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James Cameron's Building Legacy
James Cameron has given us some of the most influential films of the 20th century. He has pressed his name into many roles: producer, director, writer, and even editor. All of his films seem to have a few commonalities among them. But, he definitely has a staple in Sci Fi films. He began his career in film in the late 70s and early 80's and gave us such works as Terminator (1984), Aliens (1986), and The Abyss (1989). His inspiration for becoming involved in film was the original Star Wars trilogy. If you look at what he made, you can see that inspiration shining through. Very few of his films have disappeared under the radar. Any film lover could name almost all of them if he/she wanted to because of the quality and legacy they have created.
Terminator is completely quotable.
There is no arguing that.
It's also action-packed and memorable.
It has sparked 3 proceeding pictures, several video games, a television series, and a 3D show at Universal Studios.
It's been parodied and teased. (Which is truly a mark of fame.)
And who doesn't have an image of those red-eyed machines in their mind the second someone mentions the title? It always seemed to feel so ominous when you watch that. A whole army of them walking robotically, and that one in the front just looks up at you. You think for a second, 'if I was there, I know I would be a goner'.
Aliens has also sparked a lot of taunts and parodies.
It is one of the most prominent names in the history of Sci Fi.
Almost all of it's proceeding films of the same genre has pulled ideas from Aliens.
Some examples would be Starship Troopers, Resident Evil, and Pandorum. (There are MANY more!)
The whole film has a creepy feel to it and keeps you very tense.
If you haven't seen it, go right now.
Don't forget the most important thing...
Sigourney Weaver is a badass. She will cut you...
The Abyss is about more aliens!
But, it's not just another cookie-cutter version of his previous film.
It's a new setting, and a different twist.
I always had the feeling Sealab kinda made fun of it a little.
It's very tense and holds your eyes to the screen with a draw you can't fight.
Here is an example...
James Cameron also made Titanic.
That is one of the highest-grossing films in history (over 600,000,000 in the US, and almost 2,000,000,000 overall).
Everyone has seen it.
Most more than once.
It has a Celine Dion song and stars Leonardo DeCaprio (I think those are the reasons it did so well).
But, it's not one of my favorites... by any means.
It's not the worst film in the world.
If it was, the numbers wouldn't be so high.
But, I don't think dramas are Cameron's strongest suit.
That is a fact that is supported in his latest film, Avatar.
If you've ever seen the movie Pocahontus, then you've seen the story for Avatar before.
It's not a terrible plot.
But, it's been done SO many times.
If it weren't for the effects and cinematography, it would have been quite boring.
You must understand though, I loved this movie.
It's fantastic, and it deserves all of the money it is getting.
James Cameron said that it would be beautiful, and he wasn't lying by any standard.
It's like being right there, along side with the characters.
In a gorgeous jungle full of lights and creatures that will make you're pupils dilate and your head tilt with awe.
You can see every muscle move, every breath taken in, and every slight emotion right in front of you.
There are these long sweeping shots of the landscape and intense battles.
They are so well done.
I felt like James Cameron was rubbing my shoulders the whole time.
You can discard any of the problems the film might have plot-wise.
The acting was pretty good, even though the lines were a touch cheesy.
Everything falls right into place, overall.
It's worth the price of a ticket for the IMAX 3D.
James Cameron has set himself up with an impressive legacy, so far. I don't see a decline coming for him any time soon. I'm betting everyone can give at least one quote from any of his movies, and thousands more will go see Avatar while it's still in theaters. He is, without a doubt, one of the most prominent figures in film that is still living. Never thought I'd say this... But, thank god for Star Wars. It inspired one of the true masters in cinema.
Hopefully he has many more to come.
