James Cameron's Avatar in 3D

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Grand Master

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Am I the only one that thinks that this movie doesn't look good? And if the leaked plot is right, that doesn't make it look any better.

It looks all right. I think a movie about 9 foot blue creatures is going to put some people off, however. It's not going to look real enough for them.

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It looks all right. I think a movie about 9 foot blue creatures is going to put some people off, however. It's not going to look real enough for them.

yeah but what can they base it against :p nothing is blue and that big irl :p

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I'm really letdown with the CGI... I mean, it's not bad by any means, but I was expecting it to be as revolutionary as the supposed 3D elements are going to be.

Still really looking forward to this simply because of Cameron. I think it will be a slight flop in that it won't get nearly as much money as they think it will, however. Most of my friends aren't even remotely interested in it.

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And an early review from someone who's seen the film says its plot is almost non-existent, but it's like the biggest first-person shooter ever. And:

What we have is: Boy meets alien through marines, boy loses aliens and marines, boy fights marines and gets girl. And I was also told that despite all the trappings of special effects, blue people and CGI skies, Sigourney Weaver still manages to register strongly with warmth and a commanding presence.

I am sure we all know what happens but just incase more peeps complain :p

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And an early review from someone who's seen the film says its plot is almost non-existent, but it's like the biggest first-person shooter ever. And:

What we have is: Boy meets alien through marines, boy loses aliens and marines, boy fights marines and gets girl. And I was also told that despite all the trappings of special effects, blue people and CGI skies, Sigourney Weaver still manages to register strongly with warmth and a commanding presence.

That's because Sigourney Weaver freaking owns. She's mine along with that certain fit Welsh girl and, oh forget it I forget everyone else now...

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*Spoiler Alert*

And an early review from someone who's seen the film says its plot is almost non-existent, but it's like the biggest first-person shooter ever. And:

What we have is: Boy meets alien through marines, boy loses aliens and marines, boy fights marines and gets girl. And I was also told that despite all the trappings of special effects, blue people and CGI skies, Sigourney Weaver still manages to register strongly with warmth and a commanding presence.

Arrggghhh, put up a *spoiler alert* next time, I didn't want to knowwwww lol. The game itself was crap, just played the demo though but I didn't like it. Was a highly hyped up game too. I'm sure the movie will be an enjoyable experience.

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Mhmm, so, after all thigs are showing good - so far Avatar seems to be getting some quite positive word of mouth from people whove seen it. Including some I personally trust. If not the story then just visually its just astonishing to say the least.

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Mhmm, so, after all thigs are showing good - so far Avatar seems to be getting some quite positive word of mouth from people whove seen it. Including some I personally trust. If not the story then just visually its just astonishing to say the least.

Visually looks awe inspiring but I would like a story but I am gonna wait for blu-ray methinks (Y)

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