First time was 3D version. Second time will be IMAX version. SonofV saw it once before I did so this will be his third tour of duty on Pandora.

The movie is a great piece of filmmaking. Like all movies, it requires a certain suspension of disbelief to enjoy. If this topic/color/method/font presents an obstacle to that suspension, you're enjoyment will be obstructed proportionally. As for the story, as for the character development, as for the realism, please. I expected to be entertained, and it exceeded my expectations. What expectations to do you have when you go to the movies?

BigV · 01-06-2010, 10:52 PM

"they" force fed you an unrelenting media campaign, Flint? maybe it's time to turn off the tv/radio/MSM for a bit. you pride yourself on your ability to think for yourself. Good. Simple negation is not thinking though. It's just the "no game". Surely, as the father of a couple toddlers you recognize it. Getting back in touch with your inner toddler Flint?

Flint · 01-06-2010, 11:01 PM

I guess I'm not explaining this very well. But anyone else that feels like preaching at me can fuck right off.

xoxoxoBruce · 01-06-2010, 11:13 PM

voice from on high Flint....FLINT.... Thou shall stand thy ground and not be swayed by scifi geeks! /end voice from on high

Flint · 01-06-2010, 11:23 PM

For the record I only saw/heard a handful media pieces/interviews etc. regarding this movie, but considering the extremely little exposure to media outlets I have, I thought this was an outrageous result from such a small sample size. Of note was that everything I heard was harping on the same, very specific message about what was so great about this movie. As I said, it would make watching the movie an exercise in comparing "the message" to what is happening on the screen. Constantly, as every event unfolds in the story I am supposed to be immersed in, I would be thinking "Did they execute that as described? Did they achieve the results they promised they would?" I can't un-do that, I can't un-know the things I have heard. AND, once all of this was irreversibly set in place, I actually saw a preview of the film, and... IT LOOKS DUMB AS HELL AND COMPLETELY UNAPPEALING IN ANY CONCEIVABE WAY. Now you tell me: why in God's name would I think I HAVE TO watch this movie? This is ludicrous and you can all fuck off.

xoxoxoBruce · 01-06-2010, 11:27 PM

Peer pressure.

No, wait, I've got it... a large breasted housemate insists.

01-06-2010, 04:18 PM	#1
Pie Gone and done Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 4,808	ooh ooh font-battle! COMIC SANS FOREVER!!! __________________ per·son \ˈpər-sən\ (noun) - an ephemeral collection of small, irrational decisions The fun thing about evolution (and science in general) is that it happens whether you believe in it or not.

01-06-2010, 04:39 PM	#2
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	Helvetica doesn't seem to be an option in Word. I hear death bells. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

01-06-2010, 06:01 PM	#3
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	We too went to see a 'James Cameron' movie and I for one was not following any preconceived notion or hype. I had no idea what it was about. I don't watch TV much and only listen to music on the PC so I didn't know what to expect and my expectations were not high. I did not find the blue people all that appealing or interesting when I would see advertisements online and would not even bother to look at them. It was a treat for someone who wanted to see it and I am so glad I took the plunge. {about hype} I always taught my son to give me a logical reason for wanting something. When he was a kid that is what he did. I don't appreciate doing something just because everyone its the 'in' thing and I do appreciate learning something. I don't think that happened now as an adult he is pretty smart and savy and told me a little history about James Cameron's work so we went. Like Elsp. said it is an art form and I had never seen anything like it. I felt like I was at Disney Land. hehe :p I can see how people might criticize this or that but really it was a marvelous fantasy for me and as well as most everyone else it seems. Last edited by skysidhe; 01-06-2010 at 06:11 PM.

