All of the estimated $ 300 million spent, all the hype and publicity and the anticipation -It all boils down to the 2hours 40 minutes spent in the dark IMAX auditorium with my 3D spectacles on. And James Cameron shows why (as he quite rightly shouted out loud in his Oscar winning speech) he is indeed the King of the World. I cannot think of any other movie which created so much buzz and excitement around it. And does it live up to all of it. It so well does. Avatar is a revolutionary piece of cinema. But apart from the technological breakthrough in its imagery, the story telling by Master Cameron and its smart comparison with contemporary geo-political situations is what makes Avatar one of the best Blockbusting, Mind-Blowing, Heart-Wrenching and Eye-Popping spectaculars.
I watched Avatar on Saturday morning with a packed audience in BFI IMAX in true 3D glory. And it was exactly how the filmmaker intended it to be savoured as. And as Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) narrates his story, we get sucked in by the heights and depths of Pandora. The space-floating scene is exceptionally well shot, and it made me feel weightless. Now I can talk and keep on talking about how awesome this movie was. 
But to begin with, let me tell you that there are some bloody cynical and miserable people in this world, who were wowed by the visuals of the movie [I am talking about that reviewer Larushka Ivan-Zandeh in Friday's Metro paper: ]. But the story failed to impress her and she simply sums it to be an age-old “Save The Rainforest” tale. So to reply to her, Larushka darling, it might be age-old tale for you, but there is no bigger contemporary problem facing we the citizens of earth than the global condition. Just look around and see how the global leaders at Copenhagen have finally reached at a “conclusion” by merely postponing events for next year. Avatar beautifully depicts the relation between the natural life cycle and how its disruption could be fatal for the entire population. And when you say that it is a “Save A Rainforest” tale, you actually make yourself sound like the corporate asshole Parker Selfridge (Giovanni Ribisi) who thinks it is just a mere tree out of the 12th power of 10 species in Pandora. Of course, everyone is entitled to his/her opinion. But yours, just plain sucks.
Moving on, I must say that Mr JC has indeed done the best job by waiting for the technology to catch up to suit his vision.The wait has been worth it, and the flora and fauna surrounding Pandora; each leaf of a new species and each growl of a new creature is awe-inspring. We travel across Pandora with the same fascination in our eyes as Jake Sully’s and Neytiri’s command and strong character makes us forget the fact that it is all motion-capture. And if the Na’vi do not fail to impress us, the humans are not far behind. Sigourney Weaver as Dr.Grace is spot on, and as mentioned previously, Parker Selfridge exudes corporate hunger for profit. As for heavily scarred Colonel Miles( Stephen Lang), he is a caricature model built around GW Bush (IMO) who believes in “dealing terror with terror”. To envelope all of this awesomeness in one big awesome package and deal with the geo-political issues in a sci-fi drama with a cinematic vision never seen before deserves everything -ABSO-EFFIN-LUTELY EVERYTHING.All the Oscars, the Golden Globes and even the Filmfare 
James Horner’s score for the movie was spell binding and it captures the ambience, the beauty and also the dangerous wild side of Pandora. As for Maestro James Cameron, the man’s still got it. The action sequence is a complete How-To document on shooting a huge-ass action choreography, on celluloid. The man shows off his experience and why he remains not only the master of Action – True Lies, Aliens and Terminator, but also the Master in the art of story telling. *Bows to JC*
And yes, unlike some people who believe it is not a classic, I definitely believe otherwise. It is a game changer. Just like the first time we saw the T-Rex on the big screen, or Darth Vader use the Force, or Gimli and Legolas fight Orks, Avatar will be counted as one of the most revolutionary movies of our times. Few years on from now, we’ll remember Christmas 2009 to be the time when Avatar changed the face of cinema.
If you haven’t seen it yet, go and watch it, and make sure you watch it in 3D. You can thank me later.And now I can proudly declare myself as the member of the Avatar Fan Clan. I’ll leave you with some Bloody Awesome image captures from the Trailer. Hail Avatar! Hail Cameron!!
