M. Night Shyamalan Ready for ‘Airbender 2′
Jul 9, 2010 by Ben KendrickM. Night Shyamalan’s The Last Airbender might not be a critical success but that isn’t keeping the director from talking about where he intends to take movie-goers in Airbender 2 and 3.
While M. Night Shyamalan’s The Last Airbender may have been a critical disaster, the film has supplied Paramount with a decent box-office run, taking in over $79 million domestically, as it heads into its second weekend. While Shyamalan still has a way to go before he recoups the $150 million budget, it’s not hard to imagine the film turning a decent profit.
Of course, with that kind of box-office potential, it’s only a matter of time before Paramount starts talking about The Last Airbender sequel – poor critical reception didn’t stop the studio from making Transformers 3. Fortunately, or maybe unfortunately, Shyamalan has already mapped out two Airbender sequels.
Speaking with MTV, Shyamalan confirmed that he’s already begun work, in an unofficial capacity, on a pair of Airbender sequels. Just like any director staring down the barrel of a critical bomb, Shyamalan is already resting on one of Hollywood’s principle go-to change-ups, promising that the Airbender sequels will be darker in tone.
“I do [have things mapped out]. The third is more ambiguous, but the second one, I’ve written a draft that I’m really happy with and is darker and richer, and it has a wonderful antagonist in it in Azula, who’s kind of like our only real, pure antagonist in the series, so I’m excited about that.”
Check out the interview snippet below to hear it straight from Shayamalan himself:
Shyamalan also indicates that certain Last Airbender footage that was shot, but cut, will not appear as deleted material on the DVD release – as the scenes have been saved for the future sequels. Giving a hint at the direction Shyamalan hopes to take the franchise.
Hint: Elite female warriors en route.
“We shot [an amazing scene with the Kyoshi Warriors], and we spent an unbelievable amount of time choreographing them. And they just distracted from the movie, because the movie wasn’t about them. I probably won’t show the Kyoshi Warriors [on the DVD] because I want to save them for the second movie, because I’m going to have to introduce them all over again.”
Since Paramount already took a number of liberties with the franchise, to the studio an Airbender sequel is probably a no-brainer - considering the box-office potential, not to mention cliffhanger in the first film. But will they bring Shyamalan back? Especially since most critics have universally placed the blame, for Airbender’s failure, squarely on the director’s shoulders.
Shyamalan seems pretty rooted in the production process (having already shot scenes that could be used in a sequel), as well as the future direction of the franchise. It’s hard to imagine Paramount uprooting him simply because critics thought the first film was a total mess. While many fans of the Avatar cartoon, myself included, might have felt cheated by Shyamalan’s Airbender film, the general public is embracing the film with cash-money. While Shyamalan might have made a mockery of the cartoon as we know it, Aang and the Avatar franchise now have more commercial appeal than ever before.
Hopefully, the critical failure of The Last Airbender will finally be the kick in the pants that Shyamalan has needed for years – getting him out of his own head and back in the business of quality filmmaking.
What do you think of the prospect of a trilogy for The Last Airbender? Do you think Shyamalan is the man to finish the job?
Source: MTV
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Please before making the movie watch the series first, the book 1 movie sucked so bad I was sick for weeks(meaning it was the worse movie make)come on, you should spend more money in real actors then 3th grade actors, truely you are embarrassing to the series and to your self, just don’t do the book 2 or get some help because it will such just like the first book!!!!
You must be CRAZY…the whole cartoon was based around a child whom froze in a block of ice for 100 years; what did you want him to do, cast 30 year old actors for a movie based around children???!!!!He could not have picked a better cast than he did; and let me see you take an out of this world cartoon, and actually pull off the AWESOME special effects he did! You weren’t sick for a week…you’re just sick in general if you think this movie could have been any better than it was!
Well said Jen!
Jen and Christina did you even watch the TV series?? They totally messed it up the whole thing, heck in the movie firebenders require a outside source for fire and in the TV series they can create there own, As every one has already said the acting was subpar, I’ve seen more US and British movies/TV shows with great child actors but after seeing this movie I began to doubt if it was even possible for a child to act properly. I also don’t doubt for a second that fellipe was sick for a week or longer the movie was so freaking bad
Let me ask you something; do you even remember the cartoon episode when they were killing the fish? When uncle Iro began shooting fire out of his hands the men ran because they said he was creating fire without a source; which means they normally need a source. The movie had the exact scene as the cartoon. And to those of you who say the children and people had no formal training, and they had no form…when you can tell what the form of bending is, considering it is not real, then I will listen to what you have to say. This man hit the movie on the nose; and I guess some people just cannot give people the credit they deserve..I would like to have seen any of you do it better. He followed the exact storyline of the cartoon. And as far as me not seeing it; I think I will have to return that question to you, because if you had ever really watched it; you would definitely remember that scene.
