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Administrative Services
Travel Services
Phone: 309/298-1811
Fax: 309/298-2811
The Travel Services section of Business Services is responsible for reimbursement/payment of travel expenditures. Several resources, including travel forms, on this web page are designed to assist departmental travelers.
For detailed mileage reimbursement, lodging, meals, per diem, etc., see the Travel Guide.
Travel Requests
A Request for Travel form is not required for reimbursement of travel expenses. However, should a department wish to encumber funds for future trips, they may do so by using this form. If used, the form should be limited to one type of travel (in-state, out-of-state, etc.) and shall be received in the Travel Services office a minimum of seven days prior to the travel date to permit the encumbrance of funds.
- COST CENTER NAME: Name of department to be charged.
- COST CENTER ADDRESS: Campus address of department to be charged.
- CONTACT PERSON: Name and telephone number of the person traveling or the name of the person who should be contacted in the event that additional information is required.
- COST CENTER NUMBER: The six-digit cost center number to be charged.
- CONCLUDING TRAVEL DATE FOR THIS REQUEST: The ending date of the trip listed.
NOTE: Any Request for Travel outstanding 30 days beyond the concluding travel date will automatically be canceled.
- NAME OF PERSON: Name of the person traveling.
- DESTINATION, TRAVEL DATE, PURPOSE: Enter the destination of the trip, dates of travel, and the purpose of travel.
Maximum amount a fiscal agent is willing to reimburse the person traveling. If this amount exceeds the allowable travel reimbursement rates, the Illinois Travel Regulation Council rates will mandate the amount allowable.
- FISCAL AGENT: Signature of the fiscal agent for the cost center to be charged.
- DATE(S) OF REQUESTED ABSENCE: Faculty members are to enter the days and dates of the anticipated absence from campus, the classes missed and the name of the individual responsible for any classes missed (if applicable).
NOTE: Once the trip(s) is/are complete, the Travel Voucher should be submitted with a copy of the Request for Travel attached. A one-to-one relationship should exist between Request for Travel and Travel Voucher. Questions should be directed to Travel Services, Sherman Hall 220.
Travel Reimbursement
When completing the Travel Voucher refer to the following guidelines.
- EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (9#): WIU Identification number of the traveler.
- TRAVELER NAME AND ADDRESS: Traveler's name, department, and campus address.
- VOUCHER NUMBER: Pre-Numbered.
- VOUCHER DATE: Date voucher is prepared.
- COST CENTER NUMBER: Six-digit number of cost center to be charged. If multiple cost centers, leave blank.
- HEADQUARTERS: Macomb, Illinois (unless written approval exists for different headquarters).
- RESIDENCE: Traveler's home address (street and city).
Fill in the following information - (One cost center per line):
- ACCT: Cost center to be charged.
- TC: Leave blank.
- REQ: Request for Travel number, if applicable. A one-to-one relationship should exist between Travel Voucher and Request for Travel.
- DESC: Last name of traveler/destination.
- DATE: Ending date of travel
- AMT: Total amount authorized for reimbursement from that cost center.
- TRAVEL DETAILS: Enter each date of travel, points and times of departure and destination, mode of transportation, and the cost of transportation, lodging, meals, and miscellaneous expenses.
- When a privately-owned vehicle is used, the Travel Voucher shall show the points of travel and mileage by date. If the distance traveled between given points is greater than the mileage table or the distance calculated using Microsoft Office Streets and Trips software, the reason for the greater distance must be stated.
- NOTE: A signed Employee's Certification - Privately-Owned Vehicles form must be on file in the Travel Services office before a Travel Voucher will be processed which contains reimbursement for mileage, gas receipts/parking fees for a privately-owned vehicle.
- Claims for reimbursement must be supported by original receipts in all instances for commercial transportation (passenger coupon), lodging, and all other individual items $10 or greater, with the exception of meals. Meal tips or cab rides to procure meals are not reimbursable.
- PURPOSE OF TRAVEL: Brief description of the purpose of the trip.
NOTE: When utilizing automobile rental on a trip, please note that the Illinois Travel Regulation Council prohibits reimbursement of the collision damage waiver and personal accident insurance.
- TRAVEL COMMENTS/EXPLANATIONS: Statement(s) explaining unusual amounts or situations.
- TRAVELER SIGNATURE AND CERTIFICATION: The individual who incurred the expense must sign the Travel Voucher. This signature is a certification; the fine print should be read before signing.
