View Full Version : The Great Movie Known as "The Last Airbender"
Coming to you!
SOOON. It stars a great boy who can manipulate not just anything, not just any old manner. Not just water, or fire, or even earth, no.
This boy can manipulate the very air you breathe like a storm from the heavens.
Behold: http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/thelastairbender/
Pachycephelosaurus
06-29-2009, 12:17 AM
I hope this turns out well. The show was actually pretty damned good.
I like the Fire Nation ships. I'm not too sure how I feel about everyone being blaringly white, though.
Dacada
06-29-2009, 12:21 AM
Not-so-typical M. Night. I'll take a watch and count how many times he uses fluttering curtains as symbolism.
VerminScum
06-29-2009, 4:54 AM
This actually looks pretty interesting. I saw the trailer attached to Transformers and I've gotta say it doesn't look too bad. I'm not familiar with the source material. Isn't this a show or something?
Yeah it's a show. Those who like it say it's awesome. I see it as the same as Pokemon but that's me.
VerminScum
06-29-2009, 7:53 AM
I love Pokemon.
RainbowKermit
06-29-2009, 9:54 AM
Awesome sauce. I can't wait, I was a big fan of the cartoon to the point where I wanted to be a fire-bender obsessively. I hope this turns out good.
deadchild90
06-29-2009, 10:56 AM
We need a live action pokemon movie.
_Atheistic_
06-29-2009, 11:04 AM
I thought that trailer looked like shit. Actually I don't enjoy many of M. Nights movies, he always finds a way to fuck them up. I saw a list of the cast and I was completely disappointed. Hopefully I'm proven wrong and this movie turns out to be awesome.
Avatar was a gay show.
Only M.Night's first 3 or 4 movies were any good. This looks close to the source( compared to stuff like Dragonball anyways) but thats more a negative.
Putzmeister
06-30-2009, 12:28 AM
You guys are all gay. Dragonball Z was the greatest show to ever grace our moving picture generators.
Dauntasa
06-30-2009, 6:58 AM
Did anyone else who watched the show think that the trailer had a completely different feel to it? Because if it wasn't for the title I might not have recognized it.
I_Smell
06-30-2009, 7:06 AM
I saw the cartoon on NickToons a couple times when I was in school. Compared to most children's cartoons nowadays: Actually pretty good.
There's another film comin up called AVATAR, but that's completely unrelated.
Tyler_Legrand
06-30-2009, 8:40 AM
I watched the whole series because someone uploaded it to the scratch drive in university. I liked it.
RainbowKermit
06-30-2009, 9:26 AM
Besides the actors, the movie looks pretty solid. I'd prefer if they stuck with a young cast like in the cartoon, but then again, where are you going to find good kid actors? Trailer was nice for it's effects and story telling, other than that it was just decent.
timbot
06-30-2009, 10:49 AM
This thread kind of makes me want to watch that show. I always thought it looked dumb. But maybe it's better than I thought. I wasn't impressed by the trailer, though. Seems kind of cheesy to me.
the2na
06-30-2009, 11:09 PM
I absolutely loved the TV series and I can't wait till this comes out. I'm not too fond of Shymalan directing, but we'll see when it comes out.
Shymalan is an awesome director you idiots, he just always chooses retarded stories.
Putzmeister
07-01-2009, 8:24 AM
This thread kind of makes me want to watch that show. I always thought it looked dumb. But maybe it's better than I thought. I wasn't impressed by the trailer, though. Seems kind of cheesy to me.
Isn't the character in your avatar from the show? But you have never watched it?
john41martin21
07-02-2009, 8:12 PM
When i saw the preview, i was just like. "are you fucking serious"
Tyler_Legrand
07-02-2009, 9:49 PM
Isn't the character in your avatar from the show? But you have never watched it?
I am curious about this too.
Casalen
07-02-2009, 11:00 PM
I don't know if Shymalan can pull it off well. While he's not exactly a bad director, he just rarely hits what he's going for as well as I'd like. And this is a big difference for him. But I obviously haven't seen it yet. Could work.
It could work. As in it being very funny. Did you see him doing that shit. I CAN BLOW OUT CANDLES HAHA. I AM POWERFUL.
Dancing around in a fuckin circle, it looked like something a retard would do for a talent show.
Tyler_Legrand
07-03-2009, 8:11 AM
Your first post made it sound rather impressive
It is impressively retarded and probably entertaining.
