I like this show, no it isn't exact to the animated series but that isn't essentially a bad thing. It follows as close as possible with having a stellar look-a-like casting choice and you can tell the heart is there. Media change is probably the reason for the rushed development, they had to squeeze in the budget and time frame. Whereas on an animation you can draw what and who you like.
I like to see this as more of a "This is what it would look like to turn the animated series into live action" and that's what we got. The world of Avatar: The Last Airbender in stunning CGI and real people. You have to give it to the actors for really trying to resemble their animated versions, even if their dialog is a little wooden. The 'Cabbage Guy' in episode 3 was more of a cameo gag but i understand why it was in there. The writers really tried to map the cartoon but it unfortunately comes with it's problems. Same goes for most of the dialog from certain characters.
My point is, don't let yourself get annoyed at the fact it isn't copied (as someone said in another review) "frame by frame", because it would just be daft to. Media change changes all aspects, it's not easy going from cartoon to live action, different rules apply. Different availabilities. Just sit back and enjoy some cool effects with still a good story. Remember this is an adaption, and it's good. Much better than the movie from 2010.
I like to see this as more of a "This is what it would look like to turn the animated series into live action" and that's what we got. The world of Avatar: The Last Airbender in stunning CGI and real people. You have to give it to the actors for really trying to resemble their animated versions, even if their dialog is a little wooden. The 'Cabbage Guy' in episode 3 was more of a cameo gag but i understand why it was in there. The writers really tried to map the cartoon but it unfortunately comes with it's problems. Same goes for most of the dialog from certain characters.
My point is, don't let yourself get annoyed at the fact it isn't copied (as someone said in another review) "frame by frame", because it would just be daft to. Media change changes all aspects, it's not easy going from cartoon to live action, different rules apply. Different availabilities. Just sit back and enjoy some cool effects with still a good story. Remember this is an adaption, and it's good. Much better than the movie from 2010.