135 - The Last Airbender

The Shyamalanthology begins! And we’re starting at the bottom, guys. The Tomatometer has THE LAST AIRBENDER at 5%, but did it really deserve all that hate, or was it simply review-bombed by anime fanboys? Listen to Alex & Julio as they try to figure out what all the negativity is about when it comes to this perfectly fine fantasy adventure that features a delightfully evil Dev Patel and one of the most brutal deaths ever covered on the show!

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TIMELINE

00:00:00 - 00:01:14 Intro

00:01:15 - 00:12:34 The Last Airbender

00:12:35 - 00:59:51 Contrarians Corner

00:59:52 - 01:00:45 Airbending Like a Boss

01:00:46 - 01:06:32 Now on Patreon

01:06:33 - 01:46:37 Real Talk

01:46:38 - 01:49:27 The Future & Perennial Plugs

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Up next, the Shyamalanthology continues as we tackle SIGNS! In the meantime, tell us what you thought of THE LAST AIRBENDER! Did it debase an anime property you love? Did you appreciate it as a unique take on the fantasy genre? Did you wish it featured a good ol’ M. Night Shyamalan twist? E-mail us at wearethecontrarians@gmail.com or tweet at us or facebook us and share your thoughts!