“To sustain a feeling” that’s exactly what a lot of movie creators completely forget about nowadays.

@POPDATA

Жыл бұрын

Exactly I wanna see more in those short love scenes

@craigo5030

Жыл бұрын

Disagree, lots want to do that, the money don’t wanna see it though

@pargisis

Жыл бұрын

A lot want to , but like James said...gotta fight with the studio exec

@BlueCollar80

Жыл бұрын

most films today feels overly quick paced

@countryboyri

Жыл бұрын

Agree. Also, spending time invested in those scenes gets you invested in the grandeur of the world, so that when the burning of Home Tree is truly tragic and horrifying; you grieve its loss with the characters. You don't want Pandora or any living creature on it to be destroyed.

Don’t let someone tell u how to do ur vision

@DeanTheDoctor

Жыл бұрын

@Your Real Daddy In the same boat haha. We just have to be brave and push through it. Eyes on our goals! 😊🌎✨

@willb295

Жыл бұрын

Be open to criticism if it’s constructive, regardless of what your vision is

@whengrapespop5728

Жыл бұрын

Thats not how filmmaking works. The director brings the creative vision, but the producer has to figure out the practical side of it. It’s not a one man job, there are plenty of people working on a movie, and a director doesn’t ‘have it all’. So yes, be open to someone affecting your vision if you’re a director, because there are people who have to hold you accountable for security, executability, law, marketing, contracting, budget, professionalism, and (speaking from experience) directors tend to dream themselves away so they _want_ to be held accountable by others if they’re taking their job seriously, which is why directors often work with the same producers and certain crew members. Directing is not like drawing a picture, there are many people involved and many people affected by your vision.

@kazuthesamurai7346

Жыл бұрын

Studios don't get it especially Disney and Warner

@Fluffadoodle

Жыл бұрын

@@Dr.Knowledge101 but they”re already spent so much time filming and creating the world, they still have to deal with their loss if he changes his mind

This perfectly defines avatar 2. The story is just an excuse , the purpose is to see the beautiful world of Pandora and feel like you are there, and for this reason I loved the movie. So immersive

@johnnysheen8155

Жыл бұрын

ahh no, I more focused in the story lol

@andregordon2599

Жыл бұрын

@@johnnysheen8155 art is not a competition and both perspectives are allowed

@johnnysheen8155

Жыл бұрын

@@andregordon2599 I don't understand his perspective though, the way he approach the movie is very Simple minded. Why would he call it an excuse??

@zarrowthehorse

Жыл бұрын

THATS WHAT IM SAYING

@mitchliam974

Жыл бұрын

The story is what drives a film. Beautiful shots of an imaginary world is getting giving theme park vibes ngl

Those scenes literally gave you the feeling of living within the story. It felt as if you are in Pandora. And I love those scenes.

@bikramarora1819

Жыл бұрын

@@wzore6480 all movies are art. It’s however you wanna interpret it.

@SpandauJerry

Жыл бұрын

same❣

Exactly guess the most iconic scene of Jurassic park. You got that right. The scene when he says “welcome to Jurassic park” that music plays and we just sit and experience the wonder of live walking dinosaurs. Some of the most powerful scenes is just pure visuals and wonder. My favorite scene of Avatar is when Jake says “shut up and fly straight” and we get this sense of calm, that music starts playing, and Jake is finally flying. We feel what Jake feel in that moment because we been on this journey with him and also we all dream of flying.

@cal5754

Жыл бұрын

I'm fully behind James Cameron here but your example I wouldn't say is the best. That scene in Jurassic Park served a massive purpose. It introduced the characters and the audience to the dinosaurs in a larger than life way and I think ultimately was intended to pull you right into that world

@victorsamsung2921

Жыл бұрын

True! That moment when Doc saw the Sauropods for the 1st time ... that was golden.

The flying scenes were profoundly exhilarating-every child’s dream to be flying.

