I came at this movie as someone who never seen the series so I'm not part of the cult following. But I understand cult movie and series followers. I am one of a few different ones.
The special effects were pretty good for the most part. The kid who plays the avatar is obviously gifted in martial arts and his innocent looks played well to the role of the Avatar IMO.
The story did seem to lull at times but overall it flowed well. The flashback scenes would have played better with more dialogue but that's not how M Knight does things so I get it.
I gave it a 7 for the special effects and the cast of gifted actors. I liked the movie overall and it's a shame that they didn't make more to show him mastering the last two elements. Had folks not reacted to M Knights interpretation of the story negatively it could have done so.
If you like fantasy martial arts and stories of good vs evil give this movie a chance.
Is it an exceptional film? No but it's not horrible either. Just approach it for what it is, an interpretation of a cult classic.
The special effects were pretty good for the most part. The kid who plays the avatar is obviously gifted in martial arts and his innocent looks played well to the role of the Avatar IMO.
The story did seem to lull at times but overall it flowed well. The flashback scenes would have played better with more dialogue but that's not how M Knight does things so I get it.
I gave it a 7 for the special effects and the cast of gifted actors. I liked the movie overall and it's a shame that they didn't make more to show him mastering the last two elements. Had folks not reacted to M Knights interpretation of the story negatively it could have done so.
If you like fantasy martial arts and stories of good vs evil give this movie a chance.
Is it an exceptional film? No but it's not horrible either. Just approach it for what it is, an interpretation of a cult classic.