Author Topic: Avatar: Willco still hates it (Read 106581 times)

Ichirou · « **Reply #780 on:** December 22, 2009, 04:14:59 AM »

You weren't on any when you saw Avatar, were you?

brawndolicious · « **Reply #781 on:** December 22, 2009, 04:15:56 AM »

okay, it wasn't a sex scene. It was just a mating ritual with some dry-humping.

Ichirou · « **Reply #782 on:** December 22, 2009, 04:21:44 AM »

How does it compare to Cameron's previous films? I mean, would you rate it higher than the first Terminator?

Veidt · « **Reply #783 on:** December 22, 2009, 04:24:28 AM »

Graphics of first Terminator...

LOOL

Ichirou · « **Reply #784 on:** December 22, 2009, 04:32:30 AM »

It's a 22 page thread, man, you can't expect me to read through all of it.

I'd switch up your list like so:

1. Terminator
2. Aliens
3. The Abyss
4. Terminator 2
5. Titanic
6. True Lies

Veidt · « **Reply #785 on:** December 22, 2009, 04:39:17 AM »

Titanic was good. fuck haters. I teared up at the end.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #786 on:** December 22, 2009, 04:42:24 AM »

Titanic robbed LA Confidential of an Oscar.

Ichirou · « **Reply #787 on:** December 22, 2009, 05:13:00 AM »

Avatar hasn't opened here yet...I am going to see it when it does, probably this weekend.

Ichirou · « **Reply #788 on:** December 22, 2009, 05:25:02 AM »

Nah, man. You'll see those penises like they're coming right at you.

Veidt · « **Reply #789 on:** December 22, 2009, 05:26:33 AM »

Lesbian pron.

Ichirou · « **Reply #790 on:** December 22, 2009, 05:42:18 AM »

Just imagine watching bukkake, you'll jump back afraid some of that's going to splash on you. Gross.

WrikaWrek · « **Reply #791 on:** December 22, 2009, 08:43:24 AM »

The 3D sucked in this movie, it did almost nothing. No different from seeing it in standard digital.

recursivelyenumerable · « **Reply #792 on:** December 22, 2009, 08:55:07 AM »

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If you want to talk about bad love stories, there are like a million movies with love stories that make Avatar's look like Romeo and Juliet in comparison.

Romeo and Juliet isn't a love story.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #793 on:** December 22, 2009, 09:18:12 AM »

Quote from: recursivelyenumerable on December 22, 2009, 08:55:07 AM

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If you want to talk about bad love stories, there are like a million movies with love stories that make Avatar's look like Romeo and Juliet in comparison.

Romeo and Juliet isn't a love story.

O Jake, Jake, wherefore art thou Jake?
Deny thy species and refuse thy mission;
Or if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love
And I'll no longer be a Na'vi.

Shall I hear more, or shall I speak at this?

Yiff, yiff

Mmmmmmmm

recursivelyenumerable · « **Reply #794 on:** December 22, 2009, 09:22:41 AM »

What is up with that girl's nose?

Purple Filth · « **Reply #795 on:** December 22, 2009, 09:48:22 AM »

Finally saw it, was pretty entertaining.

It really doesn't do anything new (maybe awesome 3d if you care) but was enjoyable regardless.

Liked how their relationship occurred since it reminded me of typical anime fare and the scene where he

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appears in front of everyone again riding that legendary flying thing looking like the fucking boss and everyone was like "holy crap"

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Would watch again.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #796 on:** December 22, 2009, 10:07:48 AM »

Quote from: WrikaWrek on December 22, 2009, 08:43:24 AM

The 3D sucked in this movie, it did almost nothing. No different from seeing it in standard digital.

Sucked compared to what? I seen several 3D movies this year and none of them do 3D nearly as well as in Avatar.

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #797 on:** December 22, 2009, 04:30:52 PM »

16M dollar Monday. Flopza

ManaByte · « **Reply #798 on:** December 22, 2009, 04:35:45 PM »

Seeing as how a lot of people are off work/school this week...that's baaaaad.

Tieno · « **Reply #799 on:** December 22, 2009, 04:44:00 PM »

Tieno · « **Reply #800 on:** December 22, 2009, 04:45:48 PM »

Willco can take it.

