Yes, it is real. The “first” movie was the live action version that was universally hated. It was an attempt to retell the first season to The Last Airbender, but it absolutely failed in that regard. This new movie has absolutely nothing to do with it.
This new one is a sort of bridge between the end of The Last Airbender and the start of The Legend of Korra. It’s with the main cast in their 20’s. So ~10 years after the end of ATLA, and probably 25-30 years before the start of TLOK.
The new movie is… Alright? The animation is gorgeous, and the fight choreography definitely feels more modern and fluid. It proves that The Last Airbender would have done really well in HD+widescreen, instead of the 4:3 SD that it originally aired in. The cast is more experienced in combat, and their teamwork is much more natural. My biggest complaint is the lack of substance. The big finale fight feels fun to watch, but there is very little substance because the individual characters simply haven’t had enough screen time. It would likely work better as an extended/director’s cut, because at only 90 minutes it feels a little too short for what they were trying to accomplish. Certain parts feel rushed, and I was left wondering where the rest of the movie was when it finished.
There’s also the whole “we already basically know how it ends, because we know how TLOK starts” problem. Since it’s a tie-in between the two series, we already know which characters come out of it and which don’t. So the stakes never really felt particularly high.
Nope, it takes place with the main cast from The Last Airbender in their 20’s. So ~10 years after the end of The Last Airbender, and probably 25-30 years before the start of The Legend of Korra.
Is this the real thing? (just curious, I won’t actually download it - the first movie was complete garbage and I have no hopes for this one either)
Yes, it is real. The “first” movie was the live action version that was universally hated. It was an attempt to retell the first season to The Last Airbender, but it absolutely failed in that regard. This new movie has absolutely nothing to do with it.
This new one is a sort of bridge between the end of The Last Airbender and the start of The Legend of Korra. It’s with the main cast in their 20’s. So ~10 years after the end of ATLA, and probably 25-30 years before the start of TLOK.
The new movie is… Alright? The animation is gorgeous, and the fight choreography definitely feels more modern and fluid. It proves that The Last Airbender would have done really well in HD+widescreen, instead of the 4:3 SD that it originally aired in. The cast is more experienced in combat, and their teamwork is much more natural. My biggest complaint is the lack of substance. The big finale fight feels fun to watch, but there is very little substance because the individual characters simply haven’t had enough screen time. It would likely work better as an extended/director’s cut, because at only 90 minutes it feels a little too short for what they were trying to accomplish. Certain parts feel rushed, and I was left wondering where the rest of the movie was when it finished.
There’s also the whole “we already basically know how it ends, because we know how TLOK starts” problem. Since it’s a tie-in between the two series, we already know which characters come out of it and which don’t. So the stakes never really felt particularly high.
Which first movie are you talking about? The live action one from 15 years ago? If so this one has entirely nothing to do with it
And yes this is the real thing
There is no live-action in Ba Sing Se.
I “hear” it is exactly what the fanbase has wanted for 15 years
Wait, really? It’s not just some prequel stuff?
Nope, it takes place with the main cast from The Last Airbender in their 20’s. So ~10 years after the end of The Last Airbender, and probably 25-30 years before the start of The Legend of Korra.
Nope, proper continuation of the story.
Wait are you talking about the live action M. Knight movie?
This one is animated
Oh shit. I must’ve watched some AI generated trailer or something. But if it’s about Aang, it must be some prequel.
Actually I think it’s some type of sequel
Maybe even an equal!
Oh no, Equalists have infiltrated!
It’s a real movie yes. I watched it.