Poll: Avatar has grossed 1.34 billion dollars. Are you surprised?

[CrysisMcGee]

I'm surprised such an ordinary movie with pretty graphics got so much money.

It's like Crysis; just a tech demo.
It's like Halo; merely average.


In summary: People like pretty things that sparkle. Like crows or cats, except we think we're above that, but evidence proves otherwise.

It really is a combination of plot, effects, writing, and acting, that make people want to go see it. Crysis is actually a pretty good game, and so is Halo. Yes, they all don't have a strong storyline, but it's good enough.

Is the movie ordinary? Sure. Is it told in a new and interesting way. Damn right, and that's the only thing people care about.

 

[IamQ]

I'm definetly surprised about it.

Apparently it was hyped as hell, and all the cool mainstream people wanted to see it.

Hell, I knew a guy who had only like seen ONE trailer for it, and then decided that he wanted to go to the midnight premiere of the film.

I must've missed the hype around it, because the only reason I saw it was because my little sister wanted someone to see it with, and I didn't have to pay anything for the ticket.


At least it wasn't a bad movie though. Still suprised though.

 

[Player 2]

No, because there was a thread about this last week. I am totally indifferent towards the profits this film makes and honestly can't see why it's so popular.