- APPROVAL: All Travel Vouchers must be signed by the traveler and the fiscal agent. If the traveler and the fiscal agent are the same individual, another signature is required. Travel reimbursement for total trip cost of over $500.00 require the respective VP approval. All employee reimbursements also require the signature of the employees supervisor.
- SUBMISSION: Attach original receipts and a copy of the Request for Travel (if previously encumbered) and submit to the Travel Services office, Sherman Hall 220. A one-to-one relationship should exist between Travel Voucher and Request for Travel.
Amending a Travel Voucher
If the traveler was not initially reimbursed for the full amount of expenses, the Travel Voucher can be amended, provided the additional reimbursement is within travel regulations and all original receipts are submitted. Make a copy of the Travel Voucher and write "Amend" in the upper right-hand corner. Indicate (highlight) the account number and the amount of the additional reimbursement and have the fiscal agent or alternate sign. Send the copy to the Travel Services office, Sherman Hall 220.
Canceling a Trip, Changing a Return Date, or Amending a Request for Travel
If a previously encumbered trip is to be canceled, mark the original Request for Travel "Canceled" and return it to the Travel Services office, Sherman Hall 220.
If the return date on a previously encumbered trip is changed, make a copy of the Request for Travel, indicate the change in date, and send it to the Travel Services office, Sherman Hall 220.
If the dollar amount on a previously encumbered trip is changed, make a copy of the Request for Travel and write "Amend" in the upper right-hand corner. Indicate (highlight) the additional encumbrance amount and obtain the fiscal agent or alternate signature. Submit the copy to the Travel Services office, Sherman Hall 220.
NOTE: A signed Employee's Certification – Privately-Owned Vehicles form must be on file before reimbursement can be made for a personal car. The form can be found on your WIUP menu.
For additional information on Lodging, Meals, Mileage, Per diem etc., see the Travel Guide.
- Travel Requests
- Travel Reimbursement
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- Canceling a Trip, Changing a Return Date, or Amending a Request for Travel


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Hat's off to Brogan Rogan Trevino and Hogan
There was a great debate raging on TCN Yesterday. The debates were split between the Green Brigade Statement and An open Letter to Mr Lawwell . None of which were written by me that's probably why they were interesting 🙂
I kept getting comments back about being 'Faithful through and through' ,back the team' and one idiot even accused me as acting like a hun simply because an article suggested that fans wait and see the outcome of this RFC debatable.
I tried to point out that this was much bigger than supporting Celtic or about just following blindly because Celtic are your team It's about the future of our game and is it worth spending your hard earned cash on a tainted product of which Celtic are a part of.
So I think Brogan Rogan Trevino and Hogan for hitting the nail on the head with his comment on RTC.
Brogan Rogan Trevino and Hogan says:
08/05/2012 at 11:09 am
Good Morning.
Let me start out straight away by pinning my colours to the mast. Just in case anyone doesn't know, I am a Celtic Fan. That means that I support and feel an association with a particular club that just happens to play football, and it is called Glasgow Celtic. This is not the forum for spouting my beliefs and preferences for what I describe as the Celtic Ethos—I have written elsewhere at length on that—but suffice to say part of my affiliation to Celtic has deep seated roots in certain charity work and a way of life. It has nothing to do with football…. And certainly nothing to do with my religion before that is suggested.
However in sheer footballing terms,I have followed Celtic FC all of my life, and it is a journey which has taken me to many strange and varied places. All over Scotland, England, Europe and beyond. As a 6 year old, I was the youngest Celtic fan who travelled to Buenos Aries to watch the infamous second leg of the 1967 World Club championship match in the Estadio Presidente Juan Domingo Peron, and I was there again at the ill-fated decider across the River Plate in the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo. There will be better travelled, more experienced Celtic fans, and there will be those who can recount more facts and figures, who have attended more games, who go to Dinners and functions, and are members of this or that Supporters Club—all of whom may well be able to claim some kind of better status or greater love of things Celtic…… But I would give them a run for their money.


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The site is 3 years old and I regularly do such migrations. I've copied the files and database "AS IS". I've even cleared all the caches but no luck.
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What could be the issue?
