Avatar Review Thread Part II (SPOILERS for Theatrical and Special Editions) - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

Batman1980 · 07-08-2010, 08:06 AM

I was very excited until I saw it will only be in 3D, pretty sure now that I'll only go see it in theatres now if someone else pays.

Walts Ghost · 07-08-2010, 08:22 AM

I thought the movie was good once. But honestly I don't see paying more money to see it for 8 more minutes of footage...Just seems a little ridiculous. At least in my opinion. I'm sure some people will love it, but I just don't see the point unfortunately. I'll wait for the blu ray

Diesel · 07-08-2010, 08:23 AM

The movie actually hasn't left theaters yet (if it doesn't before then it won't technically be a re-release

)

Its still playing in 9 U.S. theaters and made about $6,000 yesterday.

Walts Ghost · 07-08-2010, 08:26 AM

Dang really?! It was still playing in one of the theaters around here when the blu ray came out, but it's since left. I wasn't aware if was still playing in theaters anywhere. That's interesting. Thanks for the update Diesel. It really wouldn't be a rerelease if it never left

Batman1980 · 07-08-2010, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Diesel

The movie actually hasn't left theaters yet (if it doesn't before then it won't technically be a re-release

)

Its still playing in 9 U.S. theaters and made about $6,000 yesterday.

9 theatres? 51 days, it'll definitely be gone from US theatres by then, at least I think so.

Foggy · 07-08-2010, 08:27 AM

If you're shocked that they are only showing 8 more mins, that's because Imax reels can only hold so much footage.

Batman1980 · 07-08-2010, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Foggy

If you're shocked that they are only showing 8 more mins, that's because Imax reels can only hold so much footage.

I had heard it was 6 more minutes, 8 more is a nice surprise. Now I wait to find out when the Avatar re-release hits blu-ray so I can decide what to do with the copy I have now.

Walts Ghost · 07-08-2010, 08:28 AM

I'm not shocked at all. I know IMAX reels can't hold more than a certain amount of film, I'm just really not understanding why they just don't release the extra 8 minutes on the blu. Why go to all the trouble for a re-release? I wonder how much it will make...

Batman1980 · 07-08-2010, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by pj_campbell

I'm not shocked at all. I know IMAX reels can't hold more than a certain amount of film, I'm just really not understanding why they just don't release the extra 8 minutes on the blu. Why go to all the trouble for a re-release? I wonder how much it will make...

Fox and Cameron both saw how much money it's already made but honestly with the blu-ray out, I can't see this re-release doing better than maybe another $100,000,000, if that.

Walts Ghost · 07-08-2010, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Gandalf Stormcrow

Fox and Cameron both saw how much money it's already made but honestly with the blu-ray out, I can't see this re-release doing better than maybe another $100,000,000, if that.

See, that's what I'm thinking too. That's why I'm wondering why they just don't do a new blu release, since there is one coming out in November anyway, at least I was under that impression. I just see the whole thing as more of a cash grab...

Evra · 07-08-2010, 08:51 AM

The movie was taken off cinemas not because it wasn't making any money but because cinemas had to take it off to screen Alice in Wonderland. Both the studio and Cameron believe that there are still people who are interested in seeing Avatar in 3D again (if they haven't already seen it before), hence the rerelease.

Jezza · 07-08-2010, 10:57 AM

I'll probably go see it again, because it did look brilliant in 3D and each time I've watched my 2D Blu-ray I keep thinking it would be nice to see it again in 3D.

I know it's only an extra 8 minutes, but it's still a little more and would be interesting to see what the extra 8 minutes are about.

GLaDOS · 07-08-2010, 11:49 AM

I'd give it a 4.5/5 actually, but since I find the whole movie entertaining, I chose 5/5. Sure it's not original, and the dialogue might've been dumb at times, but the movie didn't disappoint throughout.

CYMBOL · 07-08-2010, 03:53 PM

I give the movie a 3 (for story/dialouge).

A lot of the dialouge is really bad. ("I have a gun too b!tch")

I laughed out loud in the theater when I heard them call the mineral "Unobtainium".

A lot of the dialouge is very juvenile. And while I understand we're dealing with marines - it all just felt very 80's action movie dialouge to me.

Technically however, I give it a 5. It really shows that movies can now give a fairly realistic version of anything a person can imagine. Some of the visuals here are like epic paintings. A great achievement visually.

perdition · 07-08-2010, 04:37 PM

lol, i guess they have to milk that crap as much as they can.

SkillzthatKillz · 07-08-2010, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Gandalf Stormcrow

I was very excited until I saw it will only be in 3D, pretty sure now that I'll only go see it in theatres now if someone else pays.

Just curious gandalf, what do you have against 3D? I've seen you in the Transformers 3 thread addamently opposing 3D. Which is fine, I respect your opinion i'm just curious as to why you aren't on the bandwagon

Batman1980 · 07-08-2010, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SkillzthatKillz

Just curious gandalf, what do you have against 3D? I've seen you in the Transformers 3 thread addamently opposing 3D. Which is fine, I respect your opinion i'm just curious as to why you aren't on the bandwagon

I already wear glasses so I don't like putting on another pair just to watch a movie. Also it tends to get distracting during a movie and then it becomes annoying. Oh yeah and I don't like paying extra money just to see a movie in 3D when I don't want to see it in 3D.

