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It also seemed like most of the other animals had their nostrils on in the shoulder area. (I need to watch it again to confirm.) Why not the Na'vi? Probably be
by Nogwater 17y ago
It also seemed like most of the other animals had their nostrils on in the shoulder area. (I need to watch it again to confirm.) Why not the Na'vi? Probably because if they looked too alien (four eyes, four arms, no noses), the audience would have a hard time empathizing and seeing them as people.
- bitwize 17y agoIndeed. That is also why the "Fookin' Prawns" of District 9 had similar huge, yellowish, humanlike eyes: give them large compound insect eyes and they become a target of revulsion rather than empathy. Already pretty creepy looking if you ask me.