SourChicken
07-03-2009, 1:29 PM
I was watching the trailer at Transformers 2 (another dumb movie) and my friend thought the Star Wars fat kid got his own movie.
Ahahaha that is EXACTLY what it looked like.
RaygunShaun
07-03-2009, 1:50 PM
When are people going to start coming up with original material again?
That cartoon sucked, and M. Night Shymahamalyahahalan is an unexceptional filmmaker. His movies suck balls.
Lots of people like M. Night. >: (
CatsLikeCatnip
07-03-2009, 6:31 PM
You know what sucks? M. Night probably is a main character in the movie like he always is >.> and his expectations or low, ever since Lady in the Water. Sixth Sense was last good movie he has done. Hopefully he doesn't mess this one up.
Casalen
07-03-2009, 8:03 PM
Worth mentioning: it doesn't matter if it's different than some shitty cartoon you like, a different feel or whatever else. It's a different production. People who create based on other works have no need to hold back their own vision. It's hard for fanboys to get I know, I've been there, too, but that's how it works.
Pretty sure this one is entirely aimed at fangirls and boys.
Or it wouldn't be made. Sure, it looks like M. Night probably made it a bit darker (which his great), but don't think for one second that the only real aim of this movie is something besides money.
RaygunShaun
07-05-2009, 11:44 AM
I still think The Sixth Sense is his only good film.
Signs is okay, too.
Frause
07-06-2009, 8:39 PM
I go to school with the kid who does the voice of the airbender on the cartoon, not trying to brag or anything, just saying.
Frause
07-07-2009, 1:52 PM
No he's alright. Sort of gets pompous sometimes though.
Miss Freeze
07-07-2009, 7:30 PM
The movie will probably fall flat of the show. It's like when a book is turned into a movie. It's hard enough to accept the characters as you seen them on screne vs how you imagined them but now you're comparing character to characters. With any luck it'll has cool effects and maybe a fun dialog but the show will always be better.
timbot
07-08-2009, 5:52 PM
Isn't the character in your avatar from the show? But you have never watched it?
I am curious about this too.
Yes, my avatar is Avatar. That's why I chose it. It's nothing to do with actually being a fan of the show.
SourChicken
07-08-2009, 6:47 PM
Oh hey I get it now
Tyler_Legrand
07-08-2009, 11:27 PM
That's brilliant.
2 cents here: This looks like a piece of shit. It's M. Night Shyamalan, and it's based off an "American anime".
SourChicken
07-09-2009, 4:18 PM
Yeah but it's magic.
Glowstick
07-11-2009, 2:40 PM
2 cents here: This looks like a piece of shit. It's M. Night Shyamalan, and it's based off an "American anime".
Good point. Even though I like the concept of the show, I never really got into it. Probably would have if it was Japanese. I like all the little quirks and ideas, I just don't think it was executed well. Too childish.
Plus, why air? Who here is telling me they would pass up the power to enflame someone in a firey blaze or split the earth apart to swallow there enemies into the pits of hell for the power to knock someone over with a strong breeze, thus rather harshly irritating them?
And yeah, what the fuck is up with M. Night Shyamalan? You know he wrote the screenplay for Stuart Little, right? And he's making an Unbreakable 2. The first Unbreakable wasn't popular enough to earn a sequel.
Tyler_Legrand
07-12-2009, 2:36 AM
Plus, why air? Who here is telling me they would pass up the power to enflame someone in a firey blaze or split the earth apart to swallow there enemies into the pits of hell for the power to knock someone over with a strong breeze, thus rather harshly irritating them?
It's an inherited power.
Although the Avatar can and will learn Water, Earth, and Fire as well, because he's the Avatar. :nerd:
Mustache
07-19-2009, 10:27 PM
I'm pumped for this movie. I watched the show for a while and then I fell behind but it was really good. It actually had an interesting storyline and i just thought all the bending shit was awesome.
Just seems like a shitty power. Like I could do what he does with a leaf blower and a high powered vacuum.
Yeah you could totally make a tornado with those.
Yeah you could totally make a tornado with those.
My knowledge of the character does not extend beyond that trailer.
Haha. Yeah, I'm not sure what he can do either. I just want to see this because it looks beyond stupid.
Beyond stupid is always entertaining to me.