@stoheha

Жыл бұрын

Plus, something to take into consideration is that these scenes actually visually convey Jake's relative mastery of flying. By racing with Neytiri in the end you see that he can fly on par with her, which is important considering it wouldn't make much sense that he's able to ride a Toruk later in the movie. Plus, I recall these scenes are probably the most fun that you see Jake and Neytiri have together, which is important if you actually want to have a convincing romance. Were they the only scenes we could've got that from? No, but the movie also noticeably lacked fun scenes between Jake and Neytiri, and a scene to show Jake's flying skill and understanding of flight formations, so I believe the movie benefits from the flying.

@pradeepkurapati1997

Жыл бұрын

399 -> 400

@zee9709

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, when i see as kids, omg. Dragon ridersssss

"When u have a great idea, don't let any fool stop u from doing it" - Stanley

Studio was VERY WORNG. This is a work of art, it’s a painting. It’s film like we don’t see film amongst most other creators. It isn’t Netflix, just something for you consume and move on. It’s to leave an impact and an imprint of the world of avatar in your brain. The story is basic yes, but it’s human. It’s basic to us because we have become familiarised and therefore overlooked the beauty of the human nature. This story is retelling of humanity in another universe and it’s beautiful! 🥺😩

@IAmSarlosCantana

Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! People love this movie but even the fans don’t realize how deep and hard it really goes. It’s about us, humans.

@saranogueira5211

Жыл бұрын

So well said 👏🏼👏🏼

@Dylunic

Жыл бұрын

Beautifully worded!

@Dessydd

Жыл бұрын

The 2nd film is too long. It's bloated and a bit dull to be fair. It's his vision but he went to far in the sequel.

@bobbyjonas2323

Жыл бұрын

Worng

Now it's the same with swimming scenes.

@SOLIDSNAKE.

Жыл бұрын

Lol Jim's a boss man

@ddss7272

Жыл бұрын

I'm going to see it for the 3rd time just because of the swimming scenes.

@megamatt1915

Жыл бұрын

@@ddss7272 just did so myself!

@tristanyang3135

Жыл бұрын

yeah people are complaining about that which they don't understand about the swimming scene.

@pixxelwizzard

Жыл бұрын

Yes! I loved the swimming scenes but wondered if they'd bore me upon multiple viewings. Nope! 5 viewings later and I still have a huge grin on my face when I watch 'em. :D

This is why I love Cameron; he knows his craft. He did this with Titanic, Aliens, and Avatar.

I’m a big fan of Avatar not just because of the story but because of the details in the world building that Cameron has done. I love just love being immersed in all the creatures, nature and beautiful wonder of Pandora.

@Exen88

Жыл бұрын

Yea that’s exactly my thoughts!

That scene made me feel an incredible emotion I've never felt again. It was so powerful and beautiful. James Cameron has an artist mind and vision ✨

The flying scene infact was one of the most heartwarming scenes , specially with the soundtrack. JIM has such an amazing foresight, absolutely based. What a legend.

This is gold. Everyone nitpicks everything these days like crazy but the movies are about the spectacle sometimes. Seeing something amazing you’d never see in real life. Cameron knows this and somehow so few other filmmakers do too

James Cameron is a genius when it comes to telling simple stories in a extravagant manner, he's a genius cause we're in a age where every cliche is known to movie marks and he still manages to bring fresheness to them

@dwsel

Жыл бұрын

It's indeed like the knowledge of the inner workings had stripped away almost all the magic from the whole life. Yet this movie is capable of delivering that feeling.

@bikramarora1819

Жыл бұрын

It’s the exact reason I love Titanic. That movie just sweeps you off your feet once you check your cynicism at the door.

I saw Avatar when my father brought the DVD home, and I was 10 at the time. Something that fascinated me (and still does) was the simplicity of the brief scene just after the flying, when Jake and Neytiri are reliving the flight by retelling the event to each other like they were telling it to people who weren't there. It's childlike, in the sense that it was the purest demonstration of joy, and it's the smallest moment that I have the most fondness for.

@wattsnottaken1

Жыл бұрын

When I was 12 my parents brought home Avatar on dvd and I’ll never forget watching it with them. Such a good movie that gets better everytime you re watch it

@ethanholgate2512

4 ай бұрын

Similar to my experience my dad was a huge Jim Cameron fan so when Avatar 1 was coming out he brought me to see it in 3D and it was one of the most amazing films I ever witnessed that was my introduction to Jim Cameron then dad bought both versions on bluray including the extended version

Sometimes its not just the movement of the story, sometimes if the moment is so good you just want to sustain it, the human connection.

