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... for my friend's birthday. And I was originally so pissed that I'd have to wait to see the last three episodes of Avatar, but I'm glad I did.
It made it all that much more FUCKING AWESOME.
I'll admit, I had a pretty good idea that Zutara wouldn't happen, especially after Ember Island Players. I just... it kinda all came to me then. And there just wasn't enough post-TSR interaction between Zuko and Katara to make it work. I loved how she saved him at the end, but I realized then that Bryke had other plans.
But it's ok. I still don't like Maiko and I don't find it at all believable for her to suddenly be buddy-buddy with the Gaang, but I do have a respect for Kataang. I always have, to an extent, but after the ending I thought that Bryke handled it fairly well. I did think that make out session was a little repulsive, though.
But that battle with Azula was EPIC. It was even better than the Aang/Ozai one. I was literally crying when she went ballistic after it, and the way that Katara and Zuko looked at her with... almost pity of a sort... It was heartwrenching.
The Ozai battle was good, but I just find that sort of thing bland. Like the Harry Potter/Voldemort battle. Endings are very hit or miss.
But I loved how Aang matured. That was what made the Kataang at the end believable. He grew so much in a matter of three days. I was so proud of a CARTOON CHARACTER XD.
The animation and music were superb.
I didn't like, however, the moment Toph and Zuko had whilst looking for Aang. I've always felt that he would be more brotherly toward her, but I suppose it is in his nature to be slightly cold. She was opening up to him and he just shot her down.
JUN! She was so awesome, and I did love the "girlfriend" remark. It was EPIC.
IROOOOOHHHHHH. OMGGGGGGGGG. How incredible was that? I mean, that man continues to amaze me.
SUKKA! OMG. I love Sukka. Besides Zutara, Sukka is my favorite ship. They were just so sweet.
So on a whole, I rate the finale an 8/10, which is pretty good I'd say. I took off points for that whole Princess Ursa storyline that was pretty much swept to the side. I also think it went on too long for what took place and that they could have cut some of the more random action out for dialogue.
But really, the most incredible part of Avatar is the fandom. I know it's been said by people far more talented and watched than I, but I really feel such a sense of community with Avatards. It will be missed.
Moving on. I saw The Dark Knight yesterday and let me just say this. HEATH LEDGER WAS FUCKING GENIUS AT THE JOKER. He sent chills down my back and I just sat next to my friend Emily, squeezing her hand so hard I might have burst a blood vessel XD
And Christian Bale is DAMN SEXY.
If you are on the edge about seeing it, definitely go. Don't hesitate, it was Iron Man level awesome, if not better.
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