Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/01/04

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Subject: [Leica] 2010 now Avatar
From: rbaron at concentric.net (Robert D. Baron)
Date: Mon, 4 Jan 2010 14:54:40 -0600
References: <C767A21C.5B7B9%mark@rabinergroup.com> <A40B3707-F577-4102-AD13-BF167AF3653C@comcast.net>
 
What's the preferred modality: regular or imax?

--Bob

==On Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 2:51 PM, Bob Shaw <rsphotoimages at comcast.net> 
wrote:

> I saw it in 3D and was pleasantly surprised at the restraint the producers 
> showed in this copy. ?No overdone objects constantly lungeing at the 
> viewer but a great sense of depth and relative motion.
>
> A remarkable film, in no way compromised in either format.
>
> I put it up there with "Bladerunner" as a major cinematic achievement in 
> it's decade and genre.
>
> And I really, really liked "Bladerunner". ?Kudos to both directors in 
> their time.
>
> Do see "Avatar" if you enjoy sci-fi and find our consumer culture to be 
> more than just a bit troubling. ?The film does provide several messages if 
> you're paying attention at all.
>
> Bob
>
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