Avatar: the way of water It has not yet been released and is already generating different comments. It happens due to its visual proposal, perceptible through the previews presented, and, also, due to issues such as its duration. A few months ago, james cameron, its director, commented that he did not want complaints in relation to the extension. At that point he mentioned that it would be three hours.
At that time, during an interview for Empirethe director explained, “I don’t want anyone to complain about the length when they sit down to watch [televisión] for eight hours. (…) I can almost write this part of the review: ‘The agonizingly long three-hour movie…’. It’s like, ‘Give me a fucking break. That temporary reference was not left alone in a comment.
According to the Chinese media Sohu, Avatar 2 it will last 190 minutes; that is, a little over three hours. Its extension will exceed the two longest productions, within the premieres presented this year: Babylon, by Damien Chazelle, which he will advance by two minutes; Y Black Panther: Wakanda Foreverwith a visual tour of 161 minutes.
What can you expect about
Avatar: the way of water?
The first film, released in 2009, also caused a stir due to its length. It was 162 minutes, in total. In that sense, taking into account that Avatar: the way of water It corresponds to a project of several deliveries in which it is desired to delve into different aspects of the narrative, its duration is not unreasonable. A significant period of time has passed between the beginning of this story and its sequel. Several issues may need to be explained.
The length of a film, in essence, does not have to be a problem. The debate in this sense goes through the quality of the bet. If what you propose is efficient, it is likely that this time will pass naturally, without feeling like a weight. On the other hand, judging by the words of James Cameron, there may also be a question of personal bet. As if the director posed a challenge to the viewer. A kind of paraphrase of his words could be made: whoever can watch a series of several chapters in one go, should also be able to watch Avatar: the way of water.
This film will be released on December 16. After this production, the following will arrive:
- Avatar 3: December 20, 2024.
- Avatar 4: December 18, 2026.
- Avatar 5: December 22, 2028.
Based on this, maybe Avatar: the way of water be the first bridge with which the entire movie saga connects. This would be possible through issues such as the presentation of characters, conflicts and searches within the story. It remains to wait to see what results from this three-hour bet by James Cameron.