….In the cartoon when that guy killed the Fish Iroh right away started fighting him and the other fire nation. there was no “He’s making fire without a source” thing. Watch it again. In the cartoon he just fights them, there isn’t any talk, Iroh just kicks the crud out of them and they run away. I don’t know where you think the whole “fire nation needing fire to bend” comes from, because it’s not from the cartoon.
and the whole “the kids had no formal training” I don’t know what mean but to mean i think it means that they had no formal training with acting because they couldn’t act.
Jen I havent seen that episode in over 2 years and i even remember that he didnt only shoot it out of his hands, but his mouth as well and they didnt run away cuz he didnt have a source its because he wasnt bending or making any movement, he was just spinning. They were also running because he is Uncle Iro B…h, the f…..g Dragon of the West. I understand that you guys like this movie, I did to through the opening credits, hell even the intro was like the show, but what people dont understand is that you cant change the names of the characters, would anybody like heath ledger in the Dark Night if they called him the Jester….no. And look at this you prob. have seen the finale right? well how long do you think it will take them to play that scene out if each bending move takes 2-3 minutes to perform, it would take them a whole movie to play that scene out if they did it that way the point of minimizing the movements is to make it flow look at the show, they can easily mimic that with partial CG, look at the matrix, yes we all forgot about it but the final fight scene was great and theyy pulled it off by CG, and if they dont do it then dont have the people free fighting like they are practicing in front of a mirror, have them fighting someone else and all those moves they need to perform to pick up one rock/10 guys should be making contact or being blocked physicaly, M. Night could have totally one upped the show if Ang was fighting Zuko (actually fighting) and while they are blocking or doging or making contact there is elememntal movement as well making it that much better because the fighters have to not only focus on doging elements, but actual physical attacks.
Hey did i just do better than M. Night lol maybe i should have done the movie, atleast i would have gotten the names right, Cant wait to see how he butchers Tophs name, my guess they say it like “Tuff” 10 bucks says she wont be blind either because M.Night doesnt see the logic in being blind.
My bad i was thinking of a different episode, and no he talkes about how killing the moon spirit will throw off balance and he pleads with them and once he kills the fish, Unlce Iro sits down on a tree stumps says “Let me put my ass whoopin shoes on real quick” Slips on a pair of shoes with Dragons on the tips, stands up and say “Its time for the Dragon of the West to slap a b…h”
Not once out of that did i get needing a source or OMG run away because it takes us 5 minutes to light my candle at night with my bending and it only takes him 2 seconds…So unfair lol
I completely agree with you. The bending throughout the whole movie reminded me of the episode with the eclipse when that one firebender jumps out and starts waving his arms around and the only thing that happens is a little puff of smoke. And he definitely did not get all of the key points I don’t care if he says he’s showing the kyoshi warriors in the next movie (if, god forbid he is allowed to destroy more of my childhood) him leaving them out was akin to the death of the ra’zac in Eragon.
Saw this with my kids after watching the TV series for some time now. Like the fact that the fire benders needed a source. Everyone else needs a source, why shouldn’t the fire benders. My kids liked that aspect. They noticed the changes in character names, but chalked it up to American pronunciation in the cartoon verses a more ethnic pronunciation in the movie. Said it sounded more genuine. They also thought that squeezing all the Book 1 episodes into one movie must have been difficult and appreciated the movie for keeping some of the key points and for combining elements where they could. In the end, the kids liked it and are waiting for the second movie. That’s what is important right?
You’re ignoring the loads of factual errors for the sake of special effects?
The fact it’s about a boy doesn’t detract from the fact the cast lacked the talent for the scope and breadth of the source material. Everything about the movie fell flat and was severely short sheeted.
They literally couldn’t even get the characters names pronounced correctly. Racially insensitive casting combined with a lack of talent and complete disregard for original material means it’s a disaster. Special effects mean nothing at that point.