Yes. That is why when you are watching an Avatar you have a feeling that you are on Pandora too. This movie is like a beautiful dream.

It's called immersion and suspension of disbelief. Something that many movies forgot nowadays and it's super important to get the feel of the situation around the scene.

I had a friend whose mom passed away and I found out only then that the mom had actually been a pilot earlier in her life. I learned to fly a few years ago. My friend told me her mom's favorite movie was avatar because it was the truest depiction of the feeling of flight she had ever seen. I started thinking about it and realized she was right. That instant feeling of knowing you're meant for flight, the connection you feel to people who love it too, even the idea that you're one with the thing you're flying.

@Flaxxxen

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. I’m crying reading it. I’m not a pilot, but somehow, my heart knows the feeling you’re describing.

I feel so much when watching these movies-the scenes are not just some plot point. You are meant to visit Pandora and feel it’s magic.

Imagine understanding storytelling the way he does. So simple, so beautiful.

YES! A lot of moviegoers understandably are critical of plot and visual quality but the art of watching isn't just those two. It also includes just enjoying, being in awe, wondering. You spoil that by trying to define or forcing what the movie is; you just enjoy what is being served and try not to put it into a definite box that will limit you on how you experience the movie.

I can never get enough of simply watching Na’vies daily life, just them living in the beautiful Pandora. Because nI feel like I’m with them, I feel like Pandora is real. Just literally entering a new world in cinema

That was one of the scenes that inmerses you into the world so good omg

Flying scenes were the best for me

@acopp6891

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely 100% agreed.

@veteransforequality7347

Жыл бұрын

Yep, also agree

@victorsamsung2921

Жыл бұрын

Same for Titanic with Jack & Rose.

He is absolutely on point. I am ready to watch 3 hours of just them flying or spending time in water exploring the habitat.

I think world building is just as important as character building or plot building! These flying scenes were some of my favourite scenes in the movie!

“Why did you do this scene?” “Cause it’s cool af”

When you’re young you think art is just pretty, when you’re older you realize there’s a reason you find particular art pretty.

This is one of the exact reasons I think studio ghibli is so good bc they’re approach to filmmaking isn’t just to constantly build tension till the very end of the movie or have every scene have a direct impact on the narrative, not that that’s bad but it is less reflective of real life. They used elements of space and silence in scenes that don’t necessarily advance the plot in any significant way but give a sense or realism to the characters and allow the audience to reflect in that moment and it’s what makes their films so great, and I believe what Cameron seems to prioritize as well.

It’s those flying scenes that made me walk right back into the next viewing and watch it again. My mind was blown wide open and I had to see it again.

I’m glad he followed his vision. The Pandora world is there to enjoy it, to see it. Is a work of art.

I loved the long scenes of just movement. It was beautiful!

There is reason why this man is one of the biggest director ever

I love his Avatar movies. The world of Pandora and the characters are what make it for me, not the story. It’s such beautiful escapism, and I am so intrigued and in love with the world and characters he has created.

Those scenes are the best part of the Avatar franchise. It's that sense of wonder, and being immersed in a world of beauty. Also seeing all the effects and lush score pay off.

James is a director that has my respect.

I am one of these people. You don't watch Avatar for the plot , cuz it's honestly not unique. You watch Avatar for the experience and to appreciate the work of art that it is.

@watersheep6590

Жыл бұрын

Fr, the level of immersion simply from the beautiful shots, graphics, and sound design takes you away from the world for 3 hours. It’s a feeling I’ve only had previously in very story/environment rich games.

@weirdmyst7963

Жыл бұрын

The plot is just at the rest of history shows, but it's a new thing to see. The first movie had a mid plot as well but nobody noticed because it was previously impossible to create something like it.

@watersheep6590

Жыл бұрын

@@weirdmyst7963 I agree, i just think its amazing how it didn’t need an amazing story for me to be immersed

@mialiang1601

Жыл бұрын

agreed，it’s not about telling you a story, it’s about showing you the Avatar universe and the beauty of Pandora. In some ways you create your own story with the Avatar universe, what this movie did is giving you a imagination material, because it was so real and so beautiful. Don’t know if that makes any sense.

