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The CGI and 3D in this movie just tricked my brain My brain didn't want to believe it's CGI because it somehow felt more real and beautiful than reality itself!! Truly one of a kind magical experience

He might take his time, but James Cameron delivers every time.

I grew up by the ocean. I remember being a kid floating in the shallows looking at the holes in the sand dug out by small creatures and getting lost in imagination. Jim found a very honest childlike moment in that scene.

Mad respect to Sam Worthington. I'm glad he gave credit to those designers, VFX artists, Animators. (All of the creative designers) I think we tend to give a lot of respect to actors, directors and writers, but we tend to over look the rest of the team that actually have to do the technical part. Sure we have the credits to show the team, but we talk less about these guys in the background that actually put everything to life.

“Pop out of the water, fly around, dive back in. Then we put people on it, just to see what happens” James Cameron at his finest

The reason why AVATAR resonated with so many people all over the word is that the Na'vi represent the humans long before they lost the connection to their full spiritual potential.

James Cameron's films are successful not solely because of their looks; they are universal too, they speak to everyone in the world. And that is so rare and precious nowadays.

Zoe killed it. Her acting was phenomenal. One again she brought her a game.

If Star Wars was handled the same way Avatar was, maybe Star wars would have been incredible.

I've never felt so inside a movie, so captured and absorbed as with this movie

James Cameron seems like the guy I hate selling a car to because he’s very present and logical and does everything how he wants to do it. He would see through everything LOL.

The understanding of cinematography james has is mind blowing. One of a kind.

Recently revisited Avataar 1 and boy didn't appreciate the movie as much back in 2009!! The visuals are still way better than most CGI VFX heavy flicks that came after. It amazes me how well James Cameron and the tech team depicted the play of light on all the objects it falls and doesn't

Sigourney Weaver is just amazing. All these years many known roles, no scandals whatsoever. If she doesnt get a lifetime award someday something went wrong

The papyrus sketch is one of my favourite sketches still to this day 😂😂 it always cracks me up 😂

People would think it's easy peasy but James Cameron is actually, through filmmaking, helping develop technology for future filmmakers and other uses as well.

I saw it and it definitely needs to be seen in 3D in a theater. It is BIG and the graphics/3D are incredibly smooth and detailed. TV won't do this justice.

Loved the way of water. The effects were amazing, the high frame rate scenes in the water were incredible. Loved every minute of it.

I just came home from the iMAX theater and I'm still shaken. I'm determined. I'm heartbroken. I'm hopeful as well as I am sorry. Sorry for all the nasty things that we are doing to this beautiful earth. Sorry for our endless greed and our inability to look ourselves in the mirror. Sorry for the oceans that we are poisoning. For the forests that we are cutting down. For the soil that we are draining. I couldn't help but see that we are both the Na'avi and the Sky People. We have both natures in us. We can be compassionate to other living beings and we can butcher them when we are asleep to our cruelty. It is an awesome piece of art. It's a shame that the word awesome has lost all its weight but it's the closest word that describes it. I was filled with awe, wonder, reverence, and mystery all the way through. I saw myself in both sides of the equation. The light and the dark. The saint and the sinner. But in the midst of all of those fight scenes and grandeur, it was clear to me just how pertinent the message is. That the bond of family, community and our connection to nature are more important than everything else. No amount of technological advancement will replace the joy of swimming with friends who have your back and feeling the sun on your skin. No amount of metaverse shenanigans will bring more fulfillment than seeing pride on your father's face when he realizes that he raised a good person. All is lost when we sever the connections of humanity, spirit and playfulness. Those are the things that make us what we are. Thank you Cameron for your wake-up call. May we be kinder to all beings.

James Cameron is a pure genius. Developed further water travel technology, his cgi effects, and just so much extra technomancy magic brings this sequel so much life. Honestly, haven't had this much fun watching a movie since the lotr trilogy.

“But he doesn’t get 10%….” I’m dead 😂

the „post movie depression“ hits hard. i feel like i left pandora and have to live my „normal life“ again. it was a great movie. i loved the graphics a lot. didn‘t feel like 3 hours❤excited for the next one🎉

I really liked the way of water. I thought it raised the bar while also opening up potential plotlines for the future more than the first did.

I love Jim Cameron. One of few true blockbuster auteurs left, who really sees movies as escapism and an experience but also treats them as work of art. The movie world is blessed to have a visionary like him..

Great questions, he is a very good interviewer. Most Avatar interviews are boring and the questions are unimaginative, this guy did wonderfully!

A great movie! That dreamlike quality is key!

I don't know that anyone besides James Cameron could have made Avatar what it is to cinema and just the world in general... He just seems like a down to earth, ambitious, and honest dude. He has such an innate desire to help push the industry forward and test the limits of technology; his work shows for it. I can't wait to see the rest of the series.

There are only very few movies out there that actually provides an escapism temporarily. To me, Avatar (2009) did it. The sequel was a much more heightened experience for me. Loved it!

