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honorguard117
honorguard117
Who else experienced a feeling of sorrow after watching Avatar?
Jan 6 2010, 2:49 AM EST | Post edited: Jan 13 2010, 1:38 PM EST
I remember watching it for the first time a week and a half ago, and the sorrow was overwhelming. My Sis and I were discussing about the film after we walked out of the cinema, describing how it was beautiful and moving. After that day, my Sister had moved on, the feeling had left her, whereas for me, it was still there inside of me, my heart feeling heavier than ever... I couldn't help but watch this film again, and so I did... a few more times. The heavy hearted feeling still hasn't fully disappeared, some of it is still there inside of me, but I am coping with it much better now than earlier today. I guess this feeling of sorrow has to do with some of the things involved with the film, for example, the reviews. The reviews bug me because they all state the same thing, never mentioning the emotional experience we receive during and after the film ends. The response from the public is mostly positive, but there is no sign of, "Wow, I was moved after watching that...". It's all "The CGI was amazing, the action was cool." I don't want to hear any of that, sure, they are positive, but what about the experience Cameron intended for us... The experience was great because the visuals were stunning, but I'm talking about experiencing the movie as a whole...experiencing the joy, anger, laughter and sorrow the film presents to us. Anyway, did anybody feel anything after leaving the cinema from watching Avatar? If so, how long did this feeling last within you? 25  out of 25 found this valuable. Do you?    
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Nìftxavang
1. RE: Who else experienced a feeling of sorrow after watching Avatar?
Jan 6 2010, 3:45 AM EST | Post edited: Jan 6 2010, 3:45 AM EST
I think everyone on this forum feels exactly the same way you do, this is, for my own case, the reason why I was seeking others to chat with, others who have seen the film, and had to express 'em selves about it. that's why I joined this forum. 2  out of 2 found this valuable. Do you?    
honorguard117
honorguard117
2. RE: Who else experienced a feeling of sorrow after watching Avatar?
Jan 6 2010, 4:02 AM EST | Post edited: Jan 6 2010, 4:02 AM EST
"I think everyone on this forum feels exactly the same way you do, this is, for my own case, the reason why I was seeking others to chat with, others who have seen the film, and had to express 'em selves about it. that's why I joined this forum."
Same reason to why I joined this site, so I could connect with those who felt the same feeling as I did after leaving the cinema... I'm just wondering whether we're the minority, and the majority just liked the film because of the kick-ass effects... :(
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Sorsa
3. RE: Who else experienced a feeling of sorrow after watching Avatar?
Jan 6 2010, 6:37 AM EST | Post edited: Jan 6 2010, 6:37 AM EST
Avatar is so popular and great movie and that's because it is built so cleverly. There is something for everyone. It is so deep movie and it is easy to approach on many levels. I enjoyed it in every level.

Into the topic now. I've seen hundreds of movies, but Avatar is definitely my all-time favourite. When i was sitting in theather and watching the film, i got little confused. That was because i never ever before had been moved so much by movie. After the film i felt so sad and depressing, until i just started to rationalise "Hey, Sorsa! What the heck are you doing? Get a hold on yourself, it was just a movie!"
I saw it two days ago and i'm still in highly emotional state. It was so great movie that i have to watch again.

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Zahelu
Zahelu
4. RE: Who else experienced a feeling of sorrow after watching Avatar?
Jan 6 2010, 6:52 AM EST | Post edited: Jan 6 2010, 6:52 AM EST
Sorsa summed it up nicely when it was mentioned that "there is something for everyone".

Granted there are countless movies that has moved me (like the recent My sister's keeper and District 9), but none more so than how Avatar has. Perhaps Avatar has a good does of respite at the end, a heartfull of messages and all these bolstered with awesome 3D eyecandy, candy which has never tasted so good before.

Above all, I think it's the 'realness' of it's characters, environment, and emotions that mesmerised us viewers.

