Yes I saw Avatar (in 3D no less) fully expecting this to be the last film from this (in)famous director. 400+ million is a lot to spend during a great recession after all. Plus after watching the silly previews, I determined there was no hope for this film and I forbid myself from watching it and watching it in 3D especially. Far too many times I have watched 3D movies shamelessly pointing fingers, knifes, swords, (insert long pointy object) directly into my eyeballs forcing them to roll uncontrollably.
3D as Mainstream, yes it can happen.
Then one night after watching an Avatar segment on the Nightly News with the missed Charley Gibson, I had hope once again. The director promised to treat 3D (and CGI) as a tool. Something like a camera, microphone and acting before CGI fixed that with the Star Wars series. Maybe, just maybe then, the story will be the only thing that is bad. And after years of conditioning I have built up a tolerance to bad movies. I may even be able to watch Playing God (IMDB it) with out walking out this time. Surely I can watch a silly movie about bolts vs bullets.
Can we get to the movie?
So yes. I planned, waited, paid (well my wife paid) and watched. Even from the awkward position from the front row (the place was sold out) the movie was fantastic. The story yes was tired, and very predictable, but that just freed up your brain to process more of the visuals. And the 3D was as promised, seamless, but beyond that the general level of detail given to old fashion CGI was relaxing. Try watching any SyFy movie, and saying the same thing. To give you a taste, the opening scene has you zooming in on a realistic space "ship" more akin to a flying ISS. The ship is amazingly detailed, even with my eyes wide open I had trouble absorbing all the detail, which right off the bat had me plotting a return trip to the theater (a Cameron calling card.) After all that, you even get an ending, and not just a black screen, but a real ending (I'm looking at you District 9) that you can leave with an not have to talk about sequels. The movie was long, but in my honest opinion you can't really tell a story in less time, besides you get more bang for your buck.
And on that last note, this movie, even with its high price tag to make and to view, was a bargain for consumers.
Hope you see it....yes in 3D!
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