James Cameron is the director every director should be 😅 Truly one of the greatest of our time

Finally we get Jim’s thoughts on the SNL sketch, easily one of the best things SNL have ever made and arguably one of Ryan’s career highlights

Avatar 2 is a cinematic experience you shouldn't miss... MASTERPIECE

The "papyrus"-Font question was my favorite. I always wanted to here James reaction to that. :D :D But to be honest the whole interview was really refreshing and felt way better than most of the other interviews I saw. BBC always gets on a friendly base with the people they have as guests.

This movie was magical, the story was heartfelt, characters were well introduced. Oh and the effects were mind blowing!! Like watching a nature doc, very beautiful!!

The whole team is appreciating the tech n other guys who are behind camera!!! So good

This explains why majority of the film felt so grounded eventhough it was 98% CGI! I kept thinking how these actors and the animators made it look so convincing. It is because there was a practical reference to everything!

I love how Sigourney Weaver is aging so gracefully

the best thing about this movie is definitely the visual and the way soundtrack flow at every single moment

Asking about the papyrus sketch = Perfect interviewer. Was hoping it would come up, and you didn't let me down!!

Just saw the movie today... What a show... The best experience ive had in theaters so far

I love how James Cameron goes into his work as a passion just like Tom Cruise! If he wants to do it, he’ll do it! Much respect for this awe-inspiring, intellectual, & legendary man!!!

Guys believe me don't miss this movie to watch in IMAX 3D what a experience. Masterpiece !!

The amount of work and dedication actors and the whole group put into work for the audience, is unreal. We're really blessed to have born in this world.

Saw his creation Avatar way of the water yesterday and I was blown away by visuals and VFX oh man what a film!!..this man is a genius.also kudos to the entire team making this possible.

The Papyrus bit got me rolling 🤣 Thank you, Ali, for bringing it up.

I enjoyed this movie more than any other movie before. I liked the connection between nature and the Navi 's , how they could connect to everything around and how they respect every life. The family, unity and care of the parents and how the kids were able to save their parents, also I loved the answer of the nature and resonance because the Sea living things responded and helped to protect them...The pain of a parent while losing a son...Zoe was so real...this movie probably will take all the prizes for 2023...

The CGI was next level, it's blending into realism which allows directors to have a whole new level of freedom in designing. James Cameron pioneered this ventured and took his time to deliver until the technology was up to scratch, people owe him (or will eventually) a lot of gratitude for enhancing the cinema experience and directors will be thanking him for making their movies that much better using this hyper realistic blend of CGI and live action. Imagine fantasy games like World of Warcraft using this technology in a movie ^^ game changer. EDIT: Credit to the engineers that made the technology possible, they are the true heroes. They maybe invisible and in the background but they deserve the adulation and praise they receive.

Just finished watching it in 3D and my god it was jaw dropping! James Cameron exist to make Avatar. You have to see it to believe it, it’s truly immersive.

Goddamn did this movie surprise me. I had almost 0 expectations going in and was blown away. The CGI is legitimately the best I've ever seen, and it was surprisingly refreshing to revisit Pandora and catch up with the characters of the first movie. I wholeheartedly recommend checking it out, see it in 3D at the theatre if you can.

The Way of Water is the best cinematic experience I've had since the first Avatar.

This inteviewers interviewes with celebs are the best interviews of the internet. Very entartaining and good questions. Papyras font and Matt damon questions was hilarious.

Looking forward the next ones this spectacular!

7:46 the part about Matt Damon.

One of the greatest directors ever. Cameron is a genius.

The listening skills and fantastic questions from the interviewer is underrated! Thank you!

Loved the first one, looking forward to the next!

James Cameron is one of the greatest directors of all time! His filmography speaks for itself!

Last hour of this movie is T2 tier, action is some next level stuff.

No one will ever understand the place this movie has in my heart , this movie was and is my life. My childhood, now my adulthood , let it continue. This movie is my fortress. I see you 🙆🤲🙌

It was not just a movie it was like being on another planet it is like i was on pandora and feeling every fucking thing that was happening please watch this movies its revolution

Just watched it. Probably my favorite movie production. Maasive respect for james cameron and the team!

I hope James Cameron can stay alive long enough to finish the sequels. He's getting up there in age, life is fragile.

Brilliant interviewer seemed so interested in the movie and asked great questions well done. The movie looks ace can’t wait to see it

Absolutely beautiful and touching. I thought after 3 hours I would be hopping to leave the Cinema but not so at all. Wanted more and so did the rest of the audience, Eagerly await the video and the next installment. The Seed Bearer.

This is not a movie it is a beautiful piece of art. Insane, and worth the wait and then some.

Avatar is one of those films that just gets better each time you watch it! Small details you catch! And honestly I’m glad Matt turned down the role - I don’t think it would’ve turned out the same without Sam.