**SCREENSHOTS -VISUAL Nom Noms**
Big Ass War Machine
Na'vi Rebellion
Marines in Pandora
Na'vi Strikes
Corporate Dumbos
Neytiri Shoots
Marines assemble
Glowing Love in Pandora
Neytiri
Na'vi Rise
Jake Sully becomes the Avatar
Me at BFI Imax 
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wow this looks fabulous mate. just as u pictured, thanks for bringing us an insight into it…
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wow this looks fabulous mate. just as u pictured, thanks for bringing us an insight into it…
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wow this looks fabulous mate. just as u pictured, thanks for bringing us an insight into it…
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wow this looks fabulous mate. just as u pictured, thanks for bringing us an insight into it…
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wow this looks fabulous mate. just as u pictured, thanks for bringing us an insight into it…
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“And when you say that it is a “Save A Rainforest†tale, you actually make yourself sound like the corporate asshole Parker Selfridge…”
You've completely hit upon my problems with reviewers who are so desperate to say something bad about this film!! I was going to write a post about it but now I'll probably just quote you
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“And when you say that it is a “Save A Rainforest†tale, you actually make yourself sound like the corporate asshole Parker Selfridge…”
You've completely hit upon my problems with reviewers who are so desperate to say something bad about this film!! I was going to write a post about it but now I'll probably just quote you
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“And when you say that it is a “Save A Rainforest” tale, you actually make yourself sound like the corporate asshole Parker Selfridge…”
You've completely hit upon my problems with reviewers who are so desperate to say something bad about this film!! I was going to write a post about it but now I'll probably just quote you
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“And when you say that it is a “Save A Rainforest†tale, you actually make yourself sound like the corporate asshole Parker Selfridge…”
You've completely hit upon my problems with reviewers who are so desperate to say something bad about this film!! I was going to write a post about it but now I'll probably just quote you
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“And when you say that it is a “Save A Rainforest†tale, you actually make yourself sound like the corporate asshole Parker Selfridge…”
You've completely hit upon my problems with reviewers who are so desperate to say something bad about this film!! I was going to write a post about it but now I'll probably just quote you
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U got to watch this mate, only in 3D. It is exactly how it should be. Get immersed in the visuals. And be wowed by Avatar
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U got to watch this mate, only in 3D. It is exactly how it should be. Get immersed in the visuals. And be wowed by Avatar
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U got to watch this mate, only in 3D. It is exactly how it should be. Get immersed in the visuals. And be wowed by Avatar
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U got to watch this mate, only in 3D. It is exactly how it should be. Get immersed in the visuals. And be wowed by Avatar
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U got to watch this mate, only in 3D. It is exactly how it should be. Get immersed in the visuals. And be wowed by Avatar
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Seriously. I don't need to exaggerate, but seriously, is there any movie in recent years which stands near to the sheer impact of Avatar. I mean, it was like visiting a new city, a whole new civilization for real. It wasn't just mere cinema. And so, the script wasn't a 2D depiction, but more of an “experience”.
And so I get absolutely surprised by the cynical mean-ness of such so-called critics who go for ripping off movies [especially Sci Fi ones] for having lame or age-old storylines. Avatar's story was all about experiencing it like a person in Na'vi itself and feel bad when the tree gets uprooted, and feel jubilant when Na'vi wins. And if some stone-hearted people can't just get it, bad for them. Innit!
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Seriously. I don't need to exaggerate, but seriously, is there any movie in recent years which stands near to the sheer impact of Avatar. I mean, it was like visiting a new city, a whole new civilization for real. It wasn't just mere cinema. And so, the script wasn't a 2D depiction, but more of an “experience”.
And so I get absolutely surprised by the cynical mean-ness of such so-called critics who go for ripping off movies [especially Sci Fi ones] for having lame or age-old storylines. Avatar's story was all about experiencing it like a person in Na'vi itself and feel bad when the tree gets uprooted, and feel jubilant when Na'vi wins. And if some stone-hearted people can't just get it, bad for them. Innit!
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Seriously. I don't need to exaggerate, but seriously, is there any movie in recent years which stands near to the sheer impact of Avatar. I mean, it was like visiting a new city, a whole new civilization for real. It wasn't just mere cinema. And so, the script wasn't a 2D depiction, but more of an “experience”.
And so I get absolutely surprised by the cynical mean-ness of such so-called critics who go for ripping off movies [especially Sci Fi ones] for having lame or age-old storylines. Avatar's story was all about experiencing it like a person in Na'vi itself and feel bad when the tree gets uprooted, and feel jubilant when Na'vi wins. And if some stone-hearted people can't just get it, bad for them. Innit!
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Seriously. I don't need to exaggerate, but seriously, is there any movie in recent years which stands near to the sheer impact of Avatar. I mean, it was like visiting a new city, a whole new civilization for real. It wasn't just mere cinema. And so, the script wasn't a 2D depiction, but more of an “experience”.
And so I get absolutely surprised by the cynical mean-ness of such so-called critics who go for ripping off movies [especially Sci Fi ones] for having lame or age-old storylines. Avatar's story was all about experiencing it like a person in Na'vi itself and feel bad when the tree gets uprooted, and feel jubilant when Na'vi wins. And if some stone-hearted people can't just get it, bad for them. Innit!
