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So glad you watched the director’s cut. That opening sequence on earth is so important for making you care about Jake and his journey. I will never understand why it was cut from the theatrical release.
@S. E. Walker I agree with you however, Movies with long runtimes (over 2 hrs) are often forced to cut scenes. Movies over 3hrs, reduces the amount of showings a theater can show, and less revenue a theater can make in a day versus a movie under 2 hrs. So unfortunately, many movies over 2 hrs get massive cuts, even with scenes that would be more impactful if included.
I once read James Cameron saying that one of the things you have to do to hook the audience is to give them a great scene in the first 2 minutes of the movie, the scene on Earth is fine but that image of the people floating and the spaceship arriving at Pandora is incredible
You ALWAYS attract more bees with honey. I can tell she meant a lot to you and your family and in such a short clip of her I could already tell she was an incredible woman. Her love of movies clearly was a massive influence on you and I know for a fact she is so proud of you doing this and doing what you love
I agree that they shouldn’t have cut a lot of these scenes from the original cut. Especially at the end where they find Tsu’tey being fatally wounded and he asks Jake to lead the clan and end his suffering. Throughout the entire movie, Tsu’tey despises Jake, views him as a moron and wished him dead. Then he proves himself time and time again much to Tsu’tey’s dismay. He also steals Neytiri’s affection when she and Tsu’tey were engaged. I mean, who wouldn’t be pissed. But, towards the end of the film, when Jake shows up with Toruk, unites the other Na’vi clans and take the fight to the humans threatening their land, Tsu’tey gains respect for Jake. He even acknowledges Jake as his brother, even though earlier he said that he wasn’t his brother after he found out that Jake had mated with Neytiri. All in all, Tsu’tey was my favorite character as far as development goes, and I’m glad that they had that scene of them being there with him as he kid dying after the battle had been won. I agree that that was a beautifully done scene and it made me all emotional seeing it when I saw the extended cut for the first time.
I agree with you on the character development from Tsu’tey. First, he doesn’t care about the “skxawng” Jake, and says so to the other young hunters during the Ikran bonding, as well as laughing when the Ikran tosses him over the edge while fighting. Then at the end, in that deleted scene, Tsu’tey goes on to tell Jake that he must do the duty of the clan and kill him, saying it is right. That he fought with Toruk Makto and he was his Last Shadow. Anyways, I also wanted to point out that I’m sad the bit of Grace explaining why she cared so much about the school and the children was blurred/muted after the bit of her explaining why the kids stopped going. “As a scientist, we’re to stay objective.. I spent 10 years of my life with that school…They called me Sa’nok” “Mother” “That kind of pain reaches back through the bond.” I believe that was important to realize why Grace was so passionate and in love with the people, beyond that of someone just enjoying the science. I just hope that her character turns out decently in the sequel, knowing that she won’t be in the main Na’vi body, as she was absorbed into Eywa because her wounds were too great to allow her the time to transfer fully into her avatar.
I never really thought about Tsu'tey that way...I always just thought he hated Jake because he was a moron and he didn't act like the other Navi and he wanted him dead just so he could be with Neytiri...but even after Jake kept proving himself he still hated him and he was still pissed off at him even when she announced that she and Jake were now mates. But, when the film started to reach its end and Jake came back with Toruk and then united the other clans together to help fight, I realize that he actually started to respect Jake even though he was pissed off with him because he mated with Neytiri. Overall, I actually really liked Tsu'tey as a character (even though I didn't like him at first) and I was sad when he died and I am glad that he actually acknowledged Jake as a brother at the end, and made him the new chief in the process.
It's my understanding Tsu'tey was actually involved w neytiri's sister who died, he was already mated but widowed, he visited her at the tree so that was also very personal when Jake was involved with the tree being destroyed. More of the story that should have been given screentime imo
Haters can piss off this was the biggest box office movie of all time for a reason. Most people today who gripe about this never saw it in theaters. It was revolutionary and was a must see for everyone when it came out.
I've always liked this movie. After it broke box office records it just inspired a lot of backlash from jackasses who like to bitch about anything that's popular. Is it a perfect movie? No. But there's no sense in complaining about this movie being "Dances with Wolves" or "Ferngully" in space when every single Marvel movie is pretty much exactly the same as the one that came before it. The world in Avatar is undoubtedly beautifully and lovingly created and James Cameron's action scenes put the vast majority of action blockbusters nowadays to shame.
My mother died on January 10th 2010 to lose her so suddenly after 30years of marriage my father was absolutely devastated, he spent ages just sitting about doing nothing because without her he was missing a piece of himself. In the hope of cheering him up even slightly I took him to see Avatar in 3D at my local cinema, the film blew him away and for the first time in months he seemed genuinely happy about something and would talk about this film non-stop. People can insult Avatar and claim it's unoriginal, but it will always hold a special place in my heart because a few years later my father confessed that the death of my mother destroyed him and he was seriously contemplating killing himself but the experience of seeing Avatar in 3D helped him break out of his grief a little and helped to make him realise the effect his death would have on me and my brothers so he focused on other things putting all thoughts of suicide aside.
Great movie, it receives more hate today than it deserves, I think mostly because of contrarians. But you can’t diss the story, it’s an age old narrative that will never get old because it will always be relevant. Most stories we love today have been told for thousands of years, the hero’s journey, the battle of good vs. evil and the under dog rising up to stand above the rest. It’s all engaging to the human psyche and will always be, and this story and setting is beautiful.
That's the thing, Dances with Wolves, even in a historical context is hardly the first example of conquerors exploiting native lands, no matter the region. You have the Spaniards colonizing (and decimating most of the local populations) of S. America up through the N. American west coast. You have the Dutch taking over S. Africa, you have the Chinese exploiting N. Africa, you have the British exploiting Australia and pretty much every other country, you have the French doing the same in various African nations, and so on and so forth. Even as a fictional planet such as Pandora, the same story is playing out. I'm keeping it short to avoid a vast wall of text, but this is basic human history.
