There was a good bit in the beginning where the male lead points out the difference between the military, and the mercenary like force sent to work with the evil big corporation.
Unfortunately I only got to see it in 2D, as one of the group I went to go see it with had to work the next day, and didn't want to wait an extra 40 minutes to catch the 3D one. I will be going back next week sometime to catch it I guess.
I really liked it. But ... I fear it underlines the modern director's over reliance on digital vistas to wow us, and hopefully distract us from paper-thin plots and cardboard characters. I told one person that and they thought that meant I hated it, not quite. Hell, I intend to by the Blu-Ray the moment it comes out. But I don't want to list my criticisms until all who wanted to see it have.
Good point. It ain't meant to be unpatriotic. It's really a good social commentary showing how materialists resist "other worldly" phenomena even tho it's presented with scientific explanations.
When Ribisi's character--the Top Dog of the corporation says, "What have you guys been smoking out there? ha ha haa" it echoes a thousand authoritarian figures we've all heard try to shoot us down & keep us in line & negate our positive vibrations & stifle experimentation & exploration our whole lives.
Too bad your friend couldn't wait so you could all see it in 3D. You're smart to plan to go back & see it in 3D. You'll love it!
I think the digital effects, as great as they are, still take a backseat to the plot & characters: after all, James Cameron is known for his storytelling & characters as much as technological advancements in moviemaking.
It's Zoe Saldana's acting abilities that pulled me back for the 2nd viewing!
Those of us who are loving the increasing possibilities in moviemaking will wanna get a 3D tv ASAP. They're the Main Event at the Consumer Electronics Show next month!
I want one!
