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Saturday, July 3, 2010

The Last Airbender


Pam: Okay, I'm breaking the mold a little here by reviewing a movie out in theaters, but it's needed. It's definitely needed. I'm starting to wonder who M. Night Shyamalan pissed off in Hollywood, because it seems to me that everyone is out to destroy him. Even rottentomatoes.com rates The Last Airbender at 8% approval. I can't believe it, because this movie is good. Let's get a little perspective here - this is a movie based on a cartoon which takes place in a fantasy world, that is not Earth, nor is it based on Earth's timeline. Another piece of information to keep in mind: this movie is based on a children's cartoon! Yes, that's right - children! If it seems lacking in features that appeal to adults, then that seems appropriate, doesn't it? One criticism on rottentomatoes.com was an "incomprehensible plot." Huh? My two six-year-old daughters sat and watched rapturously the entire movie and understood everything. I loved this movie and don't understand the criticisms.