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Avatar 3D review

Summary (CAUTION SUMMARY CONTAINS SPOILERS): Over 16 years ago, James Cameron wrote a 114-page 'scriptment' on an early idea of Avatar. 16 years. Cameron planned on following 'Titanic' with Avatar, but because of both technological and financial restraints, he was unable to do so. Fast forward to around 2004, ten years after his project was shelved, it was apparent that he technology that he required was accessible. Fast forward five years to present. December 17, 2009. I witnessed one of the most incredible spectacles in this I have been privy to. From the outset, it was apparent from that moment on, the film was going to be like nothing myself or anyone in the audience had seen. Virtually every aspect about Avatar was breathtaking, from the visuals, down to the revolutionary MoCap technology that was developed for the film. Motion Capture itself is a ground breaking piece of technology, but the way in which it was utilised within this film was outstanding. The expressions, the likeness of their real-life counterparts were extraordinary. The emotion that was transferred over into the Na'vi likenesses was just inconceivable, it[the technology] really captured every muscle on the character's face, from the tiny twinges of Neytiri's eyes, to the way Jake Sully gives a small hint of a smile toward her. Amazing. Something that excelled this film even further for me was the language that was created. By creating a language that was unique to the Na'vi, it brought out a whole other perspective. I really felt that the true emotion from the Na'vi(who spoke, anyway) came from their native tongues, rather than when they spoke English. It felt far more organic, believable. 3D to me is something that I'm still a little undecided about. It's something that has been around for generations, and has only just been recently 'revamped', if you will, into something that is meant to completely change cinema. Watching Avatar in 3D was something that absolutely must be done the first time. Although iffy in places, the moments within the Pandora world are so extravagant, that it(It's been said so many times before, but I mean this) really feels like your there, watching the Na'vi jump from branch to branch, interact with each other. While I was watching, I honestly became incredibly immersed within the film that I almost felt a little disoriented if I looked away from the screen. Then in saying so, it was possibly the glasses I had on for too long. Possibly. Negative? Maybe one thing. the character development was seemingly absent in this film. A lot of the characters didn't seem to be progressing much, weren't going anywhere- being developed. It was great seeing each of them, but, it was lacking in this department. They were far from one dimensional, each character had their own identifiable characteristic, but ultimately, they were just that- Characters with a specific trait to tell them apart from the others. That and the really bad dialogue. This negative does not at all bring the might of this film down, because there was one major thing that makes Avatar one of the best films in 2009, to me, at least: The soundtrack. The soundtrack... Will be left for another time. Right now, this was the Avatar review. Overall, great characters, great plot, just the right amount of action, amazing visuals, most definitely better in 3D, emotion, romance, it has it all. Ladies and gentlemen, this film...was Titanic. As in, the size..because..ahh. You get it. With already 13 award nominations within days of its release, it's no wonder this is being hailed as the most revolutionary film of all time. 9/10 Kazed

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NEW Avatar Trailer

Brand new Avatar Trailer debuted today on Yahoo! Movies; Wow...This film...this film will be one of two things. It'll either be a huge fail, and be a torrent of CGI being shoved up your ass, or it'll be a beautiful masterpiece worthy of Oscar recognition. I sincerely hope it'll be the latter, because it'll be a huge, HUGE shame if this bombed. The environment is so lavish and beautiful, I almost want to watch it for that alone. Not to mention the Na'vi, the blue thingys, look so imaginative and...dainty? Nonetheless, whether it'll be good or bad, I'll definitely be watching this at the Cinema. Kazed

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Steve Carell & Tina Fey in 'Date Night'

In my opinion, two of the best comedians of my generation(well, not mine, I guess they're pretty old, but still, whatever) get together in what looks to be an amazing film. Kristin Wiig, James Franco, are just a couple of names among the all star cast in this comedy set to hit us April 9, 2010.

'Date Night' revolves around a bored married couple, Claire and Phil Foster, and one glamorous night out on the town. But, the date night they planned turn disastrous when it leads to a real case of mistaken identity, a Mob effort to kill them and an Odyssean getaway through New York City's nightscape. - AceShowbiz

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New Hi-Res Avatar photos

FirstShowing.net just released these beautiful hi-res photos from James Cameron's Avatar. For more Hi-res beauty, click the link. Click the photos for a larger image.

Avatar is the story of an ex-Marine on the planet Pandora who, as an Avatar - a human mind in an alien body - finds himself in a desperate fight for his survival and that of the indigenous beings called Na'vi.

Once again, I have to say this looks badass. More to come. Kazed