Submitted by Tara_is_a_Potato t3_zt1zuc in massachusetts
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dizzish t1_j1cuvyz wrote
Matinees are the way to go nowadays
A__SPIDER t1_j1dk2of wrote
I read this as Manatees
aequitasXI t1_j1dl739 wrote
Manatees are the way to go, they’re awesome
fireball_jones t1_j1do6ds wrote
Yep, could end up with a private theatre for the cost of the tickets.
xtlou t1_j1d9g5h wrote
Buttkickas or Bust!
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chargoggagog t1_j1ffl7o wrote
I prefer a recliner and a beer at the Showcase cinemas. IMAX feels like you’re in a herd of wildebeests.
SeaJay1187 t1_j1dqd1g wrote
AMCs have the same experience, atleast the Methuen one.
thspimpolds t1_j1f7s95 wrote
That is a Faux-max. It’s not the same.
Unlikely_Let2616 t1_j1bn9in wrote
I saw the first one there tripping balls and had a full pyschotic break thinking I was the avatar for the following year
Tara_is_a_Potato OP t1_j1bq6io wrote
I want to believe this is true. Tell us more.
Unlikely_Let2616 t1_j1br10n wrote
It was in 3D and I was hypnotized floating around with Jake Suelly. I started to question if humans could become avatars and later after I was home smoking I realized I was an avatar to some Gods and eventually I ended up in the hospital on meds with psychosis but it all started there from that flix at Jordans. Did you enjoy a kellys roast beef while there?
Tara_is_a_Potato OP t1_j1buw5i wrote
That reminds me of this old co-worker I had at a retail store and we'd get fucked up after work sometimes. This one time we were tripping and he told me there was a girl out there for him and he was going to get her, so I was like, okay. The next day he didn't come into work because apparently he saw a girl in a window that night so he broke into her house to get at her, and ended up fighting with her father and getting sent to a psych ward. Anyway I prefer the Kelly's Roast Beef at Revere Beach.
gkaminsky013 t1_j1datda wrote
Such a Masshole way to have a conversation about roast beef. Love it
sir_mrej t1_j1c3wpp wrote
Kelly's? You Monster!
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NoctuaPavor t1_j1bre98 wrote
Oh lawd he trippin again
bunkerbash t1_j1by9wo wrote
People should see Puss in Boots 2 instead. It’s friggin terrific
tiny-starship t1_j1cz8ip wrote
Good to know
BasicDesignAdvice t1_j1dnrqf wrote
My family loves the original so we are pretty excited to see it.
bunkerbash t1_j1dzt92 wrote
I have a lot of friends who worked on it at Dreamworks. In my opinion, it’s in the top 3 movies DW has ever made- with Shrek and how to train your dragon. I went to an early screening last month and went in with fairly low expectations and was just blown away. Trust me, it’s astonishingly excellent.
betteroffsleeping t1_j1ekson wrote
I had absolutely no plans to see this movie, it was barely on my radar - but hearing this combined with my Shrek nostalgia has me convinced to give it a go!
bunkerbash t1_j1enaze wrote
Be sure to stay til the end of the credits 😉
LowkeyPony t1_j1fc6zs wrote
going this weekend.
TheSukis t1_j1bwxl6 wrote
Damn, I remember waiting in that very spot to see the first movie. Feels like a lifetime ago.
Wxzowski t1_j1c0aw6 wrote
I went to that EO noodles afterwards and shit myself later that night 👍
[deleted] t1_j1bc89h wrote
Cool! Nice to see people gathering to the theater.
sammymorrison1 t1_j1bjk25 wrote
*gathering in a furniture store
[deleted] t1_j1bjngd wrote
I’m aware. Thanks lol…
sammymorrison1 t1_j1bjs1d wrote
Not being a doucher lol I always think it's so funny it's literally a furniture store AND a giant theater
sir_mrej t1_j1c3xuj wrote
They also had the BEST TV commercials in the 90s
britchesss t1_j1el0jd wrote
I discovered Michael Buble at Jordan's
nick-j- t1_j1edsfr wrote
The one in New Haven has a indoor ropes course so it’s an adventure park and a furniture store!
Jordan’s is weird. Does this one still have the Mardi Gras theme going on?
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Green18Clowntown t1_j1cx3vm wrote
It could def be in a middle school Health textbook.
