Avatar on DVD- is you gonna get it? by chrisisall

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Avatar on DVD- is you gonna get it?

POSTED BY: CHRISISALL
UPDATED: Thursday, May 6, 2010 14:28
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Wednesday, April 21, 2010 3:19 PM

OR- wait for the at-home 3D version?
OR- wait for the extended 2D version?
OR- wait for the extended 3D version?
OR- wait for the extended 2D/3D two-disk set?
OR- wait for the all-versions set with the plush figures & collectible bow & arrow?

Or....

The laughing Chrisisall

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Wednesday, April 21, 2010 3:19 PM

AURAPTOR

America loves a winner!

Nope. Never.

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Booth: "What? she'rawred' me first."

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Wednesday, April 21, 2010 3:28 PM

CHRISISALL

So, you didn't like the flick, eh?

The laughing Chrisisall

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Wednesday, April 21, 2010 3:48 PM

AURAPTOR

America loves a winner!

Quote:
Originally posted by chrisisall:
So, you didn't like the flick, eh?

The laughing Chrisisall

It was mildly entertaining. A nice way to spend some time w/ family and friends at Christmas time. But unlike, say Jurassic Park - 1, or LOTR, I have no real interest in the story or the FX. Pretty stuff on the screen held my attention for about.... time's up.

Moon was a better movie.

Even Star Trek was better.

I'd by those DVDs before Avatar.

Bones: "Don't 'rawr' her!"
Booth: "What? she'rawred' me first."

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Wednesday, April 21, 2010 3:58 PM

CHRISISALL

Quote:
Originally posted by AURaptor:

Moon was a better movie.

Even Star Trek was better.

I'd by those DVDs before Avatar.

I already did.

The laughing Chrisisall

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Wednesday, April 21, 2010 4:16 PM

CYBERSNARK

I'll be waiting for commentaries and extras, since this is gonna be just a bare-bones release. 3D would be pointless for me since I don't have a 3D set (and really, my imagination tends to do it on its own).

I'm actually more interested in the upcoming novelization, and Cameron's promised novel-only spin-offs (which will be in-continuity with future films, but will chronicle unrelated events). Not only am I more of a prose fan by nature, but I find Cameron's intricate and detailed worldbuilding to be even more engrossing than the technical advancements.

It looks like he's trying to establish an Expanded Universe, only deliberately, whereas the Star Wars and Star Trek EUs just kinda happened as a side-effect of the film/TV franchises (which is why we get all these canonicity debates).

Since I dream of doing the same with my creations, I'm eager to see how he goes about it.

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Wednesday, April 21, 2010 4:36 PM

KWICKO

"We'll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false." -- William Casey, Reagan's presidential campaign manager & CIA Director (from first staff meeting in 1981)

Being the only person on the planet who DIDN'T see it in the theatre, I s'pose I'll rent it.

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Wednesday, April 21, 2010 4:39 PM

CHRISISALL

Personally... I might buy it, sad little consumer bitch that I am...

The laughing Chrisisall

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Wednesday, April 21, 2010 4:41 PM

CHRISISALL

Quote:
Originally posted by Kwicko:
Being the only person on the planet who DIDN'T see it in the theatre, I s'pose I'll rent it.

It's definitely worth renting, Mike. A fun little (big) picture.

The laughing Chrisisall

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Wednesday, April 21, 2010 5:23 PM

ECGORDON

There's no place I can be since I found Serenity.

I'll wait for the extended cut on Blu-Ray.

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Wednesday, April 21, 2010 5:28 PM

CHRISISALL

Oh, BLU-RAY???? 23 different versions will come out on THAT!!!

The laughing Chrisisall

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Wednesday, April 21, 2010 5:59 PM

KWICKO

I'll rent Blu-Ray, but I don't want to mess with the whole 3D thing. Last few times I've tried (since a horrific recurring eye disease that had me legally blind in one eye for weeks at a time), the whole 3D thing just does not work for me. My brain can't process the signals correctly anymore to make it look 3-D; it just looks blurry to me.

Mike

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Thursday, April 22, 2010 2:17 AM

JONGSSTRAW

I also never saw it in the theaters, mainly because I knew there was no way I could sit thru a 3 hour movie. I'll probably buy it today or tomorrow.

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Thursday, April 22, 2010 3:06 AM

BIGRICHARD

I loved it at the cinema, yeah, fine, not the best film ever, but I'm a sucker for great looking films, and it did look good.

And, as with CIA, I too already own Moon and Star Trek (both on Bluray too!)

All that said, I won't be buying the first release of this. Cameron is already preparing an extended cut for re-release at Imax, and, although I'm not THAT bothered about it being longer, I will wait to see what specials are included on the next release before I spend what little money I have on it.

