Avatar: The Way of Water | 16 DEC 2022 | Don't worry guys, critics like it

[Shawn Robbins]

Too cumbersome, too dark, and too distracting from the narrative IMHO. I don't mind good 3D as an alternative, but it should always be just that: an alternative to 2D.

[Hatebox]

3D is fantastic if its done in Camoroun style..But he can only make so many movies.. So thats the problem..

I'd say I was completely underwhelmed by Avatar's 3D, but even I'm tired of talking about that now. Suffice it to say if that's Exhibit A in why the format is good my point still stands. Edited January 21, 2012 by Hatebox

[Shawn Robbins]

Truthfully, TF3 is the best 3D I've seen to date. I expect/hope that change with The Hobbit since the format should continuously improve every 1.5-2 years.

[SchumacherFTW]

Truthfully, TF3 is the best 3D I've seen to date. I expect/hope that change with The Hobbit since the format should continuously improve every 1.5-2 years.

Legends of the Guardians is the best so far IMO. The only film where the 3D truly made a difference to the movie's quality thus far.

[kayumanggi]

Many say HUGO has had the best 3D since AVATAR.

[Fanboy]

Hugo's 3D was actually pretty good if you pay attention to it, but most of the time I didn't even notice it. I still think Avatar has the best 3D of any movie, I did not see TF3 in 3D though.

[Ball Lightning]

TF3 had the best 'in your face' 3D, Avatar had the best 'that looks beautiful' 3D And I much prefer the type of 3D where things just look more real/look much nicer, instead of the 3D which is just in your face. Nonetheless, TF3 was rather amazing.

[kayumanggi]

AVATAR is still the best for me, well until AVATAR ll I guess.

[fmpro]

Agree kayu^^

[Ozymandias]

That's a little exaggerating. People are tired of 3D done in bad, not the format itself. People are getting skeptical becasue there are too many studio-forced 3D out there that are not worth the extra charge on the tickets.And if someone is to blame for this situation, it's the studios themselves.

I actually disagree with that. Its pretty evident that the 3D phenomenon is coming back down to earth. I'm not saying that 3D is gonna die, it won't, its still not gonna be viable(and improve) for huge tent pole films like the Hobbit movies and the Avatar sequels, but 3D is NOT going to be the "future" as some of the Hollywood elites are still touting. I don't see 3D completely taking over 2D in the same way that color took over black and white for a very, very long time... if ever.

[Cedarpoint1111]

I actually disagree with that. Its pretty evident that the 3D phenomenon is coming back down to earth. I'm not saying that 3D is gonna die, it won't, its still not gonna be viable(and improve) for huge tent pole films like the Hobbit movies and the Avatar sequels, but 3D is NOT going to be the "future" as some of the Hollywood elites are still touting. I don't see 3D completely taking over 2D in the same way that color took over black and white for a very, very long time... if ever.

I can see 3D taking over if the prices dropped and they eliminated the use of 3D glasses.

[A Marvel Fanboy]

Report: James Cameron Buys 2,500 Acres In New Zealand

Director James Cameron has bought farmland in New Zealand outside Wellington, Reuters reports. Cameron’s property is about 12 miles from from the estate of fellow filmmaker Peter Jackson who’s currently at work on the two-parter based on The Hobbit. Cameron’s property amounts to nearly 2,500 acres in the Wairarapa region about 50 miles northeast of Wellington, records show. The Avatar director owns two separate properties in the vicinity known for beef, sheep and dairy farming as well as vineyards. Cameron reportedly paid about $16.7 million. Records indicate Cameron and his family plan to “reside indefinitely” in New Zealand, Reuters said. The Camerons currently reside in Malibu. Cameron’s land purchase has fueled local speculation that he intends to make a significant portion of his two Avatar sequels in New Zealand.

[Elessar]

Cool, my two favorite directors may be (almost) neighbors.

[Neo]

Maybe they can do a Tintin for BA.

[vc2002]

I actually disagree with that. Its pretty evident that the 3D phenomenon is coming back down to earth. I'm not saying that 3D is gonna die, it won't, its still not gonna be viable(and improve) for huge tent pole films like the Hobbit movies and the Avatar sequels, but 3D is NOT going to be the "future" as some of the Hollywood elites are still touting. I don't see 3D completely taking over 2D in the same way that color took over black and white for a very, very long time... if ever.

Well, I dont really see you disagreeing with me. I just think some people are going to extremes on 3D. "The public are tired of 3D. It's going to die.", or "OMG 3D is the future of cinema. 3D will take over everything." In fact 3D is in the middle of them, and will forever be.I'm just saying that people are not tired of the format. What people are tired of is 3D done in bad.

[MovieMan89]

TF3 had the best 'in your face' 3D, Avatar had the best 'that looks beautiful' 3D And I much prefer the type of 3D where things just look more real/look much nicer, instead of the 3D which is just in your face. Nonetheless, TF3 was rather amazing.

The best 3D I ever saw was hands down How to Train Your Dragon on Imax. It was truly breathtaking aesthetically and the "in your face" effects were phenomenal. That's gotta be in my top 5 movie going experinces ever. Avatar's 3D is easily 2nd, but HTTYD's was just in another league. I was disappointed in TF3's 3D. I saw it in Imax expecting the 3D to lend itself amazingly to a movie like that, and to me it was like so many of the live action 3D movies where you can barely notice the effect at all. Edited February 2, 2012 by MovieMan89

[Magic]

I thought the 3D in Hugo was pretty good.

[MovieMan89]

I thought the 3D in Hugo was pretty good.

Yeah that would be my third. For me the top 5 best 3D I've seen would be:1. How to Train Your Dragon2. Avatar3. Hugo4. Coraline5. Beowulf

[Noctis]

How To Train Your Dragon had the best use of 3D, hands down. God, I love that film to pieces.

[MovieMan89]

How To Train Your Dragon had the best use of 3D, hands down. God, I love that film to pieces.

I literally got a rush from that flying sequence in Imax 3D. Felt like I had a buzz going, lol. Damn I'd kill to get the chance to see that again like that.