Avatar Trailer:

Is it just me, or does this look like it's going to be slightly less than everything I'd hoped? Since the first teasers with actual footage came out, I've been consistently disappointed. I'm not really sure why, exactly, but ask yourself this: if this movie trailer came out and had McG's name attached to it instead of James Cameron, would you be interested? I wouldn't. If it weren't for all the bells and whistles and new technology (e.g. the 3D cameras) that are supposed to adorn the movie when it comes out, would the story alone get you out of the house? I doubt it.

I hate CG. It ruins movies. Don't get me wrong, it can be used to do things practically impossible otherwise, but that's not how it's typically used. And it's certainly no substitute for live people. Nowadays, blockbuster movies have CG used and mixed with live action to about the subtlety of Who Framed Roger Rabbit. I like cartoons too, but not the way George Lucas does.

Will I see Avatar when it comes out? Undoubtedly. Will I be disappointed when it's over? I hope not. But considering that blockbuster cinema as of late has consistently been one long, overpriced anecdote about the death of film as a legitimate medium, I'm worried. They don't make 'em like they used to.