Comments on: Justifying AVATAR as the highest grossing film of all time

By: Captain_Howdy

Captain_Howdy — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 20:11:43 +0000

You only recently discovered we exist because that's the case. We launched December 1 2009. Cheers for the vote of confidence.

By: mrtrivia

mrtrivia — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:03:55 +0000

Captain Howdy, as a co-worker of mine used to say, “You're only human.” But seriously, I've been crushing on Reel Thinker since I discovered it a few weeks back. I'm amazed given the circumstances that it took me so long to find out you existed. Any how, even when I don't agree with you guys, you are definitely not flinging crap in the blogosphere. Keep up the excellent work.Generating as much content as you do is no picnic.

By: Captain_Howdy

Captain_Howdy — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:05:29 +0000

Mr. Trivia, I think I just developed a crush.

By: Stephen Parry

Stephen Parry — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:00:27 +0000

I remember watching a youtube video somewhere comparing the different trailers. By far my favourite trailer was the "Aimed at kids" trailer. Which had the "ive heard your voice before" voice over artist, disney style music, and enough visuals to get kids excited like candy mixed with redbull.

I think the reasoning behind Avatar getting the highest grossing film spot is

*"From the Director of Titanic"- who didn't love that movie?, also it was the highest grossing film before Avatar
*Its a movie for everyone- You dont see horror movies in highest grossing films of all time, no you see Pirates of the Caribbean, Harry Potter and Comic Book movies.
*3D tickets cost more- This dosent need explanation, 3D ka-ching! extra few bucks, wanna see it in IMAX ka-Ching! extra few bucks
And finnaly, the technology blew away consumers(film maker muggles) combined with a easy going story thats familiar, and BAM all over the social networks people are saying how fantastic this movie is...Twitter and Facebook are driving forces in ticket sales. Who dosent ask a friend for an opinion on a movie? Why ask when someone can update.

I went to see Rob Marshals "Nine" a few nights ago...i looked up to see the session times...every Avatar showing was Sold Out...SOLD OUT

By: Mr Trivia

Mr Trivia — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:55:37 +0000

Ahoy, Cap'n Howdy. Not sure why it matters whether or not we agree with all those folks. Like you, I thought Avatar was entertaining, had it's moments etc. Sometimes I agree with the crowd. Sometimes not. But I don't gain from one position or lose from the other.

I think Cameron made a good film with brilliant technical skills that happened to hit the culture at the right moment. Luck and talent were involved. But just like the 70 year popularity of Gone With The Wind isn't really a sign that people are for slavery, I don't think these numbers say too much about the value of of Avatar's message or the wisdom (or taste) of this crowd.

Or to put it another way - if we believe the numbers, then the world's funniest television comedy is TWO AND A HALF MEN. It's important that I continue to believe that audience statistics don't mean too much, otherwise I am sharing this planet with millions upon millions of ignorant, tasteless, crap-flinging baboons

By: Captain_Howdy

Captain_Howdy — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:12:41 +0000

Good call on the age groups, I even did a write-up on how they cleverly marketed Avatar to all the possible demographics. Nice.

By: spikeshinizle

spikeshinizle — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:27:56 +0000

I also think it's a case of almost every age group going to see the film. It's been marketed to everyone, so everyone is going. Even if they aren't totally convinced by the trailers, I think enough people are recognising that it's directed by James Cameron “the guy who did Titanic” and thus want to see it.
No one I know has said it was amazing, it doesn't seem to give anyone 'chills' or leave them totally inspired, I think it's just a fun movie that everyone can see.