Still have to buy The Lovely Bones on BluRay first. And The Fountain. And Let the Right One In. After those three, I'll see where I stand with Avatar.

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Thursday, April 22, 2010 4:12 AM

ZEEK

Quote:
Originally posted by AURaptor:
Nope. Never.

Same. It was all fluff and no substance. I've got better things to do with my time than sit through that again.

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Thursday, April 22, 2010 5:35 AM

NAVYSEILS

I don't think I'll have to. My friend was a total sucker for all things avatar. She saw the movie and described it to me as life changing. She doesn't get out much.

But she's gonna buy the blu-ray upon release here probably, and she has no blu-ray player to watch it on. Which is where I come in. My home theatre system apparently doubles as hers in times of need. That works for me.

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Thursday, April 22, 2010 5:51 AM

PIZMOBEACH

... fully loaded, safety off...

As a successful scifi flick I'd give it a 7 out of 10. In the history of Film Marketing I'd give it a bazilion. It convinced ticket buyers during a down economy to pay almost double for a *special effect* that imho was only occasionally rewarding and actually lowered the visual appeal of the film from it's 2D version, which will look bloody marvelous in my new BluRay

... next year once the price drops.

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Thursday, April 22, 2010 7:29 AM

BROWNCOAT1

May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one.

I reserved a copy at the local movie store (little mom & pop shop).

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Thursday, April 22, 2010 7:37 AM

CHRISISALL

Quote:
Originally posted by Navyseils:
I don't think I'll have to. My friend was a total sucker for all things avatar. She saw the movie and described it to me as life changing. She doesn't get out much.

But she's gonna buy the blu-ray upon release here probably, and she has no blu-ray player to watch it on. Which is where I come in. My home theatre system apparently doubles as hers in times of need. That works for me.

LOL, good for you man!

Me? Colour me a consumerist bitch- I bought it.
DVD- no Blu-Ray yet, probably never since I can't deal with zippers on Trek TOS, hehheh.

The laughing Chrisisall

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Thursday, April 22, 2010 7:37 AM

STORYMARK

I'll pick it up when they put out whichever version has making-of stuff. I'll probably rent this one on BR, but no need to buy it.

"I thoroughly disapprove of duels. If a man should challenge me, I would take him kindly and forgivingly by the hand and lead him to a quiet place and kill him."

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Thursday, April 22, 2010 8:20 AM

LWAVES

I'm not in a major rush to see it again at the moment as I have too many other films/tv shows to watch. When I am ready to watch it I'll get the Blu-ray anyway so I'll have to wait for now.
Probably the extended version.

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Thursday, April 22, 2010 11:36 AM

WHOZIT

Naw! I didn't think it was that great.

I'd give it 2 blue stars.

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Thursday, April 22, 2010 1:01 PM

NCBROWNCOAT

Quote:
Originally posted by Kwicko:
Being the only person on the planet who DIDN'T see it in the theatre, I s'pose I'll rent it.

You aren't the only person not to see in the theatre. Mydaughter got sick after 5 minutes of 3D Avatar and we left-but she was OK with 3D Alice and Up? She says it was too much blue.

Guess I'll rent it too.

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Thursday, April 22, 2010 3:04 PM

CHRISISALL

Quote:
Originally posted by ncbrowncoat:
My daughter got sick after 5 minutes of 3D Avatar and we left-but she was OK with 3D Alice and Up? She says it was too much blue.

Guess I'll rent it too.

My Son said there was too much violence & "S" words, yet he DEMANDED to see it with me again tonight. He liked that it ended well, and said he would like to see conflicts end with the innocents winning.
He also liked the Ewoks winning back their planet from the Empire in ROTJ.

On a technical note, the 2D version was WAAY more watchable than the 3D version- 3D is STILL a gimmick IMO.

Two questions though: how are the armoured "bulls" on the floating islands, and why are the windshields on the Marine ships not bullet (or BIG arrow) proof?

Whatever, good show nonetheless. *** for the spectacle.

The laughing Chrisisall

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Thursday, April 22, 2010 3:12 PM

CHRISISALL

Quote:
Originally posted by whozit:
Naw! I didn't think it was that great.

I'd give it 2 blue stars.

You prolly didn't like Judge Dredd either, you no-fun goofball.

The laughing Chrisisall

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Thursday, April 22, 2010 3:17 PM

CHRISISALL

Quote:
Originally posted by lwaves:
anyway so I'll have to wait for now.
Probably the extended version.

2hrs 42 min. isn't LONG ENOUGH for you?
It's not like it's Blade Runner or anything!
Jeeze!

The laughing Chrisisall

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Thursday, April 22, 2010 4:01 PM

CHRISISALL

Quote:
Originally posted by Storymark:
I'll pick it up when they put out whichever version has making-of stuff. I'll probably rent this one on BR, but no need to buy it.

