We're assuming he means video games other than Avatar: The Video Game of The Movie That, Let's Be Honest, Is Pretty Much Already A Video Game and Not a Particularly Well-Written One At That. Naturally.
[Via Wired]
James Cameron says Sigourney Weaver is smoking to criticize you
by Justin McElroy 
on Jan 4th 2010 6:00PM
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We're assuming he means video games other than Avatar: The Video Game of The Movie That, Let's Be Honest, Is Pretty Much Already A Video Game and Not a Particularly Well-Written One At That. Naturally.
[Via Wired]
Reader Comments (100)
Posted: Jan 4th 2010 6:39PM Bubbameister33 said
That blue cat alien chick was fucking hot so was Avatar Weaver. I see you, indeed.
Posted: Jan 4th 2010 7:27PM iHavePants said
Yeah Grace (Sigourney) was the most attractive Avatar/Navi in my opinion.
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Posted: Jan 4th 2010 7:52PM iHavePants said
I just liked her smile... but I guess the nose comes into how you perceive that.
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Posted: Jan 4th 2010 6:41PM Bubbameister33 said
What didn't you like about District 9?
Posted: Jan 4th 2010 6:44PM (Unverified) said
It's not your fault. He's got a lovely apostrophe in his user handle, so no one can reply to him.
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Posted: Jan 4th 2010 7:05PM Discotheque said
I personally think the movie was a perfect bait-and-switch.
The first 20 minutes or so were really interesting and I was expecting a fun and different sci-fi film. But it just turned into a very average action film all of a sudden, that was worse than it's inspirations.
Also is that really the reason nobody can reply to me? That's strange.
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The first 20 minutes or so were really interesting and I was expecting a fun and different sci-fi film. But it just turned into a very average action film all of a sudden, that was worse than it's inspirations.
Also is that really the reason nobody can reply to me? That's strange.
Posted: Jan 4th 2010 6:46PM AtomicPlayboy said
Wait a minute. James Cameron made a movie called Avatar which celebrates the ability of its hero to experience and do amazing things by controlling an alternate life form, and now he's lecturing us on our fondness for using the alternate reality of video games to have awesome experiences? Doesn't his film also condemn the human race for its self-destructive consumerism, while he makes millions off of the cheap plastic tie-ins? Is he being ironic or is he just a blinkered, pseudo-intellectual Hollywood twerp who has confused his effects-driven commercial success with some mandate to start sermonizing at the rest of us?
Posted: Jan 4th 2010 6:47PM (Unverified) said
well until you make Billion dollar movies you shut your trap
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Posted: Jan 4th 2010 6:48PM copa said
When I turn 60 years old, I hope I look half as good as Sigourney Weaver did in that movie.
Posted: Jan 4th 2010 6:51PM Manifest37 said
Maggie Gyllenhaal makes me gag!
The Joker is a saint for ridding us of her!!!!
The Joker is a saint for ridding us of her!!!!
Posted: Jan 4th 2010 6:54PM (Unverified) said
Yeah I didn't like Avatar that much only cause I've already seen Ferngully.
District 9 wasn't like Ferngully, therefore I liked it.
District 9 wasn't like Ferngully, therefore I liked it.
Posted: Jan 4th 2010 6:57PM Machiavellian79 said
Personally, the plot for Avatar is fine. It's an action big budget movie which means, a complex plot would totally lose the majority of it's audience. Movie like this were made to be simple so everyone can watch it and enjoy what make these types of movies huge sellers averaging over a billion bucks and that's the special effects.
After watching the movie in 3D, now I want to see the technology on my TV because it blew me away. I have to say that I have not watched a 3D movie since the 70s because they were crap so jumping from the 70s to now was a big advancement to how good 3D has come.
After watching the movie in 3D, now I want to see the technology on my TV because it blew me away. I have to say that I have not watched a 3D movie since the 70s because they were crap so jumping from the 70s to now was a big advancement to how good 3D has come.
Posted: Jan 4th 2010 6:58PM ducttapeBigSexy said
"a negative comment about people in our real world living too much in their avatars, meaning online and in video games."
Wow Cameron, you make a really good point about escapist entertainment! So much so, that I'll skip buying a ticket to your movie. That's what you wanted, right?
Wow Cameron, you make a really good point about escapist entertainment! So much so, that I'll skip buying a ticket to your movie. That's what you wanted, right?
Posted: Jan 4th 2010 7:01PM TheDarkWayne said
@Bradwart
I'd take catwoman over both any day. Also phix is correct, my voice is fucking awesome
I'd take catwoman over both any day. Also phix is correct, my voice is fucking awesome
Posted: Jan 4th 2010 7:05PM TheCabbage said
(puts bullhorn to mouth)
WHO GIVES A RATS ASS!!
