Posted: 11 January 2010 at 5:08am | IP Logged

I have been wondering when the movie, sci-fi and fantasy buffs will mention Avatar... ?

Have you seen it? What do you think?

I was blown away by this magic world on a moon of a planet much like Jupiter in many ways (big spot and all) - and its messages about protecting our planet, human priorities and mentality and also about the power of cooperation.

Anyone interested in a bit that I wrote about it in my blog can find it here

Posted: 11 January 2010 at 10:37pm | IP Logged

I have not yet seen "Avatar", though my longing to do so increases with your blog about it, Lee! I did not know Peter Jackson was involoved with this one, though not at all surprised after his enormous undertaking with "The Lord of the Rings". The "Rings" series (as well as Tolkien's book series) remains my favorites of all times. The movie series I watch on DVD at least once a years, try to re-read the books every 5 years or so.

I would love to see "Avatar" in 3D, there is a theater over an hour away that does so at the Palisades Mall in NYS. I will need to plan this, from what Stuff said I will need to procure tickets prior. Corey, this one will be a Big Screen Must! Try to get to seet it! As will I, and good luck Stuff!

This weekend is a no for me, SAR (Search&Rescue training afield), perhaps next one...will let you know if I get tickets to The Show! Lee, again thanks for the info about this ground breaking movie.

Posted: 12 January 2010 at 2:43am | IP Logged

Nononononono

Do NOT wait for it on DVD.  It will NOT have the same impact - however big your TV screen at home.

It is one of those movies you HAVE to see on the reallybig screen - 2D or 3D, it does not matter.  Really!

AFTERWARDS you could buy/rent the movie on DVD - I will do so mainly for the extras that will tell about the making of the movie.

Now go out and book those tickets and then come and report back

Posted: 14 January 2010 at 3:44am | IP Logged

Hi Robin - you don't even need the extra glitz & glamour of 3D or Imax.  Just GO and see it!   I'm still considering the 3D version - but mainly because I want to go and look at some of the details again and just escape into that world.  Will wait for a few weeks so I get the maximum "enjoying it all over again" effect, but those who have seen it in both 2D and 3D differ as to which one is preferable. Ironically, the most "votes" have gone to 2D since the 3D technology seems to be less "smooth" (especially in the "human" parts of the movie) and can become intrusive.  The concept and the basic, stunning new way of making a movie is perfectly evident in 2D.

Posted: 25 January 2010 at 11:39pm | IP Logged

I went to see this last week (IMAX 3D)

I haven't sat through the same movie back-to-back at a theatre since I was 15 and saw Star Wars for the first time; I didn't think that a movie could thrill me as much now that I'm pushing 50 as Star Wars did when I was a kid, but it was sure close; great movie, and good story line.

I remember that we snuck up to the first row to watch it the second time back in what? 1977?.  The second time for Avatar I moved up to the third row (any closer and I couldn't get the whole screen within the 3D glasses).

If I see it again, and I probably will, I'm just going to see it at a regular theatre (no 3D glasses, though that was pretty neat).

The line from the movie that sticks with me, for some reason, is "I don't know who I am" -- I could relate to that at the level/context of the movie at that point...the older I get, the more I see things through different eyes (or maybe I'm just getting feeble and only think I'm having a new thought!) 

Posted: 26 January 2010 at 10:49am | IP Logged

I saw Avatar yesterday afternoon (Monday) in 3D. Avatar is now my very favorite movie ever tied with The Lord of the Rings trilogy. I would like to see it again, this time in IMAX 3D. I will try to express how I feel about this lovely movie. ~ Robin

Posted: 26 January 2010 at 7:30pm | IP Logged

So glad you saw Avatar in IMAX, Stuff. (You know why I write in blue.) Though the theatre I viewed it in had some surround sound, I am sure IMAX would be a fuller experience.  I still would like to travel when I have time to get to an IMAX theatre. (Over an hour away.) I also look forward to viewing Avatar when it comes out on DVD/BlueRay. The reason is simply because this is a story that resonates deeply within me. YES, the special effects are so awesome beyond measure so far. But, this is a story with a message ~ a message that I hope many will understand. This is why I love this movie and story so very much.

I will refrain from discussing the movie further to give time for those who have not viewed it to do so. There is so much I could say...and will after a time. For those wishing to see Avatar, you will not be displeased in any way ~ in any shape ~ in any form!  ~ Robin

Posted: 30 August 2010 at 10:40pm | IP Logged

Yeah, Buddy! I know not what you heard about something being "wrong", what I "heard" was that "Avatar" was being re-released with additional scenes. I saw it first time in theatre 3-D, second time (and a couple more  )at home video and I hope to be able to see "Avatar" in Imax soon!!!

I not only love the science of the making of the film video-wise...so awesome in it's own respect...but so love the message that goes and will forever go beyond the Wows of this movie that has my Heart.

For those that have not seen "Avatar", if the "bling" of special effects has turned you off...please do not let it. This is a story of heart. This is a story of learning. This is a story of hope... that taking over for profit over life will stop and never need happen again. Watch it. And Love.And listen. ~ Robin

Posted: 31 August 2010 at 3:14am | IP Logged

I'm considering going to watch the new director's cut in 3D since I originally saw it in 2D. 

About enough time has passed now since I first saw it to make it special all over again.

Posted: 31 August 2010 at 8:03am | IP Logged

I have seen it, but not in 3D. Must be very impressive.