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[so1rfan]

Evidently its a "racist" movie. White man needs to save the less developed race.

James Cameron's Avatar is a stylish film marred by its racist subtext – Telegraph Blogs

Is Avatar Racist? | Cinemaroll

[MadMonk]

LOL, can one be racist against a made-up race?

[jbrown84]

That Ebert article should be reposted anytime anyone here talks about the "Imax" at Quail Springs. God, what a sham. But then again, I wouldn't expect anything less from AMC.

You act as if AMC stole the trademarked IMAX name. IMAX has put their name on these theatres. If you want to rag on someone for it, rag on IMAX for watering down their brand.

Evidently its a "racist" movie. White man needs to save the less developed race.

James Cameron's Avatar is a stylish film marred by its racist subtext – Telegraph Blogs

Is Avatar Racist? | Cinemaroll

Absolutely ridiculous. He saved the Na'vi by becoming one of them. He's not the "noble white man". The white people are the bad guys. Beyond absurd.



Oh and it's the best movie of the year! Definitely not propelled by the most original story ever, but not every movie can have that. Cameron is a great storyteller and has amazing vision. The effects are unbelievable. In 3-D, it looks like you're really there.

[fokochang]

So much money? My ticket for a 12:45pm showing on Thursday was $7 Imax 3D at Quail Springs. Correct me if I'm wrong but I think I might spend a little more in gas for the drive to Tulsa (or even Moore) for a 'Real Imax Experience'.

Apparently, I'm not all that particular. And, actually, I really could care less, the movie is wonderful.. I loved it! I'm not going to waste my time measuring the screen or lamenting about the fact that Quail isn't a Real Imax.. I'm going to enjoy a great movie with family and friends.

mine was 11 and i bought it online for wednesday at 430. what gives?

[kevinpate]

Having never bothered to see a 3d film, I concede curiosity. How does providing 3-d glasses work out for the folks who can't see past their noses without their own specs? You know, the me's who go anyways.

[dismayed]

The glasses are big enough that they will fit over your normal glasses.

[rowdy55ok]

I love movies, but I hate to "go" to the movies.

My son asked me to go with him to see "Avatar." I was stunned and pleasantly surprised by the invitation but not fond on driving to Quail Springs or Warren or anywhere out of my beaten paths around the southside, so we went to Crossroads. I didn't see it in 3-D, I don't know what IMAX means.

What I do know is that I was "sooooo mesmerized by this movie, I didn't want it to end. I wanted to go there. I was with my son who was not embarassed to be seen with his 'mom' and it was one of the best times.

What could be better? Merry Christmas everyone.

[Karried]

mine was 11 and i bought it online for wednesday at 430. what gives?

We went to the theater and bought the Advance tickets in person, about a week before 12/24 (of course, had no idea we'd have to brave a blizzard!) ... we each paid $7 for Imax 3D and my son was $6 (age 12) total - 7 people.

When I looked online afterward, the tix were $11.00 each - I was thinking maybe when we got to the theater with our tix they would say it was a mistake but no one did.

Something I found interesting... the mall at Quail Springs was like a ghost town on Christmas Eve! (blizzard) ... But the Imax showing of Avatar was packed for both showings. Unfortunately, they probably regretted going to the theater later. When we got to the mall around 11 am the storm wasn't too bad but when we came out about 4 hours later... the storm was in full force and the parking lot was a mess. We have a huge 4 wheel drive truck (thank God) but so many cars were stuck. ugh.

Avatar on 3D Imax was incredible. I've seen Avatar twice (first time only in 3D). The second time I was just as enthralled, if not more, as I was able to notice more details. This movie is really good, seeing it on Imax in 3D is a real treat.

[Matt]

You act as if AMC stole the trademarked IMAX name. IMAX has put their name on these theatres. If you want to rag on someone for it, rag on IMAX for watering down their brand.

That's a good point you've got there. It's just as much IMAX's fault for signing off on this scam, you're right.

It's just that AMC sucks so bad in so many other aspects that I just threw all the blame on them out of habit, I guess. But anyway, yeah, shame on them, shame on IMAX, and "God help you" to anyone who's dumb enough to fall for their crap and thinks that they're getting the real IMAX experience at AMC Quail.

