Intro
1. Learn Vocabulary - Learn some new vocabulary before you start the lesson.
2. Read and Prepare - Read the introduction and prepare to hear the audio.
Even though it didn’t win an Oscar for best picture, Avatar was one of the most talked about movies this year. It used new 3D technology to create visual effects unlike anything moviegoers have seen before. It was also the most expensive, and the highest-earning, movie ever made.
But does the movie match the hype? Some critics complain that while the movie may be fun to look at, the writing is bad and the story is cliche. But others find the moral of the movie, about protecting the planet, to be inspiring. Find out what Dale and Marni thought of Avatar.
Dialog
1. Listen and Read - Listen to the audio and read the dialog at the same time.
2. Study - Read the dialog again to see how the vocab words are used.
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Marni: Have you seen Avatar, Dale?
Dale: OK, who hasn’t seen Avatar? That’s the question.
Marni: Well, apparently, you know, there’s three people on the planet. But I have to say, I think that maybe I missed the boat because I saw it, but I didn’t see it in 3D.
Dale: The good thing about with watching it in 2D is that you actually grasp the actual storyline without getting sucked into the graphics.
Marni: Into the visuals.
Dale: Into the visual parts of it. I got sucked into the visuals. Because then I’m paying attention to everything else but the storyline. And the storyline is important there because it actually drives the whole movie. So I plan to watch it in 3D as well as in 2D.
Marni: Ah, interesting. Well, OK, so I have to say, as someone who saw it in 2D, yes, you know, I was sitting there analyzing all the flaws in the story and going, “Oh, but that’s really pretty.” So now I think I would want to see it in 3D and be able to just focus on the visuals.
Dale: I don’t really see that there was many flaws to the story.
Marni: Really?
Dale: I was just sucked in because overall, the way it was done was done I think in my honest opinion flawlessly.
Marni: Wow.
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Discussion
Dale and Marni have both seen Avatar, although Marni only saw it in 2D. They disagree about the film. Marni thinks that although it is fun to look at, the story is weak. Dale was really impressed by the movie. He thinks it is perfect in every way.
Avatar’s director James Cameron used the latest technology to create a visually stunning movie. You can see Avatar in 2D or 3D. In 2D you might be able to pay better attention to the plot, but if you want to fully enjoy the visual effects, it’s better to see the film in 3D. Or you could be like Marni and Dale, and see it both ways.
Have you seen Avatar? Do you think it is better to watch it in 2-D or 3-D?
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I have seen the movie.It was a GREAT experience! The concept of the movie is just amazing.That planet…the natural network…the tree of soul etc were awesome.The ending part,when Jake was transformed into his Na'vi body from his human body permanently was very remarkable.Hats of to you James Cameron.I wish to be there in Pandora and wanna meet with the blue-skinned Na'vies… |
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just see how those blue guys have connected to the environment, even though this is just story, isn't that just amazing ? |
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