tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319002630833235766.post8818193511258853662..comments2023-05-18T06:53:06.483-07:00Comments on Matt & the Art of Motion Pictures: Avatar - 2009Matt Stewarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07649474780894390040noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319002630833235766.post-77314033048080718632011-08-01T13:29:39.918-07:002011-08-01T13:29:39.918-07:00Nice work, completely agree with you, especially a...Nice work, completely agree with you, especially about him ripping off his other films. Thanks for reading!Matt S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319002630833235766.post-89756337766329798922011-07-30T22:27:59.396-07:002011-07-30T22:27:59.396-07:00I completely agree, Matt. I also gave this film a ...I completely agree, Matt. I also gave this film a negative review, mainly out of a sense of duty because everyone seemed to have drank the James Cameron Kool Aid. The acting was atrocious, caricature-like, and not only did Cameron rip off other films, he ripped off of his own! Nearly all of his films (bar, maybe Piranha Two: The Spawning) feature the exact same plot elements: a regular guy/person/small group, at the mercy of a large malevolent entity (read: government, corporation, etc), is pitted against an extreme obstacle, usually in a remote location, only to discover that the strength of a just and noble cause will always prevail no matter how long it takes. And if Cameron can cram in some kind of mecha-contraption battle (just like Aliens and The Abyss), then it's lights out. It was a repeat of Terminator, Aliens, The Abyss, Terminator 2 and Titanic, but without any of the enjoyable elements of the aforementioned.<br /> <br />My review:<br />http://www.onemillionfilmsbc.com/2010/01/avatar.htmlOMFBChttp://www.onemillionfilmsbc.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319002630833235766.post-91643843505208046002011-07-29T12:06:52.444-07:002011-07-29T12:06:52.444-07:00Yeah, that is what I have heard. I actually will, ...Yeah, that is what I have heard. I actually will, just because I am not going to like it lol. <br /><br />I did not hate the TItanic script, there were definitely good parts, just flaws I think. Thanks for reading!Matt S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319002630833235766.post-13348648400043141262011-07-29T12:01:35.287-07:002011-07-29T12:01:35.287-07:00Agreed, I hate to write negative reviews. And unfo...Agreed, I hate to write negative reviews. And unfortunately I have never seen any of the aliens<br /><br />Thanks!Matt S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319002630833235766.post-6223958218442520942011-07-29T10:34:16.195-07:002011-07-29T10:34:16.195-07:00Avatar was enjoyable to watch in 3D for the visual...Avatar was enjoyable to watch in 3D for the visual(my first 3D film) I tried watching later on TV and it was a letdown. Part of the problem with the storytelling is you can guess the ending after 30 or so minutes, which is a pity. So I guess you're not gonna see Avatar 2 then, ha ha ? I said that about the star wars prequels, but ended up going anyway for 2 and 3. I disagree about Titanic's script, which I found charming.moviesandsongs365http://moviesandsongs365.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319002630833235766.post-46715269322030323062011-07-29T03:33:31.841-07:002011-07-29T03:33:31.841-07:00i dont write negative reviews, it's too easy b...i dont write negative reviews, it's too easy but if i did it would be for this film. i hated this movie. like fully have nothing good to say about it. if cameron never makes another movie it will be too soon. his alien was the worst of the franchise too.<br /><br />welcome to the lamb btwblahblahblahtobyhttp://blahblahblahgay.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319002630833235766.post-77956541680465198342011-07-27T20:05:48.948-07:002011-07-27T20:05:48.948-07:00Great comment Ian, opinion respected. You clearly ...Great comment Ian, opinion respected. You clearly looked at the film differently from the beginning than I did, which is probably why you enjoyed it more. And you're right, I did want more than that. I suppose it all comes down to personal taste, and it did not fit mine.<br /><br />Star Wars is another film that I do not absolutely love, I like it much more than Avatar, but it is overrated in my opinion. Again, it just isn't my taste, though a fine film.