Avatar: The Way of Water (December 16, 2022)

[Mighty Attack Tribble]

Yeah, uh, that's an Avatar movie, all right.

[Mandarin Dessert Version 0]

Gah, I wonder how many times this will happen with me going forward...clicking on a title with Avatar on it and thinking, it has something to do with the Last Airbender variety of Avatar.

[Natural Born Farmer]

Oh man, I'm so excited about this! I've been looking forward to it since the last one ended! Finally the REAL MVP has returned!

But seriously, how does this look like exactly the same movie they made what, 20 years ago?  

Thought the whole reason Cameron was so in love with this idea that almost everyone else seems so "meh" on is that it gave him the chance for spectacular visuals, and there's really not anything that impressive on display so far.

[Chiral]

The Navi need some cooler looking guns, they still look so goofy with their rifles. I also hope there's a new antagonist faction that isn't just the military guys again but I highly doubt that'll happen.

[Confused Mark Wahlberg]

I think I'll need a refresher on the first Avatar, a movie I know I've seen at least twice but have no recall of anything that even happened.

[Confused Mark Wahlberg]

May 9, 2022 13:43:12 GMT -5 Mighty Attack Tribble said:

Yeah, uh, that's an Avatar movie, all right.

Ha, even the Navi in the thumbnail looks like, "gee, this shit again?"

[Mighty Attack Tribble]

May 9, 2022 14:21:02 GMT -5 Chiral said:

I also hope there's a new antagonist faction that isn't just the military guys again but I highly doubt that'll happen.

Let's see... antagonists... according to Wikipedia:

Giovanni Ribisi as Parker Selfridge, the corporate administrator for the RDA mining operation in the first film.

Matt Gerald as Corporal Lyle Wainfleet, a mercenary who fought for the RDA against the Na'vi in the first film. Despite the death of his character in the previous installment, Gerald was announced to reprise his role in August 2017.

Edie Falco as General Ardmore, the commander in charge of the RDA's interests.

Brendan Cowell as Captain Mick Scoresby, the head of a private sector marine hunting vessel on the planet of Pandora.

Stephen Lang as Colonel Miles Quaritch, who led the forces of the RDA, the human organization colonizing Pandora, in their conflict with the Na'vi in the first film. Although the character died at the end of Avatar, Cameron confirmed in 2010 that Lang would return in the first three sequels, stating, "I'm not going to say exactly how we're bringing him back, but it's a science fiction story, after all. His character will evolve into really unexpected places across the arc of our new three-film saga." He later stated that Quaritch would act as the main antagonist once again, in all four sequels.

So, yeah, literally the same antagonists, including two who've been brought back from the dead.

["Cane Dewey" Johnson]

Just to see the internet reactions, I unironically kind of want this movie to make 3 billion dollars easily.

[Killah Ray]

Looked amazing in IMAX 3D, I’m sure the plot is gonna suck again though but at least it looks nice visually in theaters.

[Fade is a CodyCryBaby]

May 9, 2022 14:34:22 GMT -5 "Cane Dewey" Johnson said:

Just to see the internet reactions, I unironically kind of want this movie to make 3 billion dollars easily.

Cameron’s biggest test to date.

[Mozenrath]

I am kinda hoping the whole "water" aspect is going to make it feel fresher than if they went back to the rainforest, but yeah, going to be interesting to see how this goes in terms of performance.

[Chiral]

May 9, 2022 14:32:39 GMT -5 Mighty Attack Tribble said:

May 9, 2022 14:21:02 GMT -5 Chiral said:

I also hope there's a new antagonist faction that isn't just the military guys again but I highly doubt that'll happen.

Let's see... antagonists... according to Wikipedia:

Giovanni Ribisi as Parker Selfridge, the corporate administrator for the RDA mining operation in the first film.

Matt Gerald as Corporal Lyle Wainfleet, a mercenary who fought for the RDA against the Na'vi in the first film. Despite the death of his character in the previous installment, Gerald was announced to reprise his role in August 2017.

Edie Falco as General Ardmore, the commander in charge of the RDA's interests.

Brendan Cowell as Captain Mick Scoresby, the head of a private sector marine hunting vessel on the planet of Pandora.

Stephen Lang as Colonel Miles Quaritch, who led the forces of the RDA, the human organization colonizing Pandora, in their conflict with the Na'vi in the first film. Although the character died at the end of Avatar, Cameron confirmed in 2010 that Lang would return in the first three sequels, stating, "I'm not going to say exactly how we're bringing him back, but it's a science fiction story, after all. His character will evolve into really unexpected places across the arc of our new three-film saga." He later stated that Quaritch would act as the main antagonist once again, in all four sequels.

So, yeah, literally the same antagonists, including two who've been brought back from the dead.

My face reading that:

[Mighty Attack Tribble]

May 9, 2022 14:34:22 GMT -5 "Cane Dewey" Johnson said:

Just to see the internet reactions, I unironically kind of want this movie to make 3 billion dollars easily.

Honestly? If it makes that I will acknowledge Cameron as the true king of cinema.

With Disney's marketing behind it I can see it making a billion.

[Lizuka #BLM]

I really just found the first movie an utter chore to sit through. No one's likable, most of the conflict is completely arbitrary, the entire thing is banking on you liking to look at these ugly ass cat guys.

[Perd]

I remember seeing the first one. Sitting there, with my 3D glasses, and just not getting it, buddy.…

In fairness, it probably would’ve helped if I’d pot the glasses on.

[Confused Mark Wahlberg]

Is Sam Worthington back in this? That guy is just death to watch for me.

[Mighty Attack Tribble]

May 9, 2022 15:47:38 GMT -5 Confused Mark Wahlberg said:

Is Sam Worthington back in this? That guy is just death to watch for me.

Yup. Just about everybody from the first movie is back except for Michelle Rodriguez, though of the actors whose characters died first time around apparently only Sigourney Weaver is playing a new character.

[jimmyjackezekiel]

Did James listen to all the criticisms of the last movie and take it into account for the writing of this script?

I have serious doubts.

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To quote someone whose film views fall deeply in line with my own.

"f*** James Cameron and his blue people f*** those preggo avatar babies , this movie is unimpressive now as it was than"

[Clash, Never a Meter Maid]

Eh, I’m indifferent to the weirdo cat martians. It might be an interesting watch, jokes aside.