An adaptation of Ursula K Le Guin's novel A wizard of Earthsea, the first book of the award-winning Earthsea cycle which includes The tombs of Atuan, The farthest shore and Tehanu.
Something bizarre has come over the land. The kingdom is deteriorating. People are beginning to act strangely... What's even more strange is that people are beginning to see dragons, which shouldn't enter the world of humans. Due to all these bizarre events, Ged, a wandering wizard, is investigating the cause. During his journey, he meets Prince Arren (Junichi Okada), a young distraught teenage boy. While Arren may look like a shy young teen, he has a severe dark side, which grants him strength, hatred, ruthlessness and has no mercy, especially when it comes to protecting Theru (Aoi Teshima). For the witch Kumo this is a perfect opportunity. She can use the boy's "fears" against the very one who would help him, Ged.
Special Agent Matti
Tales from Earthsea (Gedo senki) confused me. I couldn't figure out the characters' motivations. I read the books 20 years ago so I don't remember the story at all but that shouldn't make a difference. I expect more from Miyazaki. There were some nice pictures, though.
The animation, adventure, fantasy movie Tales from Earthsea (Gedo senki) is directed by Goro Miyazaki and stars Junichi Okada, Aoi Teshima, Bunta Sugawara.
M (Moderate animated violence)
115 minutes (1:55 hours)
Film: 26 April 2007 - Brisbane
Film: 17 May 2007 - Sydney
Film: 31 May 2007 - Melbourne
DVD rental: 12 September 2007
DVD retail: 12 September 2007