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lorimar t1_j1byito wrote
Story wasn't the greatest, but it looked amazing on that screen
hurricanehershel t1_j1bxcs1 wrote
Really don’t understand why they don’t offer reserved seating
BourbonBarrelz t1_j1d7sox wrote
That plus the seats are really close there. I can’t imagine sitting through a 3+ hour movie there again and having everyone stand up because I need to pee at the 2 hour mark
mtbmike t1_j1d84i4 wrote
Because you drank a paint can sized soda.
geminimad4 t1_j1df9xs wrote
… that cost you nine dollars.
BourbonBarrelz t1_j1e2l8d wrote
As is my right as an American
GaleTheThird t1_j1dilrj wrote
I just don't drink anything before I go to the movies these days. It'd be nice movies had an intermission once they hit that 3 hour mark, though
marevico t1_j1dyvj6 wrote
Nah i actually go there BECAUSE they don’t offer that
hurricanehershel t1_j1e1zm2 wrote
Why
BourbonBarrelz t1_j1e3j4t wrote
I’d love to know why too. I’m struggling to think of a positive for having to queue up for a movie an hour before it starts in hopes my seat is decent
jcal9 t1_j1e8pby wrote
My guess is they want to sell as many tickets as possible? It's not uncommon for me to want to see a movie at a certain time, go online to pick my seats, find that only the front row is available, and then close the screen without buying anything
If you make people buy tickets and line up, they don't know where they will sit, but since they've purchased the tix already, they feel obligated to go in.
I've nothing to base this on, just guessing.
sabrefudge t1_j1cha0u wrote
Super Spreader Event 🤢
monotoonz t1_j1dihde wrote
For real. Even without Covid, people are sick af right now. When I can back from Vegas all I heard on the planes was coughing, sneezing, and sniffling.
nixiedust t1_j1dnmvo wrote
Yeah, I've started wearing a mask again. I don't want to be paranoid but numbers are high, half the people I know are sick and I've got other health stuff. Hope everyone takes care!
Dazzling-Chicken-192 t1_j1cni48 wrote
Not a mask in sight…
Murky_side_ t1_j1dj846 wrote
You expect people who are waiting in line for hours to see Space Pocahontas 2 to be smart enough to wear a mask?
BasicDesignAdvice t1_j1dnvht wrote
How dare you? It's space Fern Gully.
JBL_1 t1_j1d2cw2 wrote
And?
Z0idberg_MD t1_j1dhsit wrote
Dude, you need to give up on this sub. This and the Boston sub Reddit are filled with reactionary, fearful individuals. Literally, the largest academic medical centers in the country are not requiring masks currently. This is not science or data driven. It’s all Zeitgeist bullshit.
Z0idberg_MD t1_j1czt0r wrote
COVID has largely disappeared as a significant health event for full vaccinated/boosted individuals. Go walk into literally any place anywhere and no one is masked. And most workplaces aren't wearing masks. Even hospitals like MGH allow employees to be unmasked in non-patient areas.
So idk why that should be a notable feature of this photo.
willis936 t1_j1d5gj6 wrote
Like 10% of people I know have gotten a bad cold in the past three weeks. Fever, diarrhea, cough. It's your prerogative if you'd prefer to have that over the holidays than not.
Z0idberg_MD t1_j1d61ms wrote
My dude, those are frankly normal things that happen in the winter. And while yes, of course they are more common this year than ever before, they are more common because we wore masks for two years. We either doff the masks now, get through this winter and go back to our historical norm, or we continue to wear masks and run into the same issues year after year.
I would also like to point out that you’ve conceded we are not talking about truly serious illnesses where people are getting sick and dying. Which was the reason that we essentially compelled everyone, whether via policy or stigma, to wear masks. (I fully supported those policies btw during covid)
If you don’t want to ruin your own holiday, wear a mask. Simple as that. But to try and tell everyone in society that they need to wear a mask because you and your family might get a cold or a stomach bug and not get together on Christmas day, honestly, that’s not a compelling reason.
lizyouwerebeer t1_j1dgopx wrote
"It's your prerogative if you'd prefer to have that over the holidays" = telling everyone in society that they need to wear a mask?