[MadMonk]

The family and I saw the movie in 3D at the Warren this afternoon. Wow! The big action scenes are incredible and the flying scenes induce a fair amount of vertigo. However, it was the subtle things that really caught my eye. There were several times where for a split second, I was about to swat away the bugs or floating ash floating in front of my face. There was even one scene where I started to get annoyed at the person in front of me for raising their hands up, when I realized that it was on the screen. IMO, watching this movie in 3D is a must.

[Spartan]

Saw it at the Warren on the balcony level. Good experience, though I don't know why I spent $25 on balcony tix when it was really the kind of movie that makes it difficult to focus on anything but the screen. You could have put me in a box in a closet in the back with a peephole, as opposed to on the balcony, and I would have enjoyed that movie..

[RedDirt717]

It's a combination of "Alien", "Dances With Wolves" and "Ferngully".

I saw it at the imax at quail springs in 3D. It was fine there. I've been to a "REAL" imax screen before and honestly it doesn't differ all that much. I dont think there is a "gold standard" when it comes to IMAX in my opinion.

The storyline in avatar was really pretty standard. I will say that the special effects, graphics, 3D and sci-fi twist made it one of the most entertaining movies I've ever seen. There were parts where so graphically intense it literally took my breath away.

Anyway, well worth the 11 bucks.

[Karried]

There were parts where so graphically intense it literally took my breath away.

That is exactly how I felt! I've seen it twice.... I think I could see it another few times and not get bored!

[fuzzytoad]

I saw it at the imax at quail springs in 3D. It was fine there. I've been to a "REAL" imax screen before and honestly it doesn't differ all that much. I dont think there is a "gold standard" when it comes to IMAX in my opinion.

I'm curious as to which "REAL" Imax screen you're comparing your experience to. A real Imax screen fills your entire field of vision with a gigantic curved screen. A Liemax screen is barely bigger than a regular movie screen.

And while there may not be a "gold standard" for Imax, there is a "standard" screen size prior to this whole "branded Imax" BS that AMC has been peddling.

"A standard IMAX screen is 22 metres (72 ft) wide and 16.1 metres (53 ft) high."

I know all this doesn't really matter to many of you. A bunch of you have absolutely no problem spending and extra $4-$7 for privilege of saying you say something at the "imax" theater. The rest of us want a true IMAX experience and will drive to another city if we have to instead of providing money to a company which has no qualms about lying to its customers.

[Of Sound Mind]

We went to the theater and bought the Advance tickets in person, about a week before 12/24 (of course, had no idea we'd have to brave a blizzard!) ... we each paid $7 for Imax 3D and my son was $6 (age 12) total - 7 people.

When I looked online afterward, the tix were $11.00 each - I was thinking maybe when we got to the theater with our tix they would say it was a mistake but no one did.

Something I found interesting... the mall at Quail Springs was like a ghost town on Christmas Eve! (blizzard) ... But the Imax showing of Avatar was packed for both showings. Unfortunately, they probably regretted going to the theater later. When we got to the mall around 11 am the storm wasn't too bad but when we came out about 4 hours later... the storm was in full force and the parking lot was a mess. We have a huge 4 wheel drive truck (thank God) but so many cars were stuck. ugh.

Avatar on 3D Imax was incredible. I've seen Avatar twice (first time only in 3D). The second time I was just as enthralled, if not more, as I was able to notice more details. This movie is really good, seeing it on Imax in 3D is a real treat.

We had tickets to see the 4:30pm showing on Christmas Eve, but the weather was just too frightful to venture out. I'm glad we didn't, although we were very disappointed about not getting to see the movie.

We went yesterday (Sunday) morning at 9am. The theater was still at least 3/4 full, even with the icy roads.

It was a truly amazing movie, especially in 3D on their IMAX screen. It was a visual feast. Our entire family was mesmerized and couldn't stop talking about it for the rest of the day. We're ready to go back. It was well worth the wait and more than worth the money. I'm more than happy to shell out another $13 per ticket for our family to see it again. It certainly ranks in my all-time top five, if for no other reason than it being so visually stunning.

[Of Sound Mind]

... and "God help you" to anyone who's dumb enough to fall for their crap and thinks that they're getting the real IMAX experience at AMC Quail.

When there is a "real IMAX experience" that's within 30 minutes of my home, I'll be happy to go there. Until then, the IMAX experience at AMC Quail was just fine for me and everyone else watching in that theater when I was there (based on the rousing ovation afterwards)... this "inferior" IMAX experience certainly didn't diminish in the least how much we enjoyed it.

