Avatar The Last Airbender - The Complete Book 1 Collection |  | Actors: Zach Tyler, Mae Whitman, Jack De Sena, Dee Bradley Baker, Dante Basco
Studio: Nickelodeon
Category: DVD
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Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Full Screen, NTSC
Language: English (Published)
Rating: Unrated
Region: 1
Discs: 6
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Running Time: 489 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.5 x 1
MPN: 097368011946
UPC: 097368011946
EAN: 0097368011946
ASIN: B000FZETI4
Theatrical Release Date: February 21, 2005
Release Date: September 19, 2006
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The newly discovered Avatar, twelve year-old Aang, must learn to master the four elements to save his world from the Fire Nation.
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Book 1: Water, Vol. 1
Mysterious, visually beautiful at times, and surprisingly funny, Avatar: Book 1, Volume 1 is the exciting story of Aang, a 12-year-old reincarnation of the ancient Avatar, whose purpose (in an imagined world that seems both ancient and futuristic) is to restore peace and order between warring armies of the four elements: fire, earth, water, and air. At one time or another, over thousands of years, the Avatar has been embodied in masters of each of the elements. Aang (who is freed from a century-long sleep inside an iceberg) happens to be an "airbender," capable of using air and wind as powerful forces for moving objects and defeating hostile armies of firebenders. The feature-length Avatar follows Aang and a couple of friends as he becomes reacquainted with the world he knew before his 100-year hibernation--a world now lost to history. The story also concerns internal dramas within the unforgiving world of firebenders, who are intent on destruction and conquest. This engaging story, very pleasant to look at in its rich tones of blue and orange, is for all ages. --Tom Keogh Book 1: Water, Vol. 2
Avatar The Last Airbender, Book 1: Water, Volume 2 continues the adventurous if half-comic journey of 12-year-old Airbender Aang, reincarnation of an ancient avatar, and his friends Katara and Sokka as they seek a teacher to help Aang fulfill his peacemaking destiny in a war-torn world. The four episodes on this disc, a follow-up to the elegant, magical series introduction, find the trio wandering through sundry Earth Nation cities, where they encounter signs of troubles between the once-harmonious, elemental tribes representing fire, earth, air, and water. They also bump into trouble with the occasional evil kingdom, as in "The King of Omashu," where Aang must go through various trials to save Katara and Sokka from a bizarre execution. (They're encased in growing, crystal structures.) "Imprisoned" finds Katara inadvertently responsible for the arrest of an Earthbending boy who dares to use his powers while his people are under Firebender occupation. The ambitious, two-part "Winter Solstice" is the best production in this collection, a pairing of storylines involving the capture of a Firebender war criminal and the hopes of a frightened village that turns to Aang to defeat a monster from the spirit world. The action is still original and fun on this sequel--most of it continues to be based on exciting uses of the elements--and the lead trio's characters (Aang the scamp, Katara the idealist, Sokka the skeptic) are still a pleasure to be with. --Tom Keogh Book 1: Water, Vol. 3
The Avatar saga continues with four of the anime series' strongest stories yet on Book 1: Water, Volume 3, mixing goofy comedy with mythic drama in the spirit of Avatar's magical debut (Book 1 Water, Volume 1) and engaging follow-up (Book 1 Water, Volume 2). Volume 3 concerns the continuing (perilous) travels of Aang, the 12-year-old Airbender destined to heal the rift between the world's air, water, fire, and earth peoples, and his friends Katara and Sokka. "The Waterbending Scroll" finds Katara so jealous over Aang's quick mastery of complicated waterbending techniques that the trio ends up in trouble with a cluster of cutthroat pirates. "Jet" is an interesting story of an adolescent boy leading a Robin Hood-like rebellion against the firebending occupiers of his land. Charismatic and rakish, Jet makes Katara swoon and becomes a hero to Aang--until his true colors and agenda show up later. "The Great Divide" places Aang and company in the position of mediating a truce between refugees seeking assistance across a great canyon. Finally, "The Storm" is a superb piece which shows us, in parallel narratives, how Aang was fleeing his oppressed life as an avatar-in-training a century earlier when he became encased in ice, and how the driven, seemingly merciless Prince Zuko lost his own boyhood innocence before setting out to capture Aang. This excellent collection carries on the series' imaginative, graceful animation, making Avatar a real pleasure to watch. --Tom Keogh Book 1: Water, Vol. 4
Book 1: Water, Vol. 5