Z0idberg_MD t1_j1dha54 wrote
“Not a mask in sight” doesn’t give the vibe of “it’s your prerogative”. It sounds like a judgement.
witteefool t1_j1bv5nx wrote
Why? Of all movies, why?
anubus72 t1_j1em30f wrote
Why not?
toxodon t1_j1cexqh wrote
It's not about the movie dude, it's about going to a crowded theater again post-pandemic. People miss the experience of it. Watching movies with only a few people at home is a really different experience. We lost a lot of theaters to the pandemic and it's good people are supporting them again.
ILikeCrabbyRobots t1_j1cs8ux wrote
Yup, I LOVE the experience of going to the movies.
somegridplayer t1_j1cxyak wrote
"Thank god, I can sit around a bunch of people I would never want to be near but here I am paying for it. What an experience!"
COVID_2019 t1_j1d53u4 wrote
Go in the middle of the week after a workday and not on opening week. Literally you and maybe one other person. Or just don't go.
claimsnthings t1_j1d7s54 wrote
I rewatched some ridiculous comedy from the early 2000s on streaming the other day. I thought back to the days of seeing comedies in theaters and how fun it could be. It was an experience, laughing with strangers, getting out of the house, shared experience kind of thing. Idk. But I also miss going to Blockbuster so maybe I’m just NUTS
ILikeCrabbyRobots t1_j1d0nir wrote
OK, lone wolf, stay home.
DinkandDrunk t1_j1dtgv2 wrote
Depends on the movie and the crowd. If you can promise me a crowd that will react to the movie appropriately but otherwise SHUT THE FUCK UP, then I love the movies.
I’m not even that old, but at 32 I’ve basically limited myself to middle of the day movies where there are little to no other people there. Much better experience when there isn’t chatter in the background or worse yet, teenagers just dropping all pretense of being respectful of others experience.
fiercealmond t1_j1c4lt3 wrote
Has anything even close to watchable come out in the last decade?
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witteefool t1_j1cb8fc wrote
Nope is fantastic, so is the new Knives Out.
YeaItsBig4L t1_j1cfl09 wrote
So are you asking why people are lined up to see the sequel to the biggest movie of all time? Is that really a why that you have to ask?
bostonbananarama t1_j1ck1m2 wrote
> biggest movie of all time
Please say highest grossing, there is nothing special about Avatar. For as much money as it made, it has had zero cultural significance. It was an entirely forgettable movie.
rosie2490 t1_j1dcbm1 wrote
But the Unobtainim! It’s almost impossible to obtain!
YeaItsBig4L t1_j1ckdhb wrote
are you a robot? If you’re not a robot you’re really just made a comment that was like full of generic statements that have been regurgitated hundreds and hundreds of thousands of times by now. btw forgettable, is subjective, I’ve seen the movie at least 80 times in the past 13 years. So no I didn’t forget anything. And just a heads up, yes being the biggest grossing movie of all time, Literally makes it special. plus All of the other technological advances created to make the films. That also make it special. Hey my guy it’s just a movie it can’t hurt you, it’s OK. You’ll be OK. I’m sorry people enjoying things upsets you.
bostonbananarama t1_j1cm97h wrote
> are you a robot?
No.
> If you’re not a robot...
I just said I wasn't a robot, I can pick stop lights and crosswalks out of photographs and everything.
> ...you’re really just made a comment that was like full of generic statements that have been regurgitated hundreds and hundreds of thousands of times by now. btw forgettable, is subjective,
Hundreds of thousands of people saying a movie is forgettable certainly isn't a good thing.
> I’ve seen the movie at least 80 times in the past 13 years. So no I didn’t forget anything.
That's sad. See different movies, there are lots of better movies out there.
> And just a heads up, yes being the biggest grossing movie of all time, Literally makes it special.
Not really. If you adjust for inflation, it's not the highest grossing movie. If you don't adjust for inflation, it will be surpassed in the next few years.
> plus All of the other technological advances created to make the films. That also make it special.
Yes, it was technically impressive, that's literally the only positive. That's almost exactly the critic consensus from rotten tomatoes.
> It might be more impressive on a technical level than as a piece of storytelling...
Technically impressive, but as a film it's rather pedestrian.
> Hey my guy it’s just a movie it can’t hurt you, it’s OK. You’ll be OK. I’m sorry people enjoying things upsets you.
Good to know. Like whatever you want. I was simply pointing out that saying that it was the "biggest movie" of all time, is really an overstatement.
