Critics Consensus

Despite flashy special effects, The Last Airbender squanders the potential of its popular source material on an incomprehensible plot, laughable dialogue, and a joyless sense of detachment.

Synopsis

In a world ravaged by the Fire nation's aggression toward the peaceful Air, Water and Earth nations, reluctant youth Aang learns that he's an Avatar -- a rare being who can manipulate all four elements and restore peace to the planet.