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I hope

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Great Rumbler · « **Reply #801 on:** December 22, 2009, 05:03:13 PM »

$285 million worldwide after four days.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #802 on:** December 22, 2009, 05:22:19 PM »

I actually don't care, but I would tone down the rhetoric simply because the frequency of the remarks are teetering on the edge of being inappropriate. If it was anyone else, and they were offended, I'd probably knock you out of here for a few days.

As for Joe's comment - it wasn't even meant maliciously, and was followed up by a reply where I agreed with him. I don't think there is anyone who has less faith in my writing than myself, as any good Jew would.

Diunx · « **Reply #803 on:** December 22, 2009, 05:32:43 PM »

Quote from: ManaByte on December 22, 2009, 04:35:45 PM

Seeing as how a lot of people are off work/school this week...that's baaaaad.

No is not, you annoying distinguished mentally-challenged fellow.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #804 on:** December 22, 2009, 05:33:13 PM »

I've actually got full confidence in Wilco, and would pay to see Candyland: The Motion Picture twice, and at least once during each showing I would stand up and yell "I know that guy! I know him!"

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #805 on:** December 22, 2009, 05:34:24 PM »

I'd go see Candyland: The Movie, but only if it's in 3D. Otherwise, I'll just rent the DVD off Netflix.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #806 on:** December 22, 2009, 05:34:55 PM »

The good news is if Joe does that in theaters, he won't be embarrassed, since he'll be the only one there. $:-\$

demi · « **Reply #807 on:** December 22, 2009, 05:35:34 PM »

Says you I'ma be fappin to him

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #808 on:** December 22, 2009, 05:39:14 PM »

I expect to see this on the Fox News crawl in a few years...

"Candy Land: The Motion Picture is the biggest box-office bomb since Avatar 2: Unobtainium's Revenge" "Candy Land writer and executive producer found naked, collapsed outside actor Bruce Campbell's condominium."

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #809 on:** December 22, 2009, 05:43:43 PM »

Quote from: Willco on December 22, 2009, 05:39:14 PM

I expect to see this on the Fox News crawl in a few years...

"Candy Land: The Motion Picture is the biggest box-office bomb since Avatar 2: Unobtainium's Revenge" "Candy Land writer and executive producer found naked, collapsed outside actor Bruce Campbell's condominium."

One showing of the critically lampooned kid's movie ended in chaos when a naked man burst into the theater and began masturbating on another male movie-goer. The victim of the crime said later "I was horrified and appalled, but most of that came from what I was seeing on the screen".

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #810 on:** December 22, 2009, 05:48:35 PM »

Quote from: Willco on December 22, 2009, 05:39:14 PM

I expect to see this on the Fox News crawl in a few years...

"Candy Land: The Motion Picture is the biggest box-office bomb since Avatar 2: Unobtainium's Revenge" "Candy Land writer and executive producer found naked, collapsed outside actor Bruce Campbell's condominium."

mmmmmm unobtainium

Don Flamenco · « **Reply #811 on:** December 22, 2009, 05:57:02 PM »

pretty good stuff. solid blockbuster/special effects movie.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #812 on:** December 22, 2009, 08:02:23 PM »

So, I got around to seeing it.

It's not bad. It's even kinda good. It's definitely one of those movies I'm glad I saw in the theater.

That said, the acting/writing/directing ran from adequate to pretty mediocre. Obviously the draw was seeing the world and the crazy action sequences, which were easily worth the price of admission.

The irony is that all of the steadfast, rabid hater squad are doing themselves a disservice by not seeing it in the theaters- it's definitely something you want to see on the big screen. 3D was nice.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #813 on:** December 22, 2009, 08:04:14 PM »

Oh, forgot one other thing- FOUR HUNDRED MILLION FOR THAT? REALLY? I mean I know special fx laden spectacle flicks cost a lot, but really? Not seeing it imo.

ManaByte · « **Reply #814 on:** December 22, 2009, 08:32:28 PM »

Developing new cameras and 3D CGI which costs about twice per second as regular CGI as each frame needs to be rendered twice. If they didn't do it in 3D it would've cost a lot less.

ManaByte · « **Reply #815 on:** December 22, 2009, 08:33:01 PM »

Also WETA couldn't cut it, so they had to call in ILM to finish the effects in time. That costs more.

Bloodwake · « **Reply #816 on:** December 22, 2009, 08:47:36 PM »

Quote from: Вiff Кoммiёslaуer on December 22, 2009, 08:02:23 PM

So, I got around to seeing it.

