Comments on: Avatar and the Hollywood Blockbuster http://plasmapool.org/2009/12/31/avatar-and-the-hollywood-blockbuster/ a set of sharp and cogent notes Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:19:08 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: ip camera http://plasmapool.org/2009/12/31/avatar-and-the-hollywood-blockbuster/comment-page-1/#comment-10924 ip camera Mon, 17 Jan 2011 20:59:48 +0000 http://plasmapool.org/?p=6160#comment-10924 The content on this article is really 1 of the most effective material that I've ever appear across. I love your submit, I'll appear back to verify for new posts. The content on this article is really 1 of the most effective material that I’ve ever appear across. I love your submit, I’ll appear back to verify for new posts.

]]> By: Elliott http://plasmapool.org/2009/12/31/avatar-and-the-hollywood-blockbuster/comment-page-1/#comment-4629 Elliott Thu, 28 Jan 2010 04:34:33 +0000 http://plasmapool.org/?p=6160#comment-4629 A simple script that was well executed both in terms of CGI, competent acting, and an honest tone. For me, the film never took itself seriously nor goofy - a major flaw with the Star Wars Prequels. Plus, the CGI created its own world with little regard to human things we have seen on Earth - unlike the videogame Yoda in the Prequels. I just pray there is no sequel....I loved the first Pirates but the second one...and third...uggh. A simple script that was well executed both in terms of CGI, competent acting, and an honest tone. For me, the film never took itself seriously nor goofy – a major flaw with the Star Wars Prequels.

Plus, the CGI created its own world with little regard to human things we have seen on Earth – unlike the videogame Yoda in the Prequels.

I just pray there is no sequel….I loved the first Pirates but the second one…and third…uggh.

]]> By: Ben Teller http://plasmapool.org/2009/12/31/avatar-and-the-hollywood-blockbuster/comment-page-1/#comment-4398 Ben Teller Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:55:08 +0000 http://plasmapool.org/?p=6160#comment-4398 Interesting piece. Cameron's script is "simple" but you are right to point out the execution of this not terribly original idea as the thing that people rightly crow about. The realization of his intent is what makes the conceit have merit worth paying attention to - similarly, I would argue that Field's Little Children was recognized for the same reason. While suburban enui might be one of the most tired American genres, Field's visual execution and the performances he gets from his actors, move Little Children to the front ranks of this genre. If you are looking for a supposed high-brow comparison of decidedly been-there-done-that genre ideas there are much better recent examples. While The Lives of Others is a decent film, it seems amazing that people think it is so fresh. Especially, when a film like Francis Coppola's, The Conversation was clearly a model for Von Hinkle. Interesting piece. Cameron’s script is “simple” but you are right to point out the execution of this not terribly original idea as the thing that people rightly crow about. The realization of his intent is what makes the conceit have merit worth paying attention to – similarly, I would argue that Field’s Little Children was recognized for the same reason. While suburban enui might be one of the most tired American genres, Field’s visual execution and the performances he gets from his actors, move Little Children to the front ranks of this genre. If you are looking for a supposed high-brow comparison of decidedly been-there-done-that genre ideas there are much better recent examples. While The Lives of Others is a decent film, it seems amazing that people think it is so fresh. Especially, when a film like Francis Coppola’s, The Conversation was clearly a model for Von Hinkle.

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