James Cameron's 'Avatar' - The next gen of cinema

Nymins · 23 Dec 2009 at 15:26

NeilFawcett said:
In that case, I'm not sure what I have the bigger issue with. His opinion on 3D, or his hair style...

Gotta love the Quiff!

Although i think he is 100% right on 3D. Didn't work before, and wont work now. Animated films will continue to have it, but i think eventually it will just fade out again, unless as i said they find away to do 3D without glasses.

NeilF · 23 Dec 2009 at 15:31

Nymins said:
Gotta love the Quiff!

Although i think he is 100% right on 3D. Didn't work before, and wont work now. Animated films will continue to have it, but i think eventually it will just fade out again, unless as i said they find away to do 3D without glasses.

I don't have a problem with 3D at all, and quite enjoy it. I would like to see Avatar in 2D though, but suspect that will wait until home release for me

Shamikebab · 23 Dec 2009 at 15:37

How did the 3D not work :confused:

The glasses are comfortable enough.

NeilF · 23 Dec 2009 at 15:39

Shamikebab said:
How did the 3D not work The glasses are comfortable enough.

Well, I imagine, the 3D is not as crisp as a 2D version would be... I'd like to see the two in comparison...

Nymins · 23 Dec 2009 at 15:39

NeilFawcett said:
I don't have a problem with 3D at all, and quite enjoy it. I would like to see Avatar in 2D though, but suspect that will wait until home release for me

I dont have a problem with it either, i did like Avatar in 3D, but i guess we lived without 3D before this sudden boom. Imo the money should be spent in upgrading all the cinemas projectors rather than just a select few screens with 3D projectors, leaving 2D to be just as bad as it was before, well in the cinemas i have been in Belfast, the 2D quality is terrible, whereas 3D was obviously sharper. I just seen Its a Wonderful Life last night in the local independent film theatre in Belfast with its recently upgraded projectors+screens and the quality was unbelievable. Money better spent rather than just putting in 3D projectors.

markweatherill · 23 Dec 2009 at 15:41

Nymins said:
And i do agree with people above about the genres, which again confirms why 3D will not be standard. Sci-fi/fantasy and animation are really the only two genres that can get away with it.

What about 'adult' films?

Nymins · 23 Dec 2009 at 15:42

markweatherill said:
What about 'adult' films?

Pornos could be brilliant in 3D actually.

NeilF · 23 Dec 2009 at 16:03

Nymins said:
Pornos could be brilliant in 3D actually.

* Considers what might come out of the screen and require you to duck * - Shakes head!

jonislost · 23 Dec 2009 at 16:16

Vern1961 said:
Looks like Cineworld in West swindon is only showing the 2D version

Also is it me, or is the plot vaguely derivative of the old Andre Norton "Janus" novels?

Empire at greenbridge are showing it in 3d. I went to see it there and it looked incredible.

ntg · 23 Dec 2009 at 16:19

NeilFawcett said:
If Avatar had a stronger script it could have hit the ball out of the park. As it was, it was still good though

What's the matter Neil, Cameron's character development wasn't strong enough? It can't be, as you have said in this very thread Cameron creates very solid and deep characters (i.e Rambo, Terminator, etc).

You were claiming that the script would be great, and now what? Oh the same!!!

It doesn't hurt to listen to other opinions from time to time.

NeilF · 23 Dec 2009 at 16:22

kgi said:
What's the matter Neil, Cameron's character development wasn't strong enough? It can't be, as you have said in this very thread Cameron creates very solid and deep characters (i.e Rambo, Terminator, etc).

You were claiming that the script would be great, and now what? Oh the same!!!

It doesn't hurt to listen to other opinions from time to time.

*groan*

Look through the thread and read what I said maybe? Rather than making some hokey nonsense up

From the start I said I'd wait till I saw it till I made my mind up, and suggested others simply do the same... And feel I'm been more than fair in my opinion pre/post seeing it

eggyoke · 23 Dec 2009 at 16:33

NeilFawcett said:
That covers a lot of genres and is a long period (The Matrix is nearly in it for example)... For this sort of genre (scifi/fantasy) I'd personally have to say the LOTR films for example are a far more complete/interesting experience.

If Avatar had a stronger script it could have hit the ball out of the park. As it was, it was still good though

rolleyes?

LOTR I found to be boring, although admittedly I'm not the biggest fan of the books and didn't make it through them all (helped by the manner in which they were written.) And the Matrix was a good movie definitely, however the sequels weren't, they just tried to go bigger and more extravagant each time that it lost its point and charm.

Obviously there have been good movies in the last decade, but I just haven't enjoyed any of them as much as Avatar. I was even apprehensive about the movie from seeing trailers beforehand, as I dont like CGI in movies at all, however it just had an overall impact on me and I couldn't stop thinking of it for days after I'd seen it, and that is something that doesn't happen to me often.

Andr3w · 23 Dec 2009 at 17:21

Just seen it at an IMAX wowwowowowowowow brilliant film

Jono8 · 23 Dec 2009 at 17:40

Beautiful, Amazing , Stunning film. i honestly can't think of enough superlatives.

Also, i have fallen in love with the music score.

wonderful stuff

jaybee · 23 Dec 2009 at 17:42

Can someone tell me an accurate run time of this film start to finish including ads at the beginning? Am I looking at 3 hours? I'm going to see at Imax at 9 0 clock showing but it's gonna be really tight with last train home at midnight. Cheers

Oh and does Imax have an Interval in the middle?

Shamikebab · 23 Dec 2009 at 17:45

About 3 hours, no idea on an interval.

Jono8 · 23 Dec 2009 at 17:57

Judge said:
Visually it is a stunning film, but i don't think i've ever seen another that is quite as boring. Literally nothing happens for the first 2 hours, and even afterwards its not that great to make up for it.

Honestly the first time i've felt like walking out of a cinema ...

Egon · 23 Dec 2009 at 17:59

jaybee said:
Can someone tell me an accurate run time of this film start to finish including ads at the beginning? Am I looking at 3 hours? I'm going to see at Imax at 9 0 clock showing but it's gonna be really tight with last train home at midnight. Cheers

Oh and does Imax have an Interval in the middle?

I'd say 3 hours also. The Imax I saw it at did not have an interval.... didn't know cinemas did intervals any more !!!

Saw the film the other day, you can't argue with the fact that Cameron has created an incredible and believable world. The colours and detail in the wildlife and scenery were stunning.

I quite liked the film also. It's no masterpiece of storytelling, it's nothing new, but it wasn't OTT either. It was a nice balance of action, background story, emotion, the love story wasn't too in your face either.

I'll definitely be buying this on Blu-Ray when it's out. It'll look great! A very solid 9/10 for me.

sean · 23 Dec 2009 at 18:25

jaybee said:
Can someone tell me an accurate run time of this film start to finish including ads at the beginning? Am I looking at 3 hours? I'm going to see at Imax at 9 0 clock showing but it's gonna be really tight with last train home at midnight. Cheers

On the Glasgow IMAX website it's mentioned that the film starts bang on the stated time and it did, right on 9pm. We were all out for around 11:40 (ish).

Your milage may vary but it could be worth checking your IMAX's website or even giving them a quick call?

jaybee · 23 Dec 2009 at 18:27

sean said:
On the Glasgow IMAX website it's mentioned that the film starts bang on the stated time and it did, right on 9pm. We were all out for around 11:40 (ish).

Your milage may vary but it could be worth checking your IMAX's website or even giving them a quick call?

Wow thanks for that, that's incredibly helpful. I will give them a bell and check actually. Thanks matey.