Tales From Earthsea (Blu-ray + DVD)

I am not going to write much about the story as to how closely to the book this film follows. I have not read any of Ursula K. Le Guin's Earthsea Books yet. But, after seeing this film I would like to read them. So, all I will address is the story in the film which I could follow but I did need to pay attention since there were many details and it could be confusing for anyone who doesn't watch carefully. I'm a 62 year old grandma who purchased this to watch with my grandchildren when they visit me. They love anything by Studio Ghibli especially the fantasies. I have always loved the drawing in them because they are so beautifully done. It didn't disappoint! In fact, this ranks right up there with my other Miyazaki favorites Grave of the Fireflies, Spirted Away, Howl's Moving Castle, My Neighbor Tortoro and Ponyo. Sometimes I'm in a simple childlike mood and other times choose a more complex one for the imageryOne other thing I point out to Christian parents. If you are wondering if you want your children to see these fantasies of Studio Ghibli since there is clearly new age content and especially Shinto beliefs, since Studio Ghibli is located in Japan. You will have to decide that for yourselves based especially upon the ages of your children. In our household we have watched films like this WITH our children/ grandchildren so that as subject matter has come up we could pause the film on the first time through to talk about our beliefs and why we choose to not believe the same way as the story tellers. But, as our children have gotten older I think this is an important part of parenting to educate our children in philosophies that they will be encountering. Lastly, for the sake of fantasy and just plain enjoyment of the world through a child's eyes where buses are shaped like cats and transport us to wherever we need to be going or a fish can look like a playmate. It's ok to have a bit of whimsy and so for our family we have introduced fantasy into our children's lives encouraging it and have gone there with them. Who hasn't observed that children pretend all the time anyways. It's called playing!I will end by saying that I am looking forward in years to come to see how Goro Miyazaki develops as a director following in his father's big footsteps.

Just watched this movie last night after wanting to see it for so long since I only watched it part way in the past. Without giving to much away, this movie is about a depressed boy who murdered his father and when found out in the wilderness, joins a wizard on his journey to many different places in the movie. The main villain is named Kobb (haven't read the Earthsea books, so I am not familiar with the spelling of the villain's name) and the main characters eventually confront Kobb in various situations eventually leading to the final confrontation of Kobb. One of the things I will pick at in this movie is that Kobb can't stand dealing with women and says so in the movie a couple of times. I just thought I would warn others about that if it would bother them too much. Also, since Kobb's voice is like a whisper in the movie, you may have to turn the volume up in order to hear him, lol. The voice actor for Kobb, in my opnion, did a great job voicing him. Also, if you a letting your children watch this movie, keep in mind it is rated PG-13 for a reason. The movie has blood in it coming out of dragons in one scene, the movie also has slavery in it, and someones hand gets hacked off in the movie. I won't say who's and by whom, but if you think that would bother you too much to let your kids watch the movie or would disturb your children, I would not let them watch this movie until they are mature enough to watch those kinds of scenes in movies. But if my 4-5 year old nephew can watch this movie with no problems, I'm sure your children can handle it too.All in all, I enjoyed the movie very much and I am so happy I was finally able to watch it. Years of yearning to watch this movie not wasted! Like all Studio Ghibli films, it is a very good film and if you enjoy other Studio Ghibli films, you should watch this Studio Ghibli film as well! I recommend it to you and I am sure you will enjoy it!

I have never read the Earthsea stories, so this is entirely based on the filmIt is well-done and the plot is clear.The plot is, however, quite ordinary: after some setup, it resolves into a battle between wizards, including young people who turn out to ... well, you can probably make an educated guess and, if not, why should I include a spoiler here?I enjoyed it, while recognizing that I was seeing something I have seen before, with (of course) differences.

Good anime

I had dvd of this anime. Then I got the Combo pack. I try to get both Blue ray /Dvd. I like the story and the artwork. I did like home work about this story and it sound good. I wish that they had a 2nd one so I know if those guys come bace and hook up!

This is one of my favorite studio ghibli films a lot people do not like it but I think it's a great story is not as lighthearted as most movies in studio ghibli on but the imagery is amazing especially if you happen to be privileged to have a flatscreen TV that uses Blu-ray