It’s just so incredible, spectacular and amazingly beautiful

Cameron is a genius in his approach to movie making

Just saw it Today..it's a cinematic masterpiece 💓

What a brilliant interview. Both Ali Plumb and James Cameron on the same page edited to perfection. Look forward to seeing the film.

I did not expect sigourney to play a younger version of herself and aced it. When I heard kiri’s voice, I did not expect someone who was in her middle-ages. Phenomenal job, Sigourney!

It's the 1st time that the interviewer stood out to me more than the cast members. Loving hid warmth and humour xx

gonna go see it Tuesday, already reserved my tickets and really looking forward to it! Avatar was my grandfather's favorite movie before he passed so i'm taking my grandmother to see this one with me 😇

I really appreciate what Cameron said there at the end... about Avatar having a numinous element to it. It's something I've been arguing for among my own film buddies. They'll say, "Oh, Avatar is just blue Pocahontas, or Dances with Wolves and FernGully..." these are the obvious nay sayings we often hear. My response usually is, "You have no idea what that movie is really about do you?" The numinous element is what I've simply referred to as religious experience. There is a reason that movie resonated with so many more people outside of the US than in it. The larger world hasn't totally left behind it's spiritual roots.

So nice to hear a bunch of intelligent and passionate people speak about this project!!

I loved every minute of it. It really does transport you to another world for three hours. I’ll be seeing it again and the purchase the DVD. ❤

I’m gonna go see it again, because it’s like taking a vacation from life and you enter another world.

He absolutely knocked it out of the park

A perfect combination of CGI , love and Spirituality, made this movie an extraordinary experience to the senses! I love how James Cameron is trying to bring the spiritual angle to the movie. Being a Hindu i can immediately connect with the title of the movie , the love, the war, the meditation scene, the prayer beads, eywa, the connection of self with the concept of ocean ( In hindu spirituality , ocean symbolises pure consciousness/brahman/one true reality, which connects everything). It was like a de ja vu moment for me, cuz the concept and idea behind the movie is already there in the ancient Indian scriptures. I really am excited to see the upcoming movies! If he's going to give more importance to the spiritual aspect of the story, I can already see where he's heading too!

From the interview, James didn’t give a f if people will say the story is weak. There’s a lot more layers to film more than just a story, and he prove it right. I enjoy this movie even-though the story is the same as before (with different aspect)

Every time Cameron puts out a movie, he's pushed the tech behind it by leaps and bounds.

i just finish to watch the way of water. bro bro this movie is 100% breathtaking pure adrenaline and emotion and the music WOW damn. Definitely the best movie of the year!

I swear this interviewer is the most respectful and enjoyable to watch ever

To me I think the best way to describe why Avatar was so captivating. It was completely new yet the world was so well built it stood like the star wars trilogy on its lore. It had wonder due to this as well as the overall wonder in the film and through the cinematic approach. I think it showcased the beauty of life itself, and that's why its so attractive across all regions.

The movie was very intense and emotional. 11/10 imo

It is a must-see for any fan of the Avatar franchise.

Just watched it again and 4DX in Seattle and it was crazy absolutely mind blowing. What a beautiful masterpiece

I’m so scared of water. The actor are so brave and did a phenomenal job, I love the avatar franchise so much. Well done to everyone that created the film. ❤

I am glad they talked about the SNL sketch about papyrus!!! I was waiting for it!

The movie had me captivated beginning to end something about the love for nature and family that just keeps you so drawn in. I hope and can’t wait for the 3rd

i am so thankful to you James Cameron. you opened my eyes and awakened me. God bless you.

I loved every second of the movie. Can't wait to see it again.

i went to watch Avatar Way of Water in my local theater tonight. IT WAS SOOO GOOD! I was not sure if James could make the 2nd one as good if not better than the first one. It was sooo good! I was in awe the entire 3.5 hours of the film. I loved the emphasis on family being a fortress! Way to go James! Way to go! Fantastic story! I developed a strong emotional connection with all the characters. It was so great! Thank you, thank you!

Avatar 2 is a gorgeous experience! Such a great sequel and it’s better than the first film.

As someone that grew up loving Sigourney Weaver and James Cameron movies, it would be so amazing and and an honor to meet them

You can really see the dedication and commitment poured into this movie. Kudos!

I saw the movie. Brilliant work I must say.. I want to congratulate every person who worked on this movie because it is indeed a masterpiece and I have NEVER seen a movie with such amazing visuals and attention to detail. I was seriously taken away to another world for 3 hours. Words cannot describe enough.

The Matt Damon bit HAHAHA. Would love to see Matt in a future sequel.

Beautiful movie! Just saw it in 3D IMAX. Very much worth the wait.

I'm late. The wife and I waited a few weeks after release to watch it to avoid the crowd but the theater was still packed. Just amazing. The film is an absolute must watch if you are a Avatar fan. Lots of laughs and tears.