Chapters 17 through 20 of Avatar the Last Airbender: Book 1 Water, Vol. 5 find Aang, the 12-year-old Avatar destined to bring peace to the world by mastering the four elements, once again in direct collision with the forces of the Fire nation. In "The Northern Air Temple," a sad Aang visits the ruins of a monastery well known to him in his past life. Aang is shocked to discover a tribe of faux Airbenders living there, presided over by an inventor with a dark and even treacherous secret. "The Waterbending Master" introduces Aang to a mentor he would just as soon avoid: an old Waterbender who can teach him to move, shape, and fight with liquid, prerequisites to Aang assuming his place as the world's savior. Meanwhile, Aang's traveling companion Katara is frustrated by that same master's refusal to sharpen her own natural, Waterbending talent; until, that is, an unexpected link between them becomes clear. (Aang's other friend, Sokka, stays busy--and crazy--chasing a princess who gives him mixed signals about her romantic interest.) "The Siege of the North, Parts 1 and 2" is yet another epic confrontation between Admiral Zhao's Fire Navy fleet and the Aang gang. The twist this time is that Zhao attempts the murder of Prince Zuko, an action that cannot go without consequences. As usual, Avatar is visually exciting and highly original, an otherworldly yet fully accessible fantasy full of dreams and good humor. --Tom Keogh
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Who Will Like This. September 3, 2010
Toni Nass
Yes, another Avatar the Last Airbender review, but this one I believe will show who will and will not like this, and why. I was very slow to like this show myself. When I would catch it on television I dismissed it as another kid's show, but as it was on cable, a lot, I began to watch it more and more. Beneath what looks like a child's show is a pretty deep story with great character development. I am a big action/fantasy fan from hard sci-fi to Harry Potter, so naturally a story like this would appeal to me. Still, this may not appeal to all fantasy fans. After showing this to several friends and family members I realized if you don't like action, and you don't have much of an inner child, The Last Airbender will not appeal to you. If you do have the above qualities, though, you are in for a treat.
This series has wonderfully animated action, realistic dialogue and character development, and is a great way to convey more eastern philosophies and general moral lessons to kids. None of this, though, is done in a heavy handed or preachy manner. The show is fun, and to contain and teach all that it does is quite an accomplishment. I put this series as one of my top five animated shows of all time. Whether it's for a young person or a young person at heart it's well worth it.
This is the best ever, stick with it September 2, 2010
ZACH C OSHER
I happened upon this series accidentally. It was the best accident of my life. No matter what age you are, this is the series to watch. When you have completed watching the series, it will be like something has been ripped from your life.
Amazing series August 25, 2010
S. Celestin
This DVD set has it all, no complaints and the dvd casing is very nice with artwork. in addition there is nice artwork on each of the dvd discs. The only thing that i found different is that the paper insert does not have a episode list which would have been great. but obviously a minuscule thing and its still an awesome set.
The Book Of Water August 18, 2010
Christi
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I recieved this product promptly, the shipping was efficient, the product in mint condition and I loved this Book on the Water Nation. Avatar the Last Airbender is my favorite series, and I will continue to purchase from Amazon.
This-show-is-AWESOME! August 11, 2010
Curst Saden
I will skip going over the plot since many others have already done that, but suffice it to say this is a really cool show that kids and adults can enjoy. I remember when the show first came out, I was in high school. It wasn't until I was in college that I finally got into it and I'm kicking myself for not getting into it sooner! This show has everything a fantasy and martial arts fan could want!
Avatar: The Last Airbender is a fantastical journey across a magical world. It's exciting, comedic and suspenseful with good morals and lessons and philosophy. The bending of the elements employed by the characters (which is awesome all by itself) is made even cooler by being based off of real kung-fu styles. The animation is beautifully done and the voice acting is very good. Some of the humor is geared more toward kids, but you have to remember this show is primarily aimed for kids in the first place, so just go with it. Another younger aspect that may make older views scratch their heads are the bizarre animals shown (such as a platypus-bear or a turtle-seal), but the plus side is that shows creativity on the part of the writers. There are times when the show gets deep as it explores the emotions and relationships of the characters.
Each episode is usually roughly 24 minutes long. I like to watch three or four at a time because they're so darn short and catchy it's like watching a mini-move. It's easy to blow through a disc if you're not careful.
There are also a few bonus features; interviews with the cast and writers, behind-the-scenes looks and episodes with audio commentary, and the "prototype" first episode that was made but never aired just for the writers and animators to get a feel for how they were going to make the show. The bonus features are cool but personally I wouldn't care as much if they weren't included. I buy the seasons for the show itself.
Long story short kids will love this show. If you're older than 17 DO NOT LET THAT STOP YOU FROM WATCHING THIS! You can enjoy it by yourself or with your kids if you have any. This is an animated gem, and the first season is just a warm up compared to the second season. I have yet to see the third season, but I hear it's good.
It rocks!
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