Author Topic: Avatar: Willco still hates it (Read 126737 times)

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #1080 on:** December 27, 2009, 04:53:50 PM »

Again, how am I annihilated when we thought this was going to happen? The only thing annihilated is the Academy's credibility once it happens.

Oh yeah, because you're insane.

Why don't you lecture us some more on the characterization of Avatar versus that of robots and raptors, you idiot.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #1081 on:** December 27, 2009, 04:55:39 PM »

Even though Avatar isn't my favorite movie of the year, I would love to see James Cameron win the Oscar for either best director or best picture or both.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #1082 on:** December 27, 2009, 04:58:11 PM »

You were the one that got laughed at for comparing human antagonists to robots and raptors, then coming up with lame characterization arguments against people who saw the movie.

But what do I expect with a person with no grasp on fundamental creative writing, storytelling, etc.

Quote from: Green Shinobi

So now you're not only saying you have better taste than me, but you have better taste than the Academy?

Again, this is going to be so sweet to use once some flick you hate wins and you try to play the "bu bu bu bu critics" card.

Oblivion · « **Reply #1083 on:** December 27, 2009, 04:59:59 PM »

But is the story better than Xenosaga?

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #1084 on:** December 27, 2009, 05:00:28 PM »

I wouldn't go down the "Respected %insert medium here% community knows better than you" road, GS, shits like the Grammy's

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #1085 on:** December 27, 2009, 05:01:04 PM »

No, please let him, BlueTsunami.

It's almost as good as the "But it was wildly successful at the box-office! That definitely means it's good!" argument.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #1086 on:** December 27, 2009, 05:01:48 PM »

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #1087 on:** December 27, 2009, 05:02:33 PM »

Oh my god

ETHER

Quote from: Willco on December 27, 2009, 05:01:04 PM

"But it was wildly successful at the box-office! That definitely means it's good!".

recursivelyenumerable · « **Reply #1088 on:** December 27, 2009, 05:02:58 PM »

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #1089 on:** December 27, 2009, 05:03:06 PM »

Probably. Not all of us can write compelling fiction like ~~Pocahantas~~ ~~Dances with Wolves~~ ~~The Last Samurai~~ ~~Ferngully~~ Avatar.

You sure showed me!*

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*You're such an idiot, dude.

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The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #1090 on:** December 27, 2009, 05:04:33 PM »

Actually, what I said is that it was going to get nominated, even though it didn't deserve it. You probably didn't read that, on account of your lack of fundamental comprehension skills - hence why you think Avatar is so great. I'm guessing you got distracted by shiny objects half way in and confused that with characterization.

P.S. You're talking to the poster that freely admits that anything he writes will be only half as good as Candy Land: The Motion Picture, you can't really insult a self-deprecating Jew, but you're welcome try.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #1091 on:** December 27, 2009, 05:08:47 PM »

I'm laughing at how GS has gone from normal angry, to all "mea culpa" and now angrier then ever!

Here's a theatrical rendition of GS's mannerisms when posting on Evilbore

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #1092 on:** December 27, 2009, 05:08:50 PM »

ITT, the guy who likes Muse and King Kong makes an idiot of himself comparing human protagonists to rabbits and raptors, then equates awards to great taste - despite the fact that it is a rocky round to go down, but - hey! - he is an idiot, so what does he know?

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #1093 on:** December 27, 2009, 05:09:41 PM »

Quote from: BlueTsunami on December 27, 2009, 05:08:47 PM

I'm laughing at how GS has gone from normal angry, to all "mea culpa" and now angrier then ever!

Obviously, that month long break from the Internet really served him well.

demi · « **Reply #1094 on:** December 27, 2009, 05:10:51 PM »

Quote from: Green Shinobi on December 27, 2009, 05:03:43 PM

Dude's a joke. Creating EB was the only good thing the man has ever done in his life.

oh my gawd

TEEEPO · « **Reply #1095 on:** December 27, 2009, 05:11:10 PM »

RIDE THE TIDE

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #1096 on:** December 27, 2009, 05:11:29 PM »