YeaItsBig4L t1_j1cmjhy wrote
Now ask yourself, what makes anything you think you have to say, important enough for me to read any of that? Hey, I liked avatar I don’t care if you didn’t enough people did to make it the biggest movie ever. You can’t change that. I love every second of this new one. If you are reading this and you are upset that someone else likes a movie that you don’t. you are a sad human. Nothing you can say you can change that, you have a good evening.
bostonbananarama t1_j1cna0r wrote
> Now ask yourself, what makes anything you think you have to say, important enough for me to read any of that?
Because you did. Not only that, but you responded. The worst of all, you know I'm right.
Have a good night!
YeaItsBig4L t1_j1dj6hb wrote
Yeah, I responded with a generic message that wasn’t specific to anything you said I’m sure. You really are full of yourself huh dude, or given the level of cuntyness. You’re either a really zesty man or you’re probably a woman. either way I hope that translates well IRL.
GaleTheThird t1_j1djsom wrote
> For as much money as it made, it has had zero cultural significance. It was an entirely forgettable movie.
But it looked amazing and was a great movie to see in the theaters, and people are likely expecting the same here. I'd say it absolutely meets that bar
GiveBells t1_j1chnfc wrote
plenty
chadwickipedia t1_j1bzuxk wrote
Wow, do people really want to see this movie? Is it in 3D?
COVID_2019 t1_j1cw5o4 wrote
I didn't know the film had this much negative feedback until this thread. Why would people not want to see this movie? The only new films that came out the past week is I Want to Dance, Puss in Boots, The Whale, and Babylon. Avatar has the most general audience appeal imo and seeing it in IMAX is a great experience.
hatersbelearners t1_j1d5405 wrote
Because Avatar was shit and this will likely be no different?
COVID_2019 t1_j1d5k5f wrote
Let people love their lives. If they want to see it, let them see it. The fuck is wrong with this thread?
YeaItsBig4L t1_j1cfomf wrote
Wow, do people really want to see the sequel to the biggest movie of all time? Wow
chadwickipedia t1_j1d50ep wrote
10 years ago. Avatar CGI hasn’t aged well and the story was meh/a ripoff. James Cameron has been so pretentious about continuing to make these for so long that I couldn’t care less. Will watch when I can stream it.
GaleTheThird t1_j1djm4j wrote
> Avatar CGI hasn’t aged well
What? I watched the rerelease of the first one a couple months ago at Jordan's and it absolutely holds up. Especially with the 3D really creating a "window into the world" effect.
> Will watch when I can stream it.
You're going to be missing out. This is one of those movies that's massively better in theaters then streaming at home, even if you have a good setup
Anyways, to answer the original question the first weekend box office was ~$440m so a lot of people have been going to see it
YeaItsBig4L t1_j1djffm wrote
Hey, I’ll just watch the most beautiful thing ever put on film on a small TV in my living room at some point and then critique it from there because that’ll be valid. I promise society doesn’t need people like you. Just fuck off in some corner. The world has enough negativity thanks
chadwickipedia t1_j1djwek wrote
> the most beautiful thing ever put on film
Completely subjective, but since you sound like a fanboy I hope you enjoy it
YeaItsBig4L t1_j1dkefz wrote
Do yourself a favor and get out of this Internet mentality that you have. I’ve never even heard somebody say the word fanboy in person. I like a movie. Crazy. I like what everyone is unanimously calling the most gorgeous thing ever to be put on film. Super crazy
chadwickipedia t1_j1dknl7 wrote
I hope you have a Merry Christmas and can be around those who can help you.
YeaItsBig4L t1_j1dkuqr wrote
Thanks for making it really obvious that was you that did that so I can report you for abusing that. you have a good day though
chadwickipedia t1_j1dlagw wrote
Please, get some help. No one should get worked up about others opinions this much
YeaItsBig4L t1_j1dlhqt wrote
Sir I’m just going to block you. you have a good day.
BasicDesignAdvice t1_j1docgq wrote
Its being marketed like crazy so a lot of people are like "yea I guess." Just like the first one. The marketing also includes the "spectacle" of the effects and 3d.
Shapen361 t1_j1bjax0 wrote
Holy cow. I was planning on seeing it next Thursday and thought I could maybe get there an hour early to get good seats. Maybe not.
-Im-A-Little-Teapot_ t1_j1bn49h wrote
You can't reserve seats ahead of time? I don't go to movies that often but going online, picking the best time and date, looking at a seating chart and choosing my seat has to be the best thing since sound was added to movies.
