Why no Avatar thread?

I didn't like the ride-in robot thingies, reminded me of the bad Matrix sequels.

In reply to Lesley:

I loved the robot thingies erm exoskeletons. I was sad that only the bad guys got to use them. Then again it is my eventual goal to build a giant robot so I can stomp around the neighborhood. All this car building business is just practice.

I'd much rather have one of those six-legged anteater horses, or a blue pterodactyl.

Well we went to go see it yesterday and I must say it was amazing! I can't believe how seamless the world was, as others have said I can see this being the future of Scifi movies and other genres as well. It actually really makes me want to take more of the film production courses at school that focus on both the old school methods and the new computer generated graphics.

924guy wrote:

Salanis wrote: One thing I'm trying to figure out is, did this take place in the same "universe" as the *Aliens* films? Perhaps at a different time? You had hypersleep and reference to "the company". I guess it depends on whether it was "The Company", or just a company.

I hadnt thought about that, it really "could" be a continuation of the Alien movies, just better, much, much better.

I wouldn't call it a continuation, just existing in the same universe. Could have been things taking place on the other side of the galaxy. It dealt with the same themes about corporate greed placing greater value on income than lives.

However, given that the company in Avatar was a bit squeemish about displacing an indigenous people too forcefully, even if only for PR reasons, that still sounds more ethically sensitive than Yutani-Weyland was in any of the movies.

Buzz Killington wrote: meh...i don't see much difference between that and most of the world's organized relgions. most seem to have similar ceremonies that differ only in the specific details.

I'd argue that it made way more sense than most religions. All of the Na'vi were able to connect through those trees and directly commune with their deity without a priest interpreting "signs" for them.

I just saw it last night. It was interesting. Obviously a beautiful movie. I was blown by the graphics. The sheer size of everything was stunning. When he was falling from the tree I seriously got scared. The only graphics that struck me as not good enough was when they Col was getting into the mech suit. The story was well told, but it was pretty bland. I wasn't surprised by anything.

Drewsifer wrote: I was blown by the graphics.

I'll need a theater address, row and seat number please.

Thanks.

jg

JG Pasterjak wrote:

Drewsifer wrote: I was blown by the graphics.

I'll need a theater address, row and seat number please. Thanks. jg

LMAO

JG Pasterjak wrote:

Drewsifer wrote: I was blown by the graphics.

I'll need a theater address, row and seat number please. Thanks. jg

Thats JG Pasterjak everybody, He'll be here all week. Dont forget to tip the servers.

Well we just got back forom seeing it in imax3d all i can say is WOW. This one will sink in for sometime to come. Whoever is thinking about seeing this please go. I dont think it will translate as well at home no matter how big or fancy your system may be. Whoever comes out with the next scifi movie better bring there A game with them.

So after seeing Star Wars as a lad, I wanted to be a jedi, shoot a laser gun, etc. I got a whip from the flea market after seeing Raiders. I'm concerned that after seeing Avatar, today's youth may attempt to bond with objects around them, like the Na'vi.

924guy wrote:

Salanis wrote: One thing I'm trying to figure out is, did this take place in the same "universe" as the *Aliens* films? Perhaps at a different time? You had hypersleep and reference to "the company". I guess it depends on whether it was "The Company", or just a company.

I hadnt thought about that, it really "could" be a continuation of the Alien movies, just better, much, much better.

There really isn't a giant hole left for a sequel to this one...unless...

Avatar vs Alien?

3d would make that pretty awesome, I'd buy a ticket.

Dances with Wolves meets Mechwarrior

Tom Heath wrote:

924guy wrote:

Salanis wrote: One thing I'm trying to figure out is, did this take place in the same "universe" as the *Aliens* films? Perhaps at a different time? You had hypersleep and reference to "the company". I guess it depends on whether it was "The Company", or just a company.

I hadnt thought about that, it really "could" be a continuation of the Alien movies, just better, much, much better.

There really isn't a giant hole left for a sequel to this one...unless... Avatar vs Alien? 3d would make that pretty awesome, I'd buy a ticket.

all they have to do is figure out how to rewrite Sigourney back to life and you have number 2. I will be there waiting

Salanis wrote: However, given that the company in Avatar was a bit squeemish about displacing an indigenous people too forcefully, even if only for PR reasons, that still sounds more ethically sensitive than Yutani-Weyland was in any of the movies.

Nerd foul! Weyland-Yutani.

I saw the movie last night, and I'm still on Pandora. What an immersion. I thought the plot, while it was "Dances with Smurfs," was well executed. I was never bored.

I loved it for the effects and entertainment. As others have stated the story is an amalgamation of other stories. Take a big dose of Pocahontas, mix in a dose of Dances With Wolves, add a dash of ewok, and a mix together carefully removing any and all plot twists - you get the script for Avatar.

I agree, go see it on the big screen in 3D, if you wait until it's out on DVD you will wonder what all the fuss was about.

Tom Heath wrote: There really isn't a giant hole left for a sequel to this one...unless... Avatar vs Alien? 3d would make that pretty awesome, I'd buy a ticket.

Even six years ago, Cameron was already discussing a couple sequels, so he already knows where he wants this story to go from here. And since he doesnt' have to work on teh tech too much (and they most likely can't be as groundbreaking as this one was) then more care can be taken on developing story and characters.

Prequel PREE KWULL!