James Cameron Film Discussion Thread - Blu-ray Forum

Sussudio · 12-02-2008, 05:49 PM

James Cameron has always been one of my favorite directors, and besides his latest movie "Avatar" coming out in about a year, I thought it would be interesting to see who else is a big fan of his movies and get a discussion going about which ones are your favorites and why.

Please keep in mind this is not a thread for discussing why T2 has not been rereleased on Bluray with all the special features and a better transfer. I created this thread in the movies section for the purpose of discussing his movies

TheZoof · 12-02-2008, 05:56 PM

I am a big fan. I would buy most of his movies on BLU.

The Abyss in my opinion is his most overlooked gem. It is brilliant in my opinion. The extended edition is superb. I still watch it every 3 or so months to remind me how good a film it is.

Cameron is the best film maker of all time in my opinion.

dad2erin · 12-02-2008, 05:56 PM

Love T1, T2, Aliens, True Lies, Abyss, and titanic. He is amazing as a filmmaker, as a person I hear otherwise.

Newby1080p · 12-02-2008, 05:56 PM

Titanic all the way!

owa · 12-02-2008, 05:57 PM

Aliens is definitely my favorite. Nice blend of action, sci-fi and horror plus some of my favorite one-liners come from that movie.

Sussudio · 12-02-2008, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by dad2erin

He is amazing as a filmmaker, as a person I hear otherwise.

very true, if you watch some of the aliens behind the scenes stuff it shows how demanding of a director he is. he doesn't tolerate anyone on his set performing anything but 110% and gets pissed off very easily.

Sussudio · 12-02-2008, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Newby1080p

Titanic all the way!

im curious to see how many people could not stand titanic despite it unquestionably being a box office smash. i thought the acting was good and the special effects amazing, but any movie where some kind of tragedy is utilized (even indirectly as a backdrop for the main story) for the purpose of hollywood gaining profit just bothers me.

Drewza89 · 12-02-2008, 07:37 PM

My personal rankings:
1) True Lies
2) The Terminator
3) Aliens
4) Terminator 2: Judgment Day
5) Titanic

I love all of those movies, but I HATED The Abyss. It's probably one of the most pretentious films ever made. It's way too long and every bit of it was boring. The only good thing I can say about it was Michael Biehn. He's great in everything.

Deadset · 12-02-2008, 07:40 PM

tough choice between Aliens & The Abyss....

Sussudio · 12-02-2008, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Drewza89

My personal rankings:
1) True Lies
2) The Terminator
3) Aliens
4) Terminator 2: Judgment Day
5) Titanic

I love all of those movies, but I HATED The Abyss. It's probably one of the most pretentious films ever made. It's way too long and every bit of it was boring. The only good thing I can say about it was Michael Biehn. He's great in everything.

+1. he's awesome. highly underrated actor.

Zvi · 12-02-2008, 07:47 PM

Terminators are on top of my fav list.
True lies and Aliens next.
Abyss was a good oen too.
Absolutely hated Titanic and IMHO that was one of the most pretentious and pompous movies ever.

Sussudio · 12-03-2008, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Deads3t

tough choice between Aliens & The Abyss....

very tough, but id have to go with aliens because it's just that bada$$.

JUDGEMENT 4400 · 12-03-2008, 01:13 AM

Terminator, T2, Aliens, True Lies, and Titanic.

Voted for Aliens.

Love those movies!

doctorsteve · 12-03-2008, 01:14 AM

My favorite Cameron movie is Star Wars... oh, and Clerks.

Blu Man · 12-03-2008, 01:17 AM

Liked T2 and Titanic.

Sussudio · 12-03-2008, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by doctorsteve

My favorite Cameron movie is Star Wars... oh, and Clerks.

you...you do know who james cameron is right

and OK who voted for piranha

Blu-Runner · 12-03-2008, 01:19 AM

Had to give it up to T2. But Terminator, T2, Aliens and The Abyss are among the best sci fi films I've ever seen. Period.

doctorsteve · 12-03-2008, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by DoYouBlu

you...you do know who james cameron is right

Duh! He invented 'Bullet Time' and was blacklisted in Hollywood for making fun of William Randolph Hearst. Sheesh!

It's not like I'm stupid or somethin'!

Sussudio · 12-03-2008, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by doctorsteve

Duh! He invented 'Bullet Time' and was blacklisted in Hollywood for making fun of William Randolph Hearst. Sheesh!