Shapen361 t1_j1bnwtg wrote
You can't pick a seat, which means you have to A. Buy your tickets, and B. Get there before everyone else to get in line first and pick your seat. My question is, when does everybody come in?
GaleTheThird t1_j1dj46h wrote
Last Saturday at the Reading theater we got there two hours early, were still 20ish people back from the front of the line, and there were quite a few people behind us within 10 minutes. It might be a bit less busy next weekend but who knows
SeaJay1187 t1_j1ds51t wrote
Just goto an amc, many offer top notch imax experience.
GaleTheThird t1_j1frx7x wrote
None of the AMCs are close to the Jordan's experience, especially the Reading theater. You get a larger, brighter picture with much better audio at the furniture store
Cleverjamname t1_j1bppim wrote
Those are definitely people
Ajgrob t1_j1bxb8n wrote
I took an edible and went to see it at the weekend, had a blast. It’s a really enjoyable movie and the 3D underwater stuff is next level. Could of done without spending $50 on snacks though 😀
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amphetaminesfailure t1_j1ddviu wrote
Ever been on the ride in Disney? One of the most mind-blowing 3D motion rides there is. Feeling the wind on your face, water splashing on you, you even feel the mountain banshee you're supposed to be riding "breathing" in and out.
Incredible ride. Miserable wait time though if you're there on a busy day. I waited 3.5 hours. I think it's the only ride that Disney installed bathrooms halfway through the line, because people were pissing themselves.
ILikeCrabbyRobots t1_j1cs6e0 wrote
This is the way.
itsgreater9000 t1_j1bzv8g wrote
heard it was like getting waterboarded with ocean-colored cement
BasicDesignAdvice t1_j1do8lu wrote
It is such an incredible disappointment that James Cameron, who has the talent, money, and sway to make anything he wants, after making so many incredible and landmark films.....has devoted all that power to Avatar.
DinkandDrunk t1_j1dt3kg wrote
When was the last truly great James Cameron film? Terminator 2?
Even Aliens, while a great movie, took a great sci-fi survival horror and dampened it with generic action movie flavor.
I’ll be the first to admit I haven’t seen 100% of his filmography, but based on what I have it seems like he’s kind of overrated.
archangelzero2222 t1_j1b8p2v wrote
Real question why? Being honest everyone I know who saw it said it was a boring movie. Seeing the trailer plot wise felt average to me. I don't get the appeal how so many other movie trailers don't get this level of attention but turn out better. I'd argue top gun 2 was a great movie but the cinema here didn't have queues like that even with word of mouth being really good
swoldier_force t1_j1b9yw5 wrote
This is actually a pretty normal line for Jordan’s. They only have one screen and usually corral people in this waiting/concessions area until about 10 minutes before showtime.
BozoDidtheW t1_j1be2nf wrote
Crazy thought: maybe go see it before passing judgement?
It was fucking awesome and I genuinely don't understand how much of a curmudgeon someone would have to be to not enjoy it. It's more of a roller coaster than a criterion collection but roller coasters are dope. I can't think of how you could spend $15 better.
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BozoDidtheW t1_j1divod wrote
That's because you're a curmudgeon
-Im-A-Little-Teapot_ t1_j1bxtnj wrote
It gets better ...‘Avatar 2’ called out for ‘cultural appropriation’ and ‘white savior complex’
I was debating on whether to go and see it or not (coincidentally, I did see the first one at Jordans), but this 'woke' shit is getting out of hand and only sways me even more to go and see it.
At least this time around the Majestic 7 in Watertown is a 15 minute walk, 5 minute drive from me.
derdoktor t1_j1czvns wrote
Everyone please meet someone who has never read a decent critique of the first avatar and thinks anyone who points out that the story is not a whole lot more than a retelling of every other story about the white guy who goes native and teaches the natives how to be better natives than they could have been without the white guy Superman is „woke“.