Laughter is the best medicine, Green Shinobi. I hope you get help, bro. $:-\$

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #1097 on:** December 27, 2009, 05:12:17 PM »

so how bout that Avatar? Pretty great movie. I'm still pretty amazed at how awesome RealD is compared to IMAX 3D. During the scene where Jake was being chased by the Thanator there was a very natural depth to everything. It wasn't like I was watching Friday The 13th 3D where they shoved a metal rod into your face and went OOOOO 3D!! Just a normal scene that has that much more weight to it because I could see the character moving into the distance and it actually felt like he was moving away from me. Also I managed to get a few glimpses of Neytiri's nips in a few scenes.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #1098 on:** December 27, 2009, 05:12:49 PM »

Did you see it in IMAX 3D or LieMAX 3D?

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #1099 on:** December 27, 2009, 05:14:09 PM »

I saw it in 2D.*

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* Twenty years ago, when it was called Ferngully.

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The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #1100 on:** December 27, 2009, 05:16:32 PM »

I know you were probably dining on rabbit back when you got your clown shoes from Korean Clown Academy of Fine Arts & Political Science, and perhaps missed Creative Writing 101 when we learned that we do not write human and non-human antagonists the same way.

But hey, what should I expect from the poster that tries to insult me with a Candy Land joke that I invented.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #1101 on:** December 27, 2009, 05:16:34 PM »

Quote from: CajoleJuice on December 27, 2009, 05:12:49 PM

Did you see it in IMAX 3D or LieMAX 3D?

I saw it first in legit IMAX 3D. But maybe that theater is just shitty. Or thats just how it is. No idea. And I'm not gonna go see anything else in IMAX 3D to confirm. The projection IMAX 3D technique pales in comparison to Digital RealD.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #1102 on:** December 27, 2009, 05:16:41 PM »

Quote from: Green Shinobi on December 27, 2009, 05:01:35 PM

The doodles I made in third grade probably had better storytelling than whatever piece of shit script you're working on, Fatco.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #1103 on:** December 27, 2009, 05:25:43 PM »

Quote from: Green Shinobi on December 27, 2009, 05:22:37 PM

As you were busy getting shut down or placated with a fake telephone number by every girl in the classroom (protip: you probably shouldn't hit on girls while you have jizz stains on your shirt)...

Not everyone can date mentally insane broads. Sorry, dudebro, you got me there.

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you probably missed the part where we learned that although human and non-human antagonists are written differently, there can actually be common elements between the two.

... Like what? That they can both be antagonists? You should call UC Santa Barbara and get your tuition back. They hosed you.

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But what should I expect from a guy better suited to writing porn than to writing anything of substance? Keep working out. Maybe after your script fails to sell you can get a role in some porno. I hear the Four Inches of Fury series needs a new leading man.

Big talk from a guy who can't even land a girl in Korea.

Boogie · « **Reply #1104 on:** December 27, 2009, 05:26:47 PM »

Quote from: Genghis Cohen on December 27, 2009, 05:24:50 PM

Green Shinobi tries to be better poster, fails.

I don't think he really tried.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #1105 on:** December 27, 2009, 05:27:51 PM »

Hey, go easy on the guy. He left for a month! An entire month!

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #1106 on:** December 27, 2009, 05:32:48 PM »

Autistic girl: "Is that a cum stain on your shirt?"
Wilco: "FUUUUUUUUUUUUUU"

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #1107 on:** December 27, 2009, 05:34:15 PM »

Dude, Arvie, I've been rocking the cum stain on my jeans for awhile now and let me tell you, nothing drives the men more wild than the smell of seawater on your crotch.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #1108 on:** December 27, 2009, 05:40:46 PM »

Again, this is from you - the guy who compared characterization from the human protagonist in Avatar to robots and velociraptors.

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Keep practicing though. Maybe you can give Gloppy the depth he's always been missing in previous incarnations.

My goal is to give Gloppy the character depth than Glen Shinobi would desire (i.e. none). I figure once it's in 3D, you'll thank me later.