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Comment by Gerald on January 6, 2010 at 2:45pm -
great blog,
I don't remember the film going back and forth between 2d and 3d like bot60 stated, the version i saw was all in 3d, hell, I drove 45 minutes to see it in Orlando on thier Imax theatre just because none of the Imax's in Tampa where showing it (they were still playing Christmas Carol). And the difference between 3d in Avatar and 3d in up or caroline and Up is that Avatar was the best 3D while incorporating real people. Honestly, the best scene that shows this is when the walk in to the command base and you see the people walking around and for a minute, you forget your looking at a scene and feel as if you could get up and walk into the screen. While the 3D in Up and Carolina was good, Avatar showed you can do it with real people, And why do people keep harking on the mech with a knife. It made sense, just because they are in a mech doesn't mean they might never see close range combat or run out of ammo. but that all minor things, There were plenty of people who didn't like the terminator or aliens when it came out, The same will happen for Avatar. And there where black marines all over the camp.
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Comment by Guy Behind The Guy on December 24, 2009 at 12:56pm
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And the shoulders line is in there... NICE.... lol.
Great Blog Jenny. =)
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Comment by Alter_Ego on December 24, 2009 at 2:44am -
No love for Piranha 2? It's the best flying piranha movie ever made!
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Comment by McAuley on December 23, 2009 at 10:45am -
Avatar, was just beautiful. And the 3D version is the way to see it. It's not got those silly scenes intended to make you jump back. The 3D puts you there from the tiny insects that are flying by in a scene. To the massive set pieces where there are gunships fighting massive flying creatures. The 3D was meant to immerse you in the film. Not shove the film in your face.
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Comment by sinshenlong on December 23, 2009 at 1:39am -
liked the blog and the points cameron is building a legacy. But why is everyone on Avatar about the unique nature of Pandora? I mean I wont lie- its a beautiful world. but CLEARLY someone at the studio mustve been playing final fantasy when they did the visual design- I've seen stuff on pandora that was very reminiscent of final fantasy 12 and in some respects 10- not that im nit picking just saying ive seen some of the visual scenes on Pandora before............
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Comment by Kurt Locke on December 22, 2009 at 8:37pm -
By the way, hell of a blog Jenny. : )
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Comment by Kurt Locke on December 22, 2009 at 8:25pm
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Um, bot60, Cameron should stick with something that hasn't already been done? and you want him to do "endotheworld" movies? did you not see any press for 2012, or The Road, or The Day After Tomorrow, or I
Am Legend?
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Comment by bot60 on December 22, 2009 at 5:55pm -
heh the movie was great but in 3D? it wasnt worth it i mean he blabed about how the entire movie is in 3D this 3D that.Then the movie only changes between 2D and 3D sure the movie was great but there NO WAY IN HELL that anyone would just forget and not say ANYTHING about the stupid plot/story of the movie i mean seriously right up to the end i mean wtf is a robot doing with a combat knife!!! why the hell they chose to do that idk but other things as well i mean killing off badass actors in this movie that shouldnt have been done then also when Avatar is suppose to be loaded with the best 3D you'll ever see.Well? not exactly it was pretty much the same old 3D we've been seeing since movies like Up and Coraline were realeased.You know Cameron should just stick to endoftheworld movies and something not ALREADY BEEN DONE! i give this movie a matinee and also i hate that for some reason in some scenes i was watching some old war movie?
to sum it all up this movie was filled with ups and down recycled plot with blue aliens and machineguns
wide shots with aweing music and for shots it looked like the night time looked like a freaking night club! and side characters all round looked all funny and cartoony and the CGI was suppose to be good?um i think i seen better in FF movies than this and only thing good in this that the cat people had human faces but that just it
ALSO UM people said NO black people yea right i mean idk but those aliens looked like black people :P
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Comment by Callum Luscott on December 22, 2009 at 4:52pm -
i watched Avatar in 2D, and it was still the greatest cinema experience i've ever seen. Can't wait to go see it in 3D. Shame there isn't an IMAX nearby.
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Comment by Reggie Righteous on December 22, 2009 at 1:51am -
Congrats on getting a blog featured AGAIN! lol
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