@BrianO'Connell... thank you for pointing that out. A lot of people make that Dances with Wolves connection, but you are 100% right that conquerors exploiting native lands is not a new thing, so those people really need to get over themselves. This was a fictional story using a very real historical concept to drive the story.
Don't worry about the "First Time Watching" stuff. Sorry about your Grandma. Lost mine in 2020 and my Dad early 2021. Do your videos, the way you want to do your videos. God bless you brother.
Your grandmother looked to be a lovely woman, and by the little piece I know of who you are I know she would be proud of you.Thank you for everything you do and don't worry about the haters. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Thank you for sharing. Peace.
They (the Navi) knew Jake was an avatar, not just some other tribesman. The avatars have 5 fingers while the Navi only have 4. The irony was that the scientists and educators failed, while the warrior succeeded in being able to actually learn from them.
@@UltimateGamerCC I can tell you never saw DWW and are just trumpeting what other people say. If anything, it was more like Fern Gully. What does this have to do with my comment?
@@callmeshaggy5166 i have seen DWW and on top of that you're just making a comparison by what you see at face value, Ferngully was an environmental theme, Avatar is telling the story that DWW told, not about saving the rainforest.
If you visit Orlando, Florida, visit one of the disney parks called Animal Kingdom. There, they have selection dictated to The world of Pandora (avatar). It is really beautiful that James Camron help to deign the place.
I still remember the scene when they descend down the cliff face on the banshees, and being blown away by it, particularly as I hadn't really been impressed by 3D films up till that point.
Honestly, I think most of us enjoy your reactions because you cut in the perfect parts of the movie so that we can understand the plot and important parts. I have yet to come across a reaction channel that does it better!
Speaking as someone who is addicted to watching reaction videos I honestly can say I look forward to your videos in particular BECAUSE of your commentary. I feel like your wit and humor and insight enhance the experience not detract from it. Some people I watch just repeat a line they like or say "ooh that's cool". That isn't what I tune in for. Keep doing things the way you do Mel. End of the day it's like you said, it's a celebration of the movies that is the most important part of your videos.
I think the hate for the movie comes partly from what I saw as overhype. When you make something sound the best thing ever, it better deliver on that in every way. So, when people felt the story was so similar to Dances With Wolves and Ferngully it was kind of a letdown. The effects were/are amazing though... that was the real breakthrough.
I love that more people are watching Avatar (The people people lol). I loved the movie when it first came out so much that I got it on DVD and I rewatch it every now and then.
This movie is absolutely perfect in every way. I remember watching it the first time in the cinema and it was one of the best experiences of my life! The excitement of people in the cinema with this beautiful world full of details left me and the people in the room in awe. In the scene of the attack on the home tree, me and the entire movie theater cried with revolt. In the war scene when Pandora's animals revolted against humans, the whole cinema vibrated and screamed with joy and happiness! And I remember the revolt everyone felt when that guy with the scar on his face didn't die the plane crash and almost killed Jake. I remember everyone screaming for joy when the bastard finally died! No matter how much time passes, I will keep waiting for the continuation of this masterpiece. It's definitely the best movie I've ever seen in my life. Nothing erases the experience of watching him in the cinema. It was just amazing! 💚
I assume that's your mum next to your grandmother? You have a beautiful family man. What your doing right here is honouring the memory of your Grandmother and your family unit. Your a GOOD man Mell! Peace and Love to you and yours all the way from Sydney, Australia. ;)
5:48 one of my favorite sorta easter eggs or references to Aliens was that in Aliens, the company wants to study the species but Ripley wants to kill them. In Avatar, the company wants to kill the aliens but Sigourney Weaver wants to study them.
This movie definitely hits me in the feels especially when it comes to the message of taking care of our planet. Based on that short clip you showed of your grandmother, she was definitely an amazing woman and I imagine that she is smiling down on you right now because you are doing what you love and sharing that moment of watching this movie with her, with your viewers. :)
Avatar, Dances with Wolves, Last of the Mohicans, The Last Samurai, Ferngully: The Last Rainforest, The Original Star Wars Trilogy, Pathfinder, The Prince of Egypt, Dune (original and remakes), Blood Diamond, District 9, Elysium, Lawrence of Arabia, Waterworld, The Postman, Robin Hood (any version), and The Matrix all have remarkably similar themes. Almost as though the story of some sort of underdog finding family and comradery with a group of downtrodden underdogs, becoming their leader, and taking them to victory against some great bunch of overconfident bad-bads is somehow inspiring and likable, a relatable fantasy held across numerous cultures, classes, and regions.
Avatar is the only movie that I’ve seen three times in theatres so far. I was absolutely blown away by it and wanted to live in Pandora. That is a powerful effect
This was one of my favorite movies! Watched in theaters multiple times. Made me think of a cross between Ferngully and Pocahontas. Beside no idea is new, everything takes influence from something else. Guess people don't always understand that! Anyway, great reaction as always! I'm sure your G-ma would be proud!
Sorry for your loss…Your grandmother sounds like she was a really special person and I really liked how you had a chance to bond over movies together…It really makes every special moment with family members really worth living and family is one of the most important things to have (at least in my opinion) also did you react to the new Avatar: Way of Water Teaser yet?
Love Avatar and i need the 4k disc to happen now and in high frame rate if possible, pls universe : D also glad you also appreciate the score because it is great.
Avatar is literally my favorite movie ever! I can't wait for the second one! Thank you for doing a reaction to this it doesn't get nearly as much reactions as it should. Severely underrated.