01-06-2010, 06:08 PM	#4
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	I totally understand the various negative points being made about "Avatar". Hype. Simplicity of story. Following like sheep into the theater...whatever. All I can say is that I am not a sheep, I actively avoid hype, and I am a fan of complex storytelling...and this is still one of the top two or three big screen entertainments I've ever seen. I didn't want to end up feeling that way, really. I couldn't avoid it. About halfway through, I turned to Selene, pulled her to my face and whispered "This is a kick ass movie!". She just smiled at me and nodded, and we went back to watching. This film isn't about a single thing - story, 3D, CGI, media hype. It is a truly virtual, different, immersive experience. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

01-06-2010, 06:12 PM	#5
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	You may like, or dislike, the movie for any one of a million reasons. But you won't know until you see it. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

01-06-2010, 06:15 PM	#6
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	I find it ironic that prejudice is one of the movie's themes, in light of this conversation. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

01-06-2010, 06:38 PM	#8
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Flint is taking a position based on aesthetic/intellectually moral reasons, and I can respect that. The reason I'm arguing the point is because I understand where he's coming from, but this movie is so ridiculously kickass, I feel like, if he saw it, he'd leave feeling dirty, but entertained...kind of like I feel when I watch "True Blood". __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

01-06-2010, 06:55 PM	#9
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	I didn't know what that True Blood was. I had to look it up. It's still loading slowly. I do know it is an HBO show/movie. I guess that is where the good shows are these days. I have com cast but no premium channels. I hate paying for the tv and not watching it. Oh so it's a vampire show. I don't know. I am kind of a Buffy Kinda girl. Oh and the lost boys that was a great one. I am into the vampire books occasionally. I was looking up the book Hunger by Whitney Striber. I wonder if it is any good? Flint I understand his reasons. I do at times feel I want to do the exact opposite of what the establishment wants me to think/do.

01-06-2010, 07:51 PM	#10
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	Tomorrow, I will go see it for a second time. First time was 3D version. Second time will be IMAX version. SonofV saw it once before I did so this will be his third tour of duty on Pandora. The movie is a great piece of filmmaking. Like all movies, it requires a certain suspension of disbelief to enjoy. If this topic/color/method/font presents an obstacle to that suspension, you're enjoyment will be obstructed proportionally. As for the story, as for the character development, as for the realism, please. I expected to be entertained, and it exceeded my expectations. What expectations to do you have when you go to the movies? __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

01-06-2010, 10:52 PM	#11
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	"they" force fed you an unrelenting media campaign, Flint? maybe it's time to turn off the tv/radio/MSM for a bit. you pride yourself on your ability to think for yourself. Good. Simple negation is not thinking though. It's just the "no game". Surely, as the father of a couple toddlers you recognize it. Getting back in touch with your inner toddler Flint? __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

01-06-2010, 11:01 PM	#12
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	I guess I'm not explaining this very well. But anyone else that feels like preaching at me can fuck right off. __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

01-06-2010, 11:13 PM	#13
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	voice from on high Flint....FLINT.... Thou shall stand thy ground and not be swayed by scifi geeks! /end voice from on high __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

01-06-2010, 11:23 PM	#14
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	For the record I only saw/heard a handful media pieces/interviews etc. regarding this movie, but considering the extremely little exposure to media outlets I have, I thought this was an outrageous result from such a small sample size. Of note was that everything I heard was harping on the same, very specific message about what was so great about this movie. As I said, it would make watching the movie an exercise in comparing "the message" to what is happening on the screen. Constantly, as every event unfolds in the story I am supposed to be immersed in, I would be thinking "Did they execute that as described? Did they achieve the results they promised they would?" I can't un-do that, I can't un-know the things I have heard. AND, once all of this was irreversibly set in place, I actually saw a preview of the film, and... IT LOOKS DUMB AS HELL AND COMPLETELY UNAPPEALING IN ANY CONCEIVABE WAY. Now you tell me: why in God's name would I think I HAVE TO watch this movie? This is ludicrous and you can all fuck off. __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

01-06-2010, 11:27 PM	#15
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Peer pressure. No, wait, I've got it... a large breasted housemate insists. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

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