It's not bad. It's even kinda good. It's definitely one of those movies I'm glad I saw in the theater.

That said, the acting/writing/directing ran from adequate to pretty mediocre. Obviously the draw was seeing the world and the crazy action sequences, which were easily worth the price of admission.

The irony is that all of the steadfast, rabid hater squad are doing themselves a disservice by not seeing it in the theaters- it's definitely something you want to see on the big screen. 3D was nice.

Pretty much my opinion. Worth seeing in theaters, not worth seeing until 3D Blu-ray technology is affordable and available.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #817 on:** December 22, 2009, 10:57:36 PM »

Quote from: Bloodwake on December 22, 2009, 08:47:36 PM

Pretty much my opinion. Worth seeing in theaters, not worth seeing until 3D Blu-ray technology is affordable and available.

Next Christmas.

The PlayStation 3 will play Blu-ray 3D out-the-gate, and there are many television sets on the market that are already compatible (here is a list!). All you'll need are the glasses, and if NVIDIA 3D Vision pricing is any indication (and Blu-ray 3D uses the same tech), it'll put you back $200.

Not really that crazy expensive.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #818 on:** December 22, 2009, 11:21:24 PM »

I'm surprised at the cost of those LCD monitors that support NVidia glasses. Only around $300, I thought it would be stupid expensive at first. I guess its a good thing they started introducing 120Hz Monitors/TVs a year before 3D hit mainstream.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #819 on:** December 22, 2009, 11:25:52 PM »

Yeah, the technology isn't that expensive. Some folks won't necessarily have to buy new televisions, and if you own a PlayStation 3, you won't have to buy a new player. You'll start to see standalone, 3D-compatible Blu-ray players hit the market later next year. And I'm pretty sure you'll see more and more HDTVs with the refresh rate high enough to display the 3D source video.

Diunx · « **Reply #820 on:** December 22, 2009, 11:31:07 PM »

All that thanks to Jim Cameron

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #821 on:** December 22, 2009, 11:42:25 PM »

Actually, all thanks to Disney. The Blu-ray Disc Association has been itchin' to get some of the phat digital 3D cash from top-grossing animated flicks.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #822 on:** December 22, 2009, 11:43:22 PM »

I'm more excited about games that utilize 3D than movies, to be honest. It may reinvigorate my interest in the racing genre!

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #823 on:** December 22, 2009, 11:44:44 PM »

I really do urge the "haters" of this film to catch it while it is out at the theatres. Even if you goto a cheaper matinee at a RealD screening.

If you are someone who obsesses over movies, you will find a lot to like about it. Cameron does such a great job at pacing that he minimizes the flaws of his movie. The only time I was really looking at my watch was at the end of the movie when the final battle scene (which I felt was flat) goes into Hollywood autopilot.

It's really a visual experience. One that sticks with you much longer than any other effects-laden movie I can think of.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #824 on:** December 22, 2009, 11:50:45 PM »

ToxicAdam spittin' truth like an alpaca.

Except about the final battle. I thought it was great, even though you knew how it was going to turn out before it even started.

Enl · « **Reply #825 on:** December 23, 2009, 12:32:49 AM »

Well damn, color me impressed. I didn't go in with much in the way of expectations due to the questionable trailers, but the moment they started exploring Pandora I was hooked. Kinda reminded me of I how I felt when I watched Jurassic Park for the first time. More entranced by the world being presented on the screen than the story itself. It definitely does have an impressive showcase of special effects.

Facial animations didn't give me a sense of "uncanny valley" like some other CGI actors do. There was a bit of weightiness to the characters and the way the light bounced off everything naturally gave it that extra bit of realism that a lot of these other big budget movies lack. While the film can get a bit cheesy at times, it's appropriately so. It has pretty much the same amount of light heartedness that's come from Cameron post Aliens. My only major complaint of the film was Horner's forgettable score. This film could've really benefited from some decent themes. But yeah, I'll more than likely see this one more time before it leaves the theatres.

Also found it funny that there was a trailer for Aja's Piranha before the movie. Nice geeky nod right there.

