I’m not saying it’s a brilliant name. Im arguing it is an inconsequential detail that does not matter in the context of the story, and it should be treated as such. You called it “possibly the stupidest artistic choice in cinematic history”. I guess I just find that to be at least as ridiculous as “unobtanium”, if not moreso.
It’s not an inconsequential detail, it is literally the reason the movie is taking place, and they can’t be bothered to question such a lame name.
Obviously, Cameron declared this to be the final name, and nobody else was brave enough to say, “Hey, Boss, are you really married to that name? Because we could workshop it a bit, if you want.”
Using shorthand because you’re bored with your own exposition dump, and want to speed it along, seems like a strong sign of a poor screenplay.
EVERYBODY knows it was a terrible name, even those offering weak-ass rationalizations. NONE of you sound like you’ve even convinced yourselves.
I’m not saying it’s a brilliant name. Im arguing it is an inconsequential detail that does not matter in the context of the story, and it should be treated as such. You called it “possibly the stupidest artistic choice in cinematic history”. I guess I just find that to be at least as ridiculous as “unobtanium”, if not moreso.
It’s not an inconsequential detail, it is literally the reason the movie is taking place, and they can’t be bothered to question such a lame name.
Obviously, Cameron declared this to be the final name, and nobody else was brave enough to say, “Hey, Boss, are you really married to that name? Because we could workshop it a bit, if you want.”