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Salinas, CA – Dr. Delwin Hemingway, leading dentist at NEXT Dentistry in Salinas, CA, where he oversees treatments including pain free TMJ, cosmetic dentistry, and a broad range of general dental services, this past week received an honorable distinction from local Congressman Jimmy Panetta for his unwavering commitment to special TMJ care and support.
Passionate about providing quality customer service and expert oversight of dental practices, particularly those related to jaw and TMJ discomfort, Dr. Hemingway went above and beyond to help a veteran in need of special TMJ care this past year.
"We are proud to announce that Dr. Delwin Hemingway was just recognized by Congressman Jimmy Panetta for helping a veteran in need of custom tailored TMJ support," said Marla Tillery, Executive Assistant and Registered Dental Hygienist at NEXT Dentistry. "If anyone is suffering from TMJ related discomfort and doesn't know where to turn, Dr. Hemingway specializes in providing permanent TMJ solutions."
NEXT Dentistry provides a full range of dental services, including porcelain veneers, orthodontics, dental implants, and full mouth restoration. The facility serves all of Salinas, California, and surrounding areas of Gonzalez, Monterey, Hollister, Seaside, Marina, and Watsonville.
As a TMD specialist facility, NEXT Dentistry, unlike competing clinics that only offer temporary solutions, is able to permanently focus in on TMD symptoms and provide long-lasting fixes to the discomfort. Dr. Hemingway looks past the superficial causes of TMD, and address the source of the pain, not just the symptoms in each patient. This patient-centric approach is what landed the doctor political recognition for his TMD mastery and pain management commitment.
"Providing patients with permanent relief from their TMD complications is my absolute passion, day in and day out," said Dr. Hemingway. "Millions of Americans every single day wake up with TMJ pain, and don't know what to do or where to turn. I am encouraging everyone to consider NEXT Dentistry if this is a familiar struggle. I thank Congressman Panetta for the generous recognition, and look forward to bettering the lives of thousands more Salinas residents."
Dr. Hemingway is a singularly qualified as the leading American TMJ practitioner, having successfully completed over 900 TMJ treatments for his patients. NEXT Dentistry is an award-winning facility, nationally recognized for its advancements and innovation with regards to dental oversight and full-scale services.
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In-Demand Global & G8 Consumer Durables Markets Analysed by MarketLine
14 Jun 2012 • by Natalie Aster
LONDON - Market Publishers Ltd informs that new in-demand MarketLine market studies have been added to its catalogue.
Books: Global Industry Guide. The global books market grew by 0.6% in 2011 to reach a value of $90,308.9 million. In 2016, the global books market is forecast to have a value of $107,399 million, an increase of 18.9% since 2011.
Communications Equipment: Global Industry Guide. The communications equipment market covers fixed-line and mobile telecommunications equipment. The fixed-line telecommunications equipment includes answer machines, fax machines and telephones. The mobile telecommunications equipment includes mobile phone handsets only and not any services related charges borne by the consumer.
Apparel Retail - Global Group of Eight (G8) Industry Guide. This new report is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the Apparel Retail industry in each of the G8 (United States, Canada, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Russia and Japan) countries. The G8 countries contributed $754,391.2 million in 2011 to the global apparel retail industry, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.5% between 2007 and 2011.
Apparel Retail: Global Industry Guide. In 2016, the global apparel retail industry is forecast to have a value of $1,348,098.8 million, an increase of 14.7% since 2011. Womenswear is the largest segment of the global apparel retail industry, accounting for 51.1% of the industry's total value.
Computer Hardware - Global Group of Eight (G8) Industry Guide. The G8 countries are expected to reach a value of $148,947.1 million in 2016, with a CAGR of 4.8% over the 2011–16 period. Among the G8 countries, the US holds the major share of the computer hardware industry. It accounted for a share of 61.3% in 2011, followed by Japan and Germany, with a 10.2% and 7% share, respectively.
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Despite finishing a healthy sized BBQ lunch at the Cozy Corner, Sam and I had further lunch plans. It might seem a bit outlandish, but we didn't drive three hours for one meal; no, if we were putting this much effort into lunch, there would have to be more than one stop, but where? Even though I had been heavily encouraged by the NMC to pay a visit to Payne's for a chopped pork sandwich, I convinced Sam that a BBQ on BBQ lunch would be too much smoky goodness for us to handle in one sitting. Since we were near downtown, we decided to indulge in another southern staple, fried chicken.
