"Matt, get over it!" James Cameron on Avatar: The Way of Water and how Matt Damon blew $290 million 

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The CGI and 3D in this movie just tricked my brain My brain didn't want to believe it's CGI because it somehow felt more real and beautiful than reality itself!! Truly one of a kind magical experience

I grew up by the ocean. I remember being a kid floating in the shallows looking at the holes in the sand dug out by small creatures and getting lost in imagination. Jim found a very honest childlike moment in that scene.

Mad respect to Sam Worthington. I'm glad he gave credit to those designers, VFX artists, Animators. (All of the creative designers) I think we tend to give a lot of respect to actors, directors and writers, but we tend to over look the rest of the team that actually have to do the technical part. Sure we have the credits to show the team, but we talk less about these guys in the background that actually put everything to life.

Zoe killed it. Her acting was phenomenal. One again she brought her a game.

He might take his time, but James Cameron delivers every time.

“Pop out of the water, fly around, dive back in. Then we put people on it, just to see what happens” James Cameron at his finest

James Cameron's films are successful not solely because of their looks; they are universal too, they speak to everyone in the world. And that is so rare and precious nowadays.

James Cameron seems like the guy I hate selling a car to because he’s very present and logical and does everything how he wants to do it. He would see through everything LOL.

The reason why AVATAR resonated with so many people all over the word is that the Na'vi represent the humans long before they lost the connection to their full spiritual potential.

Recently revisited Avataar 1 and boy didn't appreciate the movie as much back in 2009!! The visuals are still way better than most CGI VFX heavy flicks that came after. It amazes me how well James Cameron and the tech team depicted the play of light on all the objects it falls and doesn't

The understanding of cinematography james has is mind blowing. One of a kind.

The papyrus sketch is one of my favourite sketches still to this day 😂😂 it always cracks me up 😂

Sigourney Weaver is just amazing. All these years many known roles, no scandals whatsoever. If she doesnt get a lifetime award someday something went wrong

If Star Wars was handled the same way Avatar was, maybe Star wars would have been incredible.

I just came home from the iMAX theater and I'm still shaken. I'm determined. I'm heartbroken. I'm hopeful as well as I am sorry. Sorry for all the nasty things that we are doing to this beautiful earth. Sorry for our endless greed and our inability to look ourselves in the mirror. Sorry for the oceans that we are poisoning. For the forests that we are cutting down. For the soil that we are draining. I couldn't help but see that we are both the Na'avi and the Sky People. We have both natures in us. We can be compassionate to other living beings and we can butcher them when we are asleep to our cruelty. It is an awesome piece of art. It's a shame that the word awesome has lost all its weight but it's the closest word that describes it. I was filled with awe, wonder, reverence, and mystery all the way through. I saw myself in both sides of the equation. The light and the dark. The saint and the sinner. But in the midst of all of those fight scenes and grandeur, it was clear to me just how pertinent the message is. That the bond of family, community and our connection to nature are more important than everything else. No amount of technological advancement will replace the joy of swimming with friends who have your back and feeling the sun on your skin. No amount of metaverse shenanigans will bring more fulfillment than seeing pride on your father's face when he realizes that he raised a good person. All is lost when we sever the connections of humanity, spirit and playfulness. Those are the things that make us what we are. Thank you Cameron for your wake-up call. May we be kinder to all beings.

People would think it's easy peasy but James Cameron is actually, through filmmaking, helping develop technology for future filmmakers and other uses as well.

I've never felt so inside a movie, so captured and absorbed as with this movie

I saw it and it definitely needs to be seen in 3D in a theater. It is BIG and the graphics/3D are incredibly smooth and detailed. TV won't do this justice.

I really liked the way of water. I thought it raised the bar while also opening up potential plotlines for the future more than the first did.

James Cameron is a pure genius. Developed further water travel technology, his cgi effects, and just so much extra technomancy magic brings this sequel so much life. Honestly, haven't had this much fun watching a movie since the lotr trilogy.

the „post movie depression“ hits hard. i feel like i left pandora and have to live my „normal life“ again. it was a great movie. i loved the graphics a lot. didn‘t feel like 3 hours❤excited for the next one🎉

There are only very few movies out there that actually provides an escapism temporarily. To me, Avatar (2009) did it. The sequel was a much more heightened experience for me. Loved it!

A great movie! That dreamlike quality is key!

I love Jim Cameron. One of few true blockbuster auteurs left, who really sees movies as escapism and an experience but also treats them as work of art. The movie world is blessed to have a visionary like him..

Great questions, he is a very good interviewer. Most Avatar interviews are boring and the questions are unimaginative, this guy did wonderfully!

I don't know that anyone besides James Cameron could have made Avatar what it is to cinema and just the world in general... He just seems like a down to earth, ambitious, and honest dude. He has such an innate desire to help push the industry forward and test the limits of technology; his work shows for it. I can't wait to see the rest of the series.

