tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035217.post7942537031129785969..comments2023-10-25T04:58:06.517-04:00Comments on The Projection Booth: Avatar (2009): B-rob humanickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03393593631883026810noreply@blogger.comBlogger153125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035217.post-230684678700202582010-07-19T18:58:12.095-04:002010-07-19T18:58:12.095-04:00After reading an accurate review of Inception, I c...After reading an accurate review of Inception, I checked this review by the author. Where the reviewer has seen overly gross exposition as a sin in Inception, the simple fairy tale of Avatar appears to be scored by the same criteria, a misapplication I think. I disagree, Avatar was very masterful storytelling combining new technological advances in the medium of film.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035217.post-65002218695508401642010-05-18T07:50:03.292-04:002010-05-18T07:50:03.292-04:00Was reading through these quite tedious defences o...Was reading through these quite tedious defences of what is a very pretty but rather empty movie when I came across this "pearl": <br /><br />1:54 AM <br /> Seamus said... <br /><br />"The only part I complained about is the action (not the action itself but how it played out) Sort of cliche, but the movie is another masterpiece in both Cinematic value and story value.<br /><br />Georgienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035217.post-42414461373561377262010-05-09T14:43:58.599-04:002010-05-09T14:43:58.599-04:00A story that doesn't ask you to think is lazy,...A story that doesn't ask you to think is lazy, though not necessarily bad. A story that specifically relies on the ABSENCE of thought is pure viral stupidity. <br /><br />I don't know about the rest of you, but every time I'm forced to come to terms with a blatant lack of logic, it strains my suspension of disbelief to the breaking point, and I'm launched out of that lovely senseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035217.post-33814649271688448832010-04-18T23:02:40.188-04:002010-04-18T23:02:40.188-04:00A waste of time, energy and money. Clearly a forge...A waste of time, energy and money. Clearly a forgettable film full of cliches and stereotypes. All the fancy special effects don't hide the shallowness of its core.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035217.post-53590964577081866762010-03-19T08:03:07.443-04:002010-03-19T08:03:07.443-04:00All I have to say is this thread was hilarious. Th...All I have to say is this thread was hilarious. The defensive responses are CLASSIC.Daishi Gajohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804138366301163728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035217.post-12682600369389717502010-01-13T21:03:55.580-05:002010-01-13T21:03:55.580-05:00Visually stimulating and pleasant, but you're ...Visually stimulating and pleasant, but you're right the acting, characters, and story line could have had a little more depth or complexity.laurenhttp://runholy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035217.post-57946900855788987372010-01-02T04:59:01.934-05:002010-01-02T04:59:01.934-05:00great movie.. great technology used..great movie.. great technology used..hanumhttp://nustaffsite.gunadarma.ac.id/blog/hanumnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035217.post-53223427424178684532009-12-27T08:58:17.469-05:002009-12-27T08:58:17.469-05:00It's extremely disappointing that some people ...It's extremely disappointing that some people feel they need to belittle and/or abuse other people that don't share their views on a movie.<br /><br />Jacquelyn, there are plenty of movies that feature more than cursory character development! <br /><br />You might need to look further than the blockbusters though - you're right when it comes to many of the huge Hollywood movies.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035217.post-63560821457410515102009-12-23T00:49:13.091-05:002009-12-23T00:49:13.091-05:00Rob,
Regardless of my opinions on the film, it tr...Rob,<br /><br />Regardless of my opinions on the film, it truly worries me when dozens of trolls from rotten tomatoes can't respond to your critique with anything that could be remotely considered constructive; and I bow to your patience with these socks.<br /><br />P.S. That was a timely reference to Buzz Lightyear :)Adam Zanziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14524618281515322239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035217.post-5010301581312944342009-12-22T18:21:11.607-05:002009-12-22T18:21:11.607-05:00For me Avatar is B movie with an A movie budget.For me Avatar is B movie with an A movie budget.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035217.post-16303670079992458782009-12-22T13:57:41.011-05:002009-12-22T13:57:41.011-05:00Anonymous of 12:26pm, the word is throne, not thro...Anonymous of 12:26pm, the word is throne, not thrown. And "any cinematic substance"? WTF does that mean exactly? What do you go to the cinema for? Entertainment? Storytelling? What good does it really do you to see a 12 foot high head of an actor in a dialogue film of a David Mamet play? Couldn't that wait till video? Or better yet, read the fucking book and shut the fuck upAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035217.post-60479335166491838322009-12-21T23:43:40.865-05:002009-12-21T23:43:40.865-05:00@Jacquelyn: it wasn't just jake sully but ever...@Jacquelyn: it wasn't just jake sully but everyone in the movie speaking in a cliched manner, and the story developing along predictable lines.<br /><br />there is the argument that all stories are re-tellings, but some are fresh others are not. The first Matrix might be an example of a both innovative effects and gripping story; is there anything in the avatar story that surprised beyond theSonny Liewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09763135301646821834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035217.post-66398365820967527002009-12-21T23:27:08.406-05:002009-12-21T23:27:08.406-05:00@dfgdfg: I am truly sorry that your mother didn...@dfgdfg: I am truly sorry that your mother didn't think to give you a name with vowels.rob humanickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03393593631883026810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035217.post-24136462145490701992009-12-21T16:51:10.966-05:002009-12-21T16:51:10.966-05:00You must have been in a pretty miserable mood when...You must have been in a pretty miserable mood when you saw this to not enjoy it. I truly am sorry that you couldnt enjoy this masterpiece.dfgdfgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035217.post-17068339798590923462009-12-21T15:49:53.266-05:002009-12-21T15:49:53.266-05:00i just watched this movie and agree 100% , the spe...i just watched this movie and agree 100% , the special effects are awesome but the plot is so weak. The story is so predictable i can set my watch to it. This movie is a very well polished turd with a shiny gold coatingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035217.post-71986788044580034432009-12-21T15:29:32.165-05:002009-12-21T15:29:32.165-05:00All the CG manipulation and eye-candy in the world...All the CG manipulation and eye-candy in the world cannot make up for the insultingly moronic cliche that makes up this entire film. Maybe if I had a few drinks, then took off my glasses I would have my expectations lowered enough to enjoy this movie like the rest of the sheep who loved it because they were told they should. <br /><br />Simply because a lot of time and money was put into it...Expect Morenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035217.post-73968454079206130092009-12-21T12:24:44.025-05:002009-12-21T12:24:44.025-05:00An honest objective review..Thanks.
