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BrentonGedo Senki or Tales from Earthsea
August 20th 2011 04:19
I've only seen about three films from Studio Ghibli but I've liked what I've seen so far. Hayao Miyazaki has an enchanting and charming way of telling a story. His movies make me feel like a kid again.
I started Tales from Earthsea thinking that Miyazaki was in the director's seat. As the film went on I couldn't help but feel that something was off. That it wasn't as strong as Ponyo or Kiki's Delivery Service. When the credits rolled I quickly realized why. This film was actually directed by Goro Miyazaki, Hayao's son.
That being said I think it's a little unfair to compare his debut film to his father's films. I'll do my best but I may've already compared the two.
Tales from Earthsea mashes together Ursula K. LeGuin's first few books. A fate that she can't seem to get away from. At least she called this one a good movie (but not at all like her book).
The film started off very slow and never gained enough speed to really engage me. I went away from it with a few questions about the plot which, after a few Google searches, may never be answered.
The style of the film and the animation was beautiful and at times terrifying. The design of the dark wizard was particularly disturbing and lovely.
Overall, I'm glad I watched it and I believe it wasn't a bad first attempt from the junior Miyazaki. Not bad but forgetful and lacking a much needed helping of humor and carefree Miyazaki charm.
(I compared him. I really tried not to! Honest)
I started Tales from Earthsea thinking that Miyazaki was in the director's seat. As the film went on I couldn't help but feel that something was off. That it wasn't as strong as Ponyo or Kiki's Delivery Service. When the credits rolled I quickly realized why. This film was actually directed by Goro Miyazaki, Hayao's son.
That being said I think it's a little unfair to compare his debut film to his father's films. I'll do my best but I may've already compared the two.
Tales from Earthsea mashes together Ursula K. LeGuin's first few books. A fate that she can't seem to get away from. At least she called this one a good movie (but not at all like her book).
The film started off very slow and never gained enough speed to really engage me. I went away from it with a few questions about the plot which, after a few Google searches, may never be answered.
The style of the film and the animation was beautiful and at times terrifying. The design of the dark wizard was particularly disturbing and lovely.
Overall, I'm glad I watched it and I believe it wasn't a bad first attempt from the junior Miyazaki. Not bad but forgetful and lacking a much needed helping of humor and carefree Miyazaki charm.
(I compared him. I really tried not to! Honest)
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