James Cameron is the director every director should be 😅 Truly one of the greatest of our time

Loved the way of water. The effects were amazing, the high frame rate scenes in the water were incredible. Loved every minute of it.

This movie was magical, the story was heartfelt, characters were well introduced. Oh and the effects were mind blowing!! Like watching a nature doc, very beautiful!!

The whole team is appreciating the tech n other guys who are behind camera!!! So good

Avatar 2 is a cinematic experience you shouldn't miss... MASTERPIECE

Just saw the movie today... What a show... The best experience ive had in theaters so far

Finally we get Jim’s thoughts on the SNL sketch, easily one of the best things SNL have ever made and arguably one of Ryan’s career highlights

No one will ever understand the place this movie has in my heart , this movie was and is my life. My childhood, now my adulthood , let it continue. This movie is my fortress. I see you 🙆🤲🙌

“But he doesn’t get 10%….” I’m dead 😂

7:46 the part about Matt Damon.

Guys believe me don't miss this movie to watch in IMAX 3D what a experience. Masterpiece !!

I love how Sigourney Weaver is aging so gracefully

I love how James Cameron goes into his work as a passion just like Tom Cruise! If he wants to do it, he’ll do it! Much respect for this awe-inspiring, intellectual, & legendary man!!!

the best thing about this movie is definitely the visual and the way soundtrack flow at every single moment

This inteviewers interviewes with celebs are the best interviews of the internet. Very entartaining and good questions. Papyras font and Matt damon questions was hilarious.

Last hour of this movie is T2 tier, action is some next level stuff.

This explains why majority of the film felt so grounded eventhough it was 98% CGI! I kept thinking how these actors and the animators made it look so convincing. It is because there was a practical reference to everything!

Cameron is a genius in his approach to movie making

The amount of work and dedication actors and the whole group put into work for the audience, is unreal. We're really blessed to have born in this world.

Saw his creation Avatar way of the water yesterday and I was blown away by visuals and VFX oh man what a film!!..this man is a genius.also kudos to the entire team making this possible.

Goddamn did this movie surprise me. I had almost 0 expectations going in and was blown away. The CGI is legitimately the best I've ever seen, and it was surprisingly refreshing to revisit Pandora and catch up with the characters of the first movie. I wholeheartedly recommend checking it out, see it in 3D at the theatre if you can.

The "papyrus"-Font question was my favorite. I always wanted to here James reaction to that. :D :D But to be honest the whole interview was really refreshing and felt way better than most of the other interviews I saw. BBC always gets on a friendly base with the people they have as guests.

I enjoyed this movie more than any other movie before. I liked the connection between nature and the Navi 's , how they could connect to everything around and how they respect every life. The family, unity and care of the parents and how the kids were able to save their parents, also I loved the answer of the nature and resonance because the Sea living things responded and helped to protect them...The pain of a parent while losing a son...Zoe was so real...this movie probably will take all the prizes for 2023...

From the interview, James didn’t give a f if people will say the story is weak. There’s a lot more layers to film more than just a story, and he prove it right. I enjoy this movie even-though the story is the same as before (with different aspect)

James Cameron is one of the greatest directors of all time! His filmography speaks for itself!

Just finished watching it in 3D and my god it was jaw dropping! James Cameron exist to make Avatar. You have to see it to believe it, it’s truly immersive.

I hope James Cameron can stay alive long enough to finish the sequels. He's getting up there in age, life is fragile.

The CGI was next level, it's blending into realism which allows directors to have a whole new level of freedom in designing. James Cameron pioneered this ventured and took his time to deliver until the technology was up to scratch, people owe him (or will eventually) a lot of gratitude for enhancing the cinema experience and directors will be thanking him for making their movies that much better using this hyper realistic blend of CGI and live action. Imagine fantasy games like World of Warcraft using this technology in a movie ^^ game changer. EDIT: Credit to the engineers that made the technology possible, they are the true heroes. They maybe invisible and in the background but they deserve the adulation and praise they receive.

I did not expect sigourney to play a younger version of herself and aced it. When I heard kiri’s voice, I did not expect someone who was in her middle-ages. Phenomenal job, Sigourney!

It was not just a movie it was like being on another planet it is like i was on pandora and feeling every fucking thing that was happening please watch this movies its revolution

One of the greatest directors ever. Cameron is a genius.

Asking about the papyrus sketch = Perfect interviewer. Was hoping it would come up, and you didn't let me down!!

The movie had me captivated beginning to end something about the love for nature and family that just keeps you so drawn in. I hope and can’t wait for the 3rd

The Way of Water is the best cinematic experience I've had since the first Avatar.

