James Cameron's "Avatar"

[Ewing]

re: James Cameron's "Avatar"

If Avatar wants to match Titanic's second week and near the one billion mark, it needs to do better than its Wednesday performance against Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel.

On Wednesday, Alvin beat out Sam Worthington making $18.8 MM over $16.5 MM.

Alvin and the Chipmunks beat out Avatar.

[spankdatazz22]

re: James Cameron's "Avatar"

If Avatar wants to match Titanic's second week and near the one billion mark, it needs to do better than its Wednesday performance against Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel.

On Wednesday, Alvin beat out Sam Worthington making $18.8 MM over $16.5 MM.

Alvin and the Chipmunks beat out Avatar.

I don't think it's realistic to expect Avatar to match Titanic. I think long term the movie will have great legs because it provides such a unique experience. And as jmood said, there's a ton of positive word of mouth. Alvin and the Chipmunks is going to be seen by a ton of parents and kids though - it should rack up. Really smart scheduling it for the Christmas weekend. I've been looking forward to seeing Sherlock Holmes but going to see Avatar again first

[thaima1shu]

re: James Cameron's "Avatar"

If Avatar wants to match Titanic's second week and near the one billion mark, it needs to do better than its Wednesday performance against Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel.

On Wednesday, Alvin beat out Sam Worthington making $18.8 MM over $16.5 MM.

Alvin and the Chipmunks beat out Avatar.

I think that was actually kind of expected that Alvin would beat Avatar on its opening day. But that's pretty much it. The estimates have Avatar at $11.3 MM on Christmas Eve and Alvin at about $8 MM. Avatar has GREAT legs so far and probably will continue to do so.

[AnArtofWar]

re: James Cameron's "Avatar"

Wow what a great movie....everything about it was great and did you guys catch up on all the symbolim and allusions, there were some obvious ones, some not so obvious, and I am happy there weren't any really big gaping plot holes like in Terminator...he couldn't put a gun in his mouth..or down there...while the Terminator takes in his whole metal insides with no problem :P

[Behindshadows]

re: James Cameron's "Avatar"

Avatar was a great movie, and it had a very deep message in the story. A lot of people will love this film. Definitely for an adult and not a child. But overall a great film.

[bkfount]

re: James Cameron's "Avatar"

If Avatar wants to match Titanic's second week and near the one billion mark, it needs to do better than its Wednesday performance against Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel.

On Wednesday, Alvin beat out Sam Worthington making $18.8 MM over $16.5 MM.

Alvin and the Chipmunks beat out Avatar.

and Avatar was back on top Thursday, for the biggest christmas eve gross ever.

It's not even like it's massively dropping off yet either, as Alvin dropped off almost 60% from Wednesday. The people that wanted to see it have done so. Avatar is still rolling with $400 million made worldwide so far, and will have longer legs due to it being a showcase 3D movie for theaters.

[DickDalewood]

re: James Cameron's "Avatar"

Saw this in 3D last night. Absolutely incredible.

[techhokies]

re: James Cameron's "Avatar"

Took parents to see it in theater for xmas in 3d, the last movie they saw in the theater was Speed. I wanted them to experience the 3d because the theater doesn't really offer them anything better than their blu-ray player and sound system at home.

I loved the 3d and the CGI, thought it was amazing. The movie itself was only average, and the first 20 minutes I didn't really pay attention to it as I was just enthralled by the 3d. I would definitely recommend that people watch it though, just for the beautiful CGI.

[ANDROMADA 1]

re: James Cameron's "Avatar"

I watched in Real3D Extreme at cinemark. It was Amazing!I would rec this movie to all my friends!!!

[Herky]

re: James Cameron's "Avatar"

I saw this yesterday afternoon in 3D with my brother. After getting used to the 3D, this totally blew me away. The CGI felt so real and near perfect.

Excellent movie start to finish. I had a blast. I'd really like to see this in a IMAX.

[rubisco43]

re: James Cameron's "Avatar"

anyone with prescription glasses think the 3d effect wasn't as good? someone told me that they give you these 3d glasses and they don't have the same effect if you wear prescription ones. and no, i don't wear contacts so that's not an option.

[thaima1shu]

re: James Cameron's "Avatar"

anyone with prescription glasses think the 3d effect wasn't as good? someone told me that they give you these 3d glasses and they don't have the same effect if you wear prescription ones. and no, i don't wear contacts so that's not an option.

I have prescription glasses and saw it on IMAX 3D. Looked perfectly fine to me.

[SuperBowlNachos]

re: James Cameron's "Avatar"

I don't see how it would have a different effect. The glasses they give you should easily fit over your glasses.

[aukevin]

re: James Cameron's "Avatar"

Saw this last night in 3D and absolutely loved it. Do the sell 3D blu-rays cause I'd get it.

[RockinDaMike]

re: James Cameron's "Avatar"

Saw this last night in 3D and absolutely loved it. Do the sell 3D blu-rays cause I'd get it.

I have coraline in 3d, which came with glasses. It has both 2d and 3d versions and I'm sure they'll come out with a 3d version of the bluray.