Not forgetting potentially blocking the path for a better movie to shine and reap the rewards..That's the really sad part to me is that the writing doesn't have to be lazy. I'm also not trying to discount spectacle movies either because they have a place in the landscape but when those types dominate everything it gets tiresome.
The colour Blue..I can't put my finger on what is responsible for the movies look to feel so outdated. Maybe it is somethibg about the environments that feels wrong like too much haze throughout all scenes or the color correction or whatever tiny bit makes it feel like CG from 15 years ago.
I can't put my finger on what is responsible for the movies look to feel so outdated. Maybe it is somethibg about the environments that feels wrong like too much haze throughout all scenes or the color correction or whatever tiny bit makes it feel like CG from 15 years ago.
What looks outdated is finishing a series of movies that no one really cares about or wants to see. The world moved on without Cameron's vision. It didn't endure and I doubt it will have much of a lasting impact this time either. I mean he's using footage shot well over a decade ago to finish what amounts to a passion project. There's no harm in that, but I also think it's equally fair to acknowledge that any type of messaging or spectacle he's promising has long been surpassed by others who have done it far better. The modern effects driven films leave Avatar in the dust.
As long as they insert a Blue Elmo all will be fine..The Corridor Crew will fix the trailer, I bet![]()
You mean like every other teaser or first trailer for a movie? I'm pretty sure that you've seen and liked movies that had similar trailers until it was closer to release and they then started to release longer and more informative trailers. Then on the other, you'll get complaints that the trailer is too long and it spoils the movie. It seems that movie studios just can't win, release too short of a trailer you get complaints. Release too long of a trailer they get complaints.I'm sorry but this trailer does nothing for me. Nothing but random beauty shots of everything. Not even a hint of a story. Easy pass for me. Didn't care for the first one either.
Maybe this is his next Big breakthrough...He's entitled to do whatever he likes with his story. I don't fault him that. I'm just saying that in context to the major gap of time between films it's unlikely he'll be able to finish his original vision unless he's amended that idea or is close to completing the series. If it took him this long to get to part two, he'll never finish at this pace.
I think Marvel only worked because it fed/expanded on a pre established franchise of comics cartoons with a long history of being able to reboot adapt and tap into that part of the brain that remeniced about childhood fantasy and wanting to re aquire all those lost toys of our youth.. Heck I've got books toys vinyl from when I was three years old but then my parents never moved so I had the luxury of hording in their roof...What if you all hit the nail on the head, but, those involved are self aware, and under a contractual obligation to project an image backing the project on the highest level. There is a two billion dollar investment involved. The unspecified virus of unknown origins put a damper on release dates as well.
Don't forget the initial project was two sequel films. Inside word may be there was a goal to squeeze in a potential fourth film under that two film budget. Three films under the budget of two. If that was true and internally uncovered, then a fifth film was added, along with that fourth film, to the official budget and release dates, something must be made of gold somewhere.
My guess is it's generational investment on returns. A series of movies just smart enough with an overload of eye candy for adult viewers that will likely purchase multiple home releases and repeat theatrical viewings upon each sequel release along with a small amount of merch, while also targeting the younger viewer just the same but with a forward thinking of nostalgia rerelases and remasters.... It's a huge gamble but look at the trash being released over the past decades with Marvel movies. People eat them up and the fans feast on the merch. Yes I said it, marvel movies are garbage rinse wash repeat just swapping out characters, but it's a cash cow. The avatar sequels may just be the first long term films planned out targeting people that are not even old enough to remember a first viewing.
That all may very well be true but it's clear the gamble has yet to pay off. You can only mine anticipation for so long and even then you need a stronger film to sustain that level of interest and excitement. Avatar may have been big for a few years but 12 years on it's mostly been forgotten. Marvel has been successful for a number of reasons but it was also structured on frequency and interconnected films of massive ensemble casts with A list stars.What if you all hit the nail on the head, but, those involved are self aware, and under a contractual obligation to project an image backing the project on the highest level. There is a two billion dollar investment involved. The unspecified virus of unknown origins put a damper on release dates as well.
Don't forget the initial project was two sequel films. Inside word may be there was a goal to squeeze in a potential fourth film under that two film budget. Three films under the budget of two. If that was true and internally uncovered, then a fifth film was added, along with that fourth film, to the official budget and release dates, something must be made of gold somewhere.
My guess is it's generational investment on returns. A series of movies just smart enough with an overload of eye candy for adult viewers that will likely purchase multiple home releases and repeat theatrical viewings upon each sequel release along with a small amount of merch, while also targeting the younger viewer just the same but with a forward thinking of nostalgia rerelases and remasters.... It's a huge gamble but look at the trash being released over the past decades with Marvel movies. People eat them up and the fans feast on the merch. Yes I said it, marvel movies are garbage rinse wash repeat just swapping out characters, but it's a cash cow. The avatar sequels may just be the first long term films planned out targeting people that are not even old enough to remember a first viewing.
You say this like you've already seen the movie.
So what if some of the footage is 10 years old? Half the posts in this thread are complaining that the movie will be overly reliant on spectacle. Maybe it's a GOOD sign that Cameron isn't opposed to 10yo footage.
Does messaging have to be current to be any good? I would welcome a more timeless message/theme this time after what Cameron did with Avatar#1.
James Cameron makes very good quality movies. That's been true for his entire career and I don't think it's gonna change now. This thread is full of comments that A#1 was total crap - really? Go watch 'Moonfall' and get back to me. There are actual crappy movies out there.
A#1 was a high-quality movie that was out of touch with the public. At worst, A#2 will probably be another high-grade movie with disappointing issues. If Cameron steers more timeless with the messaging then it might potentially be better.
People just like to complain about anything these days. Nobody can just enjoy things as two-hour mindless visual feasts anymore.You mean like every other teaser or first trailer for a movie? I'm pretty sure that you've seen and liked movies that had similar trailers until it was closer to release and they then started to release longer and more informative trailers. Then on the other, you'll get complaints that the trailer is too long and it spoils the movie. It seems that movie studios just can't win, release too short of a trailer you get complaints. Release too long of a trailer they get complaints.
Literally the entirety of Lucas-made Star Wars in a nutshell.As stated above, this is HIS passion project. He’s delusional and feels that the human race has been waiting with baited breath for the next chapter.