<br /><br />Also, the Roeper quote came from Rotten Tomatoes, check there and that is where I got it lol.Matt S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319002630833235766.post-58147648286542180322011-07-27T02:50:41.604-07:002011-07-27T02:50:41.604-07:00The script was not the reason for the long develop...The script was not the reason for the long development time. It was the special effects. Cameron had a very specific vision in mind for this movie. The technology and budget he demanded was not readily available until eight years after the idea was first pitched.<br /><br />Matt, I respect your opinion and it's not as minority as you'd think. But I must admit to being a little puzzled by some of your reasons. The lack of clothes on the Navis was bothersome? I think the idea behind that was to model their appearance off of real Native American tribes while the character archetypes were inspired from their primitive technology and strong spirituality related to the planet.<br /><br />I watched Richard Roeper's review and didn't hear him say anything like "we're not here for the plot". He did however compare this movie to Star Wars which I think is the right idea. Neither Avatar nor Star Wars had very original plots but they were presented in a fresh way. The themes of prejudice and culturally unacceptable love have certainly been explored many times before. But the characters, setting and visual style help it stand out among the predecessors. Avatar's screenplay is very predictable, but I'd argue that the basic outline still works as far as how it can tug the emotional strings. The movie had always been intended to be primarily a visual experience with a story existing mainly just to provide a backdrop. Some wanted more than that so they expressed disappointment. I'm assuming that's why you didn't like it either? Correct me if I'm mistaken.<br /><br />I understand why Avatar is not to everyone's taste. But in my scorebook which is calculated by what I believe Cameron wanted to accomplish, he knocked it out of the park.Ian Montgomerynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319002630833235766.post-60687698892455918252011-07-26T16:53:47.783-07:002011-07-26T16:53:47.783-07:00I honestly did not even notice the soundtrack lol....I honestly did not even notice the soundtrack lol. <br /><br />Thanks Scarlet!Matt S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319002630833235766.post-11925887090791098142011-07-26T09:29:18.448-07:002011-07-26T09:29:18.448-07:00I like the one thing that really makes it stand ou...I like the one thing that really makes it stand out from Fern Gully, Pocohantas, and The Last Samurai......The Soundtrack! =my favorite part of the movie!<br /><br />haha, agree completely with your summation! Nice job.TheScarletSp1dernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319002630833235766.post-79713173052010169552011-07-25T13:15:12.772-07:002011-07-25T13:15:12.772-07:00I know, i'm sure I could do as good of a job. ...I know, i'm sure I could do as good of a job. To me, his scripts usually aren't very great, but this one is far worse than his others.Matt S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319002630833235766.post-72558601742189839692011-07-25T01:57:32.434-07:002011-07-25T01:57:32.434-07:00Agree, it is pretty overrated but I was a bit leni...Agree, it is pretty overrated but I was a bit leniant, probably due to the fantastic visuals. Makes me wonder how could it take Cameron ten years to write the script/ someone in high school could do the same in a week ;)Hawaiianguynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319002630833235766.post-66872896610148965212011-07-23T10:46:09.649-07:002011-07-23T10:46:09.649-07:00Thanks Rachel, give it a go, you will probably lik...Thanks Rachel, give it a go, you will probably like it more than I did.Matt S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319002630833235766.post-9716977879737791902011-07-23T09:26:10.613-07:002011-07-23T09:26:10.613-07:00James Cameron seems to have a knack for making div...James Cameron seems to have a knack for making divisive movies. I haven't seen this one yet but I would still like to. great review!Rachel Hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319002630833235766.post-30692525372583036712011-07-22T20:52:29.324-07:002011-07-22T20:52:29.324-07:00True, I did not even think of that one.