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Seriously. I don't need to exaggerate, but seriously, is there any movie in recent years which stands near to the sheer impact of Avatar. I mean, it was like visiting a new city, a whole new civilization for real. It wasn't just mere cinema. And so, the script wasn't a 2D depiction, but more of an “experience”.
And so I get absolutely surprised by the cynical mean-ness of such so-called critics who go for ripping off movies [especially Sci Fi ones] for having lame or age-old storylines. Avatar's story was all about experiencing it like a person in Na'vi itself and feel bad when the tree gets uprooted, and feel jubilant when Na'vi wins. And if some stone-hearted people can't just get it, bad for them. Innit!
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You've done a BLOODY AWESOME job with this review!! I've gotta say, one of the most refreshingly honest and noteworthy blogs I've read – It makes me want to go see Avatar again! ..Without a doubt, one of the GREATEST movies I've seen in a very VERY long time – All thanks to the beautiful mind to that of James Cameron's; whom had a vision and brought it to life, ever so beautifully – James Cameron, you're a fricken genius! :”) ..Bring on Avatar “2″, I say!!
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You've done a BLOODY AWESOME job with this review!! I've gotta say, one of the most refreshingly honest and noteworthy blogs I've read – It makes me want to go see Avatar again! ..Without a doubt, one of the GREATEST movies I've seen in a very VERY long time – All thanks to the beautiful mind to that of James Cameron's; whom had a vision and brought it to life, ever so beautifully – James Cameron, you're a fricken genius! :”) ..Bring on Avatar “2″, I say!!
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You've done a BLOODY AWESOME job with this review!! I've gotta say, one of the most refreshingly honest and noteworthy blogs I've read – It makes me want to go see Avatar again! ..Without a doubt, one of the GREATEST movies I've seen in a very VERY long time – All thanks to the beautiful mind to that of James Cameron's; whom had a vision and brought it to life, ever so beautifully – James Cameron, you're a fricken genius! :”) ..Bring on Avatar “2″, I say!!
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You've done a BLOODY AWESOME job with this review!! I've gotta say, one of the most refreshingly honest and noteworthy blogs I've read – It makes me want to go see Avatar again! ..Without a doubt, one of the GREATEST movies I've seen in a very VERY long time – All thanks to the beautiful mind to that of James Cameron's; whom had a vision and brought it to life, ever so beautifully – James Cameron, you're a fricken genius! :”) ..Bring on Avatar “2″, I say!!
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You've done a BLOODY AWESOME job with this review!! I've gotta say, one of the most refreshingly honest and noteworthy blogs I've read – It makes me want to go see Avatar again! ..Without a doubt, one of the GREATEST movies I've seen in a very VERY long time – All thanks to the beautiful mind to that of James Cameron's; whom had a vision and brought it to life, ever so beautifully – James Cameron, you're a fricken genius! :”) ..Bring on Avatar “2″, I say!!
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Glad you found the movie to be as Awesome as I did. And thanks for your appreciative comments
Of course, there are lots of other matters which have been left sketchy in this one. As in..how the whole Pandora marine setup was brought into practice. Sigourney Weaver's earlier photos show that she has been an entrusted member among the Na'vi. Also, what condition is earth in circa 2154. I am so excited to think of all of it. I'll soon rant on it very soon. Will let you know on it. Avatar 2 and 3 might be known as THE TRILOGY of our generation. Fingers crossed
Thanks for visiting my blog, and feel free to shout out any comments on any other posts you find interesting
Cheers!
Sujoy
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Glad you found the movie to be as Awesome as I did. And thanks for your appreciative comments
Of course, there are lots of other matters which have been left sketchy in this one. As in..how the whole Pandora marine setup was brought into practice. Sigourney Weaver's earlier photos show that she has been an entrusted member among the Na'vi. Also, what condition is earth in circa 2154. I am so excited to think of all of it. I'll soon rant on it very soon. Will let you know on it. Avatar 2 and 3 might be known as THE TRILOGY of our generation. Fingers crossed
Thanks for visiting my blog, and feel free to shout out any comments on any other posts you find interesting
Cheers!
Sujoy
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Glad you found the movie to be as Awesome as I did. And thanks for your appreciative comments
Of course, there are lots of other matters which have been left sketchy in this one. As in..how the whole Pandora marine setup was brought into practice. Sigourney Weaver's earlier photos show that she has been an entrusted member among the Na'vi. Also, what condition is earth in circa 2154. I am so excited to think of all of it. I'll soon rant on it very soon. Will let you know on it. Avatar 2 and 3 might be known as THE TRILOGY of our generation. Fingers crossed
Thanks for visiting my blog, and feel free to shout out any comments on any other posts you find interesting
Cheers!
