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Tales from Earthsea
Tales from Earthsea

Tales from Earthsea

July 29, 2006· 1h 55m
Directed by
Cinemagraphs Score6.5

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.

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17 reviews·Last updated 1mo ago