James Camerons Avatar

[Spirit]

I'm sure you've heard of it already. James Cameron's new movie that seems to mix Vietnam, Aliens, Apocalypto and Scawny Beaver into a great (almost) three hours of entertainment.

Just saw it this afternoon in 3d at my local cinema and, what can I say, it was awesome. It's been a while since I've considered watching a movie again at the cinema. It's a great and original story, although any online gamer will clearly be familiar with the idea of avatars already. On top of the story, the film is backed up by the best and Clearest visuals I have seen in a film. The fact that they've gone above and beyond to make it 3d too just blew me away. The battles and flying scenes ... *drools uncontrollably*

Probably the only thing I can fault is that the film actually gets going with the whole Pandora thing too quickly. Even an extra 10-20 minutes to show how the lead character got into his current situation could have helped to build rapor with the audience.

Anyway feel free to add your thoughts about this movie, whether you're going to see it, not going to bother, or have seen already.

Rakku

[Dragonboy]

Actually I was planning to see it or at least get the dvd/blue-ray.
Not exactly sure when or if I will see it in the cinema. Been there quite a lot this month already.

[velveeta]

can't wait!!! snake has free passes to see it tomorrow........
sam worthington - o so yummy!

[Dhalin]

Bah, I want to see this movie too, but I ain't doing it at a cinema.

I never go to a cinema for anything, bad eyesight and all... I find that I get just as good sound through my $50 Koss headphones, and a 24inch widescreen monitor barely a foot away from my face gives me a much clearer picture. My office chair is a heck of a lot more comfortable, and my desk provides actual space to place a popcorn bowl (said popcorn, if microwaved, only costs like $1 a bag, if that instead of $5+ for the same amount) and a bottle of mountain dew is $1.69 instead of like $4+. Being able to PAUSE the movie for the inevitable bathroom break is nice, too, especially during longer pictures.

I'll wait till it comes out on DVD....

[Spirit]

Bah, I want to see this movie too, but I ain't doing it at a cinema.

I never go to a cinema for anything, bad eyesight and all... I find that I get just as good sound through my $50 Koss headphones, and a 24inch widescreen monitor barely a foot away from my face gives me a much clearer picture. My office chair is a heck of a lot more comfortable, and my desk provides actual space to place a popcorn bowl (said popcorn, if microwaved, only costs like $1 a bag, if that instead of $5+ for the same amount) and a bottle of mountain dew is $1.69 instead of like $4+. Being able to PAUSE the movie for the inevitable bathroom break is nice, too, especially during longer pictures.

I'll wait till it comes out on DVD....

I hear ya! I had to wear the 3d glasses over my normal ones, and that was a little trying for a 2hr 45 min movie ... but not impossible. I'd still encourage seeing it in 3d if you can. Just drink carefully beforehand so you don't need a toilet break and don't drink during the film.

Of course you'll get the great story on dvd, but with home 3d being rather distant, I'd still nudge you in the direction of the cinema. ... And you Dragonboy - the banshee's are quite a sight.

Darn wish I could have had a free ticket velveeta! Nice going! It didn't seem possible but my cinema put they're prices up again. It's almost 9 ukp for one ticket! Just a hot dog is almost 5 ukp. :|

Rakku

[Fridlekh]

I've not been paying all that much attention to movie releases lately, but from what little talking I've seen about Avatar, it sounds like a movie version of the game Albion. o.O