Avatar The Last Airbender - Book 3 Fire, Vol. 4 Reviews

• Excellent completion to the series!

  
  By A2UO4Y0063LNBX on 2008-07-20
  This disk contains these final 6 episodes of the final season:
  
  Chapter 16: The Southern Raiders - Prince Zuko and Katara take off on a private mission, to find the killer of Katara and Sokka's mother.
  
  Chapter 17: The Ember Island Players - Prince Zuko takes the gang to his family island resort where they watch a theater representation of their history.
  
  Chapter 18: Sozin's Comet Part 1: The Phoenix King - "Team Avatar" (Sokka's pet name for the group) prepares for a confrontation with the Fire Lord while Ozai assigns Azula a special honorable title - and crowns himself Supreme Ruler - with his own special title.
  
  Chapter 19: Sozin's Comet Part 2: The Old Masters - Aang sets out alone to decide how to deal with the Fire Lord while the rest of the group set out to find Uncle Iroh.
  
  Chapter 20: Sozin's Comet Part 3: Into the Inferno - Zuko and Katara pair up to face Azula in the Fire Nation, while Sokka, Zuki and Toph team up to stop Lord Ozai and his army from destroying the Earth Kingdom.
  
  Chapter 21: Sozin's Comet Part 4: Avatar Aang - The Grande Finale, including Aang's final confrontation with the Fire Lord and Zuko's with his sister.
  
  While I found Chapter 17 mostly missable, the final four chapters (18-21) run together like a full-length movie! All loose ends (that I could think of) get tied up nicely, including the fates of all the main and secondary characters.
  
  An excellent way to end the entire series!
  
  

• Amazing series... can't wait to see the ending.

  
  By A1Q8OMB64ZBQ7T on 2008-05-28
  Avatar: The Last Airbender is a great series that brings the family together. It's a great cartoon with martial arts, magic (bending), a great story line, character depth, and lots of humor.
  My only regret is that I have had to wait 3 months between each disc.
  The "bad" thing about it is that it was developed in Standard Definition 480p, and not even in wide screen. More could have been achieved if it had at least been done in wide screen. Excellent gift, excellent for your own personal collection.
  
  
  

• So this series has come to an end...

  
  By A370Z6I5GBWU44 on 2008-09-01
  Many things were off the hook, especially Aang's battle with Ozai. That was filled with so much pwnage.
  
  There were several things in this DVD that were one-star for me. Mind you, this is a commentary only on the episodes this DVD, not the rest of the series.
  
  - The ending with the kisses. Ruined it for me, really. There should have been no kissing, it just added kitschiness to the whole ending.
  
  - Plot inconsistencies within the last few episodes (Ember Island Players, Southern Raiders) It feels to me that the writers simply weren't paying attention and didn't care to tighten up the plot.
  
  - Many questions left unanswered. The fate of Ursa? Long Feng? The Earth King? The White Lotus? Chit Sang? Teo? Again, it feels like the writers got sloppy. Tsk tsk...
  
  Other than that, the eps were decent. Good animation, and plot holes aside, there were humorous/memorable moments. So overall, when you add the good stuff and bad stuff, this gets 3/5 stars. I really wish the writers had been more attentive and careful though.
  
  

• My Fav TV Show

  
  By A1V91N68UNYI8H on 2008-07-07
  This has to be the best series I've ever watched and even though I'm 17, I still love this cartoon. My family makes fun of me for how excited and hyped up I get about this show, but I still love to tell them every minute detail of every episode. This DVD should be one of, or THE, best one yet and it will probably say whether or not the series will continue.
  
  

• A true masterpiece

  
  By A3MHRK3WDFX8XG on 2008-07-25
  Let me start off by saying that I am 29 years old and I love this show. I started off watching it with my 5 year old son who is now 8 and I love it. This is truly one of the best animated series I have ever watched. This dvd finally gives us the ending we all hoped for. It wraps everything up perfectly. We finally find out if Aang can indeed save the world. I hate to see the show end. I just hope that M Night Shylaman does the live action movie justice. If you are a die hard Avatar fan the way I am then this dvd is a must have they definetely saved the best for last!
  
