Earthsea
- TV Mini Series
- 2004–2005
- 45m
A reckless young man is destined to become the greatest sorcerer the mystical land of Earthsea has ever known.A reckless young man is destined to become the greatest sorcerer the mystical land of Earthsea has ever known.A reckless young man is destined to become the greatest sorcerer the mystical land of Earthsea has ever known.
- Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
- 7 wins & 8 nominations total
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- TriviaUrsula K. Le Guin, author of the novels on which the production is based, was critical of the adaptation. Among her complaints was the "whitewashing" of her characters' races (in the novels, few of Le Guin's characters are white). Le Guin also resented a statement published by director Robert Lieberman intoning that she approved of his take on her story.
- GoofsShortly after Ged and Oigon turn their backs to the goat, the crystal from Oigon's staff falls to the ground. After the cut, the crystal is back.
- Quotes
The Dragon: Ask me two questions, wizard, and I will give you the answers.
Ged: Isn't it usually three?
The Dragon: Yes, but with that you're back to two.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Troldspejlet: Episode #33.9 (2005)
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As bad as expected
I had extremely low expectations of this adaptation, although I had hoped that Le Guin was involved enough in the production to assure that something remotely akin to the novels emerged. I'm not one of those that believe every novel deserves a film adaption; on the contrary, my belief is that great books rarely make great films. We're lucky if they make good films, or even mediocre film.
Instead, we got a "Ged Goes to Hogwarts", whiny Star Wars clone with none of the grace, language or beauty of Le Guin's work. Blech.
It's possible, I suppose, that somewhere after the first hour the film "magically" improved. I wouldn't know, because I couldn't stand watching any longer.
Instead, we got a "Ged Goes to Hogwarts", whiny Star Wars clone with none of the grace, language or beauty of Le Guin's work. Blech.
It's possible, I suppose, that somewhere after the first hour the film "magically" improved. I wouldn't know, because I couldn't stand watching any longer.
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