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Moonliner · 12-18-2009, 03:22 PM

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I won't be able to see it for at least a week. So what's the word?

Game Changing, Just OK, Crap? A must see in 3D, Don't see in 3D, doesn't matter?

Ghoulish Delight · 12-18-2009, 03:26 PM

The consistent story I've heard is that visually it delivers, but on story and dialogue it sucks.

Alex · 12-18-2009, 03:54 PM

Consistent story I've heard is that story and dialogue aren't great but you won't care. Currently 82% at Rotten Tomatoes.

Most of the critics I trust are completely sold on it.

Kevy Baby · 12-18-2009, 04:04 PM

I am waiting for the sequel: Signature Line

Chernabog · 12-18-2009, 05:59 PM

I'm seeing it tomorrow night in 3D. I still don't get the hoopla over the graphics, but I'll reserve judgment till tomorrow. I can't say I've disliked anything of Cameron's to date.

Cadaverous Pallor · 12-18-2009, 11:15 PM

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Consistent story I've heard is that story and dialogue aren't great but you won't care. Currently 82% at Rotten Tomatoes.

Most of the critics I trust are completely sold on it.

It's crazy - as you said, the general rating on RT is 82% (now up to 83% I see) and the Top Critics rating is at 94%!

I seriously don't have much interest in this movie, but these numbers are solid enough that I am very, very curious.

Alex · 12-19-2009, 12:36 AM

Just got back. Most fully awesome immersive movie experience I've had in a very, very long time.

I can't say to how broadly it will play, but as someone who grew up consuming anything sci-fi/fantasy I could lay my hands on this is a full visualization of everything I could have hoped for.

flippyshark · 12-19-2009, 08:49 AM

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Just got back. Most fully awesome immersive movie experience I've had in a very, very long time.

I can't say to how broadly it will play, but as someone who grew up consuming anything sci-fi/fantasy I could lay my hands on this is a full visualization of everything I could have hoped for.

Wow, that's quite a recommendation. Changing my plans accordingly.

Moonliner · 12-19-2009, 09:30 AM

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Just got back. Most fully awesome immersive movie experience I've had in a very, very long time.

I can't say to how broadly it will play, but as someone who grew up consuming anything sci-fi/fantasy I could lay my hands on this is a full visualization of everything I could have hoped for.

Is it safe to assume you did the 3D version?

Alex · 12-19-2009, 09:38 AM

Real 3D and it was extremely well done. Added depth but Cameron never really played to it by throwing things at the audience.

I would strongly recommend paying extra for the 3D viewing for seeing it the first time. We have a full sized true IMAX screen across the street and though I generally don't like watching feature length movies on IMAX I'm strongly considering giving it a shot in a couple weeks when I can be more sure of not getting stuck in the front row.

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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Just got back. Most fully awesome immersive movie experience I've had in a very, very long time. I can't say to how broadly it will play, but as someone who grew up consuming anything sci-fi/fantasy I could lay my hands on this is a full visualization of everything I could have hoped for.
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Real 3D and it was extremely well done. Added depth but Cameron never really played to it by throwing things at the audience. I would strongly recommend paying extra for the 3D viewing for seeing it the first time. We have a full sized true IMAX screen across the street and though I generally don't like watching feature length movies on IMAX I'm strongly considering giving it a shot in a couple weeks when I can be more sure of not getting stuck in the front row.
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