and what's more is that (drumroll...) we watched it in 3D! haha, it makes all the difference in the world, i tell you. dust gets kicked up into your face when a helicopter lands, bullet casings fly towards you when you stand next to a turret gun, and you instinctively move to dodge tree branches as they whip out in your direction. in terms of depth perception, modern technology has got it down pat. however, one failing of the 3D screening is that the focus is determined by the camera and not by the eye. people are used to having their eyes focus on an object they're looking at, but in a movie the image focus is dependent on the camera. so if, for example, the focus of the scene is on a fight going on in the background, then if you try to look at the branches in the foreground they will look blurry and you might get slightly disoriented. still, it's an amazing feat for 3D screenings to be this realistic already, so im definitely not complaining. apparently, james cameron knows that too, cos there are quite a few scenes where the camera pans deliberately slowly to boast the stunning graphics. it's not really a big thing, but i get the same cringe i feel when i see deliberate product placement in movies. the 3D glasses were kinda uncomfortable though, but im guessing that's just cos i dont usually wear specs.
oh, and one more thing: if you're gonna watch something in 3D, especially an action movie like Avatar, try not to watch it with easily startled people, or at least avoid sitting next to them. it was during the most intense fight scenes that i had to block out the sound of yicen squealing and squirming in her seat -.- seriously, it's not just me, tzumi also noted that she got quite worked up during the movie.
personally, my favourite "eye candy" in the movie was the design of the Ikra and Toruk, flying dragon-like creatures from Pandora.
The ikra. Otherwise known as Mountain Banshee. Otherwise known as the second-awesomest fictional creature ever. Second to the toruk, of course.
The toruk. It's probably the size of a commercial jet. I used to think the Lamborghini Gallardo was the coolest thing anyone could ride. I was so damn mistaken.
another cool thing about Avatar is how it not only draws inspiration for the Na'vi from african tribes, but also illustrates the tribal culture for the layman. the african tribal belief that all of nature is connected is beautifully conveyed as all of Pandora's flora and fauna is literally interlinked through a vast network of organic neuron-like structures. it physically presents to us how the ancient africans must have felt connected to nature in a way we cannot imagine.
after the movie, had dinner at macdonald's before going home. something random here: macdonald's curry sauce is very interesting. it's probably the most unique condiment that macdonald's has, it genuinely tastes good in my opinion, and yet it doesnt taste anything like actual curry. weird, but i still put it in my mouth all the same.
walk-in practice tomorrow. learning the couples dance. i foresee repeatedly stepping on some poor girl's toes in the near future. i apologise in advance.
