Apple TVThe Last Airbender (2010)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 2.8
Overview
The story follows the adventures of Aang, a young successor to a long line of Avatars, who must put his childhood ways aside and stop the Fire Nation from enslaving the Water, Earth and Air nations.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Race Swap: Yes
Buddhism: Positive
Hinduism: Positive
Overview
The story follows the adventures of Aang, a young successor to a long line of Avatars, who must put his childhood ways aside and stop the Fire Nation from enslaving the Water, Earth and Air nations.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central narrative is a strong critique of imperialism and military aggression, portraying the Fire Nation as a tyrannical force oppressing diverse cultures. Its solution champions the restoration of peace and balance through the defeat of this oppressive regime, aligning with anti-colonial and anti-war sentiments.
The movie primarily features traditional casting for its main heroic roles, despite the source material's diverse cultural inspirations. Its narrative does not contain explicit critiques of traditional identities or center DEI themes, focusing instead on a classic good versus evil conflict.
Secondary
The film adaptation portrays several key characters, such as Katara and Sokka, who were depicted as non-white (Indigenous/Inuit-coded) in the original animated series, with white actors. Additionally, Fire Nation characters, originally East Asian-coded, were cast with actors of South Asian, Middle Eastern, and Polynesian descent, constituting multiple race swaps.
The film's spiritual core, embodied by Aang and the Air Nomads, draws heavily from Buddhist principles like peace, balance, and reincarnation, portraying them as virtuous and essential for the world's harmony.
Concepts like the Avatar as a divine manifestation and the importance of spiritual energy are presented respectfully as foundational to the world's spiritual order, reflecting Hindu philosophical influences.
The film 'The Last Airbender' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on the fantasy adventure of its main protagonists, with no explicit or implicit LGBTQ+ representation present in the story.
The film features Katara, a female character who participates in combat. However, her victories against male opponents are achieved through the use of waterbending, which is a supernatural ability. There are no instances of female characters defeating male opponents in direct, non-superpowered physical combat.
The film adapts the animated series "Avatar: The Last Airbender." All major characters, including Aang, Katara, Sokka, and Zuko, retain their established genders from the original source material.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
2.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
4.0
4.6
Critic Ratings
0.5
2.0
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