I’ll admit right now that I’m not the biggest fan of fantasy-sci-fi. I don’t dislike the genre, it just isn’t one of my favorites. Thus, I have not caught the fever surrounding James Cameron’s latest film, the animated adventure Avatar.
While I personally may have a lackluster enthusiasm for the movie, the amount Avatar made in its midnight showings definitely proves that a lot of moviegoers were all about the 3D epic.
In midnight openings at nearly 2,000 theaters nationwide, Avatar brought in $3.5 million, and tickets for today’s matinee performances sold out quickly. This is a strong start for an animated film, and the movie is expected to do well over the entirety of its run.
Avatar has already opened in a limited number of foreign territories, and saw close to the same success at those locations as in the United States. This suggests the film will see heavy box office earnings when the film expands its international launch.
If Avatar keeps up the numbers it saw in its midnight openings, the movie has a chance of beating out I Am Legend as being the highest grossing December opening of all time. An impressive feat for both an animated film, and a movie based on a completely original idea, rather than following a franchise.
Have you seen Avatar yet? Do you plan on seeing it? Let us know your thoughts on the film!
I LOVED IT! I had never heard of this movie and i just went to see it because of all the racket..but it was amazing! Definately A Movie to watch over and over again!
A spectacular movie to watch. It isn't just one of these movies with so much special effects and a very shallow plotline. The messages and themes surrounding it are amazing. It keeps you on the edge of your seat. A must-see for everyone!
A spectacular movie to watch. It isn't just one of these movies with so much special effects and a very shallow plotline. The messages and themes surrounding it are amazing. It keeps you on the edge of your seat. A must-see for everyone!