Btw, a little detraction, If you guys loved Avatar, you'll love District 9 just as well, but it'll not top Avatar though. Avatar rocks, pun intended.
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honorguard117
honorguard117
5. RE: Who else experienced a feeling of sorrow after watching Avatar?
Jan 6 2010, 7:48 AM EST | Post edited: Jan 6 2010, 7:48 AM EST
Yeah, that is true, I never really thought about that until you mentioned it, there is something for everyone, which is why it appeals to a large audience... It just pisses me off that people will be reading this and condemning us as too sensitive... It all depends on the character of the person. I believe free spirited, imaginative people will connect to this film in an emotional way... Speaking of emotion, I am currently coping well with my emotions, but the feeling might reoccur again later on, most likely after I wake up from my sleep. To be honest, I want this sorrow to remain in me. I feel like a different person, and I am a different person when this feeling is within me... Also, to Zahelu, I agree with you, the realness of the characters, environment and emotions certainly did mesmerise us... But not everyone, which upsets me. All of my mates who watched the film thought it was good, but the way they said it made it seem like it was just another one of those good 'action flicks'. But as Sorsa said, this film does have something for everyone, and my friends like the action. Do you find this valuable?    
n0ckturn4l
n0ckturn4l
6. RE: Who else experienced a feeling of sorrow after watching Avatar?
Jan 6 2010, 8:06 AM EST | Post edited: Jan 6 2010, 8:06 AM EST
"Yeah, that is true, I never really thought about that until you mentioned it, there is something for everyone, which is why it appeals to a large audience... It just pisses me off that people will be reading this and condemning us as too sensitive... It all depends on the character of the person. I believe free spirited, imaginative people will connect to this film in an emotional way... Speaking of emotion, I am currently coping well with my emotions, but the feeling might reoccur again later on, most likely after I wake up from my sleep. To be honest, I want this sorrow to remain in me. I feel like a different person, and I am a different person when this feeling is within me... Also, to Zahelu, I agree with you, the realness of the characters, environment and emotions certainly did mesmerise us... But not everyone, which upsets me. All of my mates who watched the film thought it was good, but the way they said it made it seem like it was just another one of those good 'action flicks'. But as Sorsa said, this film does have something for everyone, and my friends like the action. "
Im still down, all I can think about at times is this movie and just how beautiful it was...Cant wait to see it again this weekend..
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Sorsa
7. RE: Who else experienced a feeling of sorrow after watching Avatar?
Jan 6 2010, 9:00 AM EST | Post edited: Jan 6 2010, 9:00 AM EST
I do like action and first i was just expecting a good action film. I don't know how i had missed the prehype and all. When my friend asked me "Hey, wanna go see Avatar" "Yeh, why not? What kind of movie it is?" Rest of it is history.

Into the point: (Sorry guys again babbling around)
I do like action movies and first i were expecting a technically stunning action movie and it really was indeed (but that wasn't all as we all know). I really identified to Jake Scully and at first i was really thinking like RDA, but when the secrets started to open it really changed my way of thinking. Just like it did to Scully. I really thought like RDA at first. "Enviroment will recover and homes can be rebuilt, who cares?" No more.

Most of my friends seem to see just the action, so i couldn't really discuss with them about the movie in a deep way. More i saw, deeper i sunk into the reality and spirit of the movie. Effect was so incredible.

None of movies have before ever succeeded in that on my part. I may have been kind of "cold person" in some ways, but it made me feel oddly warm and sad.
(Sorry if i little repeat myself from my previous post)
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honorguard117
honorguard117
8. RE: Who else experienced a feeling of sorrow after watching Avatar?
Jan 6 2010, 9:36 AM EST | Post edited: Jan 6 2010, 9:41 AM EST
"I do like action and first i was just expecting a good action film. I don't know how i had missed the prehype and all. When my friend asked me "Hey, wanna go see Avatar" "Yeh, why not? What kind of movie it is?" Rest of it is history.

Into the point: (Sorry guys again babbling around)
I do like action movies and first i were expecting a technically stunning action movie and it really was indeed (but that wasn't all as we all know). I really identified to Jake Scully and at first i was really thinking like RDA, but when the secrets started to open it really changed my way of thinking. Just like it did to Scully. I really thought like RDA at first. "Enviroment will recover and homes can be rebuilt, who cares?" No more.