(puts bullhorn down)
focus on story Cameron, and stop preaching to the masses with your Utopian ideals, environmental messages and what the fuck gamers do in their spare time.
WHO GIVES A RATS ASS!!
(puts bullhorn down)
focus on story Cameron, and stop preaching to the masses with your Utopian ideals, environmental messages and what the fuck gamers do in their spare time.
Posted: Jan 4th 2010 7:07PM Machiavellian79 said
I am sure ducttape that Cameron is crying right now that you will not watch his film. I mean after making over a billion world wide, your ticket money will totally kill Mr. Cameron income.
Posted: Jan 4th 2010 7:10PM Ridgecity said
maybe you should write the sequel... quick email Cameron!
Posted: Jan 4th 2010 7:13PM Machiavellian79 said
What I find so funny is that when someone express their ideal, like most of you do, you get in a huffy if you do not accept it. The guy has a opinion and a view of life just like the rest of us. He was asked a questioned and he answered it. If you do not believe in or agree with his view SO WHAT. Most of you act like you cannot move on with your life because someone has a difference of opinion.
Maybe it's me but a lot of you show just how immature you are and come off much worst than anything Cameron has ever said. You want Cameron to shut up but then come off as a complete idiot at the same time. Maybe some of you should really considering thinking about your opinion and how it's viewed before hitting the submit button.
Maybe it's me but a lot of you show just how immature you are and come off much worst than anything Cameron has ever said. You want Cameron to shut up but then come off as a complete idiot at the same time. Maybe some of you should really considering thinking about your opinion and how it's viewed before hitting the submit button.
Posted: Jan 4th 2010 7:26PM Assmar said
@phix
Wasn't questioning your taste in women, just your taste in movies and what qualities you require in a movie for it to be good.
You know what, I AM questioning your taste in women, and just about everything else. Neither Holmes nor Gyllenhall do it for me, but I think I'd take Maggie if forced to choose.
Wasn't questioning your taste in women, just your taste in movies and what qualities you require in a movie for it to be good.
You know what, I AM questioning your taste in women, and just about everything else. Neither Holmes nor Gyllenhall do it for me, but I think I'd take Maggie if forced to choose.
Posted: Jan 4th 2010 7:33PM Deaths Hand said
Well Avatar is really just Dances With Wolves in Spaaaace.
-Dude busts up is leg(s)
-Dude ends up on the "other" side
-Dude ultimately sympathizes with other side
-Fin
-Dude busts up is leg(s)
-Dude ends up on the "other" side
-Dude ultimately sympathizes with other side
-Fin
Posted: Jan 4th 2010 7:37PM (Unverified) said
Considering Cameron's history, it'd blow my mind to find out that he isn't a gamer to some extent. I'd wager he is one of the last figures in Hollywood to tell everyone to stop playing video games.
Ever think of putting down the pitchforks and realizing that it's a fairly valid criticism? I play MMOs but even I'm somehow smart enough to realize the certain "disconnect" some players have with their real lives and their virtual ones. It should be apparent to just about any sensible person out there.
The depth of the film's script in regards to addressing this is pretty irrelevant. It's an observation. He's not calling all gamers a bunch of Mountain Dew-drinking, 400lb fatasses. Many of you really need to get over the persecution complex.
Ever think of putting down the pitchforks and realizing that it's a fairly valid criticism? I play MMOs but even I'm somehow smart enough to realize the certain "disconnect" some players have with their real lives and their virtual ones. It should be apparent to just about any sensible person out there.
The depth of the film's script in regards to addressing this is pretty irrelevant. It's an observation. He's not calling all gamers a bunch of Mountain Dew-drinking, 400lb fatasses. Many of you really need to get over the persecution complex.
Posted: Jan 4th 2010 7:38PM BPMOmega XBL PSN Steam said
I watch movies to be entertained, not to think about the OMG SO DEEP philosphies behind it. I watched Avatar, and I liked it. I don't care about any messages behind it, or what movies it is similar to (and until I spoke with my supervisor about it, I had completely forgotten about Fern Gully...), because they're not important to my enjoyment of a film.
Interpretation is a funny thing. Two people can look at the same image, and both see it completely different.
Honestly, I didn't see the message Cameron was trying to portray by Grace's smoking. However, I did find it funny she was allowed to smoke in such a high-tech lab... or that humanity hadn't erased the need/want for tobacco by 2154...
Interpretation is a funny thing. Two people can look at the same image, and both see it completely different.
Honestly, I didn't see the message Cameron was trying to portray by Grace's smoking. However, I did find it funny she was allowed to smoke in such a high-tech lab... or that humanity hadn't erased the need/want for tobacco by 2154...