One of the best movies ever made regardless of the story being not original, I once in awhile will listen to the soundtrack I agree it’s one of the best also. Rip James Horner
Can you PLEASE react to these awesome movies next: KNIGHT AND DAY WHY HIM SHE'S THE MAN KILLERS MY BEST FRIEND'S GIRL READY OR NOT LITTLE MAN WHAT'S YOUR NUMBER COUPLES RETREAT THE BABYSITTER 1 & 2 FREAKY FRIDAY GAME NIGHT HORRIBLE BOSSES 1 & 2 HOT CHICK LET'S BE COPS ROAD TRIP/EUROTRIP ROUGH NIGHT REPLI KATE SORORITY BOYS VAN WILDER And if you have the time & energy to react to a sitcom I highly recommend SANTA CLARITA DIET (zombie alert!) & WRECKED (Lost "parody"), both only 30episodes/20min long so you can finish both pretty fast plus they are just freaking brilliant!!! THANK YOU!!!
Do me one favor Mel. Just one. Watch Furngully and the Last Rainforest. That was made in 93. I saw Avatar and honestly...it had a big budget but if you can't inject something new then its just an expensive rip off. And I do love your reactions :)
If I wanted to watch a movie, I'd just watch a movie. I watch reactions to see reactors' faces and listen to what they have to say. I do not understand why someone would criticize a reactor for talking too much. Like... bro... just watch the movie if that's what you wanna do.
Your grandma sounds like she was a pretty great person, and it's awesome to learn about the bond you two shared, that's something special. Keep on doing you man, many of us really appreciate it!
I am sorry for your loss Janice looked like a beautiful warm/kind woman. I lost my father earlier this year, every day is tough but just know that every day you spend trying to better yourself is a moment that would have made her very proud; which I am sure she always was. Your reaction videos make a lot of peoples lives better; including mine so thank you.
Respect for your grandmother, brother. Since you like Stephen Lang I recommend the movie Last Exit to Brooklyn from 1989, it's a complicated story and a wild ride. Have a Happy Thanksgiving.
Beautiful choice. :) favorite quote of the movie; “all energy is only borrowed, and one day you have to give it back.” The music is also a favorite of mine. It really enhances everything. Movies to watch for thanksgiving; son in law, what’s cooking, and definitely planes trains and automobiles.
wish they could've kept the part about neteries sister kinda makes more sense for her to get the end kill instead of jake i thought he got jon snowed when i saw it first, but after seeing that part it makes alot more sense cause it was probably the commander or what ever he is that killed her sister
I'm sorry about your grandmother dude. I lost my mom a year ago, it's super tough I know :/...I highly highly recommend that you react to Dances With Wolves. It's a masterpiece of cinema and I'm sure you'll love it.
There's a lot of movies and stories like this, but Dances with Wolves won the Oscar for Best Picture so it's the one that's the most compared. This might be the native in me but the hunting scene in DwW is more impressive. Both great movies with great soundtracks
So I Notice Both Of You Skipped The Intro Where I Clearly Stated I've Seen This Movie Before, But I Was Watching The Extended Edition And I Never Seen That Version So That's Why I Said First Time Watching.
@@HelloMellowXVI sorry but I skip intros always lol. I'm here to see the reaction, not the long list of thanks that reactors put in front of their videos nowadays. Fair on not having seen the extended cut but still, that means you still know the basic story and a reaction to a movie that's already been watched is less interesting to me. Just how I feel.
@@bluelagoon1980 I watch about 50 UA-cam videos a day. So yeah, I shave off a few minutes per video where they do intros or outros or sponsorships. Don’t berate me without knowing the situation. I work full time, stream, do art commissions, live on my own so do all chores on my own too and cook for myself, work on my hobbies etc. So you trying to clown on me for “saving a few seconds” really is just you looking like an ass. People have lives. We’re not obligated to watch these videos.
Still a good movie, still enjoy it everytime I watch it! Those who cannot understand the rules around reaction videos, should not even let it bother you, you know the ones who stick around are the ones you can focus on! Sorry again with losing your gran, also lost mine a day after my 1st wedding anniversary, so have lots of empathy for you!
I don't think people really mind too much if reactors re-watch movies they've already seen before as long as they're upfront and honest about that fact and don't try to mislead their viewers.
No need to explain....it's your channel...your content. There are plenty of us that come to your channel to hear your take and enjoy the humor you put into it. God Bless you and I'm sure your Grandma was looking down on you and smiling. Keep being you my friend.
Don't apologize about reminiscing on memories with your Grandma with this movie during this Holiday because like you said it's a version you haven't seen and it still relates to what your channel is about which is seeing your personality watch this film and discuss the message, happy Thanksgiving
aww, it always sucks to lose our grandparents, me and Grandma were really damn close, it's because of her that i became a Gamer and a wannabe Game Dev, as she was the only one who supported my dreams.
I watch reactions for re-watches as well. Yeah, there are some people who only watch first time reactions, but that's not everyone. So long as the video title and/or intro makes it clear then it's no big.
Honestly, chuu are one of the very few that has mentioned the soundtrack for this movie. James Horner, RIP, was such an amazing composer. He worked on Titanic, Avatar, Casper, Southpaw, Braveheart, etc. This movie's soundtrack is one of my favorites.
Melo I'm for your loss man, I lost both of my grandmothers last year. I love watching your videos man, they genuinely bring me joy. Keep doing what your doing, bro.
The sequel will be released at the end of 2022, come on!) There will be about the relationship of Jake and Neytiri's family with their children and underwater adventures!)
My first 3d movie I have ever seen and still I think that it utilized it best.. maybe new aquaman coming closest. I wen to see this couple of times in theaters in 3d.. the world was just so immerise and captivating..