Most of my friends seem to see just the action, so i couldn't really discuss with them about the movie in a deep way. More i saw, deeper i sunk into the reality and spirit of the movie. Effect was so incredible.

None of movies have before ever succeeded in that on my part. I may have been kind of "cold person" in some ways, but it made me feel oddly warm and sad.
(Sorry if i little repeat myself from my previous post)"
I'm glad that you expressed yourself, Sorsa. What you said was beautiful. You are a cold person in some aspects, yet this film made you feel warm and sad...I'm in the same situation as you, Sorsa. I can't chat to my friends about the film in a deeper level because what I experienced was different from theirs, if they experienced anything at all for f*** sake. There's more to this film than just action, there is a depth in this film unlike no other, and that's why this film is the only film that has emotionally stirred me for days... To a certain degree I am comforted to read that there are those who experienced what I experienced... But I am still upset because my family and close friends have moved on.
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Nìftxavang
9. RE: Who else experienced a feeling of sorrow after watching Avatar?
Jan 6 2010, 10:22 AM EST | Post edited: Jan 6 2010, 10:22 AM EST
"I'm glad that you expressed yourself, Sorsa. What you said was beautiful. You are a cold person in some aspects, yet this film made you feel warm and sad."
what he said! definitely true words.
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Zahelu
Zahelu
10. RE: Who else experienced a feeling of sorrow after watching Avatar?
Jan 6 2010, 11:21 AM EST | Post edited: Jan 6 2010, 11:21 AM EST
Btw, before we begin to feel disgust or any animosity towards critics/haters/non-appreciators of the movie, Avatar, I think it's good to note that everyone has a certain way of 'seeing' things and perhaps the nature of their character just couldn't connect with the movie in a 'deeper' level like most of us here could, but its great that there's this site. Birds of a feather flock together!

I think someone mentioned of harbouring the 'sorrowful' emotion, and I think it's a gd point. I'd like to feel the roller coaster of emotions all over again...
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Sorsa
11. RE: Who else experienced a feeling of sorrow after watching Avatar?
Jan 6 2010, 12:07 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 6 2010, 12:07 PM EST
You are right Zahelu. No one should be criticized or disgraced because of what they feel, only by the deeds, because that is what we can control.
Now i really understand true meaning of "Roller coaster of emotions." Hopefully i will feel it again too when i see it again with my friend.
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Nìftxavang
12. RE: Who else experienced a feeling of sorrow after watching Avatar?
Jan 6 2010, 12:27 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 6 2010, 12:27 PM EST
"You are right Zahelu. No one should be criticized or disgraced because of what they feel, only by the deeds, because that is what we can control.
Now i really understand true meaning of "Roller coaster of emotions." Hopefully i will feel it again too when i see it again with my friend."
I'm hoping for the same thing to happen to me, when I'm going to watch it again.
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BriBri711
13. RE: Who else experienced a feeling of sorrow after watching Avatar?
Jan 6 2010, 5:03 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 6 2010, 5:05 PM EST
I denfinately did. I think I cried about 3 times during the movie lol. It gave me a feeling of sorrow but it also made me wish that more people on this planet had such a deep connection and respect for our world. But the thing that gets me the most is the fact that im Hawaiian and I can relate to the emotional destress they felt when they saw their land being destroyed and disrespected like that because thats pretty much what happened with my people and many other native peoples. Thats what made me so emotional because I could feel their anguish in a way. Do you find this valuable?    
Churchill51
Churchill51
14. RE: Who else experienced a feeling of sorrow after watching Avatar?
Jan 6 2010, 8:10 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 6 2010, 8:10 PM EST
Don't know why I am embarrassed about this but I've actually become a little bit more environment friendly after seeing this movie twice. I was feeling better in terms of the sorrow Honorguard mentioned and then as soon as I got home, opened my laptop and saw Neytiri, it came back, damnit. Haha. I've actually become something of a walking advertisement for Avatar. I'm a delivery driver and every place I stop at I'm asking "So you seen Avatar yet?" And when people go "No, what is it about" I hit them with pretty much everything that was said in the trailer. Do you find this valuable?    
n0ckturn4l
n0ckturn4l
15. RE: Who else experienced a feeling of sorrow after watching Avatar?
Jan 6 2010, 8:18 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 6 2010, 8:18 PM EST
"Don't know why I am embarrassed about this but I've actually become a little bit more environment friendly after seeing this movie twice. I was feeling better in terms of the sorrow Honorguard mentioned and then as soon as I got home, opened my laptop and saw Neytiri, it came back, damnit. Haha. I've actually become something of a walking advertisement for Avatar. I'm a delivery driver and every place I stop at I'm asking "So you seen Avatar yet?" And when people go "No, what is it about" I hit them with pretty much everything that was said in the trailer. "
lolol nicee...yeah I know what you mean, for me its the music...I am always playing the OST when I get in from work..damn Pandora lolol
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honorguard117
honorguard117
16. RE: Who else experienced a feeling of sorrow after watching Avatar?
Jan 6 2010, 9:41 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 6 2010, 9:41 PM EST
"Don't know why I am embarrassed about this but I've actually become a little bit more environment friendly after seeing this movie twice. I was feeling better in terms of the sorrow Honorguard mentioned and then as soon as I got home, opened my laptop and saw Neytiri, it came back, damnit. "
Yeah, I'm coping with it much better than previous days, but then a music piece, image, or movie scene or anything related to Avatar pops in my head, and I'm back to feeling sorrow... I'm going to say this again- I can't believe such a film has made a huge impact on me. I think it was Sorsa who mentioned that this film has something for everyone, and I agree with Sorsa. That is why it appeals to a large audience... Everyone appreciate it differently, but I've realised that it's usually us, free spirited and imaginative people, that are the ones that are emotionally stirred during and after the film ends. I searched for the Avatar soundtrack yesterday on YouTube, and when you listen to it, and there's no other sound, it's really beautiful and it fits the movie well. I posted a few comments on those videos and I'm glad people have responded saying that they too experienced sorrow or something after watching Avatar...
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honorguard117
honorguard117
17. RE: Who else experienced a feeling of sorrow after watching Avatar?
Jan 6 2010, 10:29 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 6 2010, 10:29 PM EST
Oh, and by the way, those who are now users of this site, please frequently post comments, discussion questions etc. The reason being is so that we are keeping the spirit of Avatar alive within all of us... Alright, peace. Do you find this valuable?    