Tyler_Legrand
07-21-2009, 11:03 AM
Just seems like a shitty power. Like I could do what he does with a leaf blower and a high powered vacuum.
But they weren't invented yet hurr!
Also, he can fly. The fire emperor or whatever his name is can fly too, though the rest of the fire-using dudes can't.
Casalen
07-22-2009, 12:10 AM
I've long thought that if special powers were divided like that and I had to choose one it would be air. It may not be necessarily as impressive as fire, but it's by far the most versatile and practical. And, if done right, can be pretty damn impressive. Better for home use certainly, since you don't want to light your house on fire accidentally. Note I've never seen this series, so I don't know how they use it here.
Metalhead636
07-22-2009, 12:17 AM
Fuck, man. Earth would be cool. I would just lift little rocks from the ground and trip people. Lift my couch and floor to the kitchen.
SourChicken
07-22-2009, 12:17 AM
Hey guys, when I want super powers, I want them to be practical.
RainbowKermit
07-22-2009, 1:31 AM
My knowledge of the character does not extend beyond that trailer.
He can also trap people in an airless bubble and suck the air out of your lungs.
Also, water benders can bend the water in your blood and control your every move (bloodbending).
I've watched the entire series at least 3 times. And if you're wondering why Aang doesn't mercilessly kill everyone near him is because air benders are brought up as peaceful monks who only stir shit up if they have to.
Also, he can fly. The fire emperor or whatever his name is can fly too, though the rest of the fire-using dudes can't.
It's because they haven't developed the skills needed to do that, while he did because he's the firelord.
SourChicken
07-22-2009, 4:02 PM
Neeeeeeeerd.
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Mustache
07-22-2009, 4:08 PM
Also, water benders can bend the water in your blood and control your every move (bloodbending).
That seems really cheap. You'd think water benders would be the best then..
WoeStorm
07-22-2009, 4:40 PM
Only the good ones can do that, and only when there's a full moon.
It's conditionally awesome!
Mustache
07-22-2009, 4:49 PM
Oh yeah! Because full moon is when they're most powerful. Because of the tides. Got it.
C_is_for_Cookie
07-22-2009, 6:22 PM
I just erm, magically, got all the episodes of the cartoon without paying for them and now im watching it. I love the show so I'm absolutely going to see the movie. I'm sure its going to ruin the series for me and just be yet another could've been amazing but was done horrible by M. Night Shyamalan. Then again, the writer and creator of the cartoon series is one of the lead writers for the movie, so there IS always hope.
It looks like garbage. I hate(ed) the show and this movie looks terrible. Plus M Night Shamy.
I watched the show, and the trailer, I definetly like the show, a lot. The trailer seems shit.
A lot of friends watched it too, we had a lot of discussions as for why airbending was supposed to be useful. We didnt get an answer, fire turned out to be the best because you dont depend on having water on you, or rocks. Air would be the same except because, well, its air, and they didnt use it in large cuantities in the show.
Still, i dont like how movies are now sequels or based on books, shows, biographys and stuff. I'm sick of it. Cant they come up with original stories? It's not that hard.
JohnDoe
07-22-2009, 11:17 PM
Still, i dont like how movies are now sequels or based on books, shows, biographys and stuff. I'm sick of it. Cant they come up with original stories? It's not that hard.
It is when a lot of shit has already been created and invented. And when you're influenced by everything thats already been put out there, it's hard somethings to think outside the box and be original.
On track with the thread, I watched the first season of the series and thought it was pretty fun and entertaining. Watching them turn the cartoon into a real life movie will certainly be interesting and possibly even worth dragging a couple friends to go see it in theaters.
Pachycephelosaurus
07-22-2009, 11:44 PM
I thought the show would be complete garbage, but I started watching it and was really surprised. It's a lot deeper and more interesting than I expected - especially in the second season. I'm actually really interested in how this movie will go.
Iceshade
07-23-2009, 12:38 AM
At the risk of sounding like a clone, I was also surprised by this show. I mean it's still a little kids show and everything, but it's well-written and the concept of controlling elements in this way is intriguing. I'll be checking on this movie now and then.
Casalen
07-23-2009, 3:09 AM
It has nothing to do with the inability to find good original material. Readers are swamped by scripts, most of which suck, a few of which don't. There is no shortage. Plenty are approved and waiting. But things like this have an attached audience, marketing strategy and demographic already in place, things of that nature. It's a safer investment. Hollywood isn't exactly like it was now that things are so open; one screw up and an executive can easily lose his job and be out of one for a long time. That said, there are a pretty large number of very original films, even from the big studios. You just have to look in the right places. Sorry to go a bit off topic on that one.