I'm sorry for your loss, your Grandmother seems like a lovely woman. I love this movie, I saw it 4 times in theaters with different people. It was the first movie I bought on Blu Ray, then I bought the 3 disc extended directors version. I'm patiently waiting the sequels. I wouldn't call them connecting their tails with anything intercourse even when they do it together, they cut away from their connection and they're wearing loin cloths I assume they have genitals. I think of the hair connection like a direct version of the mind drift in Pacific Rim.
i remember seeing this version, when they released it for IMAX. it was awesome. it's so much better and more comprehensive than the original theatrical release. this version is about 20 minutes or so longer than the original version.
It amuses me when people hat on this movie for being a rip off of dances with wolves, sure it takes some ideas but dances with wolves directly ripped of other movies so really why hate on Avatar
I remember when this movie first came out. I was playing a lot of video games so never seen a trailer or heard much about it since I wasn't watching any TV. Started hearing great things about the 3d, so I went to the movie knowing nothing about it, but wanted to experience the 3d. I was absolutely blown away, and immersed more deeply into it then any other movie, even still so to today. I can not wait until the next 3 sequels finally come out starting next holiday season with Avatar 2 and each other following each year after. I just hope it doesn't ruin the nostalgia like all the Star Wars sequels did (for me anyway). I also wish 3d would have progressed more. I think it died out way to soon. With today's 4k detail and HDR colors, I think 3D would be so amazing. We'll see what James Cameron has in store for us. One of the delays to his sequel is the fact technology wasn't available to do some effects he had envisioned like holographic 3d where glasses won't be needed. So he has patiently waited until the technology was available to do many of his ideas for the sequels such as advanced 3d and under water filming.
32:48 there's a certain magic to watching a movie for the first time, not knowing what will happen next, not yet seeing the shots and lines that will cement themselves into your mind. Cap using the hammer was an amazing scene but you only get that first real rush one time. You already know Rocky loses his first fight. You already know Darth Vader is Luke's father. So when you sit down with your friend or your wife or your kids to watch something, half of it is absorbing their first time seeing it, living that experience again, vicariously through them. The bread and butter of ReactionTube is finding a channel you can relate to and reliving that through them. So yes, first watches work best for that. But if your reaction and commentary is a good watch, you still give people a good experience. They've seen the movie. You've seen the movie. But they haven't seen the movie "with" you. And that still counts for something. You keep doing you. That's why people watch you in the first place.
If you haven't seen Dances With Wolves then I highly recommend it. It's a classic and Kevin Costner did a hell of a job in both directing and starring in it.
I like this movie an awful lot - I held out for the extended edition because I wanted the longest possible version of this film. But I think the theatrical release is the best. What was trimmed out is good, but it's already so long that cuts did need to be made. Norm and Tsu'tey are the only characters who lost some big character development. Also, Worthington's Aussie accent is super obvious in the extended scenes. My bottom line: if you like the theatrical version, watch the extended- it's more of what you like. If you haven't seen the film, don't start with the extended.
Thank You All, Love You All... Even The Haters Because At The End Of The Day You Still Make Me Money. 🤣 But In All Seriousness Yall Please Tell Yall Family Yall Love Them And Help Them And Hug Them. Happy Thanksgiving. TRY MORE LOVE
There you Mello!!! Let all these Aintin ass Ainters Aint!
Happy holidays..
Much love and happy holidays mel
You keep doing her proud, my man. My condolences. She sounds like she was an incredible woman.
Keep doing you man!! Haters gon’ hate. Love your content man, and I can’t wait to see more!
So glad you watched the director’s cut. That opening sequence on earth is so important for making you care about Jake and his journey. I will never understand why it was cut from the theatrical release.
@S. E. Walker I agree with you however, Movies with long runtimes (over 2 hrs) are often forced to cut scenes. Movies over 3hrs, reduces the amount of showings a theater can show, and less revenue a theater can make in a day versus a movie under 2 hrs. So unfortunately, many movies over 2 hrs get massive cuts, even with scenes that would be more impactful if included.
I once read James Cameron saying that one of the things you have to do to hook the audience is to give them a great scene in the first 2 minutes of the movie, the scene on Earth is fine but that image of the people floating and the spaceship arriving at Pandora is incredible
@@tiredoffools8929 that sounds ridiculously unnecessary. The hell are these restrictions?
theres a number of scenes that should have remained in the movie.. like the knowledge of neytiris sister and why the school failed..
Think they cut it so they could sell more DVD's
You ALWAYS attract more bees with honey. I can tell she meant a lot to you and your family and in such a short clip of her I could already tell she was an incredible woman. Her love of movies clearly was a massive influence on you and I know for a fact she is so proud of you doing this and doing what you love
Great Thanksgiving tribute
I agree that they shouldn’t have cut a lot of these scenes from the original cut. Especially at the end where they find Tsu’tey being fatally wounded and he asks Jake to lead the clan and end his suffering.
Throughout the entire movie, Tsu’tey despises Jake, views him as a moron and wished him dead. Then he proves himself time and time again much to Tsu’tey’s dismay. He also steals Neytiri’s affection when she and Tsu’tey were engaged. I mean, who wouldn’t be pissed.
But, towards the end of the film, when Jake shows up with Toruk, unites the other Na’vi clans and take the fight to the humans threatening their land, Tsu’tey gains respect for Jake. He even acknowledges Jake as his brother, even though earlier he said that he wasn’t his brother after he found out that Jake had mated with Neytiri.
All in all, Tsu’tey was my favorite character as far as development goes, and I’m glad that they had that scene of them being there with him as he kid dying after the battle had been won. I agree that that was a beautifully done scene and it made me all emotional seeing it when I saw the extended cut for the first time.
I agree with you on the character development from Tsu’tey. First, he doesn’t care about the “skxawng” Jake, and says so to the other young hunters during the Ikran bonding, as well as laughing when the Ikran tosses him over the edge while fighting. Then at the end, in that deleted scene, Tsu’tey goes on to tell Jake that he must do the duty of the clan and kill him, saying it is right. That he fought with Toruk Makto and he was his Last Shadow.