Guess what genius, this is a discussion about narratives that has been going on a lot longer than whenever some wingnut snowflake came up with the term „woke“ to describe any discussion they have trouble following
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BozoDidtheW t1_j1diuv3 wrote
It wasn't papyrus
ReeceysRun t1_j1blqqr wrote
Guess you haven’t been to a movie at Jordan’s? You’ll need to do that to get your MA card
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MinneapolisKing25 t1_j1bnn58 wrote
Word is it’s a fun movie, like top gun. Nothing new or ground breaking but just a fun movie
YeaItsBig4L t1_j1cfv8s wrote
Hey man, can you explain to me why you like ketchup and I don’t. Hey man can you explain to me why you like this song and I don’t. Do you get what I’m getting at here? Or does it need to be broken down further for you? Even more so you’re asking why would somebody want to see the sequel to the biggest movie of all time. That sounds like a pretty easy wire right there
archangelzero2222 t1_j1g4xws wrote
So reviews shouldnt exist got you. No harm in public vote and opinion to get the jist in how a movie is tracking. As I said here the ppl who saw it and told me say it's boring and sucked but the visuals were stunning simple as that
lil_squeeb t1_j1cd08q wrote
Just got home from seeing it imax 3d.. was an amazing movie
swiftdude t1_j1bylr5 wrote
Perfect when you’re stuck with your family and you need 3 hours of silence
bubalusarnee t1_j1ceoxg wrote
Church is cheaper
willis936 t1_j1d5if3 wrote
If you don't value your soul.
JasperDyne t1_j1df8hd wrote
Many churches expect you to tithe anywhere from 5%-15% of your income, so even an IMAX screening of Avatar for a family of four is much cheaper. Bonus that you don’t have to worry about your kids getting a little “extra enumenical attention” from the clergy.
swiftdude t1_j1dzslg wrote
The ride home from church is when the real family blowups happen. It’s a New England tradition.
Waggmans t1_j1c0td4 wrote
I went to purchase a ticket online and discovered they’re only open 3-4 days a week, so no Christmas or New Years showings.
majoroutage t1_j1c3802 wrote
>no Christmas or New Years showings
Yes, how dare they close so employees can spend holidays with their families.
Also, Massachusetts still has blue laws on the books, it may not even be legal for them to be open.
EDIT. I just checked and they are closed Christmas but not New Year's. And Blue Law closings apply to Christmas, Easter, and Thanksgiving, just FYI.
Waggmans t1_j1c4ggl wrote
Movie theaters traditionally do the most business over the holidays, particularly Christmas and New Years. They were open those days pre-pandemic.
I worked at the AMC Framingham and they were open 365 days a year.
Paperdiego t1_j1brpgy wrote
Great movie. Watched it on Tuesday at the AMC IMAX at south bay center.
TheDancingRobot t1_j1c9eqb wrote
Is the movie good, or just a rehash of the same story?
YeaItsBig4L t1_j1cg2k4 wrote
It doesn’t matter, it’s the most visually stunning thing that’s ever been on a movie screen. And you only get to experience it this one time until whatever release. Just do yourself a favor and go see it. Stop relying on other people’s opinions to drive yours
TheDancingRobot t1_j1cjbq0 wrote
Thankfully comments (opinions) never could. But I do appreciate reading how people react to massively complex initiatives put forth and how they do so in singular sentences - plus the rhetoric they use based on assumptions. It's entertaining to read.
YeaItsBig4L t1_j1cjt8o wrote
Yeah whatever, go see it.
TheDancingRobot t1_j1ckeea wrote
Did you like the story? Or was it just rehashed? Just curious.
GaleTheThird t1_j1diusv wrote
It was pretty straightforward but well executed. Better then the story in the first one but the visuals are definitely still a bigger draw
YeaItsBig4L t1_j1ckmy2 wrote
Think about it this way. How many iterations of a chocolate chip cookie are there? Hundreds of thousands? So no this movie didn’t invent a new cookie. It’s a chocolate chip cookie. But it’s the most delicious chocolate chip cookie I’ve ever had.
DinkandDrunk t1_j1dtupz wrote
It does matter though. I’m not going to go see a movie I won’t like because it looks pretty.
YeaItsBig4L t1_j1dubx8 wrote
Hey man, that’s cool. I like movies and right now the most visually stunning movie to ever exist is in movie theaters on giant screens. I didn’t feel like missing that. But if you want to then hey that’s cool man.
DinkandDrunk t1_j1dv1fp wrote
The visuals on the last Avatar aged like milk. Visually pretty is not a very compelling reason to see a movie if it’s the only reason you can come up with.
