I don't think it's really revisionist. It's just the same comments people have always made since before the film even opened.
They hate us cause they ain't us.
Mediocre, forgettable movie. Blows my mind that it's still the highest grossing film of all time. Like... how can something like Avengers 2 or Star Wars VII not knock it off its spot? The hype for these films is unreal. The merchandising and advertising for the Marvel and Star Wars brands is never ending. Is the Cameron brand that strong? 3D gimmick got people to watch? It sure as hell isn't the quality of the movie that had people talking.
I'd be fucking blown away if Avatar 2 even cracks a billion. The first film really does feel forgotten by the general public.
It's not revisionist if people have been saying that from the beginning! Just because something isn't true doesn't mean it is revisionist.
Just go back to any of the threads back when it was opening. It was either "this is gonna bomb no one cares 3D is fad!" before it opened or "all hype no characters 3D fad!!!" after it opened. This is just an extension of that. I don't think people who dislike the film have ever let got of it. Nothing is being revised in their minds because I don't think they can understand why it actually became the biggest box office success of all time.
What happens when a creator/studio DOESN'T rush out more sequels, but instead takes the time necessary to create something worthwhile for the follow up?
Most likely Avatar had the word of mouth it had because people knew it was a big sci.fi blockbuster, but they didn't know exactly what to expect since it wasn't a sequel/remake or comic book/videogame/fantasy book adaptation, so it created a snowball effect of people watching it over and over again "to see what the fuzz is all about". I mean, both geeks and the mainstream audience know what to expect from things like Star Wars or Avengers and that's why most people know months in advance if they want to watch it or not. I could be wrong but I think that's what happened back in 2009.
I'd be fucking blown away if Avatar 2 even cracks a billion. The first film really does feel forgotten by the general public.
It's no wonder everyone forgot about it and I fully expect a sequel to bomb unless they use smellovision.
Ahahahaha.
Avatar 2 will make bank regardless of how "forgotten" the first movie is. Its a given that the visual spectacle will be off the charts. A must see on the big screen experience. Common sense really.
Terminator 2 came 7 years after the original and made big money. Time does not diminish an interest in what is he biggest grossing movie ever. I bet you once we see the trailer for Avatar 2, everyone and their mothers would want to see the movie.I'm not saying it won't happen. I'm just saying I'd be blown away if that many people are still interested in an Avatar sequel so long after the first.
I was similarly blown away by the box office numbers the Transformers sequels did, so there you go.
Is it a movie that only should be watched in 3d or would I be shortchanging myself if I watch it on my laptop on a rainy afternoon?
So many people hungry for dat crow.
So many people hungry for dat crow.
It's a terrible movie that rode to success on the gimmick of 3D.
Everyone had to ride the new amusement park ride.
Nobody forgot about Avatar. It's just that some GAFers are pissed about all the crow they ate after they found out how much the total North American gross was.
Avatar had shitty script, shitty acting, shitty chemistry, but my god, James Cameron´s building of the Avatar world is second to none. The most amazing visuals, and great imagination of the world. The floating mountains of Pandora are still amazing. No one can touch James Cameron in that regard.
People asked the same question of 'Avatar', being that we were in a post-'Lord of the Rings' world at the time. And then it blew people's fucking minds. Now, normally I'd go with no myself, however I've learned not to underestimate James Cameron's ability to "James Cameron" the shit out special effects. If 'Avatar 2' gives us nothing else, it'll be amazing to look at.Is it possible? Can special effects impress anyone nowdays?...