[Karried]

That is how I feel... Brad, try going and buying tix in Advance.. not sure if that might make a difference, but we did only pay $7 for Imax 3D. Maybe they charge more to buy them online.

[Of Sound Mind]

That is how I feel... Brad, try going and buying tix in Advance.. not sure if that might make a difference, but we did only pay $7 for Imax 3D. Maybe they charge more to buy them online.

I bought them online, but the service charge was waved because we have a MovieWatcher membership. Since we went early on Sunday, we actually got them for $9 each, which meant I got a credit for the difference in the way of guest passes.

Not sure how you got such a good deal. I haven't seen prices that low online or at the theater for the IMAX 3D.

In any case, it was worth $7... $9... $13... and more.

[Of Sound Mind]

Also, for what it's worth, I have been to a true IMAX theater a few times and there is an unmistakable difference. I don't think that AMC should call that theater an IMAX theater if it's not a true IMAX theater. That's definitely the fault of the IMAX people; can't really blame AMC for trying to market it that way.

Having said that, I don't think I would have enjoyed it as much in a true IMAX theater. It would have been too much and too big to take in all that was going in — i.e. it would have been too visually overwhelming and, in my opinion, taken AWAY from the experience. The true IMAX theaters are cool, but they can be almost too visually stimulating to the point that my aging brain can't absorb it all and it is sometimes frustrating.

Call me "dumb enough to fall for their crap", but AMC's "IMAX" experience was a perfectly enjoyable experience for me as well as my family and just about everyone I know who's been.

[Matt]

When there is a "real IMAX experience" that's within 30 minutes of my home, I'll be happy to go there. Until then, the IMAX experience at AMC Quail was just fine for me and everyone else watching in that theater when I was there (based on the rousing ovation afterwards)... this "inferior" IMAX experience certainly didn't diminish in the least how much we enjoyed it.

. . .

Call me "dumb enough to fall for their crap", but AMC's "IMAX" experience was a perfectly enjoyable experience for me as well as my family and just about everyone I know who's been.

Hey, if you know the difference and are okay with settling for a compromised experience, then great. My post wasn't directed at you. It was directed at the throngs of people who don't know any better going in and won't know any better coming out, because AMC and IMAX certainly aren't going to tell them.

And may God have mercy on their souls.

[MadMonk]

So, how does the "IMAX" screen at Quail compare size-wise to the screen in the Warren's grand auditorium? When we went, were a bit late and had to sit near the front (4th row), so it almost seemed like an IMAX experience! I plan to go back, but watch it from further back.

[kevinpate]

My lads, recently 21 and nearing 17, slipped out to spend some brother time and see this the other night.

It earned their stomp of approval.

[fuzzytoad]

So, how does the "IMAX" screen at Quail compare size-wise to the screen in the Warren's grand auditorium?

It doesn't compare.

The screen you're talking about at Warren's is very close to IMAX(real) size, like 80ft X 50ft

The Liemax at Quail is slightly larger than a standard movie screen at 58x28 feet.

[RedDirt717]

I'm curious as to which "REAL" Imax screen you're comparing your experience to. A real Imax screen fills your entire field of vision with a gigantic curved screen. A Liemax screen is barely bigger than a regular movie screen.

And while there may not be a "gold standard" for Imax, there is a "standard" screen size prior to this whole "branded Imax" BS that AMC has been peddling.

"A standard IMAX screen is 22 metres (72 ft) wide and 16.1 metres (53 ft) high."

I know all this doesn't really matter to many of you. A bunch of you have absolutely no problem spending and extra $4-$7 for privilege of saying you say something at the "imax" theater. The rest of us want a true IMAX experience and will drive to another city if we have to instead of providing money to a company which has no qualms about lying to its customers.

I've been to one in Tempe, AZ and Washington DC

There was a size difference, but only someone concentrating on minor details would really notice. It wasn't so much of a difference that I wouldn't go watch another movie there and pay the same price.

[fuzzytoad]

I've been to one in Tempe, AZ and Washington DC

There was a size difference, but only someone concentrating on minor details would really notice.

I'm not sure what your definition of "minor details" is, but I'd like to think that most people are observant enough to notice this difference:



If not, then I apologize 100% to the theater owners I accused of being deceitful and ripping people off. And I'll make sure I'm *extra* careful on the road with all these people who are so adept at spatial awareness...

**edit, that wasn't the picture I wanted to link, but there's a better(non-hotlinkable) example here: http://blogs.suntimes.com/ebert/asse...pare-8023.html