YeaItsBig4L t1_j1dvi1u wrote
I really hope it’s some point in your life you realize your opinion is not a fact. Because I can go on YouTube or any other thread. Or I could just literally link you to a video with 1 million views on it that says avatar aged incredibly well visually. So what makes your opinion more valid than that? And again opinion. visually pretty is enough for I and millions and millions of other people to see it apparently or else it wouldn’t have the number that it has.
DinkandDrunk t1_j1dw55e wrote
You’re acting like it’s a crime against film not to see this movie and the only reason you can provide is that it’s visually appealing. Have you considered that some people rank visuals lower on their priorities for how they spend 3 hours of their lives than you do? I understand what I say is an opinion. My opinion. In my opinion, I won’t like this movie and I don’t think CGI ages very well. So I won’t bother going to see it. You can feel free to go see it and I hope it’s been everything you expected. But you’re weirdly judgmental of people not wanting to go see the pretty blue people.
YeaItsBig4L t1_j1dwfz4 wrote
I’m not gonna lie, I don’t care about your opinion on this topic enough to read any of that. You can fool yourself into thinking I did. We’re talking about a movie I like. There’s nothing you can say that’s going to change that so at the end of the day it doesn’t really matter
DinkandDrunk t1_j1dwzfk wrote
I’m not trying to change your mind, doofus.
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GaleTheThird t1_j1fs7ny wrote
>The visuals on the last Avatar aged like milk.
Have you seen it recently at all? The release a month or two ago was visually fantastic
gkaminsky013 t1_j1db682 wrote
What’s so visually stunning about it? Honest question
YeaItsBig4L t1_j1djnaf wrote
I’m really not about to sit here and try to explain to you, what literally everybody is saying about this movie, even people that seem to hate it cannot deny that it is visually breathtaking. For three hours. Just go see it dude it’s a movie not surgery
camdenofcamdentown t1_j1burhs wrote
Very important question: do they still have Dippin Dots there? Asking for a friend
GApeachesgal t1_j1cx83k wrote
They do not
iwillfollowu t1_j1c7kau wrote
Saw it at this very place last week. Such an odd experience walking through that place just to catch a movie.
derdoktor t1_j1cytz1 wrote
Dances With Wolves in Space, pt. 2
sneakylyric t1_j1dhr4x wrote
Lol the first movie was pretty, but it's just space Pocahontas.
DinkandDrunk t1_j1du26q wrote
Dances With Blue People
Itchy-Marionberry-62 t1_j1bxm72 wrote
Just avoid buying furniture there.
cowghost t1_j1c48rr wrote
Another Ferngully remake?
YeaItsBig4L t1_j1cg040 wrote
So should we have to stop at the first chocolate chip cookie? Because I’ve had a lot and they all taste different, and I have a favorite. But they’re still the same variety of cookie. I like this version of the story. Maybe I don’t even like ferngully did you ever think about that. This is my favorite chocolate chip cookie. You can have yours
dborhegyi t1_j1cadn2 wrote
Best movie theater I have ever been to. Jordan's is a "hidden" gem.
Unlucky-Boot-6567 t1_j1du1wg wrote
The only choice for imax is a hidden gem??
Imaginary-Method-715 t1_j1d2j2w wrote
idk il just go snorkeling
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discoslimjim t1_j1dbmxp wrote
Can’t get enough of their commercials. Hey come have a muffin and play with my tube.
apexbamboozeler t1_j1dnryy wrote
Is reading opened yet?
ozzgift t1_j1f90dc wrote
Ita been open since early summer
apexbamboozeler t1_j1ihqo7 wrote
Well that sucks because I've moved on to dolby theaters
SSA78 t1_j1ds6g8 wrote
When I saw the first Avatar at the IMAX in Reading almost the entire parking lot lit up before the movie before it was legal.
I'm sure the only thing that's changed is the potency
RedditardedOne t1_j1dturn wrote
This is my nightmare
ThatUglyGuy12 t1_j1dv1u0 wrote
Living in Denver, I miss the fuck out of Jordan's IMAX. I used to go to the one in Reading and I can honestly say that was the ONLY place I would see movies. And even though most theaters now have assigned seating, I was perfectly okay with showing up an hour before to make sure I got a great seat because I really thought it was worth it.
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mmmmmmmm28 t1_j1c8q7u wrote
Nope
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Mikes_Movies_ t1_j1e4ms1 wrote
Saw it at a Regal Cinema. I really wish I saw it in IMAX but it was still a visual spectacle even on a less than ideal screen.