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #826 on:** December 23, 2009, 01:43:42 AM »

There were a couple points in the movie where the music is some public domain level "jungle drum music". I'm like really? We're on a fantastic alien planet and you are giving me music ripped from the Survivor reality show? Why not some crazy bass-laden, jazz fusion or something. Make it more unique.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #827 on:** December 23, 2009, 01:46:58 AM »

I enjoyed a lot of the vocal work on the musical pieces–this may sound distinguished mentally-challenged but it reminded me of The Lion King. Very African-based, and enjoyable in that regard.

Don Flamenco · « **Reply #828 on:** December 23, 2009, 01:56:13 AM »

Quote from: ToxicAdam on December 22, 2009, 11:44:44 PM

I really do urge the "haters" of this film to catch it while it is out at the theatres. Even if you goto a cheaper matinee at a RealD screening.

If you are someone who obsesses over movies, you will find a lot to like about it. Cameron does such a great job at pacing that he minimizes the flaws of his movie. The only time I was really looking at my watch was at the end of the movie when the final battle scene (which I felt was flat) goes into Hollywood autopilot.

It's really a visual experience. One that sticks with you much longer than any other effects-laden movie I can think of.

I thought the movie was supposed to end 15 minutes earlier than it did. I was fully prepared for the ships to arrive, Jim Sully jumping at one, then just as he's about to hit it-- *BAM* credits roll, wait 10 years for Cameron sequel.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #829 on:** December 23, 2009, 02:41:16 AM »

Quote from: Jinfash Akbar on December 21, 2009, 06:26:40 PM

Quote from: Kestastrophe on December 21, 2009, 06:24:57 PM
Slumdog

Hey now! That movie deserved an Academy Award or two, not 8 though.

Slumdog was fucking amazing imo

ManaByte · « **Reply #830 on:** December 23, 2009, 04:56:45 AM »

Worst Horner score since Zorro. That one only reused the Willow score. Avatar reuses Willow, Titanic, and fucking Glory. When he started up the Glory theme during a blue furry mass orgy I knew he had finally lost it.

Ichirou · « **Reply #831 on:** December 23, 2009, 05:24:00 AM »

Quote from: Borys on December 23, 2009, 04:37:01 AM

Slumdog was the worst Oscar winner since Crash. I couldn't stand that movie.

Fixed. I still can't believe that POS Crash won.

Solo · « **Reply #832 on:** December 23, 2009, 05:31:20 AM »

Quote from: ToxicAdam on December 22, 2009, 11:44:44 PM

I really do urge the "haters" of this film to catch it while it is out at the theatres. Even if you goto a cheaper matinee at a RealD screening.

If you are someone who obsesses over movies, you will find a lot to like about it. Cameron does such a great job at pacing that he minimizes the flaws of his movie. The only time I was really looking at my watch was at the end of the movie when the final battle scene (which I felt was flat) goes into Hollywood autopilot.

It's really a visual experience. One that sticks with you much longer than any other effects-laden movie I can think of.

Great post except for the bolded. I canot recall a better or more ambitious or better action scene.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #833 on:** December 23, 2009, 03:59:18 PM »

Add another $16 million to the domestic gross.

Mupepe · « **Reply #834 on:** December 23, 2009, 04:50:25 PM »

it's going to rape over the weekend.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #835 on:** December 23, 2009, 04:52:07 PM »

Wow, that's pretty impressive.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #836 on:** December 23, 2009, 05:21:24 PM »

Here's a bit of trivia: Avatar has the third highest Tuesday gross ever [behind Dead Man's Chest and Dark Knight, with DMC getting bumped if you don't count opening day grosses] and also the third highest non-holiday Monday gross ever [behind the same two movies]

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #837 on:** December 23, 2009, 05:28:11 PM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on December 23, 2009, 05:21:24 PM

Here's a bit of trivia: Avatar has the third highest Tuesday gross ever [behind Dead Man's Chest and Dark Knight, with DMC getting bumped if you don't count opening day grosses] and also the third highest non-holiday Monday gross ever [behind the same two movies]

Likely due to the freaking storms over the weekend.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #838 on:** December 23, 2009, 05:32:53 PM »

Yeah, I tried to watch Avatar today and it was sold out (at IMAX). Its also sold out tomorrow, theater is closed on Friday and sold out for the weekend. Its a single IMAX theater but sheeeeiiiit.

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #839 on:** December 23, 2009, 09:57:57 PM »

ManaByte says that is below expectations

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Author Topic: Avatar: Willco still hates it (Read 106581 times)