Avatar thrashes Titanic's Box Office Figures!

[*mazedsalv**]

Avatar is now the highest grossing film of all time, by a mile!!

Avatar has taken a collossal 2.6b in the box office worldwide... almost 50% of the worlds population, teh previous record was held by Titanic who was far ahead than any other movie with 1.8b!!!

That is a jaw dropping number for Avatar!! :shocked:

Most films dont even make it to make 100m!!

Only 5 movies have made it passed the 1b mark.

1. Avatar- $2,556,989,342
2. Titanic- $1,843,201,268
3. Lord Of the Rings- Return of the King- $1,119,110,941
4. Pirates of the Carribean Dead Mans Chest- $1,091,345,358
5. The Dark Night- $1,022,345,358

Strange 4 out of the 5 have been in the 2000s. And we thought cinema was dead.

[Iceman]

still havent seen it LOL

[Ross]

I knew about this 3 weeks ago?

[setanta]

One crap Cameron film replacing another crap Cameron film.

[Ross]

One crap Cameron film replacing another crap Cameron film.

Titanic is my favourite film of all time.

[Smithy]

Its a good film, but not that good

It is ridiculously Overrated

[Mrluvaluva]

Titanic is my favourite film of all time.

I really like it too. A lot of people laugh at that and reckon it is crap. :shrug:

[setanta]

Titanic is my favourite film of all time.

No comment hun!

[Ross]

I really like it too. A lot of people laugh at that and reckon it is crap. :shrug:

I think it's amazing. The story is beautiful and it's so sad. The acting is pure perfection too, great cast.

The saddest parts are when it's actually sinking and when the old couple are on the bed hugging. It's really sad stuff.

[Enid]

No comment hun!
It's my favourite film too! You take that back!

[Ross]

It's my favourite film too! You take that back!

3 against 1.

Power to Enid, Ross and Luva! ;)

[setanta]

It's my favourite film too! You take that back!

It's a steaming pile of dog poo. Drivel. At least there can't be a sequel to it.

[Ross]

It's a steaming pile of dog poo. Drivel. At least there can't be a sequel to it.

Sequels always ruin films anyway so I'm glad it couldn't get one. J, admit it. You cried!

[\PJ/]

thats amazing.

[Smithy]

Titanic is being re-released next year in 3D, does that mean it could pass avatar as highest grossing film, i.e last times takings + this times takings

[\PJ/]

and i love titanic :P

[ILoveTRW]

all those top five are overrated, especially Avatar, Pirates of The Caribbean and The Dark Knight

[setanta]

Sequels always ruin films anyway so I'm glad it couldn't get one. J, admit it. You cried!

With sheer delight when the iceberg hit. Has some of the cringiest dialogue I've ever heard and I never thought the cheesiness would be equalled. Then Avatar came along.... I see you. What absolute rubbish.

[Enid]

It's a steaming pile of dog poo. Drivel. At least there can't be a sequel to it.
vD4OnHCRd_4

[King Gizzard]

great news!!!

and james, the leading actors in it have already agreed contracts for the next one so I guess there is another woop!

[*mazedsalv**]

Sequels always ruin films anyway so I'm glad it couldn't get one. J, admit it. You cried!

The only sequels that didnt ruin the original were IMO, American Pie 2 and The Godfather Part 2.

All other sequels are always much worse. However sometimes the 3rd movie is good (mostly in horror movies), eg. Scream 3 was much better than Scream 2, and Saw 3 was much better than Saw 2.

The worst sequel in the world is probably The Son of The Mask, sequel to The Mask (possibly my fave film ever).

A Titanic 2 would be absoloutley horrific to the original. Titanic, I got to admit, its a classic.

[setanta]

You know Di Caprio hates Titanic? Hates the effect it had on his career.

[setanta]

great news!!!

and james, the leading actors in it have already agreed contracts for the next one so I guess there is another woop!

Seriously though, where can they go with a sequel? Hasn't everything been said now?

[ILoveTRW]

A Titanic 2 would be absoloutley horrific to the original. Titanic, I got to admit, its a classic.

well it pretty much impossible to have a titanic 2 considering the ship has been sunk

[setanta]

The only sequels that didnt ruin the original were IMO, American Pie 2 and The Godfather Part 2.

All other sequels are always much worse. However sometimes the 3rd movie is good (mostly in horror movies), eg. Scream 3 was much better than Scream 2, and Saw 3 was much better than Saw 2.

The worst sequel in the world is probably The Son of The Mask, sequel to The Mask (possibly my fave film ever).

A Titanic 2 would be absoloutley horrific to the original. Titanic, I got to admit, its a classic.