SkillzthatKillz · 07-08-2010, 04:53 PM

I think the reason they are doing this re-release is because Jim 'n Friends want this movie to cross the 3 billion dollar mark. It's already at 2.7 billion worldwide so another $300,000,000 shouldn't be that hard to fathom, especially considering that August is a traditionally weak period for new theatrical releases

SkillzthatKillz · 07-08-2010, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gandalf Stormcrow

I already wear glasses so I don't like putting on another pair just to watch a movie. Also it tends to get distracting during a movie and then it becomes annoying. Oh yeah and I don't like paying extra money just to see a movie in 3D when I don't want to see it in 3D.

Fair enough lol, to each their own. And I don't blame you for not wanting to pay extra, some of these 3D prices are getting out of hand. I know a guy who payed $22 to see Toy Story 3 in IMAX 3D. You can buy the movie for that!!

Foggy · 07-08-2010, 05:04 PM

Wait, isn't Pirahna 3-D coming out 27th August

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07-08-2010, 08:06 AM	#41
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	I was very excited until I saw it will only be in 3D, pretty sure now that I'll only go see it in theatres now if someone else pays.

07-08-2010, 08:22 AM	#42
Walts Ghost Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Arizona 4K collection:783 Blu-ray collection:3086 DVD collection:177 iTunes collection:34 Blu-ray reviews: 33 Trading Score:1	I thought the movie was good once. But honestly I don't see paying more money to see it for 8 more minutes of footage...Just seems a little ridiculous. At least in my opinion. I'm sure some people will love it, but I just don't see the point unfortunately. I'll wait for the blu ray

07-08-2010, 08:23 AM	#43
Diesel Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:10	The movie actually hasn't left theaters yet (if it doesn't before then it won't technically be a re-release ) Its still playing in 9 U.S. theaters and made about $6,000 yesterday.

07-08-2010, 08:26 AM	#44
Walts Ghost Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Arizona 4K collection:783 Blu-ray collection:3086 DVD collection:177 iTunes collection:34 Blu-ray reviews: 33 Trading Score:1	Dang really?! It was still playing in one of the theaters around here when the blu ray came out, but it's since left. I wasn't aware if was still playing in theaters anywhere. That's interesting. Thanks for the update Diesel. It really wouldn't be a rerelease if it never left

07-08-2010, 08:27 AM	#46
Foggy Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:UK 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:3591 DVD collection:47	If you're shocked that they are only showing 8 more mins, that's because Imax reels can only hold so much footage.

07-08-2010, 08:28 AM	#48
Walts Ghost Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Arizona 4K collection:783 Blu-ray collection:3086 DVD collection:177 iTunes collection:34 Blu-ray reviews: 33 Trading Score:1	I'm not shocked at all. I know IMAX reels can't hold more than a certain amount of film, I'm just really not understanding why they just don't release the extra 8 minutes on the blu. Why go to all the trouble for a re-release? I wonder how much it will make...

07-08-2010, 08:51 AM	#51
Evra Power Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Singapore Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:1	The movie was taken off cinemas not because it wasn't making any money but because cinemas had to take it off to screen Alice in Wonderland. Both the studio and Cameron believe that there are still people who are interested in seeing Avatar in 3D again (if they haven't already seen it before), hence the rerelease.

07-08-2010, 10:57 AM	#52
Jezza Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 4K collection:431 Blu-ray collection:820 DVD collection:36 Trading Score:1	I'll probably go see it again, because it did look brilliant in 3D and each time I've watched my 2D Blu-ray I keep thinking it would be nice to see it again in 3D. I know it's only an extra 8 minutes, but it's still a little more and would be interesting to see what the extra 8 minutes are about.

07-08-2010, 11:49 AM	#53
GLaDOS Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:Fujiwara Tofu Shop 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:114 Blu-ray reviews: 5	I'd give it a 4.5/5 actually, but since I find the whole movie entertaining, I chose 5/5. Sure it's not original, and the dialogue might've been dumb at times, but the movie didn't disappoint throughout.

07-08-2010, 03:53 PM	#54
CYMBOL Blu-ray Knight Member since:May 2007 Location:I move around a lot. Blu-ray collection:8	I give the movie a 3 (for story/dialouge). A lot of the dialouge is really bad. ("I have a gun too b!tch") I laughed out loud in the theater when I heard them call the mineral "Unobtainium". A lot of the dialouge is very juvenile. And while I understand we're dealing with marines - it all just felt very 80's action movie dialouge to me. Technically however, I give it a 5. It really shows that movies can now give a fairly realistic version of anything a person can imagine. Some of the visuals here are like epic paintings. A great achievement visually.

07-08-2010, 04:37 PM	#55
perdition Senior Member Member since:Apr 2010 Blu-ray collection:184 Blu-ray reviews:1	lol, i guess they have to milk that crap as much as they can.

07-08-2010, 04:53 PM	#58
SkillzthatKillz Special Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Cincinnati, OH Blu-ray collection:214 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:1	I think the reason they are doing this re-release is because Jim 'n Friends want this movie to cross the 3 billion dollar mark. It's already at 2.7 billion worldwide so another $300,000,000 shouldn't be that hard to fathom, especially considering that August is a traditionally weak period for new theatrical releases

07-08-2010, 05:04 PM	#60
Foggy Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:UK 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:3591 DVD collection:47	Wait, isn't Pirahna 3-D coming out 27th August

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