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Avatar Runtime at 2.5hrs and New Character Promo
Cameron’s Avatar is so close to being released and finally we will see if the film lives up to its hype. So far it looks like a fun ride but I am keeping my expectations low.
It was speculated that the runtime of Cameron’s big budget 3D epic was over three hours but it is now confirmed to be two and a half hours (150 minutes) or around 156 minutes including the credit sequence. This of course is confirmed theatrical release running length so you can expect to see more on the home video releases that follow.
This is about the same running time that The Dark Knight carried, so with luck the film will keep you captivated enough to have you sitting through this long runtime.
This is also the magic number that allows the theater to still pack in as many viewings a night to maximize boxoffice intake. If it had the expected run time it might cut into the number of potential daily viewings and as mentioned it gives promise of an extended cut to be released on DVD and Blu.
There is also a new clip featuring a less blue character, Colonel Quaritch. The clip does spell out most of the plot so its kinda spoilerish.
Are you counting down days or will a decade of anticipation lower your buzz?
I’m not sure why, but I have zero interest in this film. I’ve liken Cameron’s other stuff, but I’m just not getting any level of excitement for this.
Agreed, it doesn’t get me excited either.
Dude, you’re kidding. EVEN IF, say, the plot is terrible, or even if Cameron WASN’T directing…BLUE ALIENS AND MECHS BEATING THE CRAP OUT OF EACH OTHER! How can you say no to that? Even on it’s own? It looks awesome.
This movie is gonna be grand.
When I first read the running time somewhere it said 170, but that was a few days ago. I can’t wait for this film to come out.
Rodney, will you be reviewing this movie?
I am on-board with 2.5hrs, with the advertised budget of this movie I would be disappointed if it were any shorter.
I will be waiting in line to see it.
If the dvd, when released, is going to have a lot of added footage that would put the movie over three hours, I’d personally prefer it to be in the theatrical cut. The movie has been designed for a grand 3D IMAX spectacle, so to think that I am going to be denied some of that kinda sucks. Unless they do a re-release further down the line with the full 3hrs+ cut, and for now just want to bank on as much as possible on the opening release with a shorter cut… then I’d be fine with that.
I just can’t get excited for this movie, and that is probably because i can’t see it the way it’s supposed to be seen, in 3D
why carnt you see it 3D ?
I am almost blind on one eye
oh yh some of my family members have that ): sorry if you didnt want me asking
I watched the 60 minutes special on this last night and it got me pumped for this. It also reminded me that at one time Cameron was known for the Terminator, then the Abyss, and people wondered if the incredibly expensive Titanic would be any good or have a chance of recouping it’s budget. Now, Cameron is known as the Director of Titanic. Hopefully after this, his next film will be advertised as ‘From the Director of Avatar’.I absolutely can’t wait.
I think his title should be “The Director of some of the Best Movies EVER MADE (Except Highlander)”. Thats my opinion.
I actually have pretty high hopes for this film. When I first heard about it, I immediately wondered why would Cameron and M. Knight Shyamalan be making the same film, apparently I am a complete dolt. At con this year there was a ton of hype and mystery surrounding the film and I started listening a bit more intently. It looks epic to say the least, but so did Waterworld, and we all know how well that turned out.
uh Waterworld was awesome. fuckin haters. “hate hate hate hate”
It sucked.
i am very interested in it i cant wait for it to come out and the dvd is going to be epic how could it not be
Waitin’ for James to bring to magic, wonder, and excitement like most of his films have done for me.
BRING IT ON!
I fear this will be a biiig disappointment for some… Kind of like Spider-Man 3.
How is this at all like Spider-Man 3?