Comments on: Why Avatar is a Game Changer

By: Andy

Andy — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 03:30:09 +0000

@Matthew – Thanks for the link; I did actually discover shortly after writing this little post that unobtainium is not an invention of Avatar. Still ridiculous. I have been debating seeing it a second time myself.

By: Mathew Sanders

Mathew Sanders — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 23:22:44 +0000

Unobtanium is kind of a joke, it’s got a wider use than just Avatar. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unobtainium
I totally agree with the horrible typeface. I loved this movie, and was relieved that the 3D wasn’t distracting or gimmiky. I might have to see it again because I was so wowed I missed a lot of the detail you mention :)

By: Andy

Andy — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:34:46 +0000

@Adam – Just save that receipt.

By: Adam

Adam — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:50:30 +0000

Andy…awesome review! I am also a total skeptic when it comes to these kinds of movies…lots of hype, and big let downs. I’m glad you like the movie so much. I am most def going to see it now! And if I don’t like it…I’m sure you will refund my money!

By: Denise T

Denise T — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:23:03 +0000

Someday, I hope to see some really unique aliens without basic human form, arise from computer animation. If I want to see a mask slapped on a person, I’ll watch Dr.Who, or Star Trek episodes.
The whole love story with a pretty-almost-human alien is the reason I would not see this movie.
If they could just pull together a story, without the ick of the Disney/Hollywood formula, and also some new mind blowing creatures, I would be all for investing the huge amount of money it costs to take a family out to the movies now.
I agree with your take on the shabby-lazy graphics choices. Can’t imagine what they were thinking.