Memphis may be overrun with restaurants that offer steaming hot plates of fried yard bird, but I had one place in mind, Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken, a restaurant I first became aware of when I borrowed my sister's copy of Southern Belly by the indispensable John T. Edge. In Southern Belly, edge writes about the origins of Gus's at the original location in Mason, TN and the more than 50 year struggle of patrons trying in vain to uncover the secrets of the batter. While I would love to visit the birthplace of Gus's, I was happy to make do with the 10-year-old downtown outpost.
If you aren't familiar with the works of Mr. Edge, you may have seen Gus's Fried Chicken mentioned on the Travel Channel show Man Vs Food.
In only the second episode of the series, Adam Richman visits Memphis to duel with the Sasquatch burger, but along the way he stops by Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous and Gus's Fried Chicken. Although the video may be full of contorted faces and semi pornographic moans, it provides a interesting look behind the scenes at Gus's.
With the words of Richman and Edge still fresh in my mind, Sam and I found parking on a side street and made our way to Gus's.
Gus's may be situated in an unassuming brick building, but it was hard to miss the glowing mustard yellow of the door and sign.
Gus's may be situated in an unassuming brick building, but it was hard to miss the glowing mustard yellow of the door and sign.
I wonder why the words "world famous" are in green?
Even at one in the afternoon, every table at Gus's was packed and the line was nearly out the door. A casual conversation with another hungry visitor revealed that Gus's is like this all the time, "It's 50 in, 50 out." Doing my best to remember that patience is a virtue, it was, thankfully, a quick 15 minutes before our name was called.
Picking a table close to the kitchen, we were able to see the whole process.
On one side of the kitchen door were the containers of cut chicken and the subsequent dredge in flour and spices
Opposite that was the bank of fryers. They may not be the cast iron skillets that Edge describes at the Mason location, but the fryer baskets of grease dripping chicken are just as tantalizing.
Although there were other items on the menu, Sam and I came to Gus's for one reason, chicken. Of course, Sam didn't blink an eye when I ordered an appetizer of fried pickles. Everything I've read about Gus's mentions the long wait times, and there are few better ways to pass the time than by indulging in a basket of fried pickles.
When there's fried food, ranch dressing is never far behind.
When there's fried food, ranch dressing is never far behind.
Skipping the wedge cut slices, this was a basket of pickle spears that were coated in thick, mozzarella stick batter that peeled off at the lightest touch.
While the fried pickles may have been forgettable, we were soon graced with the appearance of our fried chicken.
My order of three pieces of dark meat came on top of a slice of white bread and with a side of coleslaw and baked beans
Knowing if I didn't try the sides first, I would never touch them, I went for the baked beans and found a decent but one dimensional flavor that was oddly reminiscent of ketchup.
Infinitely more important was the chicken and what a color. Tinted a deep golden caramel, this chicken was covered with a thick skin that accentuated each bite a hearty crunch.
A little salty and with a lingering cayenne heat that left me wanting more, this chicken was worth the wait.
Did I mention this dark meat was juicy and rich with chicken flavor? It's a flavor that is often missing from fried chicken, but it was here in spades.
Sam, having ordered white meat and being the generous soul that he is, was open for a chicken trade. We swapped a thigh for a breast and I immediately realized that I got the short end of this stick.
Everything that was wonderful about the crust was still here, but it only accentuated the dryness of the white meat.
Looking out at the tables at Gus's, I saw plate after plate of white meat; this made me wonder just what was going through these people's minds. As much as everyone was gushing over the flavor of the chicken, If only they knew just how superior the dark meat was to the white meat, if only they knew what they were missing, their taste buds might be pushed over the edge. All hyperbole aside, Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken is an excellent choice for fried bird and well worth a visit, but, to me, the spiciness of the chicken was a tease. With each bite of Gus's chicken, I was waiting in vain for that punch in the mouth that I got from Prince's or Bolton's in Nashville. That being said, it's unfair to compare those restaurants to Gus's; they each practice a completely different approach to fried chicken perfection and succeed in their own way. Not to mention, if I'm that dead set on hot fried chicken, Nashville is only a three hour drive from Memphis.Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken Address & Information
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Hero's Oath Update Now Live
The TERA site has been updated with the news that the Hero's Oath update has been deployed. It brings new dungeon running opportunities to players at level 65, complete with new rewards and the chance to complete the content on both normal and Hard difficulties.
