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honorguard117	20. RE: Who else experienced a feeling of sorrow after watching Avatar? Jan 7 2010, 2:53 AM EST \| Post edited: Jan 7 2010, 2:53 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. " Yeah, I'm in the same situation as you. I have seen this film with several people now, I'm going for my fourth time tomorrow (possibly). I want to watch the film with someone who has a similar character to me, but there is no-one. I'm the only free-spirited, imaginative person in my group. My group of mates did enjoy and like the film, but they didn't connect to the film in an emotional level as I did... One of their response was, "Yeah, man, good film! It was dragging a bit but until the battle came... Oh man!" Although that is a positive response, it still disappoints me because it was obvious he didn't see the depth and meaning the film presented to us. Then again, as Sorsa said, this film does have something for everyone, which is why it appeals to a large audience. Nicodimus, for some reason, this film has also made me want to become a better and stronger person. I wake up feeling sorrowful, and I just want to stop myself from doing what is wrong and focus on doing what is right. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
Sorsa	21. RE: Who else experienced a feeling of sorrow after watching Avatar? Jan 7 2010, 12:27 PM EST It seems we are all in same situation. I have couple of friends who feel like me about the movie, but none of them isn't really close to me. At least not anymore. Former classmates mostly. Maybe i should try to arrange meet with them some day. I have got same kind of spirit about enviroment. I have always been aware of protection of enviroment, but now i really hope for best. I'm going to watch it again when i can and i got my hands on OST and downloading the game for testing. That's my recipe for painkiller to help with this. Can't live in theather. ;) It is hard to be fan. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
Txontaw	22. RE: Who else experienced a feeling of sorrow after watching Avatar? Jan 7 2010, 7:07 PM EST \| Post edited: Jan 7 2010, 7:08 PM EST I'm glad I'm not the only one who's had this feeling. None of my family or friends has had any lasting effects of the movie. This has actually helped me cope with the unnatural butterflies that kept occuring whenever I think about the movie. I think that on the scale from 'hated it' to 'deep emotional change' this movie caused, there are small groups of people on both extremes, with many people in between. This is the most varied response movie I've seen. I suppose we're in the small group that is on the good extreme of the scale. It's interesting, comparing the uber-fans of Twilight to the uber-fans of Avatar. We seem to be a much more mature group. Also, the OST is awesome. My favorite is 'Becoming one of The People, Becoming one with Naytiri', 'Climbing up Iknimiya - The Path to Heaven', and 'Jake's First Flight' because of the awesome harmony. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
n0ckturn4l	23. RE: Who else experienced a feeling of sorrow after watching Avatar? Jan 7 2010, 7:56 PM EST \| Post edited: Jan 7 2010, 7:56 PM EST "I'm glad I'm not the only one who's had this feeling. None of my family or friends has had any lasting effects of the movie. This has actually helped me cope with the unnatural butterflies that kept occuring whenever I think about the movie. I think that on the scale from 'hated it' to 'deep emotional change' this movie caused, there are small groups of people on both extremes, with many people in between. This is the most varied response movie I've seen. I suppose we're in the small group that is on the good extreme of the scale. It's interesting, comparing the uber-fans of Twilight to the uber-fans of Avatar. We seem to be a much more mature group. Also, the OST is awesome. My favorite is 'Becoming one of The People, Becoming one with Naytiri', 'Climbing up Iknimiya - The Path to Heaven', and 'Jake's First Flight' because of the awesome harmony." Those are great tracks from the OST.."War" is another great one...I also have this empty feeling in me after watch the movie and im glad I found this site were I could talk to others who loved the movie just as much as I did.. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
Txontaw	24. RE: Who else experienced a feeling of sorrow after watching Avatar? Jan 7 2010, 8:02 PM EST \| Post edited: Jan 7 2010, 8:02 PM EST Yes, it's nice to have people who feel the same way to talk to. This site needs some serious cleaning up, though. Half of the character names are misspelled. Who created this site? I think po/poe should appoint several editors. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
n0ckturn4l	25. RE: Who else experienced a feeling of sorrow after watching Avatar? Jan 7 2010, 8:09 PM EST \| Post edited: Jan 7 2010, 8:09 PM EST "Yes, it's nice to have people who feel the same way to talk to. This site needs some serious cleaning up, though. Half of the character names are misspelled. Who created this site? I think po/poe should appoint several editors." lol I have no idea...I am usually just on the discussion boards Post reply Do you find this valuable?