Diunx · « **Reply #1109 on:** December 27, 2009, 05:41:33 PM »

Quote from: fistfulofmetal on December 27, 2009, 05:12:17 PM

so how bout that Avatar? Pretty great movie. I'm still pretty amazed at how awesome RealD is compared to IMAX 3D. During the scene where Jake was being chased by the Thanator there was a very natural depth to everything. It wasn't like I was watching Friday The 13th 3D where they shoved a metal rod into your face and went OOOOO 3D!! Just a normal scene that has that much more weight to it because I could see the character moving into the distance and it actually felt like he was moving away from me. Also I managed to get a few glimpses of Neytiri's nips in a few scenes.

during part where he jumps into the river every one in the theater was like "woah"

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #1110 on:** December 27, 2009, 05:41:51 PM »

I know hey. Drives dogs wild too. Nothing like being greeted with a wet nose in your crotch and a waggling tail.

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Some animal loving for the furry movie thread

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The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #1111 on:** December 27, 2009, 05:41:58 PM »

That was my favorite part. The river jumping, not Arvie's admission that he rapes dogs.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #1112 on:** December 27, 2009, 05:47:18 PM »

I'm downloading the Avatar game for shits and giggles.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #1113 on:** December 27, 2009, 05:48:25 PM »

None of which you described were applicable in Avatar, hence why you were laughed at by anyone worth a damn. I mean, even am nintenho was able to talk down to you. And that's just sad man.

Get help, bro. Before it's too late. $:-\$

Diunx · « **Reply #1114 on:** December 27, 2009, 05:48:33 PM »

Man, Willco you sure did a lot of things during them lectures.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #1115 on:** December 27, 2009, 05:49:08 PM »

Quote from: fistfulofmetal on December 27, 2009, 12:34:44 PM

I don't see how people can claim it has a bad story. It's got a simple story that's well told. The only thing that I can point at and say "that could be better" is the few awkward dialogue choices.

Nothing about the premise is original and the way it tells the story feels very, very formulaic and predictable. We went over this I think when this thread was in the 20's. There's just nothing creative/talented about what's in the script itself and what the "actors" do and so all the 2.5 hours of exposition is just annoying. The only reason the story bothered me personally is because there's too little action and too much (shit) story. For example, I was fine with Titanic, another three hour CGI-fest, because I thought Dicaprio and Winslet did were able to bring some charm. I felt nothing at all for any of the characters for three goddamn hours.

I would agree that the story is simple but it is also badly told.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #1116 on:** December 27, 2009, 05:50:15 PM »

Mostly I just browsed a lot of porn apparently. Take that, higher education!

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #1117 on:** December 27, 2009, 05:54:28 PM »

Quote from: am nintenho on December 27, 2009, 05:49:08 PM

I would agree that the story is simple but it is also badly told.

well we're just going to have to agree to disagree.

But I

at you calling Titanic a three hour CGI-fest.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #1118 on:** December 27, 2009, 05:55:57 PM »

It was lauded for it's special effects and budget iirc but I was like 9 at the time.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #1119 on:** December 27, 2009, 05:56:25 PM »

Yeah, I guess that's why Stephen Lang will definitely get that Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination. OH WAIT.

... I'll play a game with you to also show how ridiculous you are. For every quote from a major publication that praises Stephen Lang and his character, I will post one that says Avatar's story and/or characters are pretty mediocre - if not bad altogether. Let's see who can outdo the other. Game? Ready to put your money where your mouth is?

brawndolicious · « **Reply #1120 on:** December 27, 2009, 05:58:58 PM »

Quote from: Green Shinobi on December 27, 2009, 05:53:57 PM

I said that I liked a character who has been getting high praise from a number of reputable critics. Damn, you and am nintenho really showed me!

who gives a fuck? I made it pretty clear what I didn't like about the story. That didn't change after reading how sexy ebert though neytiri was. maybe it changed your opinion, I dunno?

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #1121 on:** December 27, 2009, 05:59:08 PM »

Quote from: am nintenho on December 27, 2009, 05:55:57 PM

It was lauded for it's special effects and budget iirc but I was like 9 at the time.

I was just confused because something like 2012 or Transformers can be considered a CGI fest. Titanic had: the boat itself. I can't really remember that much else that was CGI in that movie.