  
• No regrets, this series warms my heart!!!
  By A32QLFIYKDIISC on 2008-06-26
  The Avatar series from Nickelodeon isn't just a cartoon,vs. how it is a story so good that you never get sick of seeing it. Sure it's annoying with how long it's taken for the whole story to come out, but all of the discs are finally about to be on DVD and maybe blueray. So there's nothing to wait for. I mean it. This story is inspiring and funny how it's all put together, and it's creative (that's how I liked it).
  
  
• Really Creative Show !!
  By A1IYTNGZV8V8PQ on 2008-07-20
  Avatar The Last Airbender is one of the most creative cartoons I've ever seen in my life. It's not only creative but funny. I'm 23 years old and got hooked on this when the kids I babysit for (6 and 2) popped in the DVD, then asked me to read the comic book. I thought it was really cute at first but very quickly got hooked. It puts me in mind of the Hayao Miyazaki films... cartoons but something the whole family can enjoy. This particular volume is the conclusion of the series, which ties everything together very nicely I think (though I really would have liked to know what happened to Zuko's mother).
  
  
• Avatar season 4
  By AZZ6D07RPDMM8 on 2008-07-21
  Avatar is an well produced funny great cast insparional and you will love the whole entire series trust me!!!!! I looked on TV.com yesterday and the Director's and Cast's reveiw was that the other Half of season 3 and then season 4 is going to start this September/October!!! What i am really trying to say is that at the end of part 4 of Sozin's comet Zuko said "NOW TELL ME WHERE IS MY MOTHER"!!!!! That means that episode is just a sequal to the rest of the Avater the last airbender!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  
  
• Wonderful Show!!!
  By A3QMMRLRR90EKM on 2008-07-29
  This is the best show I have seen in a very long time. It is an amazing story for young and old. My boyfriend and I watch all the time. We dont have any children but we have never missed an episode. Im very sad to see it end, but we will continue to enjoy the repeats and the DVDs.
  
  
• FLAWLESS!!
  By A1WKUWGBKZGJLV on 2008-08-06
  The ending to this extremely entertaining series is a sight to behold for the entire family! The end battles between antagonists were simply poetry in motion (the sights, sounds, movement of characters, clever tactics, just beautiful to watch). Anyone that has seen any of the past episodes (and those that haven't) must not miss Book 3 Vol. 4. Aside from the visuals and sounds there are so many messages (some hidden, some obvious) that you must view it a few times so as not to miss them all.
  
  I too am worried that a live action Avatar in the "wrong hands" would be a disaster. I cannot wait for a comprehensive Blue Ray box set of the entire series. If you are new to the series I suggest starting from the beginning to fully understand what has lead up to this epic conclusion (your kids will also love you for it ;^). Kudos to all of those involved in the creation of this FLAWLESS FAMILY MASTERPIECE!
  
  P.S. Now bring on the Blue Ray Box Set...
  
  
• Great series.
  By AUVZFG2ZVQYHX on 2008-07-28
  Word cannot describe it - a great series. The plot lines and characters are great. So far it's a family affair at our home - we love to watch it!!!!
  
  
• Almost Perfect
  By AKHXS7DFMWOXO on 2008-07-29
  I have loved this show since episode one, and up until now I have had no complaints... save one. Don't get me wrong, I'm going to get this final DVD as soon as possible and will watch it over and over because it is such a great series. But Firelord Ozi and Azula using fire to __________?!? I'm leaving out the action so as not to spoil the details, but those of you who know have to agree. Bending requires movements and motions that created the fire... but ______________________ simply required a stance and was a bit silly, IMHO. That said, I'm sad to see the series over.
  
  BTW - did you know there's going to be a live-action movie? =)
  
  
• An excellent conclusion to the series!!!
  By A12OT8ASGT3JJD on 2008-08-04
  Many times an animated series ends long before it actually ends, but not in this case. This last disc: "Avatar, The Last Airbender - Book 3, Vol. 4", fulfills the promise of all previous episodes. An earlier reviewer commented that episode #17 was non essential, I disagree, you needed a comedic break before you began the headlong rush to the series conclusion.
  The finale manages to avoid the predictable gun battle, duel to the death common to most series conclusions, Aang finds his own way. I've watch the series from the beginning have rarely been disappointed with an episode. I highly recommend this series to anyone who is a fan of animated story telling.
  