Nah, Cameron's had a few sequels of his own that have been as good as the first flicks in some ways - Terminator 2 and Aliens.

[King Gizzard]

i dunno, i just really love the setting of pandora and the characters etc so i'm looking forward to it even though it ll be ages away

[setanta]

Money talks Nathan. That's all it's about.

[Enid]

Under the sea. Under the sea. Darling, it's better, down where it's wetter. Take it from me.

[Patrick]

What the **** is it with a film about Blue Cats with Glitter on their faces?

Seriously, how can that film beat a film that was based on a true story were hundreds lost their lifes.

James Cameron must be rolling in money, both his films are the biggest of all time.

Titanic FTW!

I bet they are going to rip the ****ing arse out of Avatar, they are already planning a 2ND one.

[ILoveTRW]

can i just point out that the price of cinema tickets have gone up in the past 10 years

so it is possible that more people still went to watch titanic

[setanta]

Under the sea. Under the sea. Darling, it's better, down where it's wetter. Take it from me.

Up on the shore they work all day, out in the sun they slave away
While we devoting full time to floatin under the sea

[*mazedsalv**]

Ive been looking at the the best voted films of all time with Citezen Kane topping the vote all the time, followed by the first two Godfather films, Shclindlers List, The Sawshank Redemption and Vertigo.

Is it wrong to say that i didnt get what was so good about Citezen Kane??
And I LoveDC, urmm its not impossible, they can do a remake with different actors. There were three other Titanic movied that were out before the 1997 one, they just werent popular. The ship all sank in them ones.

[Smithy]

can i just point out that the price of cinema tickets have gone up in the past 10 years

so it is possible that more people still went to watch titanic

ya, but its unlikely

[setanta]

Ive been looking at the the best voted films of all time with Citezen Kane topping the vote all the time, followed by the first two Godfather films, Shclindlers List, The Sawshank Redemption and Vertigo.

Is it wrong to say that i didnt get what was so good about Citezen Kane??
And I LoveDC, urmm its not impossible, they can do a remake with different actors. There were three other Titanic movied that were out before the 1997 one, they just werent popular. The ship all sank in them ones.

You have to think of Citizen Kane in terms of the history of cinema, and how Welles created so many new ways of expression, utilising every known method of lighting, cinematography etc, as well as introducing new ways of filming shots. It really was ground breaking for it's time.

[ILoveTRW]

And I LoveDC, urmm its not impossible, they can do a remake with different actors. There were three other Titanic movied that were out before the 1997 one, they just werent popular. The ship all sank in them ones.

i never said they couldnt remake it. i said they couldnt make a sequel

[King Gizzard]

Is it bad that I've never heard of Citizens Kane

wtf is that?

[*mazedsalv**]

i never said they couldnt remake it. i said they couldnt make a sequel

Okay, maybe not then :D

[*mazedsalv**]

You have to think of Citizen Kane in terms of the history of cinema, and how Welles created so many new ways of expression, utilising every known method of lighting, cinematography etc, as well as introducing new ways of filming shots. It really was ground breaking for it's time.

True, I was kind of focussing on the actual narrative, but obviously I didnt know about how big it was back then and that they were trying different methods on doing things.

I should actually be looking at stuff like that now, Im a Film Student now so i need to look at all aspects of films such as cinematograpghy, sound and lighting. But as i saw it years ago, I didnt know to look out for that. Talking about cinematograpghy, I got a B talking about the use of cinamatograpghy in the film "Leon".... ohh yeah :)

[MeMyselfAndI]

Titanic is the saddest film i watched in my life

[Stephanie]

i've never seen titanic.. or avatar :L

[MeMyselfAndI]

She was so selfish to not let Jack on the iceberg:(

[Enid]

She was so selfish to not let Jack on the iceberg:(
No, there was only enough room for one person.

[setanta]

True, I was kind of focussing on the actual narrative, but obviously I didnt know about how big it was back then and that they were trying different methods on doing things.

I should actually be looking at stuff like that now, Im a Film Student now so i need to look at all aspects of films such as cinematograpghy, sound and lighting. But as i saw it years ago, I didnt know to look out for that. Talking about cinematograpghy, I got a B talking about the use of cinamatograpghy in the film "Leon".... ohh yeah :)

Besson's films have a hypnotic effect on me, and that could be do to with his upbringing and love for the sea. There's a beautiful flow to his work, like the ebb and flow water. Watch the Big Blue and you'll see how amazing the man is at shooting in a particular style.

No, the narrative for Cane was fairly groundbreaking too. Welles had never worked on a film prior to this .... he came from a background of theatre.