It usual...True, I did not even think of that one. <br /><br />It usually does not work for me either, there are only a few cases where I can actually enjoy the movie with it. Kung Fu Panda 2 is one of them lol. <br /><br />oh my gosh... haha Thanks Jesse!Matt S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319002630833235766.post-19969474894172598542011-07-22T20:49:50.735-07:002011-07-22T20:49:50.735-07:00Thanks for reading, glad you agree.Thanks for reading, glad you agree.Matt S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319002630833235766.post-53215499055916538132011-07-22T20:49:39.894-07:002011-07-22T20:49:39.894-07:00I have only seen the later sequels of Terminator, ...I have only seen the later sequels of Terminator, so I cannot comment on that. I just don't really care for Cameron as a filmmaker, he isn't my style, I suppose. Thanks for reading!Matt S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319002630833235766.post-89414865706119418692011-07-22T20:48:39.481-07:002011-07-22T20:48:39.481-07:00Thanks Aditya! Glad you agree, this does seem to b...Thanks Aditya! Glad you agree, this does seem to be one of the most hated critically acclaimed films though.Matt S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319002630833235766.post-62128433989071146572011-07-22T09:04:35.775-07:002011-07-22T09:04:35.775-07:00Lol Avatar is very overrated and dude i do nothing...Lol Avatar is very overrated and dude i do nothing but rave over your score. You can tell what can Cameron ripped off (Princess Mononoke).<br /><br />But overall Nice review it was groundbreaking but too me the 3D was poor and then again 3D has never worked for me. <br />You should see Piranhas 2 Cameron had ideas where giant flying killer fish are eating people...That's creative xDJesse P.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319002630833235766.post-49514809142601626242011-07-21T18:56:15.992-07:002011-07-21T18:56:15.992-07:00I agree. Avatar was okay at best.I agree. Avatar was okay at best.Tyman21noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319002630833235766.post-63485451139082518062011-07-21T16:56:42.843-07:002011-07-21T16:56:42.843-07:00I have to admit Brent, you make a very strong and ...I have to admit Brent, you make a very strong and convincing argument, I almost agree with you. And not it isn't strange, just unpopular :P <br /><br />I don't necessarily consider either film a money grab, unless yo consider any adaptation a money grab. As a whole the only thing comparable between Avatar and Deathly Hallows are the visuals. The rest of the film (acting, screenplay, direction, etc.) would be hard to even argue Avatar onto Deathly Hallows level.<br /><br />But see, you say we accept certain things when it suits us personally, but that is kind of exactly what watching movies is about. Most everything is personal opinion, such as preference of stories. Obviously you hated that the two Potter films were split in two, and think it messed everything with the cliff hanger. I, for one, was not bothered by it. It all is personal opinion, that is why we have these blogs in the first place.<br /><br />But you are right, there are no differences in our arguments, we each did not like a universally acclaimed film. No shame in that :)Matt S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319002630833235766.post-56776468965455865592011-07-21T09:37:48.501-07:002011-07-21T09:37:48.501-07:00james cameron spent so much time making this movie...james cameron spent so much time making this movie almost like 10 years and i guess i was expecting more from it as well, the story was very predictable and cliche and so was titanic in my opinion but yea u have to give credit for visual excellence and i agree it wasnt as great as it was made out to be. but i have to say that terminator 2 judgement day was a great movie from cameronniki sopranonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319002630833235766.post-5736002551488809222011-07-21T07:58:16.977-07:002011-07-21T07:58:16.977-07:00Outstanding review man!
Agree agree agree..James C...Outstanding review man!<br />Agree agree agree..James Cameron is overrated as hell!<br />Great call!Aditya Gokhalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319002630833235766.post-8197588756179950952011-07-21T03:46:31.056-07:002011-07-21T03:46:31.056-07:00An unpopular opinion?? And yet wasn't I alone ...An unpopular opinion?? And yet wasn't I alone in not liking the lastest Harry Potter movie? It isn't so strange to dis-like something the masses do is it?! <br />The way you feel about Avatar is how I feel about Deathly Hallows!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Over rated and a money grab ( 'shameful' ) by splitting the last novel in two...what's so different from your arguments about Avatar??! It is what we choose to accept when it suits us personally at the end of the day isn't it?!<br /> I personally didn't see anything remarkable with Avatar and it was totally over rated in 3-d. Different but nothing special.Brent - The Silver scrennoreply@blogger.com