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I've watched Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender and am floored by its breathtaking visuals — but it's a shame that the new Paramount+ movie storyline is subpar

All grown up, Aang and the gang are just as brilliantly bonkers as they were 20 years ago. But Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender is still such a missed opportunity, both narratively and theatrically.

Pros

+The gang back together rides the ultimate wave of nostalgia
+Brings back the original level of goofiness
+Breathtaking animation

Cons

-An incredibly weak storyline
-As a result, not a great deal actually happens
-Plenty of missed opportunities in how Paramount+ has chosen to release it

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