Posted: Jan 4th 2010 7:50PM eat it said
dances with wolves is a great movie
avatar is not
avatar is not
Posted: Jan 4th 2010 8:02PM (Unverified) said
Don't you just love it when Hollywood multi-millionaires who get to live a life of complete luxury and ulitmate choice tell you how to live your life? Bless their hearts. If you are Southern, you know what that really means....
Posted: Jan 4th 2010 8:39PM Platy said
I already said in a reply ... but i will say again in another form
...James Cameron even SAW the ending of his own movie ?
By reading this news i'm starting to think that he didn't ....
...James Cameron even SAW the ending of his own movie ?
By reading this news i'm starting to think that he didn't ....
Posted: Jan 4th 2010 8:49PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
Avatar is my favorite movie. Screw the haters and the people pissy because Cameron criticized games ... the movies is teh shiznitt.
Posted: Jan 4th 2010 10:31PM JoeTheRed said
"The Movie That, Let's Be Honest, Is Pretty Much Already A Video Game and Not a Particularly Well-Written One At That."
That is the best description of Avatar that I have seen so far.
That is the best description of Avatar that I have seen so far.
Posted: Jan 4th 2010 11:40PM (Unverified) said
I think Gamer does an overall better job of showing the decadence of society when life is based so much around online video games. And, it does more than enough of it to cover Avatar. In other words, Gamer covers what Cameron was trying to show and then some.
Posted: Jan 5th 2010 5:50AM (Unverified) said
I honestly enjoyed Gamer a good bit. It may not be the best movie out there, but I liked it. I'll definitely watch it again!
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Posted: Jan 5th 2010 2:53AM zsavior said
Yea I'm happy for you and all James Cameron and I'm gonna let you finish but; Pocahontas (takes deep breath) Had the best Native girl falls in love with greedy foreign conquistador because a holy tree tells her to, then turns him good by showing him that all life is connected, thus joining both their people, to defeat the rest of the greedy plundering foreigners OF ALL TIME!( exhales.)
Posted: Jan 5th 2010 3:18AM x3r9g6 said
didn't see the movie so i dont give a shit...
Posted: Jan 5th 2010 3:58AM (Unverified) said
Avatar had some pretty crappy CGI and special effects, but it more than made up for it with a compelling story and deep, profound characters.
Posted: Jan 5th 2010 4:54AM Captain Underpants said
I think he's just trying to convince us that the story had a lot more subtleties than we initially thought. Haha. Nice try doofus, but I ain't buying it.
Avatar was pure SFX pron, and I never want to watch another effects film unless it's in 3D. The story was hackneyed, sure, but cliches become cliches for a reason, and if we must see this theme explored yet again, I appreciate that they at least made it pretty.
Avatar was pure SFX pron, and I never want to watch another effects film unless it's in 3D. The story was hackneyed, sure, but cliches become cliches for a reason, and if we must see this theme explored yet again, I appreciate that they at least made it pretty.
Posted: Jan 5th 2010 5:51AM (Unverified) said
Avatar kind of suck anyway. To many people are just there for the CGI and 3D and dirt in my face kind of crap. People this is the smurf mix with Pocahontas form Disney all mix up and in space. The only good thing in this movie was the bad ass mercenary leader.
Posted: Jan 5th 2010 10:16AM TheC0A7S said
Whatever famous actor lady I swim at least 2 miles daily and still play a ton of videogames......
....just because your famous doesn't mean you have good opinions.
....just because your famous doesn't mean you have good opinions.
Posted: Jan 5th 2010 12:03PM (Unverified) said
"Well Avatar is really just Dances With Wolves in Spaaaace."
how about....
Dances with Wolves smashed with Ferngully...
how about....
Dances with Wolves smashed with Ferngully...
Posted: Jan 5th 2010 12:14PM mrbigjonstud said
the ONLY good reason to see avatar is for a 3-D eye-gasm.
watching avatar outside of IMAX, would be a huge waste of money.
the story is basically a long lecture on how white people are land stealing jerks and that we should all save the environment. blah blah blah.
Al Gore may have had some part in writing this movie......
michelle rodriguez is one of the worst actresses EVER
done ranting.....
watching avatar outside of IMAX, would be a huge waste of money.
the story is basically a long lecture on how white people are land stealing jerks and that we should all save the environment. blah blah blah.
Al Gore may have had some part in writing this movie......
michelle rodriguez is one of the worst actresses EVER
done ranting.....
Posted: Jan 6th 2010 5:54PM (Unverified) said
You know, the more I read about Cameron's grand plan for educating all of us about the evils of, well, us, the more I wish he'd just go away.
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