While watching...An honest objective review..Thanks.<br />While watching this movie I couldn't help but sense that I've seen this all before somewhere else.. The story I've seen before.. countless times. The robotic suits.. we've seen before. The 'helicopters'.. we've seen before. One would have hoped that for 400 million they could have done better than recycled ideas. This is no StarAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035217.post-83572832173328786252009-12-21T11:43:15.973-05:002009-12-21T11:43:15.973-05:00Reviewer is right on. The film is amazing to look ...Reviewer is right on. The film is amazing to look at, the story is as thin as paper. It's also about 30 minutes too long (and this is coming from someone who prefers the extended cuts of LoTR) You don't notice a movie being too long if it's paced well and moving along. Bogs down way too much in selling us the visuals with nothing at all happening with the plot. It's an hour and a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035217.post-12274241532055972602009-12-21T11:30:54.566-05:002009-12-21T11:30:54.566-05:00I think everyone here has made... SOME valid point...I think everyone here has made... SOME valid points. I do have to disagree with some of them. <br /><br />Like the claim that the dialogue in the movie sucked. My only response to this, is please consider the main character. He's a marine. I don't know how many marines you KNOW, but I've never really known them to actually speak like Harvard Law Professors. No, most of them I've - Jachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14412702215093370926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035217.post-20177060553274357342009-12-21T11:23:36.923-05:002009-12-21T11:23:36.923-05:00People who have invested a large amount of energy ...People who have invested a large amount of energy and truly felt a lot towards this film are the ones who are going to be really offended by someone who doesn't agree.<br /><br />In short they see the negative critique as an assault on them, not the film.<br /><br />Saw the film and enjoyed it....for what it was. a visual tour de force. It is a mediocre at best film with regards to plot, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035217.post-27189880020099918212009-12-21T11:18:21.309-05:002009-12-21T11:18:21.309-05:00I love the people that come on here and bash the a...I love the people that come on here and bash the author and his review just because they're butt-hurt that the review was not in a favorable opinion of the movie.<br /><br />Key word: <b>Opinion</b>. His opinion is different than yours. Get over it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035217.post-10667126896661550492009-12-21T11:09:20.984-05:002009-12-21T11:09:20.984-05:00Why are people getting their panties all in a bunc...Why are people getting their panties all in a bunch over someone who happens to disagree with them. I wasn't particularly fond of the movie myself. Some parts were enjoyable namely the visuals of Pandora but does that mean I "don't get it"? Doubt it. It's called difference in opinion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035217.post-43944237153327282852009-12-21T11:03:06.949-05:002009-12-21T11:03:06.949-05:00ewww...ewww...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035217.post-10142422196908649802009-12-21T09:42:25.372-05:002009-12-21T09:42:25.372-05:00I just skimmed through and feel i have to post. I ...I just skimmed through and feel i have to post. I just cant get how people can get angry at a reviewer in this way? Is there enjoyment threatened in anyways? <br /><br />The reviewer pointed out things that are bad with the movie. That's not the same as saying no one will enjoy it, or that there is something wrong with enjoying it. Even the people who enjoyed it would probably enjoy it ever Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035217.post-24516071682816246432009-12-21T08:46:09.462-05:002009-12-21T08:46:09.462-05:00Says Anonymous 12:54: "You're a stupid fu...Says Anonymous 12:54: "You're a stupid fucking Douchebag I hope you choke on your own saliva and die, fuck you!"<br /><br />I normally wouldn't have published this Douchebag's rabble, but, I guess that seals the deal, huh Keith? There should be a club for people in our shoes. (Also, proof we're one step closer to achieving the world of <i>Idiocracy</i>.)rob humanickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03393593631883026810noreply@blogger.com