Comments | alibaster_fog: AVATAR RANT! (my first post in a long, long time)

alibaster_fog

AVATAR RANT! (my first post in a long, long time)

Dec 23, 2009 01:58

So Jake Sully's entire motivation as a character is that he wants his legs back. In fact that's not just his entire motivation, it's his entire character: period. What else do we know about that guy besides the fact that he wants his legs back. Nothing. I mean... I guess we know that he's sad that his brother is dead. But is his borther ever ( Read more... )

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beatcamel December 23 2009, 12:18:39 UTC

i'm also a fan of your superman returns review

beatcamel December 23 2009, 23:38:02 UTC

also, i couldn't get past the 15 minute mark for Crystal Skull.

alibaster_fog December 24 2009, 00:21:16 UTC

I know it's awful but I feel I'm allowed to like it because I already have a well established fondness for the character of Indiana Jones. Even if the movie is bullshit it was comforting to see him in action again. I know that's not the most mature level of film criticism, but there you go.

As for Avatar... that blue cat guy can go fuck himself. He's done nothing to earn my respect or admiration.

beatcamel December 24 2009, 01:10:07 UTC

1. Hey you'll get no maturity argument regarding film criticism from me, it seems though that you've had the opposite reaction that most had. Most people, who loved Indiana Jones, was disappointed he was back in such a shoddy vehicle, but apparently you love him so much, that you don't give a shit how you get your Indy, as long as you get him, there's something noble about that kind of blind love ( ... )

alibaster_fog December 24 2009, 04:16:33 UTC

But you were right to freak out over The Matrix ten years ago. When we were kids it was appropriate to go see a movie soley for the effects because with every major film came a major break through. We were always left asking "how did they do that". Now when we ask that question the answer is always the same: "computers". Yes, as we move forward the technology gets better but seeing a technique improved does not offer the same visceral thrill as seeing it used for the first time. I'll concede that Cameron uses his computers and his motion capture suits to truly stunning effect. But in the end; who cares? A year or two for now someone will use the same effects to make a better movie with a better story. I don't need to sit in the theater and pretend that Avatar is the be all and end all of special effects. It's just one more step down the road ( ... )