Making-of?
I'd go for bloopers or extended version myself.

Milk me: I'm a Cameron Cash Cow.

The laughing Chrisisall

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Thursday, April 22, 2010 4:27 PM

AURAPTOR

America loves a winner!

Quote:
Originally posted by chrisisall:
Quote:
Originally posted by Storymark:
I'll pick it up when they put out whichever version has making-of stuff. I'll probably rent this one on BR, but no need to buy it.

Making-of?
I'd go for bloopers or extended version myself.

Milk me: I'm a Cameron Cash Cow.

The laughing Chrisisall

I bet the smurfette references towards Neytiri are hi-larious!

Bones: "Don't 'rawr' her!"
Booth: "What? she'rawred' me first."

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Thursday, April 22, 2010 4:30 PM

CHRISISALL

Quote:
Originally posted by AURaptor:

I bet the smurfette references towards Neytiri are hi-larious!

Definitely!

The laughing Chrisisall

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Thursday, April 22, 2010 4:55 PM

NCBROWNCOAT

Watching Aliens on Syfy right now.

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Thursday, April 22, 2010 8:04 PM

OPPYH

Just can't get excited to see this. My friends tried dragging me to the theater. I declined.

I don't know it looks...average? James Cameron has entertained the hell out of me over the years.
-The Terminator

-Aliens

-The Abyss

-Terminator 2

Avatar looks visually impressive, but that's about it. I'll skip "blind buying" this one.

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Thursday, April 22, 2010 8:22 PM

TUJIAOZUO

OR- Procure a copy by illicit online means because although you though the script was hamfisted, the FX stunning, and all in all it was an enjoyable ride, you just really don't want to give an egotistical jackass more of your money?

Is that and option?

*twiddles her thumbs and walks away whistling inconspicuously*

Your Indian Pirate Lord,
Ash

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Thursday, April 22, 2010 8:29 PM

FILLYGIRL

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I didn't see it and don't plan on seeing it, even if somebody gave me a copy. Not my thing,...

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Friday, April 23, 2010 8:49 AM

LWAVES

Quote:
Originally posted by chrisisall:

2hrs 42 min. isn't LONG ENOUGH for you?
It's not like it's Blade Runner or anything!
Jeeze!

The laughing Chrisisall

That is very true. It is already a long film but when it comes to films I am a bit of a purist in that I want to see as much as possible of a story without it just being a bunch of deleted scenes.
Cameron has proven to me that he is great with extended editions - The Abyss, T2 and Aliens all have worthy longer versions - so I have high hopes for Avatar in it's extended version.
If it feels too long I'll just watch it in two sittings. Don't normally like to do this but I am willing too.

"The greatest invention ever is not the wheel. It's the second wheel." - Rich Hall

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Friday, April 23, 2010 9:00 AM

CHRISISALL

Quote:
Originally posted by lwaves:

Cameron has proven to me that he is great with extended editions

True, I'll probably bite.

The laughing Chrisisall

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Friday, April 23, 2010 10:41 AM

KAREL

Flying on duct tape and a damaged registry.

Netflix + Rifftrax =

If we ever upgrade/update the "entertainment center", maybe we'll buy a Blu-Ray version for something to look at.

"Whatever is wrong with you is so right for me." -- Marillion.

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Friday, April 23, 2010 12:32 PM

CHRISISALL

Quote:
Originally posted by fillygirl:
I didn't see it and don't plan on seeing it, even if somebody gave me a copy. Not my thing,...

Think of it as a PG Aliens, with a better (well, nicer) ending.

Nicest looking DVD I own, BTW.

The laughing Chrisisall

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Friday, April 23, 2010 12:36 PM

STORYMARK

I havn't watched it yet, but reviews are saying it's the nicest looking Blu Ray out, too. They used every bit of the 50 gig disk, with only a tiny bit of data space used for the basic menu.

Also, just as a curiosity: The aspect ratio is different, depending on the disk you get. The DVD is in 2:35:1, and the Blu Ray is 1:78:1 (full 16 x 9) - which mirrors the theatrical release, which was 2:35:1 in 2D and 1:78:1 in 3D and IMAX.

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Friday, April 23, 2010 12:42 PM

CHRISISALL

Quote:
Originally posted by Storymark:

Also, just as a curiosity: The aspect ratio is different, depending on the disk you get. The DVD is in 2:35:1, and the Blu Ray is 1:78:1 (full 16 x 9) - which mirrors the theatrical release, which was 2:35:1 in 2D and 1:78:1 in 3D and IMAX.

You are flawed & imperfect!

My DVD fills my wide screen TV, and is listed on the back of the DVD cover to be 1:78:1.

Execute your prime function!