[King Gizzard]

I done 2 years gcse and 2 years a level of media and film related studies, and ive never had to come across that film lol



had to do a couple alfred hitchcocks though

[ILoveTRW]

Okay, maybe not then :D

:D

[MeMyselfAndI]

but they could of taken turns on surviving and why didnt all the other people fight to get on it

[Smithy]

She was so selfish to not let Jack on the iceberg:(

:laugh2:

^
This bitch cant be serious can she?

[Smithy]

i never said they couldnt remake it. i said they couldnt make a sequel

I did just say they are re-launching it in 3D next year!!

[Stephanie]

:laugh2:

^
This bitch cant be serious can she?
:joker:

[ILoveTRW]

I did just say they are re-launching it in 3D next year!!

but thats still not a sequel

[Smithy]

but thats still not a sequel

No :p
But a bit like a re-make

[*mazedsalv**]

Besson's films have a hypnotic effect on me, and that could be do to with his upbringing and love for the sea. There's a beautiful flow to his work, like the ebb and flow water. Watch the Big Blue and you'll see how amazing the man is at shooting in a particular style.

No, the narrative for Cane was fairly groundbreaking too. Welles had never worked on a film prior to this .... he came from a background of theatre.

I'd probably need to re-watch it then. Im sure we will be studying it for my 2nd year in college, I heard thats what this years 2nd year students are doing.

Im quite interested in Gus Van Sant, he is a brilliant director.

[*mazedsalv**]

One film I want to see.... Teeth.

it sounds like the worst storyline someone can think of, disturbing and laughable at the same time.

[MeMyselfAndI]

im definately not watching it in the cinema if i cry how embarasiing

[Smithy]

One film I want to see.... Teeth.

it sounds like the worst storyline someone can think of, disturbing and laughable at the same time.

Is that the film about the fanjita with teeth?

[*mazedsalv**]

Is that the film about the fanjita with teeth?

Yes. It only made $2m at the box office but has got loads of critical acclaim.
I mean, a vagina with teeth biting off peoples penis'. WTF, who thought up of it?? My friends were discussing it, and I was like, I want to watch it!

[MeMyselfAndI]

i know what teeth is about it sounds disgusting..

[Enid]

My vagina has teeth. So what? :(

[*mazedsalv**]

The pair won the award for "Most Memorable Mutilation" for "Penis Bitten Off By Vagina With Teeth"

LMAO :laugh: What an award!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nmVfv6aVgo Disgusting!!!

And Enid, interesting, very interesting, make sure I stay clear of you... :D

[Smithy]

yes. It only made $2m at the box office but has got loads of critical acclaim.
I mean, a vagina with teeth biting off peoples penis'. Wtf, who thought up of it?? My friends were discussing it, and i was like, i want to watch it!

watch it online

[*mazedsalv**]

watch it online

Im scared to watch, Im alone. I need to watch it in the day with people. Also, the thought of the film makes me want to throw up and it sounds really gory. I will one day watch it though!!

[Shaun]

meh. neither of those top 5 are near my favourite 5 films ever - the Pirates of the Caribbean one was TERRIBLE.

[MarkWaldorf]

i still haven't seen it lmao

[Smithy]

Im scared to watch, Im alone. I need to watch it in the day with people. Also, the thought of the film makes me want to throw up and it sounds really gory. I will one day watch it though!!

:laugh:

[*mazedsalv**]

:laugh:

All I will be thinking about is having my area bitten off... oh God! Im scared to watch!!! :joker:

[*mazedsalv**]

meh. neither of those top 5 are near my favourite 5 films ever - the Pirates of the Caribbean one was TERRIBLE.

My Top 5 would be something like this....

1. The Mask
2. The Godfather Part 1 and 2
3. Halloween
4. Green Mile? Shawshank Redemption? Forest Gump?

Not sure, its really difficult.

[Smithy]

All I will be thinking about is having my area bitten off... oh God! Im scared to watch!!! :joker:

rofl
I dont think it would actually happen

[Jayson]

I can't watch the entire film. Had it on my iPod for about two weeks and can't sit through more than 30 mins of it without turning it off. Pile of utter wank, that film.

[Callum]

Titanic >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Avatar

Avatar was brilliant and I thoroughly enjoyed it but Titanic is in a different league in my opinion.

[setanta]

I can't watch the entire film. Had it on my iPod for about two weeks and can't sit through more than 30 mins of it without turning it off. Pile of utter wank, that film.

Well said Jayson.

[*mazedsalv**]

IMO Titanic is too long but it is a very good film. No where near my Top 10 though.

[Enid]

Why would you watch a film on your iPod? That's insane.

[Jayson]

Why would you watch a film on your iPod? That's insane.

So you can watch it on the train etc :p


Just an all round boring movie imo.