Netflix’s Live Action Remake of Avatar: The Last Airbender: Should You Watch It or Stick to the Original?
Hey there, fellow gamers! Netflix just dropped a new trailer for its live action remake of Avatar: The Last Airbender, and I gotta be honest, the more I see, the more I think you should just watch the original. Let me break it down for you.
Setting the Stakes and Adventure
In the latest trailer, Netflix really sets the stakes for Aang and his friends in their quest to restore balance to the world. We get a glimpse of the cast’s performances as these iconic characters, and it all looks pretty good. The CG on the show’s creatures like Appa the flying bison and Momo the winged lemur is impressive, and the bending looks decent enough. But here’s the thing…
Animation vs. Live Action
One major concern I have about the live action adaptation is how bending is presented. You see, something like the wind can’t really be conveyed as effectively in a real-world setting. This trailer kind of highlights those concerns and reminds us why animation was the perfect medium for a show like Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Thankfully, the original animated show is actually available on Netflix too! So, if you’ve never seen it, I highly recommend checking it out ahead of (or instead of) the upcoming live action version. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed.
The Challenges of Taking Over
Last month, Albert Kim, the current showrunner of the live action Avatar series, shared that he felt “intimidated” when the original creators left. And honestly, I can understand why. Trying to fill the boots of such visionary creators is no easy task.
The Storyline
According to Netflix’s official synopsis, the live action Avatar: The Last Airbender follows the story we all know and love. The world was once in harmony, with the Avatar keeping peace between the four nations. But everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked and wiped out the Air Nomads. Now, a young Air Nomad named Aang, along with his newfound friends Sokka and Katara, embarks on an action-packed quest to become the next Avatar and restore balance.
Conclusion: Stick with the Original for Now
So, my fellow gamers, as the live action Avatar: The Last Airbender arrives on Netflix next month, the question remains: should you watch it or stick to the original? Based on what we’ve seen so far and the concerns surrounding bending in a live action setting, my recommendation is to start with the original animated series. It captures the magic of the Avatar world in a way that may be hard to replicate in live action.
But hey, that’s just my take on it. If you’re curious and excited to see how the live action adaptation turns out, go ahead and give it a shot! After all, the gaming world is all about taking risks and exploring new challenges. Who knows, it might surprise us all.
So, mark your calendars for February 22 and get ready to embark on an epic adventure with Aang and his friends, whether it’s through the animated series or the upcoming live action remake. The choice is yours, fellow gamers!