Comments on: Movie Snob and Avatar

By: Sean

Sean — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:44:10 +0000

I saw Avatar in IMAX 3D, because I am into the effects…but this movie was FANTASTIC. The storyline might be familiar, but the way that it’s done in this movie is fresher than you think. You said you’re a sucker for a good love story, there is one here. So, just go fucking see it or you’ll regret it! LOL

By: ed

ed — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:51:12 +0000

i haven’t seen avatar either. don’t really want too. i don’t know why

By: Gwen

Gwen — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:18:30 +0000

I think after my post, my feelings on the movie should be fairly clear. I also think that if this piece of shit wins best movie, movies will suffer for it. We’ll see a whole new generation of movies that are nothing more than pretty flashing lights.
That thought makes me feel sick.

By: Robin

Robin — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:03:00 +0000

@Grant, I never said a complex plot, just a solid somewhat original plot. Also the way the aliens or whatever were designed, they look like cartoons to me and I can’t take that seriously. I will however go see Alice in Wonderland in 3D.

By: Grant

Grant — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:00:12 +0000

I think a plot would have been distracting in Avatar. It’s more than just great f/x (which usually fail to impress me), this is a whole new level of technology. For the first time anyone experiences it, a complex plot would have just been a distraction. If you don’t see it in IMAX 3D, you’re undercutting the experience. Star Wars probably wouldn’t have done so well if Lucas only released in B&W on screens no greater than 13″. Having said that, I hope it doesn’t win for best picture. For the visual effects, definitely. Maybe for best director as a nod to all the time he spent developing the process, although I was really pulling for Bigelow and The Hurt Locker.

By: Robin

Robin — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:42:38 +0000

@Pauline, people have mentioned Dances With Wolves but I haven’t seen that…or Avatar really. The videos I posted explain all the movie comparisons in depth.

By: Pauline

Pauline — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:39:10 +0000

I’m a bit of a “snob” too and don’t usually rush out to see the latest hyped up films in the theatre, but I thought Avatar was pretty good.
Which movies have the same plot as Avatar? Because admittedly there are lots with messages but I can’t think of one that is literally the same as it.

By: Robin

Robin — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:59:22 +0000

@Amanda, I know, I’m trying to confuse you.

By: Robin

Robin — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:58:53 +0000

@Alissa, The Reader was great!

By: Robin

Robin — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:56:48 +0000

@jen, I get that people like the movie and the special effects. I get that it might even be nominated for, you know, special effects. It should not be nominated for Best Picture but the Academy has their heads up their asses.