Diunx · « **Reply #1122 on:** December 27, 2009, 06:00:59 PM »

Quaritch is pretty badass, willco, you should just keep insulting GS and stfu about the movie until you actually see it.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #1123 on:** December 27, 2009, 06:01:41 PM »

Quote from: fistfulofmetal on December 27, 2009, 05:59:08 PM

I was just confused because something like 2012 or Transformers can be considered a CGI fest. Titanic had: the boat itself. I can't really remember that much else that was CGI in that movie.

It had a blend of CGI and really authentic looking sets but yeah, it aws praised for how realistic and accurate everything was or whatever. It blew a lot of money basically.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #1124 on:** December 27, 2009, 06:03:14 PM »

I will never see Avatar, but if Glen really thinks that Lang's character is such an awesome character that reputable critics are raving about him, I'd love for him to show that more reputable critics think he's a great character than the ones that think the story and characters are pretty mediocre to awful altogether.

Why? Because I've seen scant praise for Lang, whereas almost all of it has been for Zoe Saldana, but Green Shinobi feels like trying to recover some kind of dignity he lost when comparing a shitty antagonist to raptors and robots.

Boogie · « **Reply #1125 on:** December 27, 2009, 06:04:21 PM »

Quote from: Willco on December 27, 2009, 05:56:25 PM

... I'll play a game with you to also show how ridiculous you are. For every quote from a major publication that praises Stephen Lang and his character, I will post one that says Avatar's story and/or characters are pretty mediocre - if not bad altogether. Let's see who can outdo the other. Game? Ready to put your money where your mouth is?

Hey, get in line! He hasn't completed my challenge yet.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #1126 on:** December 27, 2009, 06:05:11 PM »

Zoe Saldana

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #1127 on:** December 27, 2009, 06:07:08 PM »

All I read was:

"Damn, he called my bluff and I look like a moron. O WELL THANK GOD I HAVE WORK TO ESCAPE TO!"

Solo · « **Reply #1128 on:** December 27, 2009, 06:17:06 PM »

Just saw it for the third time

Aaaaand Im spent. No more Avatar until Bluray.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #1129 on:** December 27, 2009, 06:17:29 PM »

But the fourth time is when Cameron gives you the reach around!

Solo · « **Reply #1130 on:** December 27, 2009, 06:18:40 PM »

In that case, maybe once more!

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #1131 on:** December 27, 2009, 06:20:25 PM »

Quote from: Solo on December 27, 2009, 06:17:06 PM

Just saw it for the third time Aaaaand Im spent. No more Avatar until Bluray.

Will you be upgrading your setup to 3D?

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #1132 on:** December 27, 2009, 06:29:55 PM »

lock this thread, leper all avatar fans

the movie is an unwatchable atrocity, even the fancy 3d glasses cannot calibrate against extreme eye rolling

Diunx · « **Reply #1133 on:** December 27, 2009, 06:33:02 PM »

Gonna go see it again before the year ends.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #1134 on:** December 27, 2009, 06:36:59 PM »

Quote from: Professor Prole on December 27, 2009, 06:29:55 PM

lock this thread, leper all avatar fans

the movie is an unwatchable atrocity, even the fancy 3d glasses cannot calibrate against extreme eye rolling

you should take the family. your children would love it.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #1135 on:** December 27, 2009, 06:38:15 PM »

i only have one daughter, and she is not allowed out of the prayer closet on weekends. my wife says the movie is disgusting furry propaganda and is only watched by intellectually damaged manchildren and people who fantasize about raccoon anuses when masturbating.

Diunx · « **Reply #1136 on:** December 27, 2009, 06:39:29 PM »

Its better than pokemon.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #1137 on:** December 27, 2009, 06:40:38 PM »

Quote from: Professor Prole on December 27, 2009, 06:38:15 PM

i only have one daughter, and she is not allowed out of the prayer closet on weekends. my wife says the movie is disgusting furry propaganda and is only watched by intellectually damaged manchildren and people who fantasize about raccoon anuses when masturbating.

your name's not Arthur Mitchell, right?

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #1138 on:** December 27, 2009, 06:43:50 PM »

asking me to choose between pokemon and avatar is like asking me what i'd rather have inserted down my urethra: pikachu or master chief

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #1139 on:** December 27, 2009, 06:45:02 PM »

arthur mitchell, the first black principal dancer in a ballet company? nope.

my full name is william xenologos federman, junior.

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