True but those are way less common.

I will be seeing this at the Cinemark at Memorial City in RealD 3D. I have no understanding of this technology, so curious if this is an acceptable format for how Cameron filmed it?

IMAX 3D or Dolby 3D should always be the preference if available to you. If not, RealD 3D is probably the next best choice.

This is probably overload for most people, but someone created a Google Maps with all the IMAX theater locations in the US, along with their screen sizes, aspect ratio, and type of projector.

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1cDWIGxzcBYV_bMXEu9M0NshXv9A&ll=33.73332970349185%2C-116.31643172505073&z=7

That does not seem to be up-to-date. I know that the Regal Theater I saw Top Gun Maverick has an IMAX screen since I chose that theater (a little further away from my house than I typically go for movies) to see that movie. Regal Theater on State Highway 99 in Richmond. I believe there is another theater with an IMAX screen in the area as well (one of those dinner-and-movie type of theaters).

Yeah it's from a three year old reddit post I found, unfortunately. But it's something.

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That does not seem to be up-to-date. I know that the Regal Theater I saw Top Gun Maverick has an IMAX screen since I chose that theater (a little further away from my house than I typically go for movies) to see that movie. Regal Theater on State Highway 99 in Richmond. I believe there is another theater with an IMAX screen in the area as well (one of those dinner-and-movie type of theaters).

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how is that Theater these days? Was good when it was Santikos, then went to **** (always dirty, soda fountains out of soda, no ice) when Regal bought them out, then they closed due to Covid. Did they get better after reopening?

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Cinco Ranch Aggie said:

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That does not seem to be up-to-date. I know that the Regal Theater I saw Top Gun Maverick has an IMAX screen since I chose that theater (a little further away from my house than I typically go for movies) to see that movie. Regal Theater on State Highway 99 in Richmond. I believe there is another theater with an IMAX screen in the area as well (one of those dinner-and-movie type of theaters).

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how is that Theater these days? Was good when it was Santikos, then went to **** (always dirty, soda fountains out of soda, no ice) when Regal bought them out, then they closed due to Covid. Did they get better after reopening?

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I've only been twice, way back when they were Santikos and I saw Ender's Game, then this past May with Top Gun Maverick. The theater was clean but I was less than impressed with their carbonated drink offerings, Pepsi products with no Dr. Pepper choice. Seriously? First world problem, but aggravating to sit there watching a great movie with no drink. Oh, actually, I think I got some kind of slurpee but that damn thing didn't last 5 minutes into the movie. I didn't really notice anything ****ty about the theater back in May, but don't have a lot of experience going there. It's close enough to the house to go to, but traffic on 99 sucks ass during the time of the day that I might go to a movie, so I just stick to Katy theaters, mostly the AMC.

Edit to add - the seats were not comfortable.

Pretty cool and informative.

For how well the movie is doing by numbers, this is the most "quiet" blockbuster I can remember in a long time. I am hearing next to nothing about it in my personal bubbles. Even these threads are pretty dormant. Only been like two new pages added since the release and the spoilers thread is also very thin.

Just weird to me. Am I alone in this observation here?

Anywhere to see this thing in 2D, that gimmicky 3D distracts from the plot.

It's anecdotal, but I've seen a number of people here say they have tickets for closer to Christmas. In addition, all the reports of not-nearly-full 2D screenings, but packed 3D/IMAX 3D screenings, point to a decent amount of people waiting to see it in 3D after most 3D screenings were already sold out this weekend.

But yeah, either way, an Avatar sequel was never going to garner a ton of fervent fan passion/message board discussion, since it's just not that kind of franchise. I'll see the third movie for sure, but personally, I just don't have a strong desire to speculate much about it here, or litigate the second one too much either. And honestly, it's kind of refreshing to not "have" to obsess over a big blockbuster like this (as opposed to Star Wars or Marvel) and just enjoy it for what it is.

Pretty sure most theaters have 2D available. But I'd do it quick, I suspect a lot of those will be changed over to 3D.

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It's anecdotal, but I've seen a number of people here say they have tickets for closer to Christmas. In addition, all the reports of not-nearly-full 2D screenings, but packed 3D/IMAX 3D screenings, point to a decent amount of people waiting to see it in 3D after most 3D screenings were already sold out this weekend.

But yeah, either way, an Avatar sequel was never going to garner a ton of fervent fan passion/message board discussion, since it's just not that kind of franchise. I'll see the third movie for sure, but personally, I just don't have a strong desire to speculate much about it here, or litigate the second one too much either. And honestly, it's kind of refreshing to not "have" to obsess over a big blockbuster like this (as opposed to Star Wars or Marvel) and just enjoy it for what it is.

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Ah. That makes sense.

I guess in my mind I HAD built it up to the level of those other franchises in my head. Probably just from the earnings alone from the first one. And the 13 year gap probably added more suspense for me. Just caught me off guard how little word of month I was hearing directly. Nothing like Top Gun or any of the Marvels. Or hell even Batman.

Edie Falco Thought ‘Avatar: The Way Of Water’ Was A Box Office Flop As She Believed It Was Released Years Ago https://t.co/8ejrKKqMAr

— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) December 20, 2022

That's pretty funny actually.

This video puts into perspective how long ago the movies started production.



The cast now:



The youngest girl has spent almost half of her life involved in this movie.

You'll notice Oona Chaplin in that first video. Her character won't appear till 3.

Saw this tonight in IMAX 3D. Visually it was truly awesome. Plot was okay. Tons of plot holes in the beginning that didn't make any sense, and for as long as it was, it did a lot of hand waving.

For example, if the defenses at the beginning reacted to human presence, why didn't they go off every time Tarzan swung by? What's up with unobtanium? How come the sea people didn't help in the first movie if they were close enough for a dinosaur ride?

I would take your questions to the spoiler thread...

https://texags.com/forums/13/topics/3349747

Agreed. Saw it yesterday and enjoyed it (especially visually), but some of the scenes and dialogue fell flat at times. And it didn't need to be three hours. I think the original Avatar blows this out of the water (pun intended).

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Might be the most pretentious review I've ever read.

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Kathia Woods enters the chat.

I just know that down the line, we'll get a full length documentary or docu-series about the making of Avatar 2-4, from soup to nuts, and I cannot wait to watch it.

Considering the sheer amount of time and technology it has taken, I already know it's going to rival the LOTR DVD bonus content. (Still the best ever.)

I promised not to post in the other thread semi-related to this movie but just looked up the cast on IMDB and had no idea that CCH Pounder was in it from my 3rd favorite drama show of all time, "The Shield", who was immortalized in my favorite scene in the best sitcom ever created (not schtick):

CCH Pounder never got credit for being phenomenal on The Shield because of Chiklis (deserved though). She was fearsome. They should have let her be Amanda Waller in live-action DC like she was on justice league.

extreme NSFW

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So is the general consensus to watch this on an IMAX screen with 3D? The whole XD vs 3D vs IMAX vs Liemax is confusing. Moved to San Antonio this summer and honestly haven't had a chance to check out the IMAX at the Rivercenter but I'm guessing that's the best option?

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IMAX 3D with an Occulus 2. You can then maneuver around Pandora and fight for the Na'vi as an extra Sully kid.

This is down to 78% on rotten tomatoes, but with a 93% audience score.

What does Texags think? For those of us who haven't watched it yet, how strongly would you recommend it?