Anyways, I also wanted to point out that I’m sad the bit of Grace explaining why she cared so much about the school and the children was blurred/muted after the bit of her explaining why the kids stopped going. “As a scientist, we’re to stay objective.. I spent 10 years of my life with that school…They called me Sa’nok” “Mother” “That kind of pain reaches back through the bond.” I believe that was important to realize why Grace was so passionate and in love with the people, beyond that of someone just enjoying the science. I just hope that her character turns out decently in the sequel, knowing that she won’t be in the main Na’vi body, as she was absorbed into Eywa because her wounds were too great to allow her the time to transfer fully into her avatar.
I never really thought about Tsu'tey that way...I always just thought he hated Jake because he was a moron and he didn't act like the other Navi and he wanted him dead just so he could be with Neytiri...but even after Jake kept proving himself he still hated him and he was still pissed off at him even when she announced that she and Jake were now mates. But, when the film started to reach its end and Jake came back with Toruk and then united the other clans together to help fight, I realize that he actually started to respect Jake even though he was pissed off with him because he mated with Neytiri. Overall, I actually really liked Tsu'tey as a character (even though I didn't like him at first) and I was sad when he died and I am glad that he actually acknowledged Jake as a brother at the end, and made him the new chief in the process.
It's my understanding Tsu'tey was actually involved w neytiri's sister who died, he was already mated but widowed, he visited her at the tree so that was also very personal when Jake was involved with the tree being destroyed. More of the story that should have been given screentime imo
Haters can piss off this was the biggest box office movie of all time for a reason. Most people today who gripe about this never saw it in theaters. It was revolutionary and was a must see for everyone when it came out.
I've always liked this movie. After it broke box office records it just inspired a lot of backlash from jackasses who like to bitch about anything that's popular. Is it a perfect movie? No. But there's no sense in complaining about this movie being "Dances with Wolves" or "Ferngully" in space when every single Marvel movie is pretty much exactly the same as the one that came before it. The world in Avatar is undoubtedly beautifully and lovingly created and James Cameron's action scenes put the vast majority of action blockbusters nowadays to shame.
Not every movie is perfect, but that doesn’t mean they’re bad. I watched Avatar and I Ioved it so much.
My mother died on January 10th 2010 to lose her so suddenly after 30years of marriage my father was absolutely devastated, he spent ages just sitting about doing nothing because without her he was missing a piece of himself.
In the hope of cheering him up even slightly I took him to see Avatar in 3D at my local cinema, the film blew him away and for the first time in months he seemed genuinely happy about something and would talk about this film non-stop.
People can insult Avatar and claim it's unoriginal, but it will always hold a special place in my heart because a few years later my father confessed that the death of my mother destroyed him and he was seriously contemplating killing himself but the experience of seeing Avatar in 3D helped him break out of his grief a little and helped to make him realise the effect his death would have on me and my brothers so he focused on other things putting all thoughts of suicide aside.
Bless you for sharing this ✨🤗🤗
Great movie, it receives more hate today than it deserves, I think mostly because of contrarians. But you can’t diss the story, it’s an age old narrative that will never get old because it will always be relevant. Most stories we love today have been told for thousands of years, the hero’s journey, the battle of good vs. evil and the under dog rising up to stand above the rest. It’s all engaging to the human psyche and will always be, and this story and setting is beautiful.
Well said.
That's the thing, Dances with Wolves, even in a historical context is hardly the first example of conquerors exploiting native lands, no matter the region. You have the Spaniards colonizing (and decimating most of the local populations) of S. America up through the N. American west coast. You have the Dutch taking over S. Africa, you have the Chinese exploiting N. Africa, you have the British exploiting Australia and pretty much every other country, you have the French doing the same in various African nations, and so on and so forth. Even as a fictional planet such as Pandora, the same story is playing out. I'm keeping it short to avoid a vast wall of text, but this is basic human history.
When were the Chinese in North Africa?
@@agawd3364 Roughly from the Ming Dynasty forwards
@Brian O'Connell @Gavin Robinson Hey could you guys recommend some resources to learn more about history, like books, documentaries etc ?? Thanks.
@BrianO'Connell... thank you for pointing that out. A lot of people make that Dances with Wolves connection, but you are 100% right that conquerors exploiting native lands is not a new thing, so those people really need to get over themselves. This was a fictional story using a very real historical concept to drive the story.
Not to mention Rome and Greece legit everywhere for hundreds of years
I agree with *“Planes Trains and Automobiles”* with John Candy and Steve Martin!! Instant Thanksgiving CLASSIC!! 💯😂
My favorite John Hughes movie for sure.
yes, please do
"Potato Chips, THEY'RE EVERYWHERE!"
Good movie.
Absolutely! And after that..."Dirty Rotten Scoundrels".
Don't worry about the "First Time Watching" stuff.
Sorry about your Grandma. Lost mine in 2020 and
my Dad early 2021.
Do your videos, the way you want to do your videos.
God bless you brother.
Sorry for the loss of two people that you love in such a small time period.
Your grandmother looked to be a lovely woman, and by the little piece I know of who you are I know she would be proud of you.Thank you for everything you do and don't worry about the haters. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Thank you for sharing. Peace.
They (the Navi) knew Jake was an avatar, not just some other tribesman. The avatars have 5 fingers while the Navi only have 4. The irony was that the scientists and educators failed, while the warrior succeeded in being able to actually learn from them.
to me this movie always screamed "Dances With Wolves" in space and the similarities arent hard to spot.
@@UltimateGamerCC I can tell you never saw DWW and are just trumpeting what other people say. If anything, it was more like Fern Gully. What does this have to do with my comment?
@@callmeshaggy5166 i have seen DWW and on top of that you're just making a comparison by what you see at face value, Ferngully was an environmental theme, Avatar is telling the story that DWW told, not about saving the rainforest.