I agree with you but they did have a point. The movie was not that good. The acting was cheesy and the special effects seemed fake. I love the series and I am a huge fan but the movie… I want them to do a sequel because I think it will get better. (I don’t love the first book anyway.) However, it wasn’t terrible.
so I’ve seen the carrtooon siers
and love!!!! them me and my sisters watch them over and over on the Wii and haven’t read the books ,which I bet our better than the movie since books all ways are 
the movie wasn’t that bad but it could of been better and the carrtoon seires is better,, i can’t wait to see ppart !! 
The was never a book… I’m a huge fan it was originally on cartoon then adapted into a movie…. Books are almost always better than movies but Avatar was never a book… The cartoon was better than the movie
When people say “book” they refer to how the episodes are grouped. If you watched the show, you would notice that it will say something like “book 1, chapter 4″ or whatever
you should definetly make a part two and three, i know the 1st movie wasn’t exactly like the cartoon, but a movie can only be so long as though a season has alot more time to explain more. I think that if you have more fighting sceens in part 2 and 3 alot more people would get into it. I don’t know what some people were taliking about the kid who played the avatar was outstanding in his role. And the other actors were good also. Keep it up.
I agree with most of what you are saying, but I do not think adding more fights to the movie would do it any justice. The cartoon is perfect the way it is, so why not follow the true story line. I am also glad the movie ended where it did; why take a whole series of books and rush them through just to get the instant gratification of seeing the end. Look at Harry Potter; I like that the director and writer made it so that we got to enjoy years of entertainment as opposed to one good movie. I say; Don’t mess with a good thing, the cartoons are still popular for a reason, so why would we want to change a thing about them. It may be a cartoon, but it has a deeper story line than just fighting and amazing effects. I honestly think the movie was perfect.
The cartoon is perfect the way it is…the movie did not do it justice.
Worst. Movie. Ever!! this was nothing at all like the cartoon series he couldnt even get the characters names right! the kyoishi warriors wernt even in there! how could u take out suki, sokka’s girlfriend. the spirit world was just awful. over all i think he shouldnt waste his time and ours making a sequal.
My family and I love the Avatar cartoons so I have seen every episode three times over. This movie was right on, the casting was great, the special effects amazing, and the actors and choreography were perfect. Was it a little annoying that the names were a bit off, yes; but that does not beat out the fact the movie was amazing. It should not have been rushed through and taken us through three books in One movie because we would miss the entire true storyline of the books; besides, would you rather ONE okay, rushed through rendition of the books and cartoons, or an awesome series which we can enjoy for the next couple years? I love the fact that we have to wait for the other books so he can make the movies so detailed; and I love that he has stuck so close to the actual cartoons. I think it is amazing that anyone could take the crazy actions the characters use from cartoons, and so brilliantly bring them to life in an actual movie. It would be a shame if no other movies were made because of all the bull everyone is talking on his first movie based on the Airbender books and cartoons. Look at the flying bison in the movie; Shyamalan brought him to life in this movie; as well as all of the crazy air bending Ang uses throughout the film. And I will listen to nobody who says the ending was not amazing and beautiful. Everything, down to the music throughout the film, was absolutely perfect.
To Shyamalan…Please do not let a few crazy remarks stop you from making another amazing film. My children loved it, as did my husband and I; and there is not one person I have suggested it to who said anything less than what I am writing at this exact moment. Please continue to awe us with the rest of the movies..and thanks for the first!
my family has also watched the entire Avatar series 3 times. The movie did not show any respect to the show. First of all the casting was totally wrong and kind of racist… Dev Patel would have been better as Zuko. Katara and Sokka were darker skinned and the Fire Nation was pale in the TV show. Why do all of a sudden the evil fire nation are the dark people. The effects were good except. However the fact that fire benders needed a source of fire to bender was a bad idea. the names were a little annoying but the real problems were the racist casting, the ridiculous fire bending and the Complete disregard for important characters like Roku and Suki.