And shove off, all of you. Air is an awesome choice.
He can also trap people in an airless bubble and suck the air out of your lungs.
Fun Fact: If you cover someone's mouth and nose with a vacuum cleaner hose, it will suck the air out of their lungs and kill them.
C_is_for_Cookie
07-23-2009, 6:29 AM
Fun Fact: If you cover someone's mouth and nose with a vacuum cleaner hose, it will suck the air out of their lungs and kill them.
Fun fact: You can run away from or try to stop someone with a vacuum. You can't do much when the person is moving the air around you and they are far away.
WoeStorm
07-23-2009, 11:00 AM
And vacuum cleaners don't make you fly.
They also require electricity.
SourChicken
07-23-2009, 5:19 PM
Yeah but lightning = electricity and lightning = air moving really fast at itself.
Says me.
They also require electricity.
Not arguing the practicality of leaf blowers and vacuum cleaners as weapons.
C_is_for_Cookie
07-23-2009, 8:17 PM
Not arguing the practicality of leaf blowers and vacuum cleaners as weapons.
Were you not just a little bit ago trying to say they were as good for weapons as bending the air itself?
Tyler_Legrand
07-23-2009, 9:19 PM
He's Allen.
RainbowKermit
07-23-2009, 9:37 PM
Fun Fact: If you cover someone's mouth and nose with a vacuum cleaner hose, it will suck the air out of their lungs and kill them.
He can be 10 miles away and still suck the air out of your lungs if he's a powerful enough airbender. :ahe:
EDIT: I forgot to mention the full moon thing. Also, an eclipse prevents firebenders from having powers, whilst a comet puts them at maximum power. I don't know about earthbending being weak since practically everything is made of earth in the show. Except for wood and metal, but Toph managed to master metalbending. I could go on and on.
On a related note, Toph isn't even on the character list on the movie. That sucks.
EDIT2: For those who want to know more (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universe_of_Avatar:_The_Last_Airbender)
Metalhead636
07-23-2009, 9:54 PM
He can be 10 miles away and still suck the air out of your lungs if he's a powerful enough airbender. :ahe:
EDIT: I forgot to mention the full moon thing. Also, an eclipse prevents firebenders from having powers, whilst a comet puts them at maximum power. I don't know about earthbending being weak since practically everything is made of earth in the show. Except for wood and metal, but Toph managed to master metalbending. I could go on and on.
On a related note, Toph isn't even on the character list on the movie. That sucks.
EDIT2: For those who want to know more (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universe_of_Avatar:_The_Last_Airbender)
It'll probably be first season based.
Pachycephelosaurus
07-23-2009, 10:13 PM
Lame. Toph is absolutely the best character.
RainbowKermit
07-24-2009, 2:00 AM
It's apparently going to be a trilogy, so yeah, each movie will be based on a book. Toph will probably be in the second and third movies I think.
WoeStorm
07-24-2009, 7:52 PM
Yeah but lightning = electricity and lightning = air moving really fast at itself.
Says me.
Only the fire guys can make lightning.
Geez!
yeah forgot about that...
earthbenders have a special skill to bend metal, what toph used
firebenders can sometimes use lightning, what azula used a lot
waterbenders can control snow and ice and stuff, drain water off plants and sometimes air and bloodbend on full moon...
airbenders... there was only one so no special additive that i know of..
yeah, i was a pretty big fan of the show ;D
not too enthusiast about the movie.
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Allen
07-24-2009, 11:54 PM
Were you not just a little bit ago trying to say they were as good for weapons as bending the air itself?
Yes. I was saying that they are just as good for weapons as bending the air itself. But I didn't say they were good for weapons.
C_is_for_Cookie
07-25-2009, 2:16 PM
Yes. I was saying that they are just as good for weapons as bending the air itself. But I didn't say they were good for weapons.
Ahh, okay, I understand what your saying now.
The way they portray the power in this character is dumb, Allen, but you cannot sit there and tell me there aren't ways of making that power look beyond awesome.
Well, naturally. I actually find some of the concepts mentioned to be pretty cool. But where is the fun in admitting that?
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