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[Bill Z]

so yeah.... um, Avatar?

That's right, to get back on topic, I still haven't heard anyone provide a brief synopsis of what the story is about. Yeah, it's like "dances with wolves", maybe it's my lack of imagination, but I'm having a tough time picturing how the TV ads showing strange hovercraft, 6 legged horses, and blue people fits in with one soldier being be-friended by native indians, then gets persecuted by his own fellow soldiers that can't even read his diary, escapes to join the friendly indians and avoid the evil whitemen.

So, once again, I ask;

"Without giving it all away, what's the basic premise of the story? "

[chris v]

Bill, don't you think your kid might like it?

[mylo]

I've never had spyware/malware problems from real player, maybe it's because I don't go to porno sites, which also probably explains why I must not enjoy the internet

CV is right. Realplayer, out of the box, is probably the most adware/spyware/malware ridden piece of "commercial" software in the history of The Internets.

It 's not porn sites that are the problem, it's the freaking Real™ installer!

[Bill Z]

Bill, don't you think your kid might like it?

Maybe, but as he is still 7, I tend to go with

"Rated PG-13 for intense epic battle sequences and warfare, sensuality, language and some smoking."

I don't mind him watching most PG, but PG-13 I feel he still isn't quite ready for.

[ducky]

Maybe, but as he is still 7, I tend to go with

"Rated PG-13 for intense epic battle sequences and warfare, sensuality, language and some smoking."

I don't mind him watching most PG, but PG-13 I feel he still isn't quite ready for.

I'd see it first if I were you to see if he can handle it. I don't think I would have wanted my son to see it at seven years old, mostly because of the language and battle scenes.

[Darth Lefty]

That's right, to get back on topic, I still haven't heard anyone provide a brief synopsis of what the story is about.

The story is Dances With Wolves. The other things you mention are merely frosting. Tasty, tasty frosting.

[MrsTuffPaws]

That's right, to get back on topic, I still haven't heard anyone provide a brief synopsis of what the story is about. Yeah, it's like "dances with wolves", maybe it's my lack of imagination, but I'm having a tough time picturing how the TV ads showing strange hovercraft, 6 legged horses, and blue people fits in with one soldier being be-friended by native indians, then gets persecuted by his own fellow soldiers that can't even read his diary, escapes to join the friendly indians and avoid the evil whitemen.

So, once again, I ask;

"Without giving it all away, what's the basic premise of the story? "

That's pretty much what I got out of the Avatar commercials. A troop of military humans infiltrate the blue people (maybe as spies, maybe as ambassadors, I'm not sure), but then see value in their way of life, and join the blue side against the invading military humans they originally came from. I'm sure there's more to it, but I'd be surprised if that wasn't the basic gist of it.

Also, I think the movie looks lame. The FX don't look so great on my TV or computer, and it does not compel me to spend $$ on it in the theatre. I was even friends with one of the actors in college, and I STILL have no desre to go see it. Maybe on dvd someday.

[Bill Z]

The story is Dances With Wolves. The other things you mention are merely frosting. Tasty, tasty frosting.

So,


Who is Kevin Costner?

And where are the buffalo?

[mylo]

Also, I think the movie looks lame. The FX don't look so great on my TV or computer, and it does not compel me to spend $$ on it in the theatre. I was even friends with one of the actors in college, and I STILL have no desre to go see it. Maybe on dvd someday.

I'm telling your friend.

So,

Who is Kevin Costner?

And where are the buffalo?

The main guy is Kevin Costner, and the buffalo fly.

[Chad Vander Veen]

So, once again, I ask;

"Without giving it all away, what's the basic premise of the story? "

You know, these internets you claim to enjoy do a wonderful job at giving you exactly that information.

[Bill Z]

That's pretty much what I got out of the Avatar commercials. A troop of military humans infiltrate the blue people (maybe as spies, maybe as ambassadors, I'm not sure), but then see value in their way of life, and join the blue side against the invading military humans they originally came from. I'm sure there's more to it, but I'd be surprised if that wasn't the basic gist of it.

Also, I think the movie looks lame. The FX don't look so great on my TV or computer, and it does not compel me to spend $$ on it in the theatre. I was even friends with one of the actors in college, and I STILL have no desre to go see it. Maybe on dvd someday.

Thanks, and as I rarely get a chance to see a non-kid movie at the theaters, I guess I'll wait for it to hit the DVD rental circuit. I'm big into Sci-Fi, yet I still waited for my DVD of Star Trek to arrive in the mail, pre-ordered from Amazon. The popcorn is better and cheaper from my kitchen, and I like to watch movies from the comfort of my couch, cocktail on the end table, and the ability to pause if I need a restroom break.

[mylo]

Thanks, and as I rarely get a chance to see a non-kid movie at the theaters, I guess I'll wait for it to hit the DVD rental circuit. I'm big into Sci-Fi, yet I still waited for my DVD of Star Trek to arrive in the mail, pre-ordered from Amazon. The popcorn is better and cheaper from my kitchen, and I like to watch movies from the comfort of my couch, cocktail on the end table, and the ability to pause if I need a restroom break.

This is a movie that is 98% about it's visual appeal. Unless you have 3D BlueRay and a 73" HDTV, watch it at a theatre or don't watch it at all.

[Bill Z]

You know, these internets you claim to enjoy do a wonderful job at giving you exactly that information.

No, the internet is more prone to "giving it all away".

[Dave Burrell]

That's right, to get back on topic, I still haven't heard anyone provide a brief synopsis of what the story is about. Yeah, it's like "dances with wolves", maybe it's my lack of imagination, but I'm having a tough time picturing how the TV ads showing strange hovercraft, 6 legged horses, and blue people fits in with one soldier being be-friended by native indians, then gets persecuted by his own fellow soldiers that can't even read his diary, escapes to join the friendly indians and avoid the evil whitemen.

So, once again, I ask;

"Without giving it all away, what's the basic premise of the story? "

Bill, my kids and I just got back from seeing the movie and it was great.

Brief synopsis: simply put, its about good vs evil (greed). The story line is indeed similar to Dances with Wolves where the hero befriends what was once considered the enemy, but instead of indians, in this movie its aliens called the Na'vi. Just use your imagination and switch gears, instead of cowboys with rifles on horses fighting Indians, it was aliens riding dragon like creatures with bows and arrows fighting marines led by a maniac war monger, there's much more to it then that but I highly recommend you go see it and take your son, its a very well done movie.

[Bill Z]

This is a movie that is 98% about it's visual appeal. Unless you have 3D BlueRay and a 73" HDTV, watch it at a theatre or don't watch it at all.

I guess in your opinion, I should just throw away my 42" TV and watch the fireplace instead.