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Prosperous Dave wrote: »

Is this a new kind of 3D experience or do you have to wear those stupid specs that give me a headache.

You wear the dark tinted specs. They're more advanced and less headache inducing than the old red/blue tinted nonsense.

Vue is showing it in 2D and 3D but they are charging a premium for 3D so is it worth it or will I still enjoy the movie in 2D.

It's designed to be seen in 3D and from reviews I've browsed, it does add to the experience (Empire gave the film 5 stars - but pointed out that without 3D, it's a 4 star movie).

Flamed Diving

I'm trying to book for Cineworld Dublin on Friday and despite the site saying its available, the phone booking service says that it isn't. I would book it online, only that the site says I should try a different card, for no apparent reason.

Basq

Probably will go see it next week.. I see the Gaiety Sligo are showing it in 3D and 2D.

I'll wait to hear which is better - don't know if I could sit in a 3D movie for 2 an a half hours!

Little Acorn

Sorry if this is a daft question,but I was just wondering-how does the 3d version work?
Do you have to wear some sort of glasses?

Basq

Little Acorn wrote: »

Do you have to wear some sort of glasses?

Yep... and you'll probably be charged 80c - €1 for a pair.

Gaiety Sligo are charging a tenner for early evening show, and €11 for night show. Probably more for glasses! :mad:

BopNiblets

Going to see it at 9, got my 3D glasses ready! \m/

Hyzepher

Hyzepher wrote: »

The showing I went to was in 3-D.

What type of 3-D viewing is this film, shutter glasses or the standard 3-D glasses ?

imeddyhobbs

Wonderful movie!

I like this review from some movie buff "One of the best films of the year. However, Avatar's 'message' of human greed and unnecessary needs is nearly laughable considering the flick is one of the most expensive films of all time".

jokasy

sorry for stupid question but I've never seen 3-D movie - do they give you a 3-D glasses at cinema?

Kiith

I might go to see it tomorrow morning in Cineworld. I just wish there was some way of finding out on cineworld.ie what screen each showing of a film was on. Cause i'd love to see this in screen 17.

Do you think the early showings of this will be packed tomorrow?

irish_bob

is it me or is the level of tv advertising quite small considering its the most expensive movie ever made , i can think of tonnes of other movies where you cant watch tv for half an hour without coming across at least three adds , doesnt seem to to be the case with avatar

imeddyhobbs

jokasy wrote: »

sorry for stupid question but I've never seen 3-D movie - do they give you a 3-D glasses at cinema?

Yes.

Kashkai

Saw an interview today with Sam Worthington who stars in Avatar and he came across as a real down to earth guy that you could have a few beers with. I've only ever seen him in Terminator Salvation and he stole that picture from Christian Bale which is no mean feat.

maquiladora

Incredible movie. James Cameron is a genius. That is all.

krudler

Just back from it, all i can say is, wow.
Its one of those movies that makes you remember why you love movies in the first place, its got moments that are like the first time you saw a dinosaur in Jurassic Park, or the first time you saw the T-1000 in Terminator 2, the CGI on the Na'Vi is STUNNING, never mind all this giant smurf people crap, after 5 minutes of seeing the first one you completely forget you are watching pixels act, they cry, sweat, get muddy, they have tiny hairs,pores and imperfections on their skin, the closeups of their faces will have your jaw on the floor at how detailed the character's features are. If possible do go see the 3D version, it'd be a great movie without the 3D aspect, with it its a fantastic one. The depth of field really is something else, computer monitors are dotted around the labs and bases and all have their own depth, guns swing towards the screen, arrows fly about, smoke trails from missiles streak past your head, trees and plants get in the way and in one scene where theres a lot of dust floating about you feel like swatting it away, remarkable stuff. The landscapes of Pandora are incredible, you honestly dont know where to look at times theres so much to take in.

