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kyektulu · 14th March 2006, 05:25 PM

I have been having a look at this movie on Amazon, and after reading the book years ago naturally I want to see the movie.
However I remember someone saying to me it is rubbish?

I would appreciate any feedback on this film, I will probably buy it anyway...

Thadlerian · 14th March 2006, 07:56 PM

I haven't seen it myself, but after what I've heard, the Earthsea miniseries is utter and complete rubbish. Hardly any relation to the story, the concepts or the characters of the books. And white actors in almost all roles.

Ursula Le Guin herself has condemned it on several occasions, this one being the most direct.

YOSSARIAN · 14th March 2006, 10:06 PM

I thought this movie was great...for people who like adaptations that have nothing to do with the source material. Also great if you dislike being entertained.

steve12553 · 15th March 2006, 01:28 AM

I only watched part of it. It was pretty hokey.

kyektulu · 15th March 2006, 10:34 PM

Apparently the movie I have been looking at is the Tv series...

Im still going to buy it tho...

steve12553 · 15th March 2006, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyektulu

Apparently the movie I have been looking at is the Tv series...

Im still going to buy it tho...

It was a mini-series that may have been released on DVD as a long movie. I think it was only 2 parts.

kyektulu · 16th March 2006, 08:12 PM

I have just bought it today, I will be watching it tonight... looks good.

I will let you guys know what I think of it soon.

kyektulu · 18th March 2006, 11:46 AM

I watched the tv series last night.
Yes it wasnt what I was hoping for but still watchable.

When Harry Potter came out I knew she had taken her ideas for a wizard school from Ursula's Earthsea, seeing this again has just confirmed it.
Dont get me wrong I do respect Rowling for getting children reading more butsaying her ideas are origional is rubbish.
There are too many factors in Earthsea that are exactly the same as her Harry Potter... coincidence, I think not.

14th March 2006, 05:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
kyektulu White Wolf Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Greater Manchester Posts: 1,917	Earthsea movie... anyone? I have been having a look at this movie on Amazon, and after reading the book years ago naturally I want to see the movie. However I remember someone saying to me it is rubbish? I would appreciate any feedback on this film, I will probably buy it anyway...

14th March 2006, 07:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
Thadlerian Rattus Norvegicus Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 855	Re: Earthsea movie... anyone? I haven't seen it myself, but after what I've heard, the Earthsea miniseries is utter and complete rubbish. Hardly any relation to the story, the concepts or the characters of the books. And white actors in almost all roles. Ursula Le Guin herself has condemned it on several occasions, this one being the most direct.

14th March 2006, 10:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
YOSSARIAN Enjoy the Era Vulgaris Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 282	Re: Earthsea movie... anyone? I thought this movie was great...for people who like adaptations that have nothing to do with the source material. Also great if you dislike being entertained.

15th March 2006, 01:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
steve12553 The Enigma of Steel Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mississippi Posts: 853	Re: Earthsea movie... anyone? I only watched part of it. It was pretty hokey.

15th March 2006, 10:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
kyektulu White Wolf Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Greater Manchester Posts: 1,917	Re: Earthsea movie... anyone? Apparently the movie I have been looking at is the Tv series... Im still going to buy it tho...

16th March 2006, 08:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
kyektulu White Wolf Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Greater Manchester Posts: 1,917	Re: Earthsea movie... anyone? I have just bought it today, I will be watching it tonight... looks good. I will let you guys know what I think of it soon.

18th March 2006, 11:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
kyektulu White Wolf Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Greater Manchester Posts: 1,917	Re: Earthsea movie... anyone? I watched the tv series last night. Yes it wasnt what I was hoping for but still watchable. When Harry Potter came out I knew she had taken her ideas for a wizard school from Ursula's Earthsea, seeing this again has just confirmed it. Dont get me wrong I do respect Rowling for getting children reading more butsaying her ideas are origional is rubbish. There are too many factors in Earthsea that are exactly the same as her Harry Potter... coincidence, I think not.

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