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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 01:57 AM
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Hey folks,

Avatar was pretty good for a James Cameron Sci-fy actiony, alieny travelouge kind of movie.

If your a regular guy who likes the action, explosions, and general violence, the last 40 minutes are all you.

If you like to watch Travel Channel and see wierd new alien vistas, the first 2 hours are for you.

If you want to watch to alieny blue, psychic, cat people get it on, there's a 30 second scene for you.

Last edited by Kanchi; Jan 3, 2010 at 03:11 AM. Reason: No need to spoil it for everyone else
Old Dec 23, 2009 | 02:35 AM
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i saw the plot in "Dance with Smurfs" I don't need to waste my $$$ on this movie.



J/K Going to see it on IMAC in a few weeks. Try to get free ticket off my buddy.
Old Dec 24, 2009 | 11:54 PM
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take that spoiler off.

This movie is too good to be spoiled. This is the best movie I have ever watched, so mind blowing. This is pretty much the start of a revolutionary experience in hollywood. The type of movie that will bring you into a whole new universe. The type of movie that you will want to watch again. I love this movie.

300 million dollars to make the movie and 14 years in development.
Old Dec 25, 2009 | 01:27 AM
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i'll wait till it comes out on network tv
Old Dec 25, 2009 | 01:35 AM
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I saw the movie in 3-D IMAX and it was so awsome!!!!!!!!
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are u for real? 14 years to make a movie.
Old Dec 25, 2009 | 02:06 AM
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this movie is too good to be seen on a regular tv, you need to experience this on the full screen with 3-D
Old Dec 25, 2009 | 02:22 AM
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if you want to give me the money to go see it i take paypal 53 dollars should cover every thing i need...
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I just saw it in 3D, and it was by far, the best movie experience I have ever had. Phenomenal movie.
Old Dec 27, 2009 | 05:51 AM
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Originally Posted by GammaTNT
are u for real? 14 years to make a movie.
The idea came to Cameron a long time ago, but he chose to delay his ideas until the proper technology was available to him to make his concept come true. So basically, instead of using old style claymotion, he waited till he could use computer technology, just to compare that is.
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yep, James is brilliant
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Originally Posted by GammaTNT
i saw the plot in "Dance with Smurfs" I don't need to waste my $$$ on this movie.
lol!
Old Dec 27, 2009 | 01:19 PM
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I saw it yesterday. Gets 2 thumbs up from me.
Old Dec 27, 2009 | 08:32 PM
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ok ok, ill admit...im watching it tonight @ the Arclight in Hollywood. i figure if the movie sux, at least the movie theater will make up for it
Old Dec 27, 2009 | 10:23 PM
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Ok, I really enjoyed Avatar as well but....I couldn't escape the fact that I have seen it before.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104254/
Old Dec 27, 2009 | 10:42 PM
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Oh yea, anyone else notice that the horses made the EXACT same sound as the velociraptors from Jurassic Park?
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^^Ha ha yeah. There were a couple animal noises that seemed to come from Jurrasic Park.
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rawr
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Nice summary etli. The main plot did have a bit of a seen it before vibe, but this is by far the most visually stunning movie I have seen. if you're going to see it, spring for the 3D version. It actually adds to the movie without pandering to cheezy effects. Things like the opening where the shot is first person and the guy is looking through the glass of his mask, and the subtle reflection from the glass pops off the screen really add to the immersion effect.

The concept was good for the blue people too I think, they aren't psychic. Rather, they have an exposed neural interface that can connect to other blue people, animals, plants, etc for direct brain to brain communication, hadn't really seen that before.

Bottom line, where else can you see floating mountains, space marines, mech suits, and blue cat people riding terrordactyls?
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Originally Posted by vettereddie
Bottom line, where else can you see floating mountains, space marines, mech suits, and blue cat people riding terrordactyls?
Well, this one time I went camping and decided to add some wild mushrooms to my pork and beans......



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