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

GreenScar · 05-16-2010, 11:33 PM

Started a second Avatar Review thread so we could have a poll. and add the results to the https://forum.blu-ray.com/movies/139...esomeness.html

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Originally Posted by Sussudio

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Avatar is the story of an ex-Marine who finds himself thrust into hostilities on an alien planet filled with exotic life forms. As an Avatar, a human mind in an alien body, he finds himself torn between two worlds, in a desperate fight for his own survival and that of the indigenous people. More than ten years in the making, Avatar marks Cameron's return to feature directing since helming 1997's Titanic. WETA Digital, renowned for its work in "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy and King Kong, will incorporate new intuitive CGI technologies to transform the environments and characters into photorealistic 3D imagery that will transport the audience into the alien world rich with imaginative vistas, creatures and characters. The film was released in IMAX 3D simultaneously with the theatrical release on December 18, 2009.

Here's a link to the original review thread: https://forum.blu-ray.com/movies/142...ew-thread.html

OrlandoEastwood · 05-16-2010, 11:45 PM

I give it a 3/5. It's a great 3D experience, but the length of the film can really make it drag on for me. I mean 2 hours 45 minutes is a long time. If it was about 2 hours, I could enjoy it more.

BStecke · 05-16-2010, 11:57 PM

I gave it five . . . the story isn't the most original, but on technical merits and pure entertainment, I had to give it five.

wilky61 · 05-17-2010, 12:00 AM

I voted 5 stars. It's not my favorite movie by any means, but I personally think it has the replay value and the visual prowess for 5 stars.

Moefiz · 05-17-2010, 12:02 AM

I give it 4/5 for seeing it on the big screen in 3D....

3/5 when I saw it on Blu...

Propellarhead9 · 05-17-2010, 12:08 AM

I'd give it a 3/5. It was amazing visually but the story was kind of bland.

jadedeath · 05-17-2010, 12:41 AM

I'd say 4.

But knowing what happened in the Iron-man thread, there's going to be quite a few folks that will rate it before having seen it.

Logan

Moefiz · 05-17-2010, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by jadedeath

I'd say 4.

But knowing what happened in the Iron-man thread, there's going to be quite a few folks that will rate it before having seen it.

Logan

Now,now Jeda...be nice

jadedeath · 05-17-2010, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Moefiz

Now,now Jeda...be nice

That WAS me being nice. *LOL*

Logan

KilloWertz · 05-17-2010, 01:26 AM

I gave it a 5/5. It was my favorite movie of last year. That is all.

brewp13 · 05-17-2010, 01:35 AM

I gave it a 3/5. The story was just a bunch of other stories mashed together but the visuals and 3d were awesome.

MattW · 05-17-2010, 01:40 AM

God Avatar must be some movie to have this much attention to it. I gave it five stars. Why watch any other movie? I've seen perfection.

Aerodude73 · 05-17-2010, 01:43 AM

Gave it a 5 of 5. LOVED it the 1st time (Opening Night in IMAX 3D!!), & the 2 subsequent showings after ("Real-D 3D", & IMAX 3D again, but in a Converted theater). Watched it once on Bluray & the re-watchability factor still rates high IMO. BEYOND BEAUTIFUL Imagery, story is pretty good if not the "most" original to be fair, acting & cast is better than most will lead you to believe (if you Haven't seen it, that is), EFX are very impressive, Audio is a Tick away from being a Grand Slam (only becuz' I Love me some over-the-top Hard-Hitting Bash in you in the face LFE!!) but still Reference Quality overall. Visually it's probably the most amazing film you'll see for a long time. I ordered the bluray for a friend who let me keep it for a couple weeks to watch once or twice, as a friend at my job offered to buy the DVD that came with it for $10 (in effect making my purchase price under $9 for the Bluray

). Personally, I want to see the whole Enchilada, so I'm waiting for November 2010 for the "Ultimate 4-Disc Edition" to purchase.

Diesel · 05-17-2010, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by jadedeath

That WAS me being nice. *LOL*

Logan

That's what I was going to say before scrolling down and seeing you beat me to the punch

Upon first viewing of the movie back in December I gave it either a 4.5 or a 5.

But after watching it a few times on blu-ray I decided a while back that my official rating was a 4/5.

After my second theatrical viewing I said it was my favorite movie of the year, but after seeing it 5 times now it is down to about 5th for 2009 (behind Star Trek, Terminator Salvation, Taken and Fast&Furious). Its neck and neck with State of Play though.

Romulus · 05-17-2010, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by jadedeath

I'd say 4.

But knowing what happened in the Iron-man thread, there's going to be quite a few folks that will rate it before having seen it.

Logan

Who hasn't seen this movie by now?

Diesel · 05-17-2010, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Romulus

Who hasn't seen this movie by now?

Batman1980 · 05-17-2010, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by jadedeath

I'd say 4.

