Avatar 2, 3 & 4?

[nik-]

They won't be worse than the Star Wars Prequels because James Cameron understands the basics of storytelling and composition. George Lucas, on the other hand, is a yes-man gathering, Hutt sized mouth breather.

[Tinordi]

One Avatar was enough.

[Flabbibulin]

On a somewhat related note, anyone know when the Panasonic exclusivity ends on Avatar 3D blu ray?

[3 Justin 3]

The first one sucked and I imagine the next three to suck as well.

[KTrain]

I can't wait.

[To Be Quite Honest]

Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger

I know it is really cool to crap on avatar but I liked it.

Sure it was cookie cutter and the acting and writing were average but what are we comparing it to?

I can't think of many big budget action movies that are renowned for incredible acting or writing. Not to mention the fact that it was one of the more visually stunning theatre experiences I've ever had.

I can't wait for the sequels and hope they are as goo as the original. It doesn't hold up quite as well at home because the theatre 3D was so good but it is still a solid action flick.

In fact other than the avengers or a few Nolan movies I can't think of any big budget action flicks that were as good especially considering it was pg rated.

Even the avengers wasn't exactly best picture worthy for its writing or acting.

It was visually amazing but I laughed out loud while watching it in the theaters. A movie that is not a comedy should not make one laugh out loud. Avatar is only eye candy and that's it. Nothing else is special about it. T2 kicked it's butt as a genuine movie IMO.

[trackercowe]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

I will give you that (I love both of those), he also gave us Titanic.....

I take the same approach with Jame Cameron as I do with Radiohead.

Aliens = The Bends
T2 = Ok Computer

All after is garbage, IMO.

Wait, so are you saying everything Radiohead did after Ok Computer was garbage, or just in terms of those movies?

[Jacks]

Originally Posted by cDnStealth

The problem I've found with sequels (especially lately) is that they tend to simply set the stage for the next movie rather than be a complete film in itself. If you take a look at the Matrix for example what you have is a great film that stands on it own. Once you get into Reloaded and Revolutions it's basically one long movie that's been chopped into two

Exactly, the second two Matrix movies are a perfect example of how to ruin a franchise with multiple sequels telling one big story.

Originally Posted by Hemi-Cuda

weren't the LOTR movies all filmed at the same time? not saying that the Avatar sequels will be good, but obviously this method can work

The LOTR movies had the advantage of a massive fanbase before they even aired and one of the best fantasy stories ever proven by decades of book sales. It would have been hard to screw that series up with todays effects and the all star cast.

Originally Posted by nik-

They won't be worse than the Star Wars Prequels because James Cameron understands the basics of storytelling and composition. George Lucas, on the other hand, is a yes-man gathering, Hutt sized mouth breather.

You're right, I over reacted. When predicting that this would be worst than the Star Wars prequels I had mentally blocked out Jar Jar and all the other horrible characters that Lucas soiled the screen with.

[Sidney Crosby's Hat]

Originally Posted by cDnStealth

Two Towers and Return of the King were filmed back to back but I would count it's success as a rarity.

I thought Back to the Future 2 and 3 were good also.

[C-Four]

Originally Posted by photon

Gag, no!

More like this!

That was one amazing season finale...

[SebC]

Originally Posted by cDnStealth

Now with Avatar, the first was okay. The main draw was it's visuals and 3D but I certainly wouldn't say it's story was anything ground breaking. So they're filming 3 more movies? Where are they going to go with this?

What, you don't want to see Pocahontas 2, 3, and 4... in 3D? I wouldn't actually be surprised if it was the same story again in three new environments.

[cDnStealth]

Originally Posted by Sidney Crosby's Hat

I thought Back to the Future 2 and 3 were good also.

I forgot about those. Great movies!

Originally Posted by SebC

What, you don't want to see Pocahontas 2, 3, and 4... in 3D? I wouldn't actually be surprised if it was the same story again in three new environments.

The next one will be the Little Mermaid. Book it.

[sevenarms]

Originally Posted by Sidney Crosby's Hat

I thought Back to the Future 2 and 3 were good also.

I thought 3 was a bit rough.

[Sr. Mints]

So much hate in this thread for Avatar, Cameron, the colour blue...

Well, someone on this planet must have liked Avatar, being the most successful movie of all time and all.

[blankall]

Originally Posted by SebC

What, you don't want to see Pocahontas 2, 3, and 4... in 3D? I wouldn't actually be surprised if it was the same story again in three new environments.

I actually have no problem with that. I agree with the others, that the movie was garbage, but the experience of seeing the movie in 3-D in the theatre was fantastic. It's a huge technological accomplishment. It's best to totally ignore the dialogue and story and focus on the snowflakes falling down on you.

[Tinordi]

We all thought it was great. Then we watched in HD at home and realized it was awful.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by trackercowe

Wait, so are you saying everything Radiohead did after Ok Computer was garbage, or just in terms of those movies?

all after Ok Computer was garbage.

[3 Justin 3]

Originally Posted by Tinordi

We all thought it was great. Then we watched in HD at home and realized it was awful.

No, I thought it was awful at the theatre. I almost fell asleep in the middle of it, but my bro slapped me to wake me up.

Such a boring movie.

[blankall]

List of films filmed back to back/ at the same time:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Back_to...ilm_production

Some that didn't suck:

Superman II (the best of the original superman films)
Kill Bill
Lord of the Rings
Hobbit
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows

[WetCoast]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

all after Ok Computer was garbage.

You shut your mouth when you're talking to me!