Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender Review: The Avatar Returns in a Stunning New Adventure

After all the drama, delays, and waiting, we finally get to see Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender, the first official release from Avatar Studios.

And honestly, right out the gate, we are thrown back into this beautiful world. The animation is TOP TIER. This movie looks incredible, and I really wish we were getting the chance to see this on the big screen because it would have looked amazing in theaters. This movie takes place after the original series, with Aang now being 25 years old. We also have an entirely new voice cast, which I was definitely curious about going into this movie.

I am not going to get into spoilers, but I will say that the movie does a really good job showing us where these characters are now. Aang is older, more powerful, and still dealing with the fact that he is the last Airbender. He is carrying a lot of the weight of his past with him, and I really enjoyed seeing that side of his character.

We get some really cool action scenes throughout the movie, and the animation makes everything look even better. Seeing Aang in action now that he is older and more experienced was honestly amazing. The Avatar State looks incredible, and the action feels like Avatar.

The movie also does a great job bringing back the humor. Sokka is still hilarious, Toph is still Toph, and Zuko is still doing his thing. Seeing these characters together again honestly made me smile. The relationship between Aang and Katara was also one of my favorite parts of the movie. You can really feel the history between them, and Katara understands Aang in a way that nobody else really can. Aang is still trying to deal with being the last Airbender, and I liked seeing how that affects him.

Aang also finds himself on a new journey involving a legendary Avatar, while trouble is spreading throughout the world. We get to see the Fire Nation, Republic City, and some new characters introduced into the Avatar universe.

And speaking of new characters, we get an Air Nomad named Tagah, voiced by Dave Bautista. I really enjoyed what he brought to the character. The new voice cast also did a great job. Eric Nam, Jessica Matten, Roman Zaragoza, Donnie Quan, and Steven Yeun all bring something special to these characters. They aren't trying to simply copy the original voice actors, but they still understand what made these characters so special to begin with.

That is what I really enjoyed about this movie. It feels like Avatar. It has the action, the humor, the heart, and the emotional moments that made the original series so special. At the same time, it feels like the story is moving forward and giving us something new.

I honestly went into this movie excited but also a little nervous because Avatar: The Last Airbender is one of those shows that means a lot to people. But after watching the movie, I can say that I really enjoyed it. My only real complaint is that I wish this movie was getting a theatrical release. The animation is beautiful, and this feels like the kind of movie that should be seen on the biggest screen possible. But either way, I am just happy that we finally got to see it.

Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender is a great return to this world, and I am excited to see where Avatar Studios takes the franchise next. Make sure you check out Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender on Paramount+ July 25.