Comments on: Avatar

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 18:57:47 +0000

Robert, I agree with you about the visual aspect and cinematography of the movie. I liked it so much, I saw it twice in the IMAX. Nevertheless, I think we simply trying to say that the philosophy behind the movie should not be something that Christians should buy whole sale. I am happy to see the blog spot on the movie.

By: Robert

Robert — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:53:54 +0000

I thought was much more well-done than you guys gave it credit for. It was very visually based, like the Matrix series. Color and other visual clues mattered a lot. I’ve decided there’s so much, I’m starting a blog on it: reformedavatar dot blogspot dot com.

By: Slabbert

Slabbert — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:28:21 +0000

By: Camden Bucey

Camden Bucey — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:32:05 +0000

In reply to Mike. It would be cool if he was...

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:28:16 +0000

Have any of you seen ‘The Book of Eli’. I’ve not seen it, but, is Eli a Van Tillian? 🙂

By: Camden Bucey

Camden Bucey — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:58:38 +0000

In reply to Frank Aderholdt. Fair enough. For what it's worth I don't think any of the themes and names in this movie are coincidental.

By: Frank Aderholdt

Frank Aderholdt — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:55:21 +0000

Hey guys,

I rarely post on the web, being too busy at my job and as a Ruling Elder in the PCA (First Pres., Hattiesburg, MS.)

My wife and I have reached the demographic when we’re not supposed to go to movies (I’ll be 62 next month). We still love the movies, however, but only take in about a dozen a year. Too much formula writing, mindless CGI, endless chases in a dizzying, quick-cutting blur, offensive themes, little of real quality for grown-ups.

To get to the point: I love science fiction. I love technology. Avatar? I hated every minute of it. Never has so much money been spent by so many talented, creative artists to such a bad purpose. OK, the special effects are overwhelming. It’s set a new standard as other directors play catch-up. So what? The story is derivative at best, and 100% anti-Christian, anti-American, anti-capitalist, anti-military, anti-business, anti-profit (except for James Cameron’s profits of course), pro-extreme environmentalism, pro-Earth-Mother worship, pro-everything pagan. Here’s a very short review: “White man bad. Indian good.”

Someone noted that the movie deity “Eywa” not-so subtly reverses the sound of “Yahweh.” Does anyone believe this is coincidental?

To sum up: Did I enjoy Avatar? Not so much.

By: Camden Bucey

Camden Bucey — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 13:55:18 +0000

I thought there were a few cliche spots they could have done away with or changed. But I really enjoyed it myself as well.

By: Jared

Jared — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:38:57 +0000

I think that’s exactly right, Mike. I’m looking forward to a movie that’s as visually compelling with an Oscar-worthy plot!

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:30:15 +0000

Hi Guys,

Enjoyed your review. I did enjoy the movie but thought the plot was a bit predictable. A moment came in the film when I said to myself ‘oh no – it’s an eco film’. Still enjoyed it despite being a homage to the creature.