Escape to the Movies: Avatar
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Wow, this is the first time I heard of the Dances with Smurfs thing. Because I am dirt poor this holiday season, I'll probably not going to see this in theatres. But in 3 months, I'll definitely pick it up.
Maybe, just maybe. I'm more of the story-wise guy, rather than the stunning visuals.
..But don't get me wrong, stunning visuals are fucking awesome. But Mr. Cameron is also a control freak of an director that demanded his 12 page descriptions on every single fucking plant and tiny detail were followed to the letter by his CGI developers. Director, nah. Movie, maybe.
..But don't get me wrong, stunning visuals are fucking awesome. But Mr. Cameron is also a control freak of an director that demanded his 12 page descriptions on every single fucking plant and tiny detail were followed to the letter by his CGI developers. Director, nah. Movie, maybe.
Before there was even a trailer released for this film I maintained that furies and deviants were going to enforce that dreaded rule of Encyclopedia Dramatica humor with a passion.
Yea, I expected for Bob to review "The Princess and the Frog" for this week, since it's the one creating the most buzz at this time in theaters, but Avatar is a good pick so I have no complaints about that.lordlee said:
To be quite honest, I'm actually surprised that everytime MovieBob interupted the review, that he talked about how people are making fun of it by pointing to the "Dances with Smurf's" episode from South Park, the similarity to "Dances with Wolves," and the inevitable joking of people asking if they'd "do" the female Na'vi character. I expected him to probably talk about the criticism coming from various far-right media in America, in how one of the themes of the film is centered on Neo-Conservative Imperialism, and their objection to it as it depicts the people who are fighting the Na'vi as the bad guys, that they're greedy, and that they deep down want to sort of want to dictate societies. Even though James Cameron says that the film indeed shows an objective view on neo-conservative imperialism, I'd expect MovieBob to at least say that conservative minded people should at least watch the movie themselves and come to their own conclusions, instead of being told what to think and watch by right-wing blogs or right-wing personalities. Well, I'd think he'd mention something on that subject at least once in the review.
As for the DeviantArt joke. Yea, I do see the point in saying all that. They'll be perverts on DeviantArt who'll exploit the Na'vi to make nude depictions of them or whatnot, but as a guy who does go onto that site every so often, I'll say it's a decent site for the most part and has interesting artwork if you do take the time to look around.
So, according to moviebob, we should ignore the poor story telling and archetypal characters (which are somehow able to be 'well developed') just because it has really cool graphics?
I may be wrong, and correct me if I am, don't people usual complain if a movie focuses more on visuals than story? Isn't that one of the reasons (other than his supposed 'oral praise' of the U.S. armed forces)that some many on the Escapist ,Moviebob included, despise Micheal Bay to the point of wishing the man dead?
I may be wrong, and correct me if I am, don't people usual complain if a movie focuses more on visuals than story? Isn't that one of the reasons (other than his supposed 'oral praise' of the U.S. armed forces)that some many on the Escapist ,Moviebob included, despise Micheal Bay to the point of wishing the man dead?
You pretty much said exactly how I feel about this movie, Bob. It's a damn shame so that so many people are dismissing Avatar before seeing it because they sure are going to miss out on something great.
Did you go and see it in 3D or 2D?
Did you go and see it in 3D or 2D?
My favorite thing about southpark's use of the "dances with smurfs" thing is that it was barely ridicule, and only served a supporting role in the overall gag of the episode.
I'm not sure many of you know this, but this movie was originally supposed to be that Halo movie (at least that's what my brother told me). So if you're wondering why some of the vehicles look so familiar (especially if you've played Halo Wars) then you now know why.
It seems all very much like District 9 but if it were on the Prawn's planet.
As for the Deviant Art line, that was very wrong. They would be more likely to draw the titular character than the female Na'vi. You must not know them very well!
As for the Deviant Art line, that was very wrong. They would be more likely to draw the titular character than the female Na'vi. You must not know them very well!
"Dances with Smurfs" became a meme?
Still, looking forward to seeing this. Although I'll wait for the budget mantinee on Tuesday, to see it with my G/F.
Still, looking forward to seeing this. Although I'll wait for the budget mantinee on Tuesday, to see it with my G/F.
Just came from the cinema 2 hours ago. And it's freakin greatn movie. Yes ok the plot has been done before and the main characters are all seen before, but it's executed so well and the characters are developed all so well that the 2 hours 50 went like "hell it's over, noooooooo".
Go see it, because if u don't well then u are going to miss a lot. And the 3d helps but u are going to get a kick out of it even without the 3d.
Go see it, because if u don't well then u are going to miss a lot. And the 3d helps but u are going to get a kick out of it even without the 3d.