  There is talk of a live action feature film in the works. Hopefully it lives up to the series. Unfortunately they have chosen a director whose failures outnumber his successes. Lets hope he succeeds as this series deserves a success. We need to see more stories like this.
  
  
  
  
• Avatar Aang
  By AXJJ81N2J2H21 on 2008-08-04
  Most shows have a very disappointing ending, but not Avatar! I'm really satisfied with the ending. This is one of the few Nick shows that you can watch with your kids without having to hope there isn't any adult jokes in there. I've been watching Avatar when it first came out, and I will continue to watch it. The writers an producers do a really great job with the show. I know my review isn't most helpful, but I just wanted to give the show four stars!
  
  
• And so it ends...
  By A3E975KR2HRERX on 2008-08-09
  A satisfying end for the Avatar. I always will wish for more, but what I got was good.
  
  
• Avatar book3 vol4 review
  By A3DT2PLEGLK8T5 on 2008-08-18
  Wow, great finale to an excellent series. Again the show brings action and adventure to our home. As always it is done in a fashion that is acceptable for our kids and entertaining for us parents.
  
  
• Closure
  By A27M94VLNMBYGE on 2008-08-22
  Volume four takes the viewer through the last six episodes of the Avatar cartoon series. Avatar has been a quality cartoon from day one, and does not disappoint: if you keep in mind that is a cartoon, and nothing more.
  
  In the Southern Raiders, Katara and Zuko take a trip to confront the demons of her past. Katara is forced to choose her path, and goes through some character growth here. Zuko's response to it in the end delivers a question Aang can't answer.
  
  In the Ember Island Players, the kids watch a play chronicling their journey. They each (well, except Tuff) see a piece of themselves they're not entirely comfortable with. No one except Aang seems to do much soul-searching over it, so its value is only in poking fun at the main characters, which I actually enjoyed.
  
  Sozin's Comet is a four-part episode. Aang agonizes yet again. Everyone says he has to kill the Firelord, which goes against everything he's ever been taught. He goes off on his own to meditate. Everyone looks for him. Yeah, I know, we've seen this before.
  
  Aang gets alot of advice he doesn't particularly like, but comes to accept. Meanwhile, the other kids prioritize, and get their acts together to do something about the Firelord's plans.
  
  When the Firelord comes knocking, Aang is ready to face him. Here we see Aang (and bending in general) doing things we've never seen him do. He comes into his own as the Avatar. Even before going into the Avatar state, he shows that he really is a master of the four elements. It's a cartoon, but it's cool. Meanwhile, Zuko and Azula go at it.
  
  Aang goes into the Avatar state and unleashes hell. Then he does something even all the avatars of the past didn't know was possible. Katara pulls a final trick out of thin air and shows herself a true master of waterbending.
  
  There is rarely a cartoon that comes along and pulls me in like this. Entertaining, clean, action-oriented fun that anyone in the family can watch. The characters grow in skill and maturity throughout the series, and the stakes keep climbing, right up to the end. I give this conclusion four stars.
  
  
  
  
• My family loved it!
  By A2IZWWKGULGGFQ on 2008-08-25
  Our 5 kids have really gotten into Avatar and were very excited to get this DVD when it came out. They all loved it and watch it over and over.
  
  
• Avatar
  By A112WW1HLRDZ15 on 2008-08-28
  My 8 year old son loves this movie!!! He watches it almost every day for the past 3 weeks.
  
  
• Awesome
  By A1YSLCJ3IZYULK on 2008-08-29
  This dvd is awesome!!!!!!! I enjoyed every episode. I recommend this for young and old and I am 34. My kids love this show. Just so sad it had to end.
  
  
• Outstanding ending! And hope for more to follow!
  By A31OPR47BRX2EQ on 2008-08-31
  This whole series has been outstanding. I've come to know it as an over 40 mother of a 7 year old and have been completely impressed with the whole series - I think I was more excited waiting for this installment than my son was. I was sad thinking this would be the end but the very last minute left the hope that more could follow, The series is much more than just martial arts, though it handles that very well - it's about character development and inter-relationships - it has serious plot development carried through from beginning to end. Every dvd has been pre-ordered and I can recommend the whole series highly enough for both adults and children.
  
