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16 years ago
Just got back from the theatre.
I really liked it. The story was all of a type; there weren't really any elements that I hadn't seen or read before dozens of times, but they're good elements, which is why they get repeated. The dazzling spectacle of Pandora matchless CGI, and some really good voice acting (especially by Zoe Saldana) made it all fresh again.
Well, mostly. There were one and a half times when I rolled my eyes, but after thirty years of theatre-going that's really quite good.
As for the dazzling spectacle/matchless CGI: hoo, boy. The plants and animals of Pandora are characters just as much as the people. Being me I was rapt by all the little details, my brain occupied with figuring out the design and function of everything, from the human ship/base interiors to the breathing of the native life.
(anyone else wonder whether the Na'vi are actually related to any of the other creatures?)
I'm full of design thoughts. What would an intelligent biped with the body plan of the wildlife look like? Hm...
And CGI characters were pretty much completely convincing - a wonderful achievement! I had no difficulty connecting with their thoughts and feelings. Their displays of grief were very moving.
Also, Na'vi guys have really nice butts, something I know I will appreciate over and over again.
I really liked it. The story was all of a type; there weren't really any elements that I hadn't seen or read before dozens of times, but they're good elements, which is why they get repeated. The dazzling spectacle of Pandora matchless CGI, and some really good voice acting (especially by Zoe Saldana) made it all fresh again.
Well, mostly. There were one and a half times when I rolled my eyes, but after thirty years of theatre-going that's really quite good.
As for the dazzling spectacle/matchless CGI: hoo, boy. The plants and animals of Pandora are characters just as much as the people. Being me I was rapt by all the little details, my brain occupied with figuring out the design and function of everything, from the human ship/base interiors to the breathing of the native life.
(anyone else wonder whether the Na'vi are actually related to any of the other creatures?)
I'm full of design thoughts. What would an intelligent biped with the body plan of the wildlife look like? Hm...
And CGI characters were pretty much completely convincing - a wonderful achievement! I had no difficulty connecting with their thoughts and feelings. Their displays of grief were very moving.
Also, Na'vi guys have really nice butts, something I know I will appreciate over and over again.
Nice movie, I liked it n..n
Or as Wi put it, "pokahantis in space"
Cameron in a recent interview said the DVD will have the sex scene between our two romantic Na'vi (removed from the film to keep it a PG13 rating). People are speculating that they 'make the bond' with each other which I thought would be strange because Jake already 'bonded' with his horse and Banshee. I am curious to see how the scene plays out. :)
Many people also complained about how the film was "predictable". The commercials basically gave away the plot so yah, there was no surprise there. Avatar is not trying to be another 6th Sence with a twist or two. It is a good story with good foreshadowing, set up and follow-through (which some people think makes a film predictable) For example we are told only 5 people have ever rode a Leonoptric (the big yellow dragon) so we can guess that Jake will end up riding him in the end. It's NOT "predictable" it's setup and foreshadowing. If that scene was not in the film, it would have made no sence that jake would even consider trying to ride him.
In any case it was an awesome film and I look forward to getting it on Blue-Ray 3-D later this year.