The laughing Chrisisall

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Friday, April 23, 2010 12:44 PM

STORYMARK

Hmm. Ok. Just what I had read in a review. My mistake.

Though the aspect ratio was different in the theatre.

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Friday, April 23, 2010 12:46 PM

CHRISISALL

Quote:
Originally posted by Storymark:

Though the aspect ratio was different in the theatre.

It *DID* seem wider, didn't it?

The laughing Chrisisall

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Friday, April 23, 2010 12:48 PM

CHRISISALL

BTW, my capsule movie review-
Dances with Na'vi.

So... Best Picture - ?

Honestly, I'm a sucker for Cameron's work. Even Titanic sucked me in in its own trivial way.

The laughing Chrisisall

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Friday, April 23, 2010 12:54 PM

STORYMARK

Shorter, actually. Unlike a typical pan'n'scan situation, the film was made for 1:78, then the tops and bottoms were trimmed for the 2:35 version. He also shot Titanic this way (though oddly, they only rendered the effects in 2:35, so on non FX shots, head room was added, on FX shots, the sides were trimmed).

"I thoroughly disapprove of duels. If a man should challenge me, I would take him kindly and forgivingly by the hand and lead him to a quiet place and kill him."

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Friday, April 23, 2010 12:55 PM

STORYMARK

Quote:
Originally posted by chrisisall:
BTW, my capsule movie review-
Dances with Na'vi.

I've been calling it "Dances with ThunderSmurfs" for a year myself.

"I thoroughly disapprove of duels. If a man should challenge me, I would take him kindly and forgivingly by the hand and lead him to a quiet place and kill him."

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Saturday, April 24, 2010 6:04 AM

IMNOTHERE

Quote:
Originally posted by Navyseils:
My home theatre system apparently doubles as hers in times of need. That works for me.

Probably best to wait for the second or third viewing to get the "lie of the land" before you try the old blue body paint and hair extensions routine, though...

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Saturday, April 24, 2010 7:53 AM

CLJOHNSTON108

I saw it opening day just for the experience of the thing, 'cause I'd never seen a 3D movie before... and it was the most amazing thing I'd ever encountered in a movie theater!
Never cared for one second if the story was lacking.
Everybody in the theater applauded at the end (same as when I saw it a month later!), and a bunch of us (all strangers) sat around after the lights came up, discussing what we'd just seen. Not a single one of them expressed disappointment with the story; they all had awed expressions on their faces.
I want to see it a third time in 3D when it gets re-released in November, but I don't EVER want to see it on a small screen, even if it was in 3D, and I sure as Hell don't want to see it in 2D, regardless of the size of the screen!

Quote:
Originally posted by Storymark:
Quote:
Originally posted by chrisisall:
BTW, my capsule movie review-
Dances with Na'vi.

I've been calling it "Dances with ThunderSmurfs" for a year myself.

I'd always heard it called just "Dances with Smurfs".
But Simon Pegg < http://twitter.com/simonpegg> Tweeted this yesterday...

Quote:
Happy to hear all round cool dudes Fred Armisen and Anton Yelchin have signed up for the Smurfs movie but will it just be Dances With N'avi?
6:22 AM Apr 23rd via TweetDeck

Then, of course, there's the Kimmel version...

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Saturday, April 24, 2010 8:03 AM

CHRISISALL

Quote:
Originally posted by cljohnston108:
I sure as Hell don't want to see it in 2D, regardless of the size of the screen!

My theatrical experience was very cool, but I'm primarily a "picture" person. On my TV I saw detail that I totally missed due to the 3D in the movies. In short- I was less distracted.

But that's just me. I grew up with 3D movies so I don't think of em as such a big deal.

The laughing Chrisisall

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Saturday, April 24, 2010 8:07 AM

CLJOHNSTON108

Quote:
Originally posted by chrisisall:
I grew up with 3D movies so I don't think of em as such a big deal.

Well, I never liked looking at photos or posters with the red & green lenses, so I was very happy that the RealD glasses were almost clear!

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Saturday, April 24, 2010 8:16 AM

CHRISISALL

Quote:
Originally posted by cljohnston108:
Quote:
Originally posted by chrisisall:
I grew up with 3D movies so I don't think of em as such a big deal.

Well, I never liked looking at photos or posters with the red & green lenses, so I was very happy that the RealD glasses were almost clear!

Oh, Avitar was definitely the best 3D I ever saw in a fictional movie, but I've seen better in documentaries. Red & green is old school.
I especially remember Spacehunter: Adventures In The Forbidden Zone giving me a wicked headache both times I saw it.

The laughing Chrisisall

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Saturday, April 24, 2010 8:24 AM

CHRISISALL

Snake Plissken on the movie Avatar:

"It was a f**kin' fuzzy mess and the glasses didn't help, now get the f**k outta my face..."

The laughing Chrisisall

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