The Avatar Blu-ray Release Thread - Page 6 - Blu-ray Forum

DetroitSportsFan · 12-19-2009, 09:00 PM

If you see it in the theater, you're still blind buying.

Brandon · 12-19-2009, 09:10 PM

This thread was definitely necessary.

ethanwa · 12-19-2009, 09:10 PM

Yea, but with blind buying a Blu-ray that sucks, at least you can resell it and get some of your money back. And if you like it, you can watch it over and over. Theaters don't give you that option.

Not only that, but I have a 2 and a 4 year old, so going to the theaters is something that must be planned well in advance with babysitters and all. And I'd hate to waste that time on a crap movie.

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singhcr · 12-19-2009, 09:11 PM

This movie has the best visuals that I've seen in a long time, if not ever.

If there is a 3D showing around your area, see it there. 2D, even Blu-ray, does not do this movie justice.

DetroitSportsFan · 12-19-2009, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ethanwa

Yea, but with blind buying a Blu-ray that sucks, at least you can resell it and get some of your money back. And if you like it, you can watch it over and over. Theaters don't give you that option.

Which is why I would rather buy a Blu than bother seeing a movie in the theater.

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Not only that, but I have a 2 and a 4 year old, so going to the theaters is something that must be planned well in advance with babysitters and all.

I hear ya there. I have a 3 year old and 4 month old twins. Going to the theater is very rare these days.

Blu Titan · 12-19-2009, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ethanwa

Should I blind buy Avatar? Or see it in the theaters first? Honestly, I'm not too excited about it but it's getting decent reviews. I'd like to hear some opinions on a blind buy when it comes out or not.

Ethan

Do like me: Watch in theaters and buy it on Blu.

Mahatma · 12-19-2009, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ethanwa

Should I blind buy Avatar? Or see it in the theaters first? Honestly, I'm not too excited about it but it's getting decent reviews. I'd like to hear some opinions on a blind buy when it comes out or not.

Ethan

If you are a James Cameron fan (ie-hard) blind-buy it AND see it in cinemas

If you are not following JC career I would seriously consider either watching it in 3D in cinemas,or wait until someone you consider having a trustworthy opinion to give you her or his opinion

Personally not such a fan of JC,but he has made several interesting movies so will see it in theaters.

JLant19 · 12-19-2009, 09:53 PM

the way i look at is that you will spend close to $10 on the movie. lately you can get new releases for $20 easy. i say save an extra $10 and get the movie and have it forever.

Sussudio · 12-19-2009, 09:56 PM

Just go see it and make up YOUR own mind

...movies are best seen in theaters anyway

bigjee · 12-19-2009, 10:01 PM

There are 2 versions of Blu-rays coming out(one 3-D and the other non 3-D).

The one I'll buy is the 3-D version which out in late 2010.

Till then I'll just go and watch it in the theaters.

JJ · 12-19-2009, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Sussudio

Just go see it and make up YOUR own mind

...movies are best seen in theaters anyway

I believe that last point is LARGELY debatable by a good percentage of the forum's members!

Sussudio · 12-19-2009, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

I believe that last point is LARGELY debatable by a good percentage of the forum's members!

Psh!

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Foggy · 12-19-2009, 10:23 PM

The intire point of this film is to get people to go back in to theatre's, it made to be seen there, if you are going to blind buy it, wait intill the 3D version comes out.

But I'm gonna straight up, watch it in 3D in the theatre and you will of at least of experianced it how it is suppost to have been witnessed.

TM2-Megatron · 12-19-2009, 10:44 PM

Unless you have an IMAX 3-D setup in what would be a cavernous basement, go see it in theatres.

Theatre is still the way I see most movies first, as I've found one in my area that always does excellent projection. I've never believed that a home setup, no matter how expensive, can replace the theatre experience. It's not only about the movie, it's about the whole communal experience with your fellow man.

JJ · 12-19-2009, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Sussudio

Psh!

[Show spoiler]

At least with most of my local theaters. Dang teenaged/adolescent/young-adult cubans talking throughout the ENTIRE movie. No matter what movie it is.

Deadset · 12-19-2009, 11:07 PM

I'll be seeing this in 3D, not sure if I want to blind buy this one. Plus, I want to experience this in the theater.

Grevlin · 12-20-2009, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by warriorking

Other than the obvious "Mother Earth" Tree hugger elements of the movie (Thankfully they did not beat you over the head with it) it was a very good movie...Best visuals in 3D I have ever seen, well worth the ticket price......

"elements"

did you see the same movie?

...seems that was one of, if not the main point.