The movie was surprisingly a lot better than I thought it was gonna be.
nobletrout0 t1_j1ejo0e wrote
That’s about 100 people who are going to have a very 3 hour nap
watch1_ott1 t1_j1ek7ep wrote
It’s great to see the movie theater industry coming back
StevieSparta t1_j1f1era wrote
Nnneeeerrrrdddssss
Nervous_Invite_4661 t1_j1fqele wrote
Saw the 2p 3D IMAX for $14.99!
chi_rho_ t1_j1cjxwh wrote
Dorks
SoMuchJamImToast t1_j1e5xcu wrote
I was surprised to not see a single child in this photo
ILikeCrabbyRobots t1_j1cs2fp wrote
Great to see people back at the movies!
Lamplord72 t1_j1d9l3s wrote
If people think James Cameron is pretentious just wait until they read the comments in a reddit thread
Bigdaddymatty311 t1_j1e30bz wrote
There is an AMC legit across the street from there? What gives?
ozzgift t1_j1f8ysu wrote
Massively better screen and projector than what AMC has
GaleTheThird t1_j1fss5d wrote
And the audio is a huge step up as well
bluecgene t1_j1e4mua wrote
Thanks AMC
Embarrassed-Bid-2425 t1_j1ddhfc wrote
I selfishly love this because the more people seeing it the better chance we gonna get those sequels 🤞🏻this thread though really doesn't have too many people who enjoyed the movie I guess 😅
UKisBEST t1_j1e019m wrote
Of course Massachusetts lines up to let anti-human propaganda wash over them.
xtrasauceyo t1_j1ee8rj wrote
This is why I book XPLUS at showcase in Blackstone Valley. All reserved seats that are nice and comfy without the long line.
Weird_Description982 t1_j1c2zeh wrote
People go to movie theaters?
PuritanSettler1620 t1_j1bwwff wrote
I hate avatar the blue creatures make me so mad like who do they think they are that they can defy humanity if I were in charge I would have bombed them back to the stone and age and burned their stupid tree from orbit. I will be boycotting this movie because I hate the blue ones and want them to die.
Tara_is_a_Potato OP t1_j1bxbiy wrote
yeah bro fantasy is dumb and doesn't belong in fictional movies. If I saw a blue creature in America, I would bomb the crap out of it right here in America, in order to protect America, no matter how many centuries of fallout there might be, because I hate those blue creatures and I love America.
PuritanSettler1620 t1_j1fqtyd wrote
I am not mad because of fantasy elements I am mad that evil blue creatures defeat humanity (The greatest species) I hate aliens and want them to lose!!!!! Like in independence day.
R_Morley t1_j1k0mqq wrote
Tbh the aliens are awful and deserve to be defeated
SheeEttin t1_j1bxmo4 wrote
That's not very Puritan of you
explosive_donut t1_j1cz65b wrote
actually it’s pretty in line with puritan beliefs
Davidicus12 t1_j1d37h7 wrote
They are their for the everyday low prices. Nobody wants to see Avatar
iwanttobehappy2022 t1_j1bq08a wrote
That’s really dumb yo. It’s just a movie.
-Im-A-Little-Teapot_ t1_j1bmg2u wrote
These are the same people who just can't wait and will rush out and wait in line overnight for the latest iPhone, graphics card, Xbox release, sneaker, etc.
It's not going anywhere for awhile. What's the hurry? So you can chat it up with your coworkers the next day about how awesome it was?
Wait a couple of weeks and you can still enjoy it without the crowd and hassles.
YeaItsBig4L t1_j1cg8c1 wrote
Damn homie you sound like a sad person that’s upset the other people are having a good time doing something. And if that’s not the case, you sure are coming off that way. You might want to do some self reflection if you care about that kind of thing.
COVID_2019 t1_j1d5gmq wrote
That's most of this thread tbh. Snarky "Of course I want to sit with a bunch of other maskless strangers who will ruin the movie instead of watching it at home" and "Why would anyone want to see Avatar 2?! I can't believe it?!!!".
toxodon t1_j1cf29s wrote
Some people enjoy going to a crowded movie theater again post-pandemic, and just want something entertaining.
Objective-Ad4009 t1_j1bl1xd wrote
Only place I want to see movies anymore is at a furniture store.