James Cameron Tells Off Critics Who Claim His Scripts Are Cringe: ‘Let Me See Your Highest-Grossing Films — Then We’ll Talk About Dialogue Effectiveness’

As a seasoned moviegoer with decades of film-watching under my belt, I must say that James Cameron is a force to be reckoned with in the world of cinema. His unapologetic approach to storytelling and his knack for creating box office juggernauts is nothing short of impressive.

James Cameron recently participated in an interview with Empire magazine, marking the 40th anniversary of “The Terminator.” In response to occasional criticisms about the dialogues in his films being awkward, he provided a fitting retort:

The filmmaker expressed that he doesn’t consider “The Terminator” to be a sacred artifact, certainly not. He now views certain aspects as rather awkward, while other parts he acknowledges as being decent, given the limited resources at hand during its creation.

I find nothing uncomfortable in the dialogues I write, and apparently, I use less awkward language than many others. Here’s a challenge: Show me your top three highest-earning movies, and then we can discuss the impact of my dialogue.” (Cameron added)

Cameron boasted about his blockbuster hits: “Avatar,” which raked in a record-breaking $2.9 billion as the highest-grossing film ever, “Avatar: The Way of Water,” earning $2.3 billion and placing third on the all-time list, and “Titanic,” with $2.2 billion and fourth place among top earners. Despite some people finding his scripts a bit awkward at times, he argued that this hasn’t hindered his movies from becoming box office juggernauts.

2022 interviewee with an Oscar to his name was swift to stand up for his films, particularly “Avatar: The Way of Water,” when faced with criticisms about its extended 3-hour length during a conversation with Empire magazine.

Cameron expressed his displeasure towards complaints about length when someone spends eight hours watching television. He joked that he could draft a part of the review, ‘The painfully long three-hour movie…’. Essentially, he’s saying, let’s lighten up. I’ve seen my children watch five one-hour episodes consecutively. It’s time for a societal change: it’s alright to take a break and use the restroom.

Cameron didn’t mince words when speaking out against viewers who persistently mock the original “Avatar” film. Despite earning a massive box office, nine Oscar nominations and winning three awards, “Avatar” is often ridiculed for lacking cultural significance (despite its long-awaited sequel becoming the third highest-grossing movie ever).

Cameron stated that the trolls claim nobody cares or recalls the characters or events from the movie. However, once they watch it again, their response is typically ‘Ah, I see now, let me just be quiet.’ Therefore, Cameron isn’t concerned.” (Note: This paraphrase attempts to maintain the original tone and intent while using more professional language.)

The upcoming third installment of Cameron’s “Avatar” series, titled “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” is scheduled for release in cinemas on December 19, 2025, by Disney.

2024-09-20 01:46

James Cameron Tells Off Critics Who Claim His Scripts Are Cringe: ‘Let Me See Your Highest-Grossing Films — Then We’ll Talk About Dialogue Effectiveness’

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