Zahelu	26. RE: Who else experienced a feeling of sorrow after watching Avatar? Jan 7 2010, 8:26 PM EST \| Post edited: Jan 7 2010, 8:26 PM EST I have to agree that 'Becoming One Of The People, Becoming One With Neytiru" is arguably one of the best songs from the OST (Original SoundTrack). It's the whole film compressed within that few minutes of music. Btw now that you mention it, the fans of Avatar, compared to TwiHards, we're more mature eh? Twilight was more for girls squeeling over half naked boys, and a little bit of an unfair love story. Now, Avatar, well, it needs no more introduction right? = ) Post reply Do you find this valuable?
n0ckturn4l	27. RE: Who else experienced a feeling of sorrow after watching Avatar? Jan 7 2010, 8:31 PM EST \| Post edited: Jan 7 2010, 8:31 PM EST "I have to agree that 'Becoming One Of The People, Becoming One With Neytiru" is arguably one of the best songs from the OST (Original SoundTrack). It's the whole film compressed within that few minutes of music. Btw now that you mention it, the fans of Avatar, compared to TwiHards, we're more mature eh? Twilight was more for girls squeeling over half naked boys, and a little bit of an unfair love story. Now, Avatar, well, it needs no more introduction right? = )" Lol pretty much...I think Twilight was always aimed for the young female crowd while Avatar was made for a wider audience...there is something for everyone in Avatar...you have the action, the love story, the visuals, the drama...its all there and its freaking awesome!!!! lol Post reply Do you find this valuable?
Churchill51	28. RE: Who else experienced a feeling of sorrow after watching Avatar? Jan 7 2010, 8:43 PM EST \| Post edited: Jan 7 2010, 8:43 PM EST "I have to agree that 'Becoming One Of The People, Becoming One With Neytiru" is arguably one of the best songs from the OST (Original SoundTrack). It's the whole film compressed within that few minutes of music. Btw now that you mention it, the fans of Avatar, compared to TwiHards, we're more mature eh? Twilight was more for girls squeeling over half naked boys, and a little bit of an unfair love story. Now, Avatar, well, it needs no more introduction right? = )" On that note I would have no problem squeeling over the almost naked Neytiri Post reply Do you find this valuable?
Txontaw	29. RE: Who else experienced a feeling of sorrow after watching Avatar? Jan 7 2010, 8:56 PM EST \| Post edited: Jan 7 2010, 8:56 PM EST Yes, but when you saw it, did you hear anyone actually do that? This movie demands more respect. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
Churchill51	30. RE: Who else experienced a feeling of sorrow after watching Avatar? Jan 7 2010, 9:00 PM EST \| Post edited: Jan 7 2010, 9:00 PM EST "Yes, but when you saw it, did you hear anyone actually do that? This movie demands more respect." True true. I agree, this movie does demand more respect. Funny though, that the vampires in twilight twinkle in the sunlight and our Na'Vi twinkle at night. War on twilight? lol Post reply Do you find this valuable?
n0ckturn4l	31. RE: Who else experienced a feeling of sorrow after watching Avatar? Jan 7 2010, 9:02 PM EST \| Post edited: Jan 7 2010, 9:02 PM EST "True true. I agree, this movie does demand more respect. Funny though, that the vampires in twilight twinkle in the sunlight and our Na'Vi twinkle at night. War on twilight? lol" lolol the colors were amazing in this movie... Post reply Do you find this valuable?