If you visit Orlando, Florida, visit one of the disney parks called Animal Kingdom. There, they have selection dictated to The world of Pandora (avatar). It is really beautiful that James Camron help to deign the place.
I made sure to visit at night when the whole place glowed like Pandora
Yes and u can ride the best virtual realty ride in the world 🌎 flying on the back
Of a banshee. It’s called flight of passage
Please watch PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES! Perfect Thanksgiving movie!
Yess it’s on AMC right now!! 🙌😂
I remember seeing this movie in theaters in 3D and it was awesome
I still remember the scene when they descend down the cliff face on the banshees, and being blown away by it, particularly as I hadn't really been impressed by 3D films up till that point.
only 3D film I've ever seen, I remember reaching out and trying to let one of those floaty-jellyfish things land on my hand
same. its still the only movie ive seen in 3D til this day. I don't want to ruin the magical experience.
Honestly, I think most of us enjoy your reactions because you cut in the perfect parts of the movie so that we can understand the plot and important parts. I have yet to come across a reaction channel that does it better!
Speaking as someone who is addicted to watching reaction videos I honestly can say I look forward to your videos in particular BECAUSE of your commentary. I feel like your wit and humor and insight enhance the experience not detract from it. Some people I watch just repeat a line they like or say "ooh that's cool". That isn't what I tune in for. Keep doing things the way you do Mel. End of the day it's like you said, it's a celebration of the movies that is the most important part of your videos.
I think the hate for the movie comes partly from what I saw as overhype. When you make something sound the best thing ever, it better deliver on that in every way. So, when people felt the story was so similar to Dances With Wolves and Ferngully it was kind of a letdown. The effects were/are amazing though... that was the real breakthrough.
definitely overhyped, it was hyped to death and overhype has ruined plenty of other shit, both in video games and movies.
I love that more people are watching Avatar (The people people lol). I loved the movie when it first came out so much that I got it on DVD and I rewatch it every now and then.
This movie is absolutely perfect in every way. I remember watching it the first time in the cinema and it was one of the best experiences of my life! The excitement of people in the cinema with this beautiful world full of details left me and the people in the room in awe. In the scene of the attack on the home tree, me and the entire movie theater cried with revolt. In the war scene when Pandora's animals revolted against humans, the whole cinema vibrated and screamed with joy and happiness! And I remember the revolt everyone felt when that guy with the scar on his face didn't die the plane crash and almost killed Jake. I remember everyone screaming for joy when the bastard finally died! No matter how much time passes, I will keep waiting for the continuation of this masterpiece. It's definitely the best movie I've ever seen in my life. Nothing erases the experience of watching him in the cinema. It was just amazing! 💚
I assume that's your mum next to your grandmother? You have a beautiful family man. What your doing right here is honouring the memory of your Grandmother and your family unit. Your a GOOD man Mell! Peace and Love to you and yours all the way from Sydney, Australia. ;)
5:48 one of my favorite sorta easter eggs or references to Aliens was that in Aliens, the company wants to study the species but Ripley wants to kill them. In Avatar, the company wants to kill the aliens but Sigourney Weaver wants to study them.
This movie definitely hits me in the feels especially when it comes to the message of taking care of our planet. Based on that short clip you showed of your grandmother, she was definitely an amazing woman and I imagine that she is smiling down on you right now because you are doing what you love and sharing that moment of watching this movie with her, with your viewers. :)
Happy Thanksgiving Mello and all! 💯💪🙏
Avatar, Dances with Wolves, Last of the Mohicans, The Last Samurai, Ferngully: The Last Rainforest, The Original Star Wars Trilogy, Pathfinder, The Prince of Egypt, Dune (original and remakes), Blood Diamond, District 9, Elysium, Lawrence of Arabia, Waterworld, The Postman, Robin Hood (any version), and The Matrix all have remarkably similar themes.
Almost as though the story of some sort of underdog finding family and comradery with a group of downtrodden underdogs, becoming their leader, and taking them to victory against some great bunch of overconfident bad-bads is somehow inspiring and likable, a relatable fantasy held across numerous cultures, classes, and regions.
It's part of the Hero's Journey, a staple in storytelling since time began. I'm not sure Last of the Mohicans entirely fits though
@@DJLtravelvids yeah, you're right. They're basically wiped out by the end.
Planes Trains and Automobiles for Thanksgiving!! 🙌
I miss John Candy soooo much!
Avatar is the only movie that I’ve seen three times in theatres so far. I was absolutely blown away by it and wanted to live in Pandora. That is a powerful effect
James Cameron doesn't do what James Cameron does for James Cameron. James Cameron does what James Cameron does because James Cameron IS James Cameron.
This was one of my favorite movies! Watched in theaters multiple times. Made me think of a cross between Ferngully and Pocahontas. Beside no idea is new, everything takes influence from something else. Guess people don't always understand that! Anyway, great reaction as always! I'm sure your G-ma would be proud!
Sorry for your loss…Your grandmother sounds like she was a really special person and I really liked how you had a chance to bond over movies together…It really makes every special moment with family members really worth living and family is one of the most important things to have (at least in my opinion) also did you react to the new Avatar: Way of Water Teaser yet?
Get this man watch Planes,Trains And Automobiles
Love Avatar and i need the 4k disc to happen now and in high frame rate if possible, pls universe : D also glad you also appreciate the score because it is great.
Avatar is literally my favorite movie ever! I can't wait for the second one! Thank you for doing a reaction to this it doesn't get nearly as much reactions as it should. Severely underrated.
The soundtrack to this movie is legendary RIP James Horner
Bro I played the Avatar game so much when I was younger. It really fleshed out the world/lore even more than what the movie showed.
No, I love the movie.
