Tales from Earthsea
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47 out of 100

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6.4 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21 Ratings

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  • Starring: Timothy Dalton, Willem Dafoe
  • Summary: Something bizarre has come over the land. The kingdom is deteriorating. People are beginning to act strange... 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, 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 Teru. 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.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Kyle Smith
    75
    The Miyazaki legacy is in good hands.
  2. Time Out New York
    Reviewed by: Keith Uhlich
    60
    The sights and sounds are splendid--a lovingly hand-detailed portside city, a touching musical interlude in a windswept field--though they're largely disconnected from the narrative proper.
  3. Empire
    Reviewed by: Helen O\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\
    60
    The set pieces make this well worth watching while director Goro Miyazaki shows he's truly his father's son.
  4. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Michael Atkinson
    20
    Earthsea seems to be a stupendously dull place. It would try the patience of any kid.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. NSnake151
    10
    I have never been more shocked at both the user and critic reviews on metacritic. Without going into all the reasons I love this movie, I love this movie.… Expand
  2. eggsntaters
    10
    Taken on its own merits the film is outstanding. People seem dissapointed that he is not his father, this is ridiculous. But like his father's work, the more I viewed the film, the better I liked it. I look forward to his future. Timothy Dalton is solid, and Willem Defoe is at his creepy best. Check it out.… Expand
  3. RogerSmith97
    8
    Tales From Earthsea Overall Should Not Get All The Really Bad Reviews In Japan. This Movie Won Worst Movie & Director... Overall In Spots Is Seems Like A Ghibli Movie, But In Some It Seems Very Bloody.... Some Parts Are Well Seen.... This Is Not In My Favorite Ghibli Movies, But Not Thrown In The Trash....… Expand
  4. heyitsmegrif4
    5
    It has Studio Ghibli's gorgeous animation but a story that is boring. It is wonderous along with its visuals but with weak voice acting it fails. I give this movie 54%.… Expand

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