Those were my favourite scenes. Still get chills watching it back

This is a great example of why I love Jim Cameron's movies!

The nerve of the studio executives to even consider questioning THE DIRECTOR himself. Not to mention his resume and the insane amount of money he has made for them.

Those were some of my favorite scenes. So carefree and fun! Made you forget about all of your life’s worries be was a great way to immerse you into their world. Really took you to another place. So glad he kept it in. Never gets old!

Dude when I saw how the water Na’vi live I wanted to be there in person cause everything looked so beautiful like the water and their houses or whatever you call them that were over the water. I can’t wait to watch the other Avatar movie coming December of 2024.

bro has 2 of the most successful movies of all time, and neither belonged to a franchise when they released. At this point they gotta let him cook lol

God, I’m so happy he’s the one at the helm of a franchise like Avatar. I loved rewatching it as a kid, now his same principles are what help make the series as successful as they are

He’s right. When I watched avatar for the first time, I was obsessed with the scenes where they were flying on the Ikran, especially that one moment where Jake was watching Neytiri fly on Seze. Beautifully filmed and it makes it so much more immersive and magical. Glad Cameron always sticks to his vision

Don't argue with this guy. Ever.

Thank god they didnt cut it out. Those scenes are amazing

Avatar is the perfect example of how even a simple story can be amazing with how it's delivered. I understand when people say it's an unoriginal or basic story but try to find a movie that has an "original" story that immerses you as much or a movie with such great acting

I can’t wait to see the new ones. ❤

Glad they put it in there it's a beautiful scene

He is the man. I respect him for being that persistent and caring for his vision.

This is very true, even in video games some of the best moments are just listening to the music and getting lost in the world. I honestly think this scene added more to feeling attached to the world and seeing its beauty, vs the cold constucted ships and base that the humans brought to industrialize the untouched natural world.

Great having a guy like Cameron on a project like this. A franchise like Avatar involves a huge amount of investment capital, and studios are rightly concerned about risk (hence always wanting to follow a specific formula). That said, James is one of the few directors in the world with the clout to call the shots in the face of such executive pressure. Avatar 2 could’ve easily been a 2 hour movie, but Cameron treated the the theatrical release like a directors cut, and gave us at least an extra hour in Pandora, which improved the overall enjoyment of the film tenfold. The film felt more like an experience, and less like a movie, and I’m incredibly grateful for that.

And precisely the only scenes for which people stand in lines to experience it; both for the movies and Animal kingdom. Mr. Cameron, you rock!

He really said “this is what I’m gonna do… period! 🤨👏🏻”

Yes Sir! I agree with everything you said. Don’t let them tell you how to make the movie, you’re the Director for a reason. Keep on doing what you’re doing. Thank you sir.

I’ve always found the best art comes through when the “accountants” are kept at bay & away from the creative process altogether. Nice one JC 👊🏾

I love this man's depth and vision.

James Cameron is good at wording his defenses to his creative decisions. That’s why he’s able to keep more of his vision in tact, and get better movies out the door.

The flying scenes are the most powerful and beautiful and the reason I go back to watch Avatar. Thank you James Cameron.

I am a videographer of the ocean and marine life, and sometimes can observe and film the flamencos resting and eating in a lagoon, and can be interesting experience, but the moments that I can sea them and film (or try to) flying through the surface of the ocean, the feeling is completly different..goosebumps and amazing experience..nothing compares..

I love it! More of everything, Mr. Cameron! Full 9 hours is acceptable to me. 😇

I LOVE this, because even though it doesn't advance the Plot, it's special and beautiful and memorable and you really feel attached to the world is that is true world building. The discovery and the exploration and the beauty of a world, down to its smallest details

That is exactly how I enjoy movies and games. Be there, in a different universe, enjoying, and sustain that feeling

I like James and his work Visionary with integrity, always daring new ways Hollywood could learn from this guy

When I think of the first Avatar movie, the first thing that comes to me are the flying scenes.