One of the best movies ever made regardless of the story being not original, I once in awhile will listen to the soundtrack I agree it’s one of the best also. Rip James Horner
Don’t listen to those haters, they always complain about everything. The story of this movie was beautiful.
I am sorry to hear about your Grandmother. She sounds like she meant a lot to you. I know the loss.
Can you PLEASE react to these awesome movies next:
KNIGHT AND DAY
WHY HIM
SHE'S THE MAN
KILLERS
MY BEST FRIEND'S GIRL
READY OR NOT
LITTLE MAN
WHAT'S YOUR NUMBER
COUPLES RETREAT
THE BABYSITTER 1 & 2
FREAKY FRIDAY
GAME NIGHT
HORRIBLE BOSSES 1 & 2
HOT CHICK
LET'S BE COPS
ROAD TRIP/EUROTRIP
ROUGH NIGHT
REPLI KATE
SORORITY BOYS
VAN WILDER
And if you have the time & energy to react to a sitcom I highly recommend SANTA CLARITA DIET (zombie alert!) & WRECKED (Lost "parody"), both only 30episodes/20min long so you can finish both pretty fast plus they are just freaking brilliant!!! THANK YOU!!!
Do me one favor Mel. Just one. Watch Furngully and the Last Rainforest. That was made in 93. I saw Avatar and honestly...it had a big budget but if you can't inject something new then its just an expensive rip off. And I do love your reactions :)
My gma died 15 days after yours man I’m sorry. First thanksgiving without her is going to be weird.
If I wanted to watch a movie, I'd just watch a movie. I watch reactions to see reactors' faces and listen to what they have to say. I do not understand why someone would criticize a reactor for talking too much. Like... bro... just watch the movie if that's what you wanna do.
Your grandma sounds like she was a pretty great person, and it's awesome to learn about the bond you two shared, that's something special. Keep on doing you man, many of us really appreciate it!
I am sorry for your loss Janice looked like a beautiful warm/kind woman. I lost my father earlier this year, every day is tough but just know that every day you spend trying to better yourself is a moment that would have made her very proud; which I am sure she always was. Your reaction videos make a lot of peoples lives better; including mine so thank you.
Respect for your grandmother, brother. Since you like Stephen Lang I recommend the movie Last Exit to Brooklyn from 1989, it's a complicated story and a wild ride. Have a Happy Thanksgiving.
Beautiful choice. :) favorite quote of the movie; “all energy is only borrowed, and one day you have to give it back.” The music is also a favorite of mine. It really enhances everything.
Movies to watch for thanksgiving; son in law, what’s cooking, and definitely planes trains and automobiles.
wish they could've kept the part about neteries sister kinda makes more sense for her to get the end kill instead of jake i thought he got jon snowed when i saw it first, but after seeing that part it makes alot more sense cause it was probably the commander or what ever he is that killed her sister
I'm sorry about your grandmother dude. I lost my mom a year ago, it's super tough I know :/...I highly highly recommend that you react to Dances With Wolves. It's a masterpiece of cinema and I'm sure you'll love it.
There's a lot of movies and stories like this, but Dances with Wolves won the Oscar for Best Picture so it's the one that's the most compared. This might be the native in me but the hunting scene in DwW is more impressive. Both great movies with great soundtracks
Wait how is it "first time watching" if you say a few times "I forgot it was like this" and such (paraphrasing)?
So I Notice Both Of You Skipped The Intro Where I Clearly Stated I've Seen This Movie Before, But I Was Watching The Extended Edition And I Never Seen That Version So That's Why I Said First Time Watching.
@@HelloMellowXVI sorry but I skip intros always lol. I'm here to see the reaction, not the long list of thanks that reactors put in front of their videos nowadays.
Fair on not having seen the extended cut but still, that means you still know the basic story and a reaction to a movie that's already been watched is less interesting to me. Just how I feel.
@@blinkachu5275 and you wasted how much time watching the reaction that could have been saved by watching a few seconds of intro? Exactly.
@@bluelagoon1980 I watch about 50 UA-cam videos a day. So yeah, I shave off a few minutes per video where they do intros or outros or sponsorships. Don’t berate me without knowing the situation. I work full time, stream, do art commissions, live on my own so do all chores on my own too and cook for myself, work on my hobbies etc. So you trying to clown on me for “saving a few seconds” really is just you looking like an ass. People have lives. We’re not obligated to watch these videos.
Shout out to your grandma. Sorry for her passing. You did good remembering her
So sorry for your loss! Your grandma sounds like an amazing woman!
Still a good movie, still enjoy it everytime I watch it! Those who cannot understand the rules around reaction videos, should not even let it bother you, you know the ones who stick around are the ones you can focus on! Sorry again with losing your gran, also lost mine a day after my 1st wedding anniversary, so have lots of empathy for you!
Not good movie, great movie.
I don't think people really mind too much if reactors re-watch movies they've already seen before as long as they're upfront and honest about that fact and don't try to mislead their viewers.
OMG I Didn't Know Avatar Was Going To Have Extended Version In This Film I Wish I Could Get That DVD With Extended Version In The Future
No need to explain....it's your channel...your content. There are plenty of us that come to your channel to hear your take and enjoy the humor you put into it. God Bless you and I'm sure your Grandma was looking down on you and smiling. Keep being you my friend.
Don't apologize about reminiscing on memories with your Grandma with this movie during this Holiday because like you said it's a version you haven't seen and it still relates to what your channel is about which is seeing your personality watch this film and discuss the message, happy Thanksgiving
So Sorry about your grandma passing but I actually love this movie and can't wait for the next installment
aww, it always sucks to lose our grandparents, me and Grandma were really damn close, it's because of her that i became a Gamer and a wannabe Game Dev, as she was the only one who supported my dreams.
RIP to your grandmother. She is the same age my mother.
I watch reactions for re-watches as well. Yeah, there are some people who only watch first time reactions, but that's not everyone. So long as the video title and/or intro makes it clear then it's no big.