honorguard117	32. RE: Who else experienced a feeling of sorrow after watching Avatar? Jan 7 2010, 9:22 PM EST \| Post edited: Jan 7 2010, 9:22 PM EST "I'm glad I'm not the only one who's had this feeling. None of my family or friends has had any lasting effects of the movie. This has actually helped me cope with the unnatural butterflies that kept occuring whenever I think about the movie. I think that on the scale from 'hated it' to 'deep emotional change' this movie caused, there are small groups of people on both extremes, with many people in between. This is the most varied response movie I've seen. I suppose we're in the small group that is on the good extreme of the scale. It's interesting, comparing the uber-fans of Twilight to the uber-fans of Avatar. We seem to be a much more mature group. Also, the OST is awesome. My favorite is 'Becoming one of The People, Becoming one with Naytiri', 'Climbing up Iknimiya - The Path to Heaven', and 'Jake's First Flight' because of the awesome harmony." Yeah, I was listening to the soundtrack on YouTube, and I posted a few comments there. My comments would usually contain the question of whether they felt something after leaving the cinema, and it comforts me to read the responses, all indicating that they felt something from the movie... Anyway, you listen to the soundtrack, and it brings back the feeling within me. I'd have to say 'Becoming one of the People' gets to me... It flashes back the emotions of the Na'vi, such as Neytiri and Grace Augustine when Jake is becoming one of them. Yes, we are a much more mature group than Twilight fans, no doubt. Twilight fans see with their eyes, while we see with our hearts. This is why Avatar is so emotionally stirring... Bloody hell, I can't believe the impact this film has made on us. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
Zahelu	33. RE: Who else experienced a feeling of sorrow after watching Avatar? Jan 7 2010, 9:36 PM EST \| Post edited: Jan 7 2010, 9:36 PM EST War? Bring it on. Lol. Okay, j.k. Peace, we wouldn't want blood on our hands right? Come to think of it, the Na'vi are more or less going around in their birthday suits eh~ But thankfully the movie is more than just skin. This movie commands respect and James Cameron deserves more respect than what some critics are criticising about. Imagine this, right now James is having to face critics (whatever small percentage there are) who slam his story, and as a return volley, I hope he gets best picture + best director and silence them all for once. Like the events unfolding in the movie, which is triumphing against all odds and sorrow. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
honorguard117	34. RE: Who else experienced a feeling of sorrow after watching Avatar? Jan 7 2010, 10:10 PM EST "This movie commands respect and James Cameron deserves more respect than what some critics are criticising about. Imagine this, right now James is having to face critics (whatever small percentage there are) who slam his story, and as a return volley, I hope he gets best picture + best director and silence them all for once. Like the events unfolding in the movie, which is triumphing against all odds and sorrow." The critics and the reviewers didn't feel anything from this film. They entered the cinema ready to scrutinize and criticise the film, focusing on the ups and downs. Instead, they should've just sat back and absorbed everything instead of pinpointing the highs and lows of the film... This is why they fail to mention the experience we receive during and after leaving the cinema, because they themselves did not feel anything. Reviewers are paid to scrutinize, and criticise a film, which is unfair since the reviews for Avatar are usually one-sided... I have only read one review where it mentions anything about emotion. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
Lenguage	35. RE: Who else experienced a feeling of sorrow after watching Avatar? Jan 7 2010, 10:12 PM EST As all of you guys I share the same feeling, this is not just a movie, James Cameron changed some parts of my life with this film, I've seen it 3 times in IMAX it's amazing, u get so involved in the story. As much users here I joined to share my feelings to these, cause I never wanted the movie to end I felt like I was in the movie, and Neytiri and the Na'Vis traditions and the way they act is so cool and now a days we don't share the same feelings about our planet and benefits we have from Earth. and at the end I almost cried but of happiness cause I projected so much in the movie, I want the sequel soon! It's nice to kow all of you guys that share ur feelings with this movie.Avatar is my all time best movie I can assure it. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
Churchill51	36. RE: Who else experienced a feeling of sorrow after watching Avatar? Jan 8 2010, 12:31 AM EST Honorguard, I read one review where they actually stated that they've watched it 3 times, so we got some back up. I can't remember where though damnit. I'm pretty sure since James Cameron, being a smart guy and all, doesn't give two sh!ts about the negative reviews of his film. Like people have stated, critics are called critics for a reason and they are a fractional portion of the people who've seen this movie. I read the reviews and I'm thrilled when I read one that is positive. When I read one that is negative, I feel sorry for em, they didn't get it. People are talking about politics and unoriginal story lines and yada yada yada, but it doesn't matter, we got something out of it and they didn't. All I can say to them is "Hey! I bet it sucks to be so shallow!" Post reply Do you find this valuable?