Love it and it’s one of my favourite scenes! Thx so much for keeping it in

He's so right. We have gotten away from it so much that when I was watching 2001 A Space Odyssey for the first time, I was not used to the "lingering" on certain scenes, particularly the ape scene. However, when it got to the end, I completely understood this kind of storytelling.

“Creative control” is always the defining element in modern cinema.

YES. THIS. my biggest compliment of James Cameron’s work is his commitment to and execution of effective world building. Obviously he makes great movies but that specific element is always my favorite because it creates such an immersive experience. I personally feel all the best movies have well-executed and well-communicated world building (which always makes them much longer) and I always feel it’s worth it.

This is how I felt for waterworld in the 2nd movie, it was long but I was invested on it. It felt like a journey, seeing how beautiful the sea was, how mesmerizing the sea creatures were.

People talk about it being just for the visuals, good cgi, immersive world etc. but it definitely feels more like Cameron is just creating a beautiful world in order to “sustain the feeling,” of someone falling in love with a new world/worldview/person, accepting his lack of connection to his old life, and fighting for what he loves. It’s all in service of sustaining real emotions. It’s simple plot-wise, but delivers exponentially with an emotional narrative

When Jake conquered the flying beast and flew, I felt so emotional. Had tears in my eyes. It was one of my favorite scenes.

💯💯💯💯 so glad james put it through the eyes of the people that watch the movie

So agree with this. Theres an intangible thing with some films and games that makes them feel 'alive'. Like the city or the world is operating whether you were there or not. And that makes it feel endless and is the magic ingredient when you want to feel immersed.

I love the flying scenes. With the flying scenes I am able to soar with them without actually being there. Everything about Avatar is outright awesome. Thank you James Cameron 😃👍

One my favourite scenes in that movie the spectacle of that scene the sights the sounds the music. It’s a great scene to watch.

Kubrick: I want to see a tiny dot moving from left to right for 5 minutes straight

Excellent I am very happy you fight for let the scenes….are beautiful and enjoyable. Thank you RESPECT TO YOU MR CAMERON

This is why Cameron is the greatest living director

This is PRICELESS. but for real. It speak to you (filmmaker) in a personal way that no ACADEMY can or will do. Amazing

I wanted to see it more too Mr James and I enjoyed every second of it and it wouldn't have baffled me if it had gone a few seconds more. I thoroughly loved it and I love the reasoning you gave here, "I wanted to see it".

That's why I love the middle act of avatar 2

Yes! I LOVE, 💘 LOVE 💘 the flying scenes so much. Disney Studio Execs are money people, not artists in any way. Thanks James Cameron!!!

My favorite part in films is when there is a visual shot next to a few moments of silence.

Disney Studio executive: We don't do that here

Just got home from Avatar II and I absolutely loved it!!!

Absolutely correct. I love all the nature shots so much, I love the biodiversity shown, I love the flying and swimming and climbing scenes and I would still love the movies just for those even if they didn't tell a great story!

That is my favorite scene of the whole movie actually! Good job Cameron! 😊

Now that I’ve heard that, I now know why the second film did what it did. I did get bored at a few points of the constant inaction but I never did look around to see what else is going on in the scene and to enjoy the world as it was being portrayed.

Once a truck driver explaining all these is remarkable 👏👏✊

He is correct. I enjoyed the colors that was displayed during those scenes. The colors where calming and exciting at the same time.

When I saw Avatar the first time. I told my friend I have seen nothing till date, a relationship and romance in air flying on these huge creatures and after 2 days Jim interview came out and he said exactly the same. Those scenes are soulful!

It’s one of the most amazing sequence. We have trust our intuitions. It works

If I'm a studio exec, the only thing in my mind is, "Terminator 2, Titanic, Aliens 2, cha-ching!!!" "Mr. Cameron, sir, whatever you want!"

Watched it in the cinema in 3d when it came out. I was blown away by the 3d and hardly took any of the story in. Watched it again with my kids 2 weeks ago and was blown away again. Thanks for sticking to your guns james. 👍🏻

Incredible forsight and vision.

Yess...that's definitely what we wanna see! Thank you for keeping it