The Papyrus bit got me rolling 🤣 Thank you, Ali, for bringing it up.

It’s the tribal aspect everyone connects with! That part of our humanity is fundamental, it’s felt and seeing it in these movies is such a wonderful experience

A perfect combination of CGI , love and Spirituality, made this movie an extraordinary experience to the senses! I love how James Cameron is trying to bring the spiritual angle to the movie. Being a Hindu i can immediately connect with the title of the movie , the love, the war, the meditation scene, the prayer beads, eywa, the connection of self with the concept of ocean ( In hindu spirituality , ocean symbolises pure consciousness/brahman/one true reality, which connects everything). It was like a de ja vu moment for me, cuz the concept and idea behind the movie is already there in the ancient Indian scriptures. I really am excited to see the upcoming movies! If he's going to give more importance to the spiritual aspect of the story, I can already see where he's heading too!

He absolutely knocked it out of the park

I’m gonna go see it again, because it’s like taking a vacation from life and you enter another world.

The listening skills and fantastic questions from the interviewer is underrated! Thank you!

I watched Avatar 2. I thought it was real. Absolutely beautiful movie. Loved it sooo much.

Avatar is one of those films that just gets better each time you watch it! Small details you catch! And honestly I’m glad Matt turned down the role - I don’t think it would’ve turned out the same without Sam.

This is not a movie it is a beautiful piece of art. Insane, and worth the wait and then some.

Loved the first one, looking forward to the next!

Brilliant interviewer seemed so interested in the movie and asked great questions well done. The movie looks ace can’t wait to see it

Just saw it Today..it's a cinematic masterpiece 💓

It is a must-see for any fan of the Avatar franchise.

I’m so scared of water. The actor are so brave and did a phenomenal job, I love the avatar franchise so much. Well done to everyone that created the film. ❤

As someone that grew up loving Sigourney Weaver and James Cameron movies, it would be so amazing and and an honor to meet them

The movie was very intense and emotional. 11/10 imo

I really appreciate what Cameron said there at the end... about Avatar having a numinous element to it. It's something I've been arguing for among my own film buddies. They'll say, "Oh, Avatar is just blue Pocahontas, or Dances with Wolves and FernGully..." these are the obvious nay sayings we often hear. My response usually is, "You have no idea what that movie is really about do you?" The numinous element is what I've simply referred to as religious experience. There is a reason that movie resonated with so many more people outside of the US than in it. The larger world hasn't totally left behind it's spiritual roots.

So nice to hear a bunch of intelligent and passionate people speak about this project!!

I couldn't imagine Matt in this film. Sam did a great job! Aussie Pride🇦🇺

Every time Cameron puts out a movie, he's pushed the tech behind it by leaps and bounds.

i just finish to watch the way of water. bro bro this movie is 100% breathtaking pure adrenaline and emotion and the music WOW damn. Definitely the best movie of the year!

I just saw this movie last night. What an incredible ride. I think I enjoyed it more than the first one!

To me I think the best way to describe why Avatar was so captivating. It was completely new yet the world was so well built it stood like the star wars trilogy on its lore. It had wonder due to this as well as the overall wonder in the film and through the cinematic approach. I think it showcased the beauty of life itself, and that's why its so attractive across all regions.

I am glad they talked about the SNL sketch about papyrus!!! I was waiting for it!

Looking forward the next ones this spectacular!

You can really see the dedication and commitment poured into this movie. Kudos!

Just watched it. Probably my favorite movie production. Maasive respect for james cameron and the team!

Hit the nail on the head with the inrernational appeal. Watched it yestersay in Canada surrounded by Russians and we all enjoyed the hell out of it all the same!

The Matt Damon bit HAHAHA. Would love to see Matt in a future sequel.

It's the 1st time that the interviewer stood out to me more than the cast members. Loving hid warmth and humour xx

I swear this interviewer is the most respectful and enjoyable to watch ever

there are certain movies or franchises that you just feel a part of, imaging yourself inside. Star Wars is the obvious answer for most, but Avatar and that world is a place you just hope is out there somewhere.

"Son for a son" did the trick for me... In the final act twice it was mentioned and the contact between the two times summarised the whole movie and i think even the sequels

I loved every second of the movie. Can't wait to see it again.

This movie is an experience, it takes you through so many emotions

People need to see this movie, it’s so good on the big screen!

Avatar 2 is a gorgeous experience! Such a great sequel and it’s better than the first film.

Absolutely beautiful and touching. I thought after 3 hours I would be hopping to leave the Cinema but not so at all. Wanted more and so did the rest of the audience, Eagerly await the video and the next installment. The Seed Bearer.

I'm late. The wife and I waited a few weeks after release to watch it to avoid the crowd but the theater was still packed. Just amazing. The film is an absolute must watch if you are a Avatar fan. Lots of laughs and tears.