If not a "tree hugger," what then? -- Fume Sucker?

digitalbabe · 12-20-2009, 03:29 PM

I would see it in 3D IMAX. Regardless if it's the largest or smaller IMAX screen, the visual effects in this film are much more refined than early 3D movies. In my opinion it is a very enveloping story as it is, with beautiful special effects. The IMAX 3D will add an added dimension of being on "Pandora". I'd see it in the theater, but to each their own

Enigmatical · 12-20-2009, 03:36 PM

saw it yesterday in 3D, and the first thing I thought was...when is this coming out on blu!?! definitely buy it.

Gremal · 12-20-2009, 03:40 PM

While this seems like a unique movie experience to see in the theaters thanks to the effects and the unprecedented dollars spent on production value, the story and writing do not merit repeat viewing. Movies that don't stand up to repeat viewing aren't worth adding to your library.

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12-19-2009, 09:00 PM	#101
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	If you see it in the theater, you're still blind buying.

12-19-2009, 09:10 PM	#102
Brandon Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:41 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:8	This thread was definitely necessary.

12-19-2009, 09:10 PM	#103
ethanwa Banned Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Seattle, WA USA Trading Score:1	Yea, but with blind buying a Blu-ray that sucks, at least you can resell it and get some of your money back. And if you like it, you can watch it over and over. Theaters don't give you that option. Not only that, but I have a 2 and a 4 year old, so going to the theaters is something that must be planned well in advance with babysitters and all. And I'd hate to waste that time on a crap movie. E

12-19-2009, 09:11 PM	#104
singhcr Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Apple Valley, MN Home Theater Gallery:11 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:26 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:42	This movie has the best visuals that I've seen in a long time, if not ever. If there is a 3D showing around your area, see it there. 2D, even Blu-ray, does not do this movie justice.

12-19-2009, 09:53 PM	#108
JLant19 Power Member Member since:Sep 2009 4K collection:626 Blu-ray collection:1643 Digital collection:27 Trading Score:7	the way i look at is that you will spend close to $10 on the movie. lately you can get new releases for $20 easy. i say save an extra $10 and get the movie and have it forever.

12-19-2009, 09:56 PM	#109
Sussudio Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	Just go see it and make up YOUR own mind ...movies are best seen in theaters anyway

12-19-2009, 10:01 PM	#110
bigjee Expert Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Canada Trading Score:60	There are 2 versions of Blu-rays coming out(one 3-D and the other non 3-D). The one I'll buy is the 3-D version which out in late 2010. Till then I'll just go and watch it in the theaters.

12-19-2009, 10:23 PM	#113
Foggy Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:UK 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:3592 DVD collection:47	The intire point of this film is to get people to go back in to theatre's, it made to be seen there, if you are going to blind buy it, wait intill the 3D version comes out. But I'm gonna straight up, watch it in 3D in the theatre and you will of at least of experianced it how it is suppost to have been witnessed.

12-19-2009, 10:44 PM	#114
TM2-Megatron Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Toronto, Canada 4K collection:1418 Blu-ray collection:5759 DVD collection:140 Trading Score:2	Unless you have an IMAX 3-D setup in what would be a cavernous basement, go see it in theatres. Theatre is still the way I see most movies first, as I've found one in my area that always does excellent projection. I've never believed that a home setup, no matter how expensive, can replace the theatre experience. It's not only about the movie, it's about the whole communal experience with your fellow man.

12-19-2009, 11:07 PM	#116
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	I'll be seeing this in 3D, not sure if I want to blind buy this one. Plus, I want to experience this in the theater.

12-20-2009, 03:29 PM	#118
digitalbabe Senior Member Member since:May 2008 Location:USA BD Steels:74+ Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:424	I would see it in 3D IMAX. Regardless if it's the largest or smaller IMAX screen, the visual effects in this film are much more refined than early 3D movies. In my opinion it is a very enveloping story as it is, with beautiful special effects. The IMAX 3D will add an added dimension of being on "Pandora". I'd see it in the theater, but to each their own

12-20-2009, 03:36 PM	#119
Enigmatical Senior Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Buffalo, NY Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:24 Blu-ray collection:262 Blu-ray reviews:17 Trading Score:11	saw it yesterday in 3D, and the first thing I thought was...when is this coming out on blu!?! definitely buy it.

12-20-2009, 03:40 PM	#120
Gremal Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Daddyland Home Theater Gallery:49 Blu-ray collection:184	While this seems like a unique movie experience to see in the theaters thanks to the effects and the unprecedented dollars spent on production value, the story and writing do not merit repeat viewing. Movies that don't stand up to repeat viewing aren't worth adding to your library.

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