We Hate Movies S16 Ep835: Avatar: The Way of Water (2022, W❤️M) [EXTENDED PREVIEW]
Dec 4, 2025
Dive into the vibrant world of Pandora as hosts hilariously critique the long runtime and Disney's family-friendly edits. Ponder the absurdity of Na'vi tail play and Quaritch's quirky revenge plot. They praise Sigourney Weaver's youthful performance while joking about the confusing array of characters and potential tragic turns. Discussions also cover the intricacies of water-world mechanics and the clash of cultures, all while imagining the film as Jake's bar stories instead of a family saga. It's a laughter-filled exploration of cinematic quirks!
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Runtime Makes It A Sundowner
- The hosts note Avatar 2's three-hour-plus runtime makes it a sundowner that can stretch across an evening and demand patience.
- They argue trimming excess would tighten the story while preserving the film's pleasures.
Vibe Over Narrative Push
- The panel says the sequel vibes more than advances, favoring world-living over hard-nosed plotting.
- They contrast a "vibey" sequel approach with classics that deepen the story rather than repeat beats.
Sequels As New Game Maps
- They view Avatar movies like video-game maps that require new terrain rules each installment.
- The water setting forces exposition on breath, creatures, and mechanics, inflating runtime.