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Old 19-01-2010, 03:38 PM
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i despise CGI,Sci Fi and 3D so would rather eat my own eyes in a mayonnaise sauce using a pair of swiss army knife tweezers than watch 'Avatar'.

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Old 19-01-2010, 03:47 PM
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Hey Film Man, that's where I saw it too There were moments when the fauna and flora of the jungle really seemed like it was going to brush against your face.

But not everybody's going to like it, for sure. Even though I loved it I still had a chuckle at a couple of the nicknames I've heard; Ferngully in Space, Smurfahontas...

I did get into an argument with a friend who didn't like it but keeps raving about that massively overrated, bloated, badly written pile of junk Inglorious Basterds, so you clearly can't please everone...
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Old 19-01-2010, 04:05 PM
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i despise CGI,Sci Fi and 3D so would rather eat my own eyes in a mayonnaise sauce using a pair of swiss army knife tweezers than watch 'Avatar'.
Don't forget to brush your teeth afterwards.


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Old 19-01-2010, 04:08 PM
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they do it in the congo you know?
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Old 19-01-2010, 08:48 PM
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Interesting that so many have made a judgement without even seeing the film. And the idea that the film is aimed squarely at the "x-box" generation is complete rubbish.

I have just returned from an evening 3-d showing at my local cinema and at a guess I'd say over half the audience were of pensionable age.

And just from listening to them and speaking to them they had a hoot. They were there to see it for themselves,

No - It ain't Bergman but it doesn't pretend to be.
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Old 19-01-2010, 09:07 PM
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Thanks HammerDave...why do so many think it's smart to knock things they haven't even tried?
My wife, who isn't a 'film person' loved every minute and has booked again to take her friend.
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Old 19-01-2010, 10:17 PM
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My two lads aged 13 and 18 (just turned) appear to have no interest in seeing at all.
Ah - Yes. I am pretty sure I read that in The Times somewhere. Thank goodness for your two lads. This film must be crap.
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Old 19-01-2010, 10:21 PM
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Thanks HammerDave...why do so many think it's smart to knock things they haven't even tried?
It is a little depressing to see the fogeyism, young and old, that you find on this forum.

The upside is that I'm 62, and it makes me feel a lot younger.

I loved the film. Good, non-cerebral, spectacular entertainment.
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Old 19-01-2010, 10:37 PM
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No criticism at all because I have not seen it, but getting tired of the dominant special effect angle.
Did hear one report (probably hype) that many persons, after seeing the wonderful world that is this distant planet, feel so depressed with this planet (earth) that they are seeking councelling
I love old British films! None better.
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Old 19-01-2010, 10:58 PM
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No criticism at all because I have not seen it, but getting tired of the dominant special effect angle.
Did hear one report (probably hype) that many persons, after seeing the wonderful world that is this distant planet, feel so depressed with this planet (earth) that they are seeking councelling
LOL - Probably a touch of hype, but walking out of the cinema into a dark cold dirty UK January needed more than counselling. I headed straight for me local Weatherspoons - And I wasn't the only one !

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Alternative titles; Avoncalling?
The Smurfs in Space?
I like "The Smurfs In Space."
He brings joy to me.
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No criticism at all because I have not seen it, but getting tired of the dominant special effect angle.
Did hear one report (probably hype) that many persons, after seeing the wonderful world that is this distant planet, feel so depressed with this planet (earth) that they are seeking councelling
Watching animated special effects in 1960's are much more magical for me imho


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I think many people have made up their mind not to like it before they've seen it. That's a little narrow minded in my opinion.

I've seen the trailers....That's enough to put me off!
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Old 20-01-2010, 03:33 AM
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I saw a trailer for Avatar too. It didn't do a thing for me.
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Old 20-01-2010, 03:46 AM
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I have no desire to see this film.
I'm waiting for Iron Man 2.
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