Nicodimus
18. RE: Who else experienced a feeling of sorrow after watching Avatar?
Jan 7 2010, 12:47 AM EST | Post edited: Jan 7 2010, 12:47 AM EST
I'm glad I found this thread. Makes me feel a little more comfortable feeling the way I do. I have seen the movie three times and may see it a fourth. I too have felt a feeling of a sorrow after seeing this movie. It has lingered for days. I almost feel out of touch with some of the people around me. My girlfriend liked the movie but does not feel the same way as I do. While I understand that Pandora doesn't exist (that we know of) I can't help but compare it to Earth as well as humans and their relationship with the Earth. Especially after seeing this movie, I have grown critical of the attitudes of people running in this rat race we call life who constantly drift further and further from our original relationship with this Earth. But I have to give myself a heavy dose of reality and just use the feelings this movie gave me to be a better, stronger person. and I have taken many more walks in the woods lately, so thats cool. 1  out of 1 found this valuable. Do you?    

Nìftxavang
19. RE: Who else experienced a feeling of sorrow after watching Avatar?
Jan 7 2010, 2:22 AM EST | Post edited: Jan 7 2010, 2:22 AM EST
"Don't know why I am embarrassed about this but I've actually become a little bit more environment friendly after seeing this movie twice. I was feeling better in terms of the sorrow Honorguard mentioned and then as soon as I got home, opened my laptop and saw Neytiri, it came back, damnit. Haha. I've actually become something of a walking advertisement for Avatar. I'm a delivery driver and every place I stop at I'm asking "So you seen Avatar yet?" And when people go "No, what is it about" I hit them with pretty much everything that was said in the trailer. "
I know the feeling, man.
I too, have become more environment friendly, and are actually giving an amount every month to groups fighting for environment, and at the same time, I've reduced my use of ressources.
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