  
• Avatar The last Airbender
  By A3OSTSLBS3WE0D on 2008-09-04
  This DVD arrived on time and was great to watch. Although I wish they could of showd what happened to Zuko and if he found his mother. Also what happened to Azula I mean does she go to prison or does she just leave or loose her firbending abilities? But otherwise it was a great DVD to watch.
  
  
• Hmmmmm
  By A3UJ3V6ZIUIM91 on 2008-09-05
  This was overall a great series. The ending is a little weak - like the writers ran out of ideas. There are still a lot of unanswered questions so that leads me to think there maybe more to come. Without giving any of this ending away, I pose the question of whether the air nation finds rebirth in the mist of end of the tyranny? The one thing that makes this weak is the switching back and forth between being on the quest and shucking off time like the end of the world is not near. But much of the action will wash all the knit picking thoughts away and you will enjoy it.
  
  
• Great story
  By A380ERC4JVS92Z on 2008-09-06
  Two guy friends of mine told me they watched this with their kids and it was great. My teenaged son and I started watching and it is one of the best stories I've seen in a long time. We've watched all the episodes, and will watch them again. I highly recommend this to any age, young or old.
  
  
• Avatar Book 3 Fire Volume 4
  By A1L87600TSAHCV on 2008-09-07
  I have the entire Series and love them all for both me and my children. I have only one complaint about Book 3 Fire and that is it only comes in English. Books 1 and 2 were available in multiple languages. My children have just arrived to this country, speaking only Spanish and I have to hold Book 3 until they understand English. Books 1 and 2 were brought to foreign soil and they enjoyed Avatar immensely.
  
  
• Great series for kids & adults...
  By AU5VKQO92FJUC on 2008-09-07
  I'm so glad I purchased the whole Avatar series, part on Amazon Unbox Service and the rest via Amazon DVD purchase. I've so enjoyed the entire Avatar series with my kids and have been amazed as to the depth the writers have put into it. At first glance it might look like just another cute kids anime cartoon but on closer examination I found wonderful examples of interpersonal relating, forgiveness, inner healing, anger management, trust of self and of soul predispositions & healing. I noted one of the most simple, elegant, yet complete expressions of the chakra system in a way that kids could begin to understand their emotional state of being and how this interacts with the body's energy centers as well as subtle suggestion as to how to begin the path to being balanced and free of emotional baggage yet rich in energy and expression... So much more.
  
  While I understand that some of strong religious devotion may see some of this content as evil or bad, I personally found it refreshing, very much about balance, healing and learning to truly Be a heart based human, not just act like one, so many encouragements to real authenticity... I applaud the writers of this series and encourage more!
  
  
• Avatar The Last Airbender - Book 3 Fire, Vol. 4
  By A3KV5220Z3BXQD on 2008-09-10
  Great series. I love the Avatar animation!!! It is fun and at the same time you can learn some wisdom. It is great entertainment for kids and adults.
  
  
• Avatar Book 3 Volume 4
  By A2EIR50X0I6HHA on 2008-09-20
  Avatar The Last Airbender - Book 3 Fire, Vol. 4
  
  At last the time has come for Aang to face the Fire Lord. The world comes full circle and the power of the Avatar is finally realized. Will Aang be powerful enough to defeat the Fire Lord and will he finish him off or stand by his principles that there must be another way to rid the world of Ozai?
  Don't miss the final two episodes of this saga.
  
  
• Great Series for Kids and Adults
  By A3MZBYLS16XI82 on 2008-09-21
  This is one of the best series that I have seen in a long time. It took a long time for them to release the whole thing. It was worth the wait. Best series that I have seen. A lot of action and a great story to go with it. Adults and kids can watch this series.
  
  
• Avatar is Awesome
  By A2T18F5W67BXR on 2008-09-21
  Buy this, Avatar is the best cartoon since Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo, but it ends happier and less ambiguously.
  
  

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