Its a Cameron movie through and through, military hardware aplenty, an earthly underlying message, a villain who's a complete badass, stunning visuals, slighty dodgy script in places and the last 40 mins or so of action will leave you breathless

Cinema revolution? we'll see. Movie event of the year? most definitely

have just seen this in 3D in cineworld. I haven't been amazed by something in the cinema for a long long time but this did it. The planet pandora is an amazing world that you have to see. The 3D works better than you could imagine. Just go see it....

superfly

how can you say The Abyss wasn't good!? it's up there in my top 10 list of films ever

as for this film it was too cartoony and District 9 was much better as a film, even the battle suit fight was better in D9
Don't get me wrong, i enjoyed it immensely but the plot was by no means original
Other films such as Dune, A man called Horse and Battle for Terra kept springing to mind while watching it especially Dune with it's whole messianic message going on
overall i would give it a 7.5

Also Starring LeVar Burton

Saw this earlier tonight in 3. Best visual experience ever, IMO. It's breathtaking and you honestly forget you're watching mostly CGI, the graphics are that good. It's a fantastic story as well. Anyone debating whether to go see it in 2D or 3D, go to 3D for sure... you're missing out if you don't...
5 out of 5 for me.

Slugs

Saw it in 2D, you can tell it's meant to be watched in 3d as me and the people I went with had to wait an hour for our eyes to adjust to the screen. Movement, camera and zoom were off putting. But other than that it was absolutely amazing. I'm after posting a review for entertainment.ie, when it comes up I'll copy and pasta here.

heebusjeebus

As an enjoyable cinema going experience it only gets trumped by Drag me to Hell this year. While watching the movie I was reminded of the feeling of awe I had watching the Lord of the Rings movies for the first time.
Epic action movie and made all the better with the 3D.

Basq

OK.. I've decided 3D!

I don't go to the cinema often, and it's €6 more than I normally would pay.

But it sounds like it's worth it!

by the way - if you are going to the 3D version apparently it's much better if you get a central seat for the 3d effect to work best.

bada_bing

saw this last night in 3-D, the visuals were jaw-dropping and astounding. The lush world of Pandora is stunning and gorgeous and you have to see it to know what the fuss is all about. Definitely a ground breaking moment in modern cinema and a must see for all.

homerun_homer

I posted a review in the reviews section but something I mentioned there was in relation to the 'Groundbreaking 3D'. I loved the film, it had a lot to live up to (Cameron's long absence from cinema, most expensive film of all time and talk of it revolutionising 3D/modern cinema experience) and do you know what 3D effect made the most impact?? The Cheshire Cat's appearance in the 3d trailer for Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland. The audience collectively gasped in amazement. After that, nothing in Avatar dazzled the audience as much.

Pity.

Hugely enjoyable film though.

Cupcake_Crisis

Im going to see it in 3d tonight, all these reviews are getting me really physced up!!!

KerranJast

homerun_homer wrote: »

I posted a review in the reviews section but something I mentioned there was in relation to the 'Groundbreaking 3D'. I loved the film, it had a lot to live up to (Cameron's long absence from cinema, most expensive film of all time and talk of it revolutionising 3D/modern cinema experience) and do you know what 3D effect made the most impact?? The Cheshire Cat's appearance in the 3d trailer for Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland. The audience collectively gasped in amazement. After that, nothing in Avatar dazzled the audience as much.

Pity.

Hugely enjoyable film though.

I disagree. I think that was because a lot of us (myself included) hadn't seen proper 3D before so that was the first thing that stood out. I spend the first half hour of the film like this :eek: After a while you become immersed in it and don't notice the 3D as much, but it has an effect subconsiously.

Neytiri and the flora and fauna of Pandora were the stand outs for me. Fantastic acting from Zoe Saldana. I'd love to know how they got the motion capture stuff for her face so spot on. Oh and Stephen Lang as Quaritch. He was badass.

podgemonster

Usually when a film is hype up so much i dont enjoy it as much. Likewise when im told a film is awful and then it suprises me(e.g. Law Abiding Citizen)! Hopefully this lives up to the hype.

Altho i am going to see it tomorrow at lunchtime post my work Christmas party, jus hope all the jumpy 3D doesnt add to my hangover!

Raoul

Kiith wrote: »

I might go to see it tomorrow morning in Cineworld. I just wish there was some way of finding out on cineworld.ie what screen each showing of a film was on. Cause i'd love to see this in screen 17.

Do you think the early showings of this will be packed tomorrow?

Does anybody know what screen it is being shown on in Cineworld? I also want to go see this in screen 17

D Hayes

It's on in screen 17 in Cineworld. Also saw it last night there in 3D. First film I've seen in years in 3D - it was top notch.

Agricola

Lads, I wear glasses already. How does that work for 3d films? Would i need to wear two pairs of glasses!