Sujoy
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Glad you found the movie to be as Awesome as I did. And thanks for your appreciative comments
Of course, there are lots of other matters which have been left sketchy in this one. As in..how the whole Pandora marine setup was brought into practice. Sigourney Weaver's earlier photos show that she has been an entrusted member among the Na'vi. Also, what condition is earth in circa 2154. I am so excited to think of all of it. I'll soon rant on it very soon. Will let you know on it. Avatar 2 and 3 might be known as THE TRILOGY of our generation. Fingers crossed
Thanks for visiting my blog, and feel free to shout out any comments on any other posts you find interesting
Cheers!
Sujoy
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Glad you found the movie to be as Awesome as I did. And thanks for your appreciative comments
Of course, there are lots of other matters which have been left sketchy in this one. As in..how the whole Pandora marine setup was brought into practice. Sigourney Weaver's earlier photos show that she has been an entrusted member among the Na'vi. Also, what condition is earth in circa 2154. I am so excited to think of all of it. I'll soon rant on it very soon. Will let you know on it. Avatar 2 and 3 might be known as THE TRILOGY of our generation. Fingers crossed
Thanks for visiting my blog, and feel free to shout out any comments on any other posts you find interesting
Cheers!
Sujoy
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Dekho jaldi..
And mk sure u watch it in 3D. It's awesome!
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Dekho jaldi..
And mk sure u watch it in 3D. It's awesome!
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Dekho jaldi..
And mk sure u watch it in 3D. It's awesome!
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Dekho jaldi..
And mk sure u watch it in 3D. It's awesome!
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Dekho jaldi..
And mk sure u watch it in 3D. It's awesome!
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I wasn't that keen. definitely visually pleasing but the script let it down .. big time. Yeah to some the script might not be as important as the visual experience, but i think both go hand in hand, that is what makes good cinema a true masterpiece.
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I wasn't that keen. definitely visually pleasing but the script let it down .. big time. Yeah to some the script might not be as important as the visual experience, but i think both go hand in hand, that is what makes good cinema a true masterpiece.
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I wasn't that keen. definitely visually pleasing but the script let it down .. big time. Yeah to some the script might not be as important as the visual experience, but i think both go hand in hand, that is what makes good cinema a true masterpiece.
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I wasn't that keen. definitely visually pleasing but the script let it down .. big time. Yeah to some the script might not be as important as the visual experience, but i think both go hand in hand, that is what makes good cinema a true masterpiece.
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I wasn't that keen. definitely visually pleasing but the script let it down .. big time. Yeah to some the script might not be as important as the visual experience, but i think both go hand in hand, that is what makes good cinema a true masterpiece.
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I'd disagree with your point. Unlike other movies, here the script is not just a hardbound paper document, but is immersive as a medium itself.
Avatar is never supposed to be translated in terms of a comic strip story, but has to be experienced like visiting a new city, and getting to 'feel' and interact with a new civilization. The visuals are very much integral to the script. So, while there might be no lines depicting the wild and scary dark nights in Na'vi, you feel that raging through ur own nerves while you watch it.
And even as a script,wht let you down? That it was about saving the planet, and the corporate dumbos go all brute force about making an extra penny. Hollywood cliche' I know. But no one has so beautifully depicted why it is integral to the life of a planet to keep the life-cycle and food-chain just the same way as Mother nature did. It is a beautiful metaphor, and absolutely bang on timed with the failed Copenhagen summit.
Considering all that, Avatar is Bloody awesome I say. C'mon Sangeeta. You know you liked it.
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I'd disagree with your point. Unlike other movies, here the script is not just a hardbound paper document, but is immersive as a medium itself.
Avatar is never supposed to be translated in terms of a comic strip story, but has to be experienced like visiting a new city, and getting to 'feel' and interact with a new civilization. The visuals are very much integral to the script. So, while there might be no lines depicting the wild and scary dark nights in Na'vi, you feel that raging through ur own nerves while you watch it.
And even as a script,wht let you down? That it was about saving the planet, and the corporate dumbos go all brute force about making an extra penny. Hollywood cliche' I know. But no one has so beautifully depicted why it is integral to the life of a planet to keep the life-cycle and food-chain just the same way as Mother nature did. It is a beautiful metaphor, and absolutely bang on timed with the failed Copenhagen summit.
Considering all that, Avatar is Bloody awesome I say. C'mon Sangeeta. You know you liked it.
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