Hero's Oath also introduces plenty of new gear for players to chase, adding in a new tier of armor for players called Heroic Oath. Fully enchanted Stormcry gear can now be upgraded to a shiny new set of Heroic Oath gear with a performance boost to match its style. Future updates will add the ability to enchant the new Heroic Oath gear as even more difficult content is released. Players can hunt for a new mask in Antaroth's Abyss (Hard) as well, as bosses will have a chance to drop a new mask with combat stats to match the new tier of armor.
A new monthly Level-Up event has started for those players choosing to start a new Gunner character. Along the journey to 65, players will be gifted special rewards at certain benchmark levels.
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Once there, enter your voucher number into the gift voucher field to pay the difference.
Easily accessible from Sydney, this fully guided track and trail quad bike adventure sees you cruise bush trails and take on water crossings before taking on our purpose built quad biking circuit.
The ultimate quad biking experience closest to Sydney, this fully guided track and trail adventure sees you cruise bush trails, take on water crossings and traverse a spectacular natural valley environment before taking on our purpose built quad biking circuit with challenging turns, dart alleys, long straights and wide bends. This supplier has added 20 brand new highest quality Honda TRX250EX quad bikes to our burgeoning fleet of 40, offering our customers the best quad bikes that are renowned for their high quality, reliability and durability. This experience is only one hour's drive north of Sydney's CBD, tours depart 7 days a week at 10am, 11.30am, 2pm and 3.30pm, and last approximately one and a half hours. Each quad bike rider will be fully briefed on how to operate the quad bike so that you can have every confidence in your abilities to control and steer the vehicle. On the day, you'll enjoy a 30-minute practice session, followed by a one hour fully-guided quad bike tour of bushland around the base of the escarpment and laps around the purpose built quad biking circuit.
It's an exciting and different way to enjoy the Australian bush.
Please be aware that all our adventure activities are subject to the prevailing weather conditions. As such, customers accept the risk that weather conditions they consider unsatisfactory may occur on the date booked.
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In the rare event that Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures needs to cancel or postpone an activity for any reason, for example but not limited to, extreme weather conditions, safety or minimum numbers not being achieved, bookings may be transferred to another date, activity, person or reissued as a customer credit valid for 12 months without any loss of fees or may be refunded less a $10 refund processing fee (activities operating on an *in-frequent basis can be refunded upon request at no cost to the customer).
This policy applies to all bookings including phone bookings and where a booking is made less than 48 hours prior to the scheduled commencement of the activity.
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This experience takes place at Peats Ridge, approximately an hour's drive from Sydney CBD.


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At Christmas in the depths of the English countryside on the Kent and Sussex border, steam railways run Santa Specials as a Christmas treat for young and old alike. My original score was for saxophones, but its popularity has led me to scores it for orchestra where I think it sits very well. The score is not too demanding (deliberatley) and the more unusual orchestral instrument may be omitted (piccolo, cor anglais, bass trombone, harp, and horns 3 and 4)
Many other versions are available including for Wind Band, Saxophones, Clarinets, and Piano Duet.
A Christmas Message - Choir with Orchestral Accompaniment
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This carol was written for a Carol Festival in 1995 where it was performed by combined choirs from five local primary schools with and has since been adapted to be suitable for older voices. It choir parts split into 3 lines in the verses, and these are not difficult to get together. The chorus is in harmony (mostly 2 part) but this is harder to do and the harmonies may be ignored if needs be.
This orchestral accompaniment has been written assuming the use of a fairly large choir (or a very good and subtle orchestra) to achieve a good balance. The original carol is available FREE for young voices or SATB choir with piano accompaniment, and accompaniments for Wind Band, Brass Quintet, mixed wind/brass quintet are also available.


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Hello! My name is Carey Pace and I am a stay at home mom and lifestyle photographer in the Tricities area of northeast Tennessee. Documenting the authentic, unscripted, genuine reality of my children's lives in a beautiful way brings such joy to my soul. For the occasion of my daughter turning five, we visited a neighbor's farmland for a special session to celebrate just her. I wanted to document her little feminine and spunky essence, particularly her beautiful curly hair. Not to mention the fact that a little incident involving a blanket, her brother, and her mouth resulted in her first visit from the tooth fairy the evening of the session! I wasn't planning on a snaggletooth smile for these images, but after I've had time to adjust I've fallen in love with it.