Jen just wondering how old are you? You are greatful for Shyamanlan because he brought your favorite cartoon to the big screen, however your love for the avatar series blinds you. I won’t ask you how many time you watched the cartoon because the main problem here is the movie. There was no depth to it. You said you’re a fan of the cartoon series then I’am sure you will agree with me they have dialogue. However, in the movie the dialogue was minimum, and the characters were poorly developed When given the chance, shyamalan did very little in terms of character development,camera angles were widely off for example when you watch the movie again, notice how the camera is always stright up at Aang’s face. You have to understand by bringing the movie to the big screen, Shyamanlan takes on the role of introducing and telling the story to audience that may or may not have watched the cartoon series. I watched the series so I knew what was happening, However with my friends, they were completely lost by the transition of the film. The editting didn’t do this movie justice as well as the script writing.
yeah… right. i agree w/ you.
the camera/angle was not good…
and also the place where the shoot the movie, more like of Indian, i think it should be more of Chinese (most especially) or it can be Japanese or Korean (can be good also).
i watch all the ep. in cartoon of Avatar the last airbender and i loved it very much, the fact that until now i’m still watching it.
…but that was different.
it shown on the big screen (movie).
they totally focus on the fighting and martial arts, effects (and i admit, they really did great)… what so ever, it’s okay but don’t forget the dialog because for the last airbender, it will make sense, and of course it still need to be based on the cartoon series.
… still, hoping for the next book, THE LAST AIRBENDER movie (earth) and i also hope that it will not messed up like the first did.
That’s true. I am a huge fan but the movie was terrible. Some parts were good but the rest of the movie consisted of cheesy acting and obvious special effects.
It’s not just a “few crazy remarks”, a lot of people feel the same about the movie being bad. According to “Movie Moron” over 90% of people thought it was bad. For me, It sucked. And that’s saying something because I all most always look for the good in the movie, but this one was just torture to watch.
I didn’t really care that it didn’t have everything from the cartoon, I mean, the show was over 20 eps long, of course is wasn’t going to have everything little thing there. Yea, I understand why Suki wasn’t in the movie either, because she wasn’t as important in the 1st book as she was in the later ones. I didn’t care that the effects weren’t that great.
I just didn’t like how the people they got couldn’t act well, it’s understandable that Aang couldn’t act because he never acted before (and I hate to say this but other the TLA, he might not act again). I HATED that they got the names wrong. It just pissed me off because it wasn’t like they didn’t know how to pronounce the names, there was a show where they said how to say the name and they STILL got it wrong. The fact that the Fire benders need fire was stupid and NOT in the show at all. Zuko’s scar was a black eye,
the writing was bad also. They repeated EVERYTHING!, I can’t count how many times someone talked about the scroll in the secret library that could tell where the moon spirit is (“I found a secret scroll from a secret library that will tell me where the spirit is” “He said that he found a secret scroll in a secret library that will he him where the spirit is” “I heard you found a secret library that has a scroll that told you where the spirit is”). after the 3rd time they said it I wanted to hit someone. Or they would show something happening (like aang hitting someone) and they would say what just happened (“oh my gosh aang, you just hit this person”)
there are worsted movies then this but I don’t want him ruining Toph (God only knows how he’s going to make them say her name) because she’s my fave. I walked out of the theater wanting my money back because it wasn’t good,
To you, Jen, the most ignorant or blind person in the world.
While I do admit that the mispronunciation of the character’s names could be looked over, there was little to NO story line in this “movie.” The acting was horrendous and it was VERY rushed. You say that he stuck close to the actual cartoons, but failed to pronounce their names correctly? If he stuck so close to the cartoons, why were the main characters white, when they should obviously have been Asian? If he stuck so close to the cartoon why did he make it so that they had to dance in a big group for 10 minutes just to move one tiny rock? If he stuck so close to the cartoon why did he change the rules of firebending? I do agree that the effects were good. But special effects don’t make a good movie, anyone with a respectable education knows that. I am also pretty sure that there are a lot more “crazy” remarks, as you put it, complaining about the monstrosity of this “movie.” If you and your family have seen it so many times and are still content with this THING, then you are not true fans, nor educated people.
oh and i completely agree with you that they should not cramp it all into one movie but i think they should have split up each season into two movies. Why not? that seems to be a popular trend. This was a show I grew up with and was very upset with the quality of the movie but I do respect your opinion as I am sure there are people who didn’t even like the cartoon…however, at no point do the show surprise at the fact that he firebends without a source in fact they attack him in the same manner
Plz make a pt.2 for the last airbender.I luv this movie I like story I luv the beginning to the end…. the way it ended u got to make a sequel
From a fan of ur work…..