Zahelu	37. RE: Who else experienced a feeling of sorrow after watching Avatar? Jan 8 2010, 2:27 AM EST \| Post edited: Jan 8 2010, 2:27 AM EST "The critics and the reviewers didn't feel anything from this film. They entered the cinema ready to scrutinize and criticise the film, focusing on the ups and downs. Instead, they should've just sat back and absorbed everything instead of pinpointing the highs and lows of the film... This is why they fail to mention the experience we receive during and after leaving the cinema, because they themselves did not feel anything. Reviewers are paid to scrutinize, and criticise a film, which is unfair since the reviews for Avatar are usually one-sided... I have only read one review where it mentions anything about emotion." So... have you read this review yet? http://blog.mar.sg/2009/12/avatar-movie-review-probably-the-longest-review-ever =) Post reply Do you find this valuable?
honorguard117	38. RE: Who else experienced a feeling of sorrow after watching Avatar? Jan 8 2010, 5:11 AM EST \| Post edited: Jan 8 2010, 5:11 AM EST "So... have you read this review yet? http://blog.mar.sg/2009/12/avatar-movie-review-probably-the-longest-review-ever =)" Thanks for putting that up, it's a very good review. It's the review that defends the film from those negative reviews... Well done for posting this, man. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
Sorsa	39. RE: Who else experienced a feeling of sorrow after watching Avatar? Jan 8 2010, 2:09 PM EST \| Post edited: Jan 8 2010, 2:16 PM EST Maybe i need to revive my blogging someday. Heres some thoughts how i'm doing now. I got over the sorrow, but all else is still there. Partly i'm happy because of that. I'm happy again, but there is still something hollow in my soul. I miss that world so much, i wish earth will blossom again someday. Do you know hard is it to keep your thoughts on studying now when holiday is over? Today was second weekday (Thank God it's friday!) and that means school (upper secondary) for me,(it seems to me i represent young mind and heart here) for me of course. Everything reminds me of that beautifulnes. For example (besides all obvious subjects like biology and music.) on the religions lesson yesterday, there was as a subject native religions. Guess where from that reminds me.. Talking about animism and stuff.. "Ok, religion i can keep my thoughts clear. Todays subject... oh f*ck, here i go" Everytime i just hear music, think about plot or anything about it i feel cold ribbles running down and i'll go goosebumbs. Ahh... what a roller coaster to listen whole OST through. Just try not to cry when i got my family around. At least i'm not depressed anymore, but it still is so emotional experience to me. If i thought i had heard almost everything when i heard my favourite bands on live, but now i know i have SEEN and heard all what i can. I've always liked and respected classical music, but now i absolutely adore it. Perhaps that has always been so because metal music has very strong classical roots. There is nothing like this Avatar - OST. If i'm going to start playing any instrument, that would definitely be timpanum or something like that. Have talked with my mates about movie and experience. Sadly most of the people are so shallow or just don't get so deep experience. (Or they somehow don't want or are embarassed about it. I feel sad for all of them) Post reply Do you find this valuable?

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