Honestly, chuu are one of the very few that has mentioned the soundtrack for this movie. James Horner, RIP, was such an amazing composer. He worked on Titanic, Avatar, Casper, Southpaw, Braveheart, etc. This movie's soundtrack is one of my favorites.
I always pictured Lang as Cable because of this movie but sadly that didn't happen.
Melo I'm for your loss man, I lost both of my grandmothers last year. I love watching your videos man, they genuinely bring me joy. Keep doing what your doing, bro.
Also, this movie is 12 years old now? Yowzah.
Great excuse to invest in a PS4 VR headset to get the real 3D effects though, that and Ready Player One.
The sequel will be released at the end of 2022, come on!) There will be about the relationship of Jake and Neytiri's family with their children and underwater adventures!)
after AVATAR, Sam Worthington's career was getting bigger and bigger, but for some reason it just collapsed
My first 3d movie I have ever seen and still I think that it utilized it best.. maybe new aquaman coming closest. I wen to see this couple of times in theaters in 3d.. the world was just so immerise and captivating..
I'm sorry for your loss, your Grandmother seems like a lovely woman.
I love this movie, I saw it 4 times in theaters with different people. It was the first movie I bought on Blu Ray, then I bought the 3 disc extended directors version. I'm patiently waiting the sequels.
I wouldn't call them connecting their tails with anything intercourse even when they do it together, they cut away from their connection and they're wearing loin cloths I assume they have genitals. I think of the hair connection like a direct version of the mind drift in Pacific Rim.
i remember seeing this version, when they released it for IMAX. it was awesome. it's so much better and more comprehensive than the original theatrical release. this version is about 20 minutes or so longer than the original version.
Bro finally someone who understands the attraction of Neytiri. Zoe Saldana is so damn fine and even as a 10 foot tall blue Navi she’s still 10/10!
This movie is so overrated it's not even funny
This is a 2009 movie, but the CG looks better than many 2022 movies.
Might be wise putting "Extended" in the title, as otherwise it's not really true to say "first time watching". Nice reaction tho :)
Like the man said, it’s odd to call this movie “forgotten” when for over a decade people won’t shut up about how forgettable it is…
It amuses me when people hat on this movie for being a rip off of dances with wolves, sure it takes some ideas but dances with wolves directly ripped of other movies so really why hate on Avatar
Damn seems like she was such a sweet lady. RIP Janice you will be remembered im sure
Your grandma has some good taste in movies. Bruh you are so close to 100k!! Happy thanks giving to you g
Next time you need to react to either "Stand by Me" or the Evil Dead sequels.
Also, sorry for your loss.
*Hell Yeah I got deep in that tail* is insane Mello LMFAO😭 @21:01
I remember when this movie first came out. I was playing a lot of video games so never seen a trailer or heard much about it since I wasn't watching any TV. Started hearing great things about the 3d, so I went to the movie knowing nothing about it, but wanted to experience the 3d. I was absolutely blown away, and immersed more deeply into it then any other movie, even still so to today. I can not wait until the next 3 sequels finally come out starting next holiday season with Avatar 2 and each other following each year after. I just hope it doesn't ruin the nostalgia like all the Star Wars sequels did (for me anyway). I also wish 3d would have progressed more. I think it died out way to soon. With today's 4k detail and HDR colors, I think 3D would be so amazing. We'll see what James Cameron has in store for us. One of the delays to his sequel is the fact technology wasn't available to do some effects he had envisioned like holographic 3d where glasses won't be needed. So he has patiently waited until the technology was available to do many of his ideas for the sequels such as advanced 3d and under water filming.
Grandma Janice is a Queen
32:48 there's a certain magic to watching a movie for the first time, not knowing what will happen next, not yet seeing the shots and lines that will cement themselves into your mind. Cap using the hammer was an amazing scene but you only get that first real rush one time. You already know Rocky loses his first fight. You already know Darth Vader is Luke's father. So when you sit down with your friend or your wife or your kids to watch something, half of it is absorbing their first time seeing it, living that experience again, vicariously through them.
The bread and butter of ReactionTube is finding a channel you can relate to and reliving that through them. So yes, first watches work best for that. But if your reaction and commentary is a good watch, you still give people a good experience. They've seen the movie. You've seen the movie. But they haven't seen the movie "with" you. And that still counts for something. You keep doing you. That's why people watch you in the first place.
Hey man I enjoy your reactions no matter if you have seen it or not. You're one of my favorite reaction channels.
Now u gotta watch the 2nd one
R.I.P too the goat nothing but positive vibes and loves my brother
R.I.P Janice Russell!
Much love & condolences. Stay strong big man.
I love this movie so much I’ve watched about a million times LITERALLY. They need to hurry up and drop the second movie ASAP 😭
You’ll get it around Christmas
If you haven't seen Dances With Wolves then I highly recommend it. It's a classic and Kevin Costner did a hell of a job in both directing and starring in it.
You gotta go watch dances with wolves. Its a long one but its excellent!
just want to wish you happy Thanksgiving cheers
So sorry to hear about your grandmother man! Loved the video tho
same on growing up on this also i still need to watch the extended to
RIP to your grandmother 🙏🏾
The Soundtrack is soo Epic
RIP ❣️ she always be in your ❤️bro!
I actually like the Jake actor on wrath of the titans
technically its not your first time watching it!
I like this movie an awful lot - I held out for the extended edition because I wanted the longest possible version of this film. But I think the theatrical release is the best. What was trimmed out is good, but it's already so long that cuts did need to be made. Norm and Tsu'tey are the only characters who lost some big character development. Also, Worthington's Aussie accent is super obvious in the extended scenes.
My bottom line: if you like the theatrical version, watch the extended- it's more of what you like. If you haven't seen the film, don't start with the extended.