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Avatar The Last Airbender - The Complete Book 1 Collection
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Manufacturer: Paramount
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Audience Rating: Unrated
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Theatrical Release: February 21, 2005
Average Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
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Starring: Zach Tyler, Mae Whitman, Jack De Sena, Dee Bradley Baker, Dante Basco
Now a master waterbender aang leaves the northern water tribe to continue his quest to master the next element earth. Along with katara & sokka they visit the new earth nation cities encounter a slew of different earth kingdom citizens & even reunite with a crazy old king! Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 02/05/2008
User Submitted Avatar The Last Airbender - The Complete Book 1 Collection Reviews
November 24, 2008
One of the best cartoons I've ever seen
I was told by several friends that I absolutely HAD to see this show, because it was so amazing. So I rented four out of the five Book 1 DVDs (Vol. 2 was absent from the library shelves) and spent a day becoming completely absorbed in this world. I'll be the first to admit that I don't like Japanese anime very much, so something that is so heavily influenced by that style has got to be pretty darn good for me to like it despite that. Avatar was all that and more. Gorgeous character designs, animation, and backgrounds make for a feast for the eyes.
Also, this is the first show that I've seen in a very long time that isn't completely dumbed down and filled with aesops, despite its target audience. Yes, there are overall themes of friendship, loyalty, good vs. evil, and teamwork that are pretty evident in any children's cartoon, but Avatar is a nice change in that it doesn't beat you over the head with those ideas (usually). The characters are diverse and well-developed - even the random extras, like Foaming Mouth Guy and Cabbage Man have their fans - and it's a perfect blend of action, humor, adventure, and (dare I say it) the beginnings of an epic romance.
One warning though: make sure you have plenty of time when you start it. Avatar is like visual crack; one episode and you're hooked.
November 3, 2008
Oh yeah
I can say in all honesty that out of the three seasons, this was the best one. The writing and storyline were tighter here than they were in Season 3, and this boxset is definitely a must-have for any Avatar fan. I never get tired of watching these episodes, especially 'The Waterbending Scroll', 'Jet', 'Bato of the Water Tribe', and 'The Deserter'.
October 21, 2008
Very Awsome
This season is what really started it all. Its also has the best special features of all three seasons
October 13, 2008
AWESOME!!!
This series is amazing. I love the story and I am an adult. Simply one of the best anime series I have ever seen. Buy it and watch it for yourself. You will not be disappointed.
October 13, 2008
Complete Book 1
Worth the money. I plan on buying this collection as a Christmas present for two families so they can have their own Avatar DVD complete sets.
October 10, 2008
Pleasantly Surprised
I bought this for my kids, and they talked me into viewing it with them. I have actually enjoyed watching this. (I am a high school English teacher, so I thought I would find it juvenile and silly.) It is not perfect, but it is pretty entertaining, the story lines are intriguing, and there is a good dose of humor. The interactions between the main characters are charming. Once again, I have been pleasantly surprised.
September 25, 2008
Excellent Series
When I first saw Avatar, I didnt really like it that much becuase it (the illustrations )appears too kidsie for me but I know the story is very good and so I am giving it another try with a more open mindness . I am watching the series in sequence ,that's why I bought the dvd box set .
My only problem is the quality of the compression of the dvd.The images in the background are not crisp.I thought it was my eyes but its not,and it is not the the dvd since the player is a very good Sony HDMI player and I have no quality problems playing other 2D animations on it.Or maybe it is just my copy, who knows.
September 23, 2008
HOOKED!
Great show. One of the best cartoons on today. Story line is excellent and it gets you hooked. I just simply couldn't stop watching it. I would recommend to anyone who loves anime or just cartoons period. I am now an avid watcher and getting the seasons as soon as they come out.
September 7, 2008
Absolutely wonderful!
My entire family enjoys watching this series. We watched the series on tv. Now that it's over, we are working our way back through the series. My husband and I enjoy the story line and quality of animation. It's also fun to watch our children imitate the characters' moves. The series has sparked an interest in martial arts in my 6 year old, which we are encouraging and will be enrolling her soon in classes. Even my 2 year old enjoys watching this set!
Excellent series for the family!
September 6, 2008
A Wonder for All Ages
I avoided this show for a while, because the previews made it seem a little too much like Pokemon or whatnot. But after hearing good things from several trusted sources, I figured I'd give it a shot.
And I am so glad that I did. Right away, you can tell that this show is special. The characters are funny and quirky, but they are also real enough to relate to. The world they live in is populated with a wonderful assortment of conglomerate animals, and the people are not mere 2-dimensional characters that one can overlook. You even find yourself sympathizing with most of the villains. The people who wrote this show took a lot of time in developing the characters and the plot - I especially appreciate how they draw upon real-life martial arts techniques to create the different "bending" styles, and the nations of their world reflect cultural aspects of our own world.
And, as an artist, I also enjoyed the beautiful, fluid animation and the enthralling musical score.
This is not your typical kid's show. This is something that the whole family can sit down and watch together, and everyone will gain something. I am so glad that this show will be available when it is time for me to raise my own children.
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