I agree Totally, I hope that other movies in the story emerge and as someone who has not read the books or seen the cartoons, I still find the story to be well written and also think that Shyamalan did a good job of directing it.
I personally hated the cartoon, and loved this movie. Who cares what the cartoon freaks think. I want the sequels please.
you don’t have to be a “cartoon freak” to recognize terrible acting as well as bad screenwriting.
Lol that’s just funny… You know what this movie won worst movie of 2011 and 4 other awards such as worst supporting actor… Not just because its casting was kinda of racist (as in characters who should have be dark were pale and vice versa) it got all those awards because people has really high expectation because the cartoon was witty exciting dramatic romantic action packed… The movie killed that… What they need it a new writer director and a REBOOT
My daughter and I really liked the first movie, we have watched the series many times from begining to end. Even though the movie was fast it hit the critical parts of the story and I loved the martial arts used to instill the magic. I thought the actors were perfect for the rolls,they really resembled the the characters well (besides Soka’s comic relief, then again the cartoon was more for kids and the movie seems more directed towards an older crowd) I am really anxious for more movies to come out and I don’t understand why people are being so critical about them.
I completely agree; half of what the critics, on this page anyway, are not even correct in much of what they are posting. I have seen them over and over as well with my children, and I feel he could not have done a better job than he has. I would also like to say, that there are not many directors who could have pulled of the perfect casting and magical effects as he did.
The casting was horrible… The characters were so wrong… Katara and Sokka are dark skinned and the fire nation were pale imperialists in the cartoon. In the movie katara and Sokka were very pale and the fire nation were dark.
I cannot say that this was a good movie adaptation of the cartoon. I can say it was M Night’s version in some respects like JJ Abrams did with Star Trek. Kept the essence, but took liberties with the story and casting. It’s fast pace and under development leads me to believe M Nights audience is in fact those familiar with the cartoon. He makes assumptions and forces the viewer to fill in the gaps. That’s unfortunate as it makes the characters less believable. He even takes Aang’s personality to the extreme – not wanting to hurt people. He kills in the cartoon! Ultimately, I can see where M Night is headed, but I think he needs to simply ditch the cartoon and merely use it as a reference rather than a template to make the movies. The movie needs to survive in its own right and not be a carbon copy of the cartoon. Look at Firefly, Batman [Dark Night Series], Hulk, etc.
I wish the studio would ditch M. Night. His depiction of book 1 was horrible, and not true to the cartoon version. He didn’t focus on the important deeper themes of book 1, which included Aang’s guilt over running away, and his struggle with being the avatar. Roku, who is an important character, was completely left out. Roku functions as Aang’s guide and connection to the past. Aang also seems to be able to control the avatar state, which was counter to everything in the last airbender storyline. Even the wierd sequence when Aang freed the earthbenders was botched. So, what important characters will be left out of book 2? Boomie? Are they going to actually show Aang being taught earthbending by Toph. I would like to see the Last Airbender 2. I would just prefer a different director. The next movie needs to be aligned with book 2, and feature the important pieces.
Did you even watch the movie?? The director was head on in the making of this movie, and I do not think you really paid much attention because much of what you wrote is incorrect. Sorry…but I completely disagree, as I am sure many of the others who have commented would too.
Hes right the movie destroyed many of the good e good thing about the movie
in my opinion the movie was alright. for the most part it seemed like an introductory to the first book, pluss there was many things left out that to the “cartoon fanatics ” is crucial. like the keyosi warriors, roku , the scar on zukos face was nothing like the series and to top it off where the heck is his pony tail? in part 2 when he escapes azula what is he oin to cut off? also , the freedom fighters ? where are they? iroh wasnt fat. many they barley showed zuko chasin aang. the last fight was horrible. if it was jus a random movie , not based on a cartoon series i’d have a better opinion of it; but since its based on one of my favorite shows and it barley follows the story line it in acceptable.
my daughter loves the cartoon series but i have only seen the movie. we both LOVE the movie. as with lord of the rings, harry potter, golden compass and so many others from books and/or cartoons you just have so many constraints on time and you can’t “flesh out” every character or theme in a movie format. readers and series fans will always feel cheated by a movie but the movie has to stand alone and convey the story which i feel this did. i saw and felt Aangs guilt and as for the race diversity in the characters……..i thought they were all well done and the kids aren’t supposed to know what they are doing. using older or well known actors would have distracted from the wonder and adventure of their quest. they have 2 movies and 3 years in their time to grow and move toward the climax of fires power. i want to see them grow up and learn like the ring and potter kids did. if they were older would their struggles and failures or near misses be as compelling? i think not. and yes some cartooner will say i’m not thinking if i like this movie, but i do.