But knowing what happened in the Iron-man thread, there's going to be quite a few folks that will rate it before having seen it.

Logan

You know good and well people love to rate things before they see them!

Foggy · 05-17-2010, 02:57 PM

5 Stars, It's just a really enjoyable movie

DBLN8 · 05-17-2010, 03:04 PM

3 stars.

Very nice to watch and listen too, but great AQ and PQ do not make a mediocre film great. My Kids love it which is why I bought it.

CZAR · 05-17-2010, 03:40 PM

Easily 5 stars! The best movie in 2009 and one of the best movies ever made! Got Em!!

View Poll Results: Rate Avatar; Public Poll, please only rate if you've seen it
One Star	8	5.44%
Two Stars	6	4.08%
Three Stars	23	15.65%
Four Stars	53	36.05%
Five Stars	57	38.78%
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05-16-2010, 11:45 PM	#2
OrlandoEastwood Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:R-Point Blu-ray reviews:86 Trading Score:24	I give it a 3/5. It's a great 3D experience, but the length of the film can really make it drag on for me. I mean 2 hours 45 minutes is a long time. If it was about 2 hours, I could enjoy it more.

05-16-2010, 11:57 PM	#3
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	I gave it five . . . the story isn't the most original, but on technical merits and pure entertainment, I had to give it five.

05-17-2010, 12:00 AM	#4
wilky61 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Atlanta, GA Blu-ray collection:10 Blu-ray reviews: 24 Trading Score:1	I voted 5 stars. It's not my favorite movie by any means, but I personally think it has the replay value and the visual prowess for 5 stars.

05-17-2010, 12:02 AM	#5
Moefiz Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:288 DVD collection:20 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:70	I give it 4/5 for seeing it on the big screen in 3D.... 3/5 when I saw it on Blu...

05-17-2010, 12:08 AM	#6
Propellarhead9 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Clarksville, Indiana 4K collection:498 Blu-ray collection:1713 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	I'd give it a 3/5. It was amazing visually but the story was kind of bland.

05-17-2010, 12:41 AM	#7
jadedeath Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007	I'd say 4. But knowing what happened in the Iron-man thread, there's going to be quite a few folks that will rate it before having seen it. Logan

05-17-2010, 01:26 AM	#10
KilloWertz Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Columbiana, OH 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:1042 DVD collection:65 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:82	I gave it a 5/5. It was my favorite movie of last year. That is all.

05-17-2010, 01:35 AM	#11
brewp13 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Louisiana Blu-ray collection:579 DVD collection:21 Blu-ray reviews:33 Trading Score:5	I gave it a 3/5. The story was just a bunch of other stories mashed together but the visuals and 3d were awesome.

05-17-2010, 01:40 AM	#12
MattW Expert Member Member since:Sep 2009 Blu-ray collection:287 Blu-ray reviews:42	God Avatar must be some movie to have this much attention to it. I gave it five stars. Why watch any other movie? I've seen perfection.

05-17-2010, 01:43 AM	#13
Aerodude73 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Middletown, RI (MEMBER OF THE "ECPP")™ Home Theater Gallery:134 4K collection:420 Blu-ray collection:2490 DVD collection:7 Digital collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:31	Gave it a 5 of 5. LOVED it the 1st time (Opening Night in IMAX 3D!!), & the 2 subsequent showings after ("Real-D 3D", & IMAX 3D again, but in a Converted theater). Watched it once on Bluray & the re-watchability factor still rates high IMO. BEYOND BEAUTIFUL Imagery, story is pretty good if not the "most" original to be fair, acting & cast is better than most will lead you to believe (if you Haven't seen it, that is), EFX are very impressive, Audio is a Tick away from being a Grand Slam (only becuz' I Love me some over-the-top Hard-Hitting Bash in you in the face LFE!!) but still Reference Quality overall. Visually it's probably the most amazing film you'll see for a long time. I ordered the bluray for a friend who let me keep it for a couple weeks to watch once or twice, as a friend at my job offered to buy the DVD that came with it for $10 (in effect making my purchase price under $9 for the Bluray ). Personally, I want to see the whole Enchilada, so I'm waiting for November 2010 for the "Ultimate 4-Disc Edition" to purchase.

05-17-2010, 02:57 PM	#18
Foggy Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:UK 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:3589 DVD collection:47	5 Stars, It's just a really enjoyable movie

05-17-2010, 03:04 PM	#19
DBLN8 Senior Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Washington DC Blu-ray collection:158 Trading Score:2	3 stars. Very nice to watch and listen too, but great AQ and PQ do not make a mediocre film great. My Kids love it which is why I bought it.

05-17-2010, 03:40 PM	#20
CZAR Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Camp Crystal lake 4K collection:72 Blu-ray collection:312 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:75	Easily 5 stars! The best movie in 2009 and one of the best movies ever made! Got Em!!

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