Films/DVD Asylum

Posted by patrickU (A) on January 15, 2010 at 04:15:28

In Reply to: RE: Avatar isn't anti-American or anti-Bush, if anything it's anti-elitist, which is probably why it bothers you so much. posted by Audiophilander on January 14, 2010 at 23:07:43

What I took away from James Cameron's film that you apparently missed:

Avatar is about a less technologically advanced alien race with simple values being suppressed by a theoretically superior force, resisting it and beating the odds. It's about the difference between right and wrong when cultures clash and objectives differ.



Why must be the superior force wrong? Is that a rule. So America is wrong.
Yes Right and wrong like in a children´s book.


It is a cautionary with historical precedent about the unfortunate long term impact of nations consuming to the point where they perceive themselves entitled. It is about the "chickens which come home to roost" when a technologically superior force is overwhelmed by a less sophisticated one, and it's about those who try to justify taking by force what can't be obtained through negotiation.

Yes America the hypocrite.

Now no one is saying that Avatar is one of the most artfully crafted films from a dramatic or dialogue standpoint; it isn't even that original story-wise, being inspired from a number of clearly defined sources as has been pointed out by several folks here.

One of the worst acting dialog ever. Just for kids not over 12. And not the bright sort. Shameful.

HOWEVER, Avatar is visually breathtaking! More importantly, it's a powerful movie going experience for those with the eyes to see beyond it's groundbreaking effects; especially folks with the imagination to empathize with it's digitally composed native culture.

Some moments are breathtaking, but way too dark on the whole. And the 3D effects are just untrue to real life, the sound terribly harsh and un-natural. Nothing sounds like in real life.

Just so we're crystal clear on this: the 3D effects and digital wizardry is awe-inspiring in spite of your condemnation, and the world apparently agrees judging from the impressive box-office grosses. Sadly, you seem to be in the minority, along with the mercenary soldiers marching off in defeat at the end! ;^>

Yes they agree. mental age under 12.

The only mystery is Bambi B loving this film.
He must have been in love this day...