It's not like I'm stupid or somethin'!

spot on

Blu Blazer · 12-03-2008, 02:58 AM

I have been waiting for Cameron to make another movie for years. I hope Avatar can live up to everyones expectations. I also enjoyed seeing him on Entourage. As for movies i think T2 is his masterpiece and i always forget how good this movie is. I would love for a better Blu Ray to come out. I do think all of his movies are great though and when is True Lies going to come out on Blu Ray.

View Poll Results: Favorite James Cameron Movie
Piranha 2	1	1.00%
The Terminator	7	7.00%
Terminator 2: Judgment Day	27	27.00%
Aliens	38	38.00%
The Abyss	12	12.00%
True Lies	7	7.00%
Titanic	8	8.00%
Documentaries (Ghosts of the Abyss, etc)	0	0%
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12-02-2008, 05:49 PM	#1
Sussudio Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	James Cameron Film Discussion Thread James Cameron has always been one of my favorite directors, and besides his latest movie "Avatar" coming out in about a year, I thought it would be interesting to see who else is a big fan of his movies and get a discussion going about which ones are your favorites and why. Please keep in mind this is not a thread for discussing why T2 has not been rereleased on Bluray with all the special features and a better transfer. I created this thread in the movies section for the purpose of discussing his movies

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12-02-2008, 05:56 PM	#2
TheZoof Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Ottawa,Canada Home Theater Gallery:27 4K collection:850 Blu-ray collection:1636 DVD collection:10 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:2	I am a big fan. I would buy most of his movies on BLU. The Abyss in my opinion is his most overlooked gem. It is brilliant in my opinion. The extended edition is superb. I still watch it every 3 or so months to remind me how good a film it is. Cameron is the best film maker of all time in my opinion.

12-02-2008, 05:56 PM	#3
dad2erin Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:south hadley, ma Home Theater Gallery:9	Love T1, T2, Aliens, True Lies, Abyss, and titanic. He is amazing as a filmmaker, as a person I hear otherwise.

12-02-2008, 05:56 PM	#4
Newby1080p Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Carol Stream, IL 4K collection:59 Blu-ray collection:689 Blu-ray reviews:1	Titanic all the way!

12-02-2008, 05:57 PM	#5
owa Blu-ray Knight Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 96	Aliens is definitely my favorite. Nice blend of action, sci-fi and horror plus some of my favorite one-liners come from that movie.

12-02-2008, 07:37 PM	#8
Drewza89 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:3	My personal rankings: 1) True Lies 2) The Terminator 3) Aliens 4) Terminator 2: Judgment Day 5) Titanic I love all of those movies, but I HATED The Abyss. It's probably one of the most pretentious films ever made. It's way too long and every bit of it was boring. The only good thing I can say about it was Michael Biehn. He's great in everything.

12-02-2008, 07:40 PM	#9
Deadset Man in the Box Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Home Theater Gallery:28 4K collection:247 Blu-ray collection:2478 DVD collection:214 iTunes collection:3 Prime collection:52 Blu-ray reviews: 14 Trading Score:34	tough choice between Aliens & The Abyss....

12-02-2008, 07:47 PM	#11
Zvi Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2006 Blu-ray collection:121	Terminators are on top of my fav list. True lies and Aliens next. Abyss was a good oen too. Absolutely hated Titanic and IMHO that was one of the most pretentious and pompous movies ever.

12-03-2008, 01:13 AM	#13
JUDGEMENT 4400 Senior Member Member since:Nov 2007 Blu-ray collection:34 Blu-ray reviews:10	Terminator, T2, Aliens, True Lies, and Titanic. Voted for Aliens. Love those movies!

12-03-2008, 01:14 AM	#14
doctorsteve Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Tonawanda, NY Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:188 Blu-ray reviews:16	My favorite Cameron movie is Star Wars... oh, and Clerks.

12-03-2008, 01:17 AM	#15
Blu Man Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:United States Blu-ray collection:19 Blu-ray reviews:1	Liked T2 and Titanic.

12-03-2008, 01:19 AM	#17
Blu-Runner Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:85 Blu-ray collection:203 DVD collection:3 Trading Score:16	Had to give it up to T2. But Terminator, T2, Aliens and The Abyss are among the best sci fi films I've ever seen. Period.

12-03-2008, 02:58 AM	#20
Blu Blazer Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Wisconsin	I have been waiting for Cameron to make another movie for years. I hope Avatar can live up to everyones expectations. I also enjoyed seeing him on Entourage. As for movies i think T2 is his masterpiece and i always forget how good this movie is. I would love for a better Blu Ray to come out. I do think all of his movies are great though and when is True Lies going to come out on Blu Ray.

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