James Cameron Sci-Fi film AVATAR

[Bromptonboy]

even if it is Dances With Wolves re-hashed.

Anyone have some good ideas-thoughts for a sequel?

I loved "Dances with Wolves" and this is great new version of that same old story. As far as a sequel, I would love to return to Pandora. The whole planet eco-system was so interesting.

I too loved dances with wolves. As did a lot of other people considering what it made. I think people like beating up on the movie for some reason that I still haven't figured out.

I liked DWW as well - I just couldn't help but notice the parallel.

[Blackride]

Did you happen to see the new story about the thousands of people facing depression because they want to live in the Avatar world? I heard that on the national news this morning. WOW

[Bryancd]

Sounds like some Star Trek and Star Wars fans I know. Just saying. :)

[Rico]

Rico, I see what you're saying about timing, but I think it's the same thing that could be said about star wars. It was a pretty basic story that was released with good timing. People outside of the uber fans really don't and have never seen what other people saw in it.

I think that when you have a simple story and great timing, you make a blockbuster. Star Wars and Home Alone both sort of prove that.

Oh, absolutely.  People have studied the phenomenon of "Star Wars" coming out in 1977 for a long time.  A good part of the popularity of that and any film release is timing and the luck that comes with that - just like I said.

[Darkmolerman]

Did you happen to see the new story about the thousands of people facing depression because they want to live in the Avatar world? I heard that on the national news this morning. WOW

I joined a facebook group about it. I never would have thought someone would get depressed from that...

[Geekyfanboy]

They just released this incredible 22 minute behind the scene special on the making of Avatar. James Cameron and company are true geniuses. Watching this special brought tears to my eyes.. this is truly amazing technology.

http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1809804784/video/17711648

[Bryancd]

I'm going to see it tonight for the 3rd time, this time in IMAX 3D. Can't wait. And I totally disagree with the idea that this movies release timing is a major contributor to it's success. To say so takes away from the fact that the movie is, IMO and in that of clearly many others, outstanding. It seems that people who were not as moved by the film are looking for other reasons to qualify it's success. It's a success because it's that good.

[Geekyfanboy]

Enjoy it Bryan.. going to see it again this weekend with Dad and Harry.. seeing it in 3D but no IMAX

[Feathers]

I saw this on Friday in IMAX 3D and while my initial reaction wasn't overwhelming, the whole thing has grown on me in the the few days since. (Being up all night on Friday and finding myself thinking about the film while in a sleep-deprived state may have had something to do with it!)

Talking about it at work today, I realised that what I'd forgotten through most of the film was the fact that it was actually an animation rather than live action. Job done, I'd say.

While the story wasn't the most innovative ever, it was easy enough to buy into and provided enough of a background off which to hang the characters and the world. What really sold it to me (looking back) is the scenes where animated and live action characters worked together. It simply didn't register as such with me.

We're a long way from 'Who framed Roger Rabbit' here!

To a degree I think I'd like to leave the story there. I'm not sure I can see an obvious sequel in story terms and a bad story would detract too much from the overall experience.

[Geekyfanboy]

The ComingSoon.net Box Office Report has been updated with studio estimates for the weekend. Click here for the full box office estimates of the top 12 films and then check back on Tuesday for the final figures based on actual box office.

For the sixth week straight, the box office is all about James Cameron's Avatar, as it added another $36 million this weekend to set a new record for a movie's sixth weekend gross. More importantly, it has now grossed $552.8 million domestically, making it the second-highest grossing movie domestically, passing The Dark Knight's $533.3 million over the weekend and putting it in sight to cross Titanic's long-standing record of $600.8 million sometime next month. Internationally, Avatar earned $107 million this weekend to push its overseas total to a massive $1.28 billion, surpassing Titanic's previous international record of $1.24 billion. Worldwide, the film has collected $1.836 billion and is about to surpass Titanic's global record of $1.843 billion.

[ChadH]

I just saw Avatar in standard 3D(not IMAX) this past weekend and was very impressed. I didn't feel that the 3D was unnecessary, rather that the movie really needed the added dimension for the alien environment of Pandora to be fully appreciated. I just don't think that standard 2D could have really done it justice.
It's true that the plot felt very familiar, but I don't see that as a negative, but as a plus since it allowed me to become more involved in the film without being distracted by complex plot points. I actually had to cover my mouth to keep from cheering out loud(You guys know which parts i'm referring to) and even became a little teary-eyed a few times, which is very uncharacteristic for me, and I'm sure that I'm not alone there either. Just a really good movie IMO :thumbsup
It was also the $5.50 matinee which was pretty sweet too.

Sorry Kenny, I didn't mean to step on your post.

[Bryancd]

I just saw Avatar in standard 3D(not IMAX) this past weekend and was very impressed. I didn't feel that the 3D was unnecessary, rather that the movie really needed the added dimension for the alien environment of Pandora to be fully appreciated. I just don't think that standard 2D could have really done it justice.
It's true that the plot felt very familiar, but I don't see that as a negative, but as a plus since it allowed me to become more involved in the film without being distracted by complex plot points. I actually had to cover my mouth to keep from cheering out loud(You guys know which ones) and even became a little teary-eyed a few times, which is very uncharacteristic for me, and I'm sure that I'm not alone there either. Just a really good movie IMO :thumbsup
It was also the $5.50 matinee which was pretty sweet too.

Sorry Kenny, I didn't mean to step on your post.

Well said, Chad. I think your comments really explainvery well why this movie is so strong and resonating with the audience today.
And Kenny, I was wrong, this film WILL eclipse "titanic" deservedly so.

[Geekyfanboy]

I was going to razz you because of your lack of faith in Avatar passing Titanic.. but the good guy that you are admitted that you were wrong takes all that fun out of it. :)

[Bryancd]

I went to the IMAX show last Wed night and the theater was 75% full still! Amazing. What i didn't anticipate was how well the movie is playing to the female audience. Chicks dig AVATAR too!

[ChadH]

It's the 10' tall blue skinned warriors. They all have big feet and chisled abs. ;)