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film is dryyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[spiderman]

in short, whats on the face of this film???isit just graphics, 3D and visual appeal at the front with the story in the background? as good and ground breaking the visual techniques are, if this was the case then it wouldnt be breaking the mould because hollywood blockbusters are always pushed to follow that direction (looks cool but the story is very weak). Some are even pushed to the point where its pretty much CGI porn and this is the selling point, not the story (transformers 2).BUT, if the story is actually what engages people the most, above all the fancy film and visual techniques...then this movie would be different and something that we aint had in a very long time. it will probably be a big film anyways but if its the latter then it would definately be a landmark film which im hoping it is cos we havent had a strong classic made in a while.

[Guest Triple XXX]

yea but think about it, its a $300m film, it HAS to be mainstream to make that money back u cnt make it some niche thing or make it some deep story coz most heads prob wont get itu gotta have the clichés and sh*t to draw heads in n allow them to follow it

[spiderman]

nobody is talking about it being a specialst or niche film. its costing all that much because of the visual effects and the 3D, that alone will draw people in.....im saying that alongside all that can they match it with a story that is just as sick and let that shine, rather then ride the coat tails of visual effects and exploit that while the story lurks in the background somewhere.i suppose its a bit much to expect them to turn over the hollywood formula on its head, but with jim cameron directing i do expect a decent story at least.

[revs]

the story is full of cliche's but its done well. You are not going to find any amazing twists etc, its just a good popcorn movie. Its entertaining, nothing more. Stop trying to read into it so much. The selling point is that due to technology etc Cameron was able to realize his vision of Pandora. He effectively transported the viewer to another world that enabled you to (at most times) forget about the CG and just engage in the environment and its inhabitants.

[spiderman]

like i said, decent story....i know the movie isnt focused around a dramatically different story but it would of made it a landmark film if it was because it would have the story and the visual appeal.still its definately a step up in film technology and i reckon ill enjoy it a lot anyways because i do like visually stunning films and sci-fi films in general. the decent story will prevent me from nit-picking lol.

[revs]

like i said, decent story....i know the movie isnt focused around a dramatically different story but it would of made it a landmark film if it was because it would have the story and the visual appeal.still its definately a step up in film technology and i reckon ill enjoy it a lot anyways because i do like visually stunning films and sci-fi films in general. the decent story will prevent me from nit-picking lol.

The story is told well enough for you to really enjoy it unlike Transformers 2. Tecnically that film was amazing but it was such hard work to watch because it had such bad pacing - and thats not even taking into account the wooden 2 dimensional acting. This made it hard to even remotely enjoy the film.

[spiderman]

hmm, im gonna lay off the opinions now until i actually see this film and make my own judgements lol. it seems enjoyable tho.

[MrJibbles]

What Imax cinemas are there in London?Need to see this either today or tommorow but Greenwich odeon is full and BFI is the same.

They do have showings at the BFI one but mainly 12.20am or 6.20am. The best time left is for January 1st at 9pm.

Seriously?I'm on tag from 10 till 7 so that's a no no for me :(Is the Imax at odeon greenwich the same as the BFI one?

Yup serious, would've been one of the very few in that cinema at that time.That's the BFI one.

[Flojo]

So f*ck*ng pissed with myself, I was gonna go to the 12 oclock showing at the imax on fri night but thought f*ck it. Looked online and its booked up til boxing day now.

[Badman]

yeah can someone else confirm if the Greenwhich Imax is the same as BFI in Waterloo?not about going to a rebore

[Zachary Foxx]

The story, script and acting is SWAAAAAAAAAGThe visuals are out of this world amazing.

[Guest Triple XXX]

it made an estimated $200m worldwide this weekendFACK

[Badman]

Pure Munay

[revs]

lol too many heads i know worked on this. This film must of roped in nearly every major post production studio in the world.The way Weta got bare guys to leave their current job and go to New Zealand in the final push this year was nuts.

[djbmc]

The story, script and acting is SWAAAAAAAAAGThe visuals are out of this world amazing.

sum disney storyline.

[2deal2]

The Colonel is ardbody. His arm catches fire and he ignores it! It's sick when he jumps in the robot suit and jumps out of the exploding battleship.

[spiderman]

can people avoid droppin spoilers in here. if u are gonna talk about spoilers at least put some clear warnings first.

[Badman]

Just came backImax in GreenwhichVisuals were top drawer c/s the predictable 'Hollywood' storyline was jarring at times however it did not disappoint. However IMO District 9 > This

[Black Ant]

so basically its a sh*t filmllow sugar coating coz it looks good

[Guest R9]

Good film.Where this film shines is the beautiful landscapes, innovative creature and envoriment design & breathtaking scenerySome of the characters are excellently done aswell, the female lead (cant rememebr her name) is done and acted very well

the wonder of the film isn't in the battles and big explosions, its in everything else, the little details

Also worth watching simply because its a big-budget film that points fingers at the current/previous US administration and thats not soemthing to be overlookedIts no Bladerunner but a very worthwhile film and definately something you should see at the cinema. Especialyl considering some guys went to see the likes of Transformers.As for the script, its not the best ever but I didn't expect it to be.Personally I just love that whole 'fantasy world' type sh*tand I have seen few films that have come as clsoe to perfecting it as this one has

[Badman]

so basically its a sh*t filmllow sugar coating coz it looks good

its far from sh*t

[Guest R9]

Yeh its far from sh*t'09 Pocahontas it may be, but far from sh*t

[revs]

so basically its a sh*t filmllow sugar coating coz it looks good

blatantly have not read the thread or watched the filmcomment is void

[J. Edgar]

Just finished watching this and I can't help to think James Cameron got the inspiration from the Matrix, Braveheart & FernGully