I loved the movie!!! Please make the others!!!
i loved the movie,,,, iwont tell the movie was the best,,, but it is really enjoyable,,, looking fwd 2 c the 2and part
We love the cartoons, and loved the movie (outside of the lack of humor). That might be because the graphics were amazing and because we were not expecting a cartoon knock-off.
Would love to see the characters develop more.
the last airbender movie was an adaptation of the series i get that and the director wanted to do his own thing i get that the one thing that truly bothers me is the way he pronounced the names and he says he wants to make it dark and serious but all he is doing is taking the fun out of it i say make a sequel but swallow your pride a bit and try to appeal to all fans including fans of the series
Um… Mr. M. Night Shayamala…
ugmm… I heard that you have been searching an Asian to act as Toph Bei Fong In Avatar book 2 maybe I can be Toph I have black/brownish hair i’m 11 years old … I’am Asian from Philippines… Maybe you can test me?
(wish Mr. M. Night Shayamalan can read This)
I understand three points made by the Avatar fan-base including Suki and the Kyoshi Warriors being left out, Iroh’s poor representation, and not pronouncing main character names correctly. I felt Suki and the Kyoshi Warriors needed to be in here for a bit to introduce them into the equation. They played a pivotal role in the series. Iroh was a fat older man who, through many adversities tin his life, gained a better understanding of the importance of the simpler things in life. He used humor(and tea) to help relax the mind and gain peace and tranquility in his life. He also used this to try and help Zuko let go of the past, be happy in the present, and look forward to the future. The 3rd point is self explanatory…You just can’t change the pronunciation when you take it from a series or another movie. It would be different if they were only books but M. Night took this from the cartoon series, so I think he should have left the names the way they were.
Now with that being said, I watched the movie before watching the entirety series so I didn’t pick up on alot of minor details. In my opinion, the movie did a good job depicting most of the characters and also did a good job of beginning the adventure of the story-line. Great digitally enhanced action scenes. Also, BIG plus for not having big actors cramp up the movie. It would have taken away from the storyline and the adventure. All in all, I would rate the movie a B to a B+ only because of critical missing/changed elements.
Oh and by the way, for all of you who hated this movie because it wasn’t what you thought it should be, now you know how it feels to people who read the books before watching the movies. Just sayin’
Not really because at least with that disappointment it’s because they left some stuff out. But in this case it was because the acting was bad, the writing was bad, they got the names wrong, there was repeating of diagonal SO MUCH. and because all in all, it was a bad movie
I loved the movie!!! Please make the others!!!
Let me start off by saying. I freakin love the Avatar Series, It’s like one of the best things ever. I saw the the Book 1 movie. It was ok, not completely terrible, It was a lot of things that I wish I could have seen, like the Kyoshi Warriors. I wish the Avatar start was a little more extreme than it was etc… Anyway to Shyamalan, I just have one request, in Book 2 Toph Bei Fong is my favorite favorite character hands down. Pleeease please please, I’m begging you, please do not change anything from the series. Especially her metalbending, cause she learns it toward the end of Book 2. Please, if you just so happen to see this, don’t change her, study her well.
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I think most who enjoyed the movie never watched the cartoon series, which is a shame. The cartoon series is great for all ages, tackling issues that no other cartoon will dare touch upon, while keeping it entertaining and fresh.
The movie was clearly written for kids and a misunderstanding of what kids want in a movie, (cheesy lines and special effects). This was Shyamalan’s first fantasy based movie and it shows.
- Characters names were mispronounced
- The kid playing aang showed he had no formal training, making the character bland and lifeless
- Special effects seemed to be the focus rather than an enhancement.
Judging from the fact he wants to borrow footage intended from the first movie shows that hes bumbling around with this and not serious. Rather than the big picture, hes obsessed with tiny details.
I hope a follow up movie never sees the light of day.
the kid playing aang had formal training. go to imdb and look him up. and no movie could be as bad as the third transformers F you michael bay.
i think this movie was awesome i loved it, i can’t wait.