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Choreographing your first dance can be a lot of fun, but it also changes the feel of the dance. Some couples choose to put on a full dance show during the first dance at their wedding where as others choose to just throw in a couple of snazzy moves. Here are some things to consider when decided if you should choreograph your wedding first dance.
- The Moment - A choreographed dance may add a little extra stress or nerves for your and/or your partner. Decide if this is going to be too much and possibly spoil the moment.
- Fun vs Serious - Some couples choreograph something more fun and upbeat than a typical first dance. This could be a great way to share a smile and enjoy your first moments as a married couple. Other couples want that magical moment where they feel swept away and lost in each other's arms as they sway to their own tune.
- How Much - Deciding how much of your first dance should be choreographed is a very personal decision. A few moves can add some fun and awe for you and the guests where as a full choreographed dance can be very entertaining. The biggest thing to think about when decided how much to choreograph is your comfort level with the style of dance and if you will be able to master it and enjoy it at the same time.
- Your Attire – Remember to think about how easy it is to move in your dress or suit. If your attire limits your range of motion, be mindful of this in your choreography.
- Your Appearance – If your hair-do and make-up are fragile, you may not want to get too funky with your dance moves just yet. This may depend on the timing of your first dance. If you still have speeches, cake-cutting or other big picture moments coming up, you may want to keep the moves fairly slow to protect your look.
If you are looking for great song choices for choreographing a ballroom dance, check out our suggestions for ballroom first dance songs.


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Angry Avatar Fan Reviews "The Last Airbender"
As an admirer of film, I never try to just bash a movie in my reviews, unfortunately this is not one of those cases. M. Night Shyamalan's The Last Airbender was a gigantic waste of time for the people who watched it and for the people who were involved in making it. Even though I am a huge fan of the cartoon series, I tried to not look at it from a fan's perspective and that did not help at all. I would not call myself a fan of M .Night Shyamalan's work but I always felt he was unjustly bashed for his movies. Sure The Happening and Lady in the Water sucked but his other films were pretty good, like The Sixth Sense and Unbreakable. Unfortunately, The Last Airbender is so butt-numbingly-awful, that it eclipses anything M. Night Shyamalan has done prior. After watching the movie I kept asking myself, "How in the hell did he make something this awful?"
The beginning of the movie starts off pretty good with a homage to the original intro to the series. Even when Aang is release from the ice, I got excited at how close the actor sounded to the original voice actor. Sadly the movie just plummets downhill from here on. If you've never watched the series you will be lost in the story. The film jumps around so much, you don't know if it's been a few days or months since that last shot prior. In less than a few frames, Prince Zuko went from being a few days behind the Avatar, to rescuing Aang as the Blue Sprite.
The acting in this movie is very cringe-worthy. It was long shot to cast a person who has never acted before as the lead role and it shows in Noah Ringer's performance, but it is not nearly as laughable as The Daily Show's Aasif Mandvi as Commander Zhou. The only one that I thought did a great job was Dev Patel as Zuko, even though the make up artist did a horrible job on his burn mark. It looks more like he just fell down and got a boo-boo. I think originally they planned to add more effects to it in post, but they just forgot about it, the same way they forgot about making this movie good.
Another big complaint was the pronunciation of characters' names. I couldn't help but hear the crowd laugh at the pronunciation of "Aon-g" and "So-ka," but the worse was when Zoku's face was burned in a duel of "Agnee-kay." For Christ sakes, all he had to do was watch the show to know how to pronounce the names correctly. Same can be said for element bending, most of the bending sequences are unintentionally funny, because you have to go through a 12-step dance routine to throw a single fire ball. Shyamalan needs to watch a couple of Kung-Fu movies because he couldn't direct a fight scene to save his life.
I really wanted to like this movie, but at its core, it had no soul. Sure the characters and the world are there, but what made them so great is missing. People clapped at the beginning of the movie, by the time the credits rolled, all I heard was silence. I can't blame M. Night for wanting to break out of his genre, but this movie further proves the reason why he should stay there. The movie hints at a sequel, but I will tell you right now, I will personally see to it that every measure is taken to keep that from happening. I have encouraged everyone I know that is fan of the series or just plans to watch the movie to not to watch it. Instead of paying to see this movie, use that money to buy the new Avatar DVD Which is a far more enjoyable experience then watching this movie.
Grade: F