The Avatar Blu-ray Release Thread

[GORT]

Originally Posted by bentvalve

^^^^^^^Sorry High Def. Digest....dumb movies simply cannot make the kind of money Avatar made, you are flat out wrong.^^^^^^^

Sorry but the review is right on the money. blind faith in avatar will not let people see the truth that you have a movie that is all style and no substance.

[RocShemp]

Originally Posted by blurayjunkie

Good point, After giving it some thought I agree with you. TDK feels, longer then it should be, never got this feeling with Avatar as I was WoW'ed for the whole movie, never wanting to check how much lomger the movie because i was into the movie. I look forward to watching it many times in the future. Something I can not say for TDK.

You seem to have misunderstood his post. He wasn't saying TDK was too long or boring. He was saying that only its IMAX scenes were properly transferred on BD. The 35mm footage (the bulk of the movie) looks very poor.

So Avatar looks better than most of TDK.

[Blu-Moon]

Originally Posted by Bluyoda

7 themes for all movies? What sort of ultimate humbug is that?

Good thing I can think for myself and don't need to count for me, as they are obviously not very good at it.

Nobody wants to change your opinion. If you love the movie, well, good for you!

When you get a chance, Google the 7 themes thing and see what comes up!

[Monolithium]

Originally Posted by bentvalve

Pretty, but dumb!!

I like it when people are not swayed by a shiny object.

[Frozenpinky]

I have a question; Next year, will people have a choice between buying the
3D Blu-ray of Avatar or a 3D DVD of Avatar?

In other words, is the new 3D technology only for Blu-ray?

[Buddy Christ]

Originally Posted by Frozenpinky

I have a question; Next year, will people have a choice between buying the
3D Blu-ray of Avatar or a 3D DVD of Avatar?

In other words, is the new 3D technology only for Blu-ray?

My understanding is Blu-ray only that is why it was not released yet, Cameron is waiting for more adopters.

[Frozenpinky]

I have a question; Next year, will people have a choice between buying the
3D Blu-ray of Avatar or a 3D DVD of Avatar?

In other words, will the new 3D technology only be for Blu-ray?

[Frozenpinky]

Originally Posted by Blu2U

My understanding is Blu-ray only that is why it was not released yet, Cameron is waiting for more adopters.

Hmmm.. I thought that delay was because not enough people have 3D TV's?

[Buddy Christ]

Originally Posted by Frozenpinky

Hmmm.. I thought that delay was because not enough people have 3D TV's?

That 2, more than my reason, but DVD cant hold the information that 3D has

[Dr. Skill]

Originally Posted by Frozenpinky

I have a question; Next year, will people have a choice between buying the
3D Blu-ray of Avatar or a 3D DVD of Avatar?

In other words, will the new 3D technology only be for Blu-ray?

Blu-ray only since there are no 3D DVD players.

[Frozenpinky]

Thanks everybody =) Very good and prompt reply's. You guys rock!

[Suntory_Times]

Originally Posted by RocShemp

You seem to have misunderstood his post. He wasn't saying TDK was too long or boring. He was saying that only its IMAX scenes were properly transferred on BD. The 35mm footage (the bulk of the movie) looks very poor.

So Avatar looks better than most of TDK.

True, I also agree that The Dark Knight was a little to long for its own good and could have done with some trimming, whereas Avatar whilst long never felt long to me and if anything it could have used more footage.

[RocShemp]

Originally Posted by Suntory_Times

True, I also agree that The Dark Knight was a little to long for its own good and could have done with some trimming, whereas Avatar whilst long never felt long to me and if anything it could have used more footage.

Ah, well then I stand both vindicated and corrected.

[Henry T]

Originally Posted by demoni

This movie looks SO lame!!! The trailer looks like the movie is a Phantom Menace clone with tons of Jar Jar Bings aliens flying around. This is kids stuff and I will not spend my money on this...

I agree, really having a hard time understanding what all the hype is about over this movie?? Looks good but not that much if any better than many BDs. Stupid story and plot, who cares about some goofy weird made up aliens or whatever that flys around? could not even watch the whole movie, very boring and really silly. Will NOT be adding this my collection but had to rent it due to the hype, another regreted rental. Like Chuck D said...."Don't believe the hype"

[Suntory_Times]

Originally Posted by Henry T

I agree, really having a hard time understanding what all the hype is about over this movie?? Looks good but not that much if any better than many BDs. Stupid story and plot, who cares about some goofy weird made up aliens or whatever that flys around? could not even watch the whole movie, very boring and really silly. Will NOT be adding this my collection but had to rent it due to the hype, another regreted rental. Like Chuck D said...."Don't believe the hype"

lol, you do realize that the person you where aggreing with had not seen the film. It's good that you gave the film a chance though before stating your distaste for it, though you probably should accept the hype as most have very much so enjoyed the film.

[Freekman]

Don't get me wrong; I enjoyed the movie. Seeing it in 3D was an experience unlike any other. As a whole, Avatar entertained me, bringing me into a whole new world. I may have not thought it had a strong plot, but Avatar is definitely a must-own for me. With reference PQ/AQ, I can make it past the lackluster plot of Avatar and purchase this once the November release is out.

[Melesine]

Originally Posted by odvan

While Avatar is COMPLETELY new and original material. No fanbase, no basis. Nothing. And it suddenly explode box-office, beat unsinkable Titanic record which no one movie even touched, got amazing universal appeal all over the globe, great reviews and bunch of nominations & awards including oscar. Look at IMDB rating - it almost flat for each age and sex. The movie is a phenomenon. Like Gone With The Wind, Star Wars, ET, Titanic. Period.

OMG you have got to be kidding me. Avatar is no GWTW or ET for that matter.

[Suntory_Times]

Originally Posted by Melesine

OMG you have got to be kidding me. Avatar is no GWTW or ET for that matter.

Like it or not, Avatar is a phenomenon and is likely to be remember much like ET and GWTW are.

[Henry T]

Originally Posted by Suntory_Times

lol, you do realize that the person you where aggreing with had not seen the film. It's good that you gave the film a chance though before stating your distaste for it, though you probably should accept the hype as most have very much so enjoyed the film.

LOL I did realize that and what difference does that make? I thought it looked dumb before i saw it too, but unfourtunatly had to follow the flock and all thier gushing. I saw it and will never get that hour or so that i watched of my life back. But hey lots of people liked so it must be good right?

[Brandon]

Originally Posted by marlon dingle

Yeah I always wondered why so many people loved the PQ on The Dark Knight so much. Apart from the IMAX scenes, I wasn't very impressed by it. Although the movie is 100 times better than Avatar.

Well some posters on this forum were saying TDK PQ was the best before it was even released. There were threads about best PQ and people were like "right now it's Cars or Casino Royale, etc., but when TDK is released it will be the best, yeahh!" Those are the people that weren't going to change their minds no matter what the transfer looked like.