I hate you Shyamalan you dolt. You are an insult to our Indian race. Haven’t you even seen your own movie? If you had I’m sure you would have died in horror. It’s horrendous script is more terrifyingly bad than any thriller I’ve seen.
HECK NO keep him away from the second and third movies!!! 1. He ruined the first. 2. He got the pronunciation of Ang and Sockas namr wrong. The storyline of the movie was horribly destroyed. He sucks. Im not one to pass racial judgment on anyone but, why the hell did the fire nation have to be indian??? If I recall The last airbender was based mainly in china!!!! So he royally screws the movie up. Everyones characters sucked. Acting was all horrible. They need someone like michael bay to direct it in assotiation with some real kung fu choreographers.
i have not seen the animated series,so i just don’t know whether the film has done justice to it,but as a film viewer,who is new to this story and characters legacy,i really liked the movie,the casting is a bit awkward,i do agree,Dev Patel wasn’t ready for the role,apart from that it is really a good movie to watch(considering the budget,yes the movie could have been made pretty well,but never mind)I have seen many movies which has been shouldered by critics as great,but being a bore..the critics only express their view of the movie,it is not necessary that we should agree,si it? after all is the critics has got nothing to loose,they just have to speak,but we do have to consider the effort by the director and the cast,please don’t forget that
I’ve never watched the cartoon series. I thought the movie was Awesome!! If there isn’t a part 2 and 3 I will be truly disappointed. Just an FYI, when has an adaptation ever been exactly like the book or series or whatever it was adapted from. It hasn’t. Keep it up M. Knight…I really want to see the next part soon.
I love the serie, but I hated the movie… M. Night Shyamalan is not the ideal person for doing this film… I prefer to choose other person… The last Airbender movie was really really bad… Shyalamalan has the blame… I can write a better script for the next two movies…
The thing is…no you can’t write a better script. I hate how much people bad mouth scripts and directing in Hollywood and say they can do better. Everybody thinks they are an expert. Everybody thinks they are a critic. The truth is that any book/show to movie transition will leave out things, and you all need to stop b****in about all the smaller details.
Lux Your not compleatly right there, yes on a mass scale your average Joe can’t do better, while lacking Eragon was still good, the Harry Potters did a good job and I don’t think just anyone can make them better. For the last air bender movie I think my dead cat could do a better job. They got the races wrong, they couldn’t get the names right, and they compleatly changed how the bending was, and thats a extreamly important as its part of the show’s foundation, if you mess that up nothing will be right
I think for the second movie they need to find a fan of the show who’s produced good movies in the past and let them take charge
Sure, a lot of people paid to see the first movie, but I bet the vast, vast majority of the domestic audience (if not also the foreign markets) wanted their money back. Those people will not be fooled again. If a second movie gets made, it’ll be the money sink the first one should have been.
I agree with ya some guy, I know I was glad I watched it online for free instead of paying the crummy ticket prices, that movie had no redeeming value AT ALL Before this movie came out I could watch Shyalamalan’s movies but after this transitivity of a movie I can’t stand him or his movies AT ALL
BTW this is what IMDB has posted for The Last Airbender’s box office numbers (both in and outside of the US) and I have no doubt that the numbers will drastically drop if he has ANYTHING to do with the second movie
Budget
$150,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend
$51,804,232 (USA) (4 July 2010) (3,169 Screens)
£1,653,776 (UK) (15 August 2010) (450 Screens)
PHP 56,121,623 (Philippines) (25 July 2010) (40 Screens)
RUR 238,296,384 (Russia) (11 July 2010) (870 Screens)
OMG – Some people have nothing better to do in life than moan and groan about everything and be extremely critical. If you did not like the movie – DON’T WATCH THE NEXT ONE!!!, for everyone else who did like it… and who have clearly stated they watched the cartoon series… like me they are looking forward to the next two movies. I hope they keep the same actors who I am sure will grow into the roles as the actors did in the Harry Potter series, I think the casting and actors where well suited to the movie. We own the Avatar series and have watched it several times. I never expected the movie to be like the cartoon, as I never expect any movie to be like the book, if I did I would be let down all the time. There are always going to be critical people who will never be happy with change or adaptation, those people should steer clear of watching movies like these.
I thought it was a pretty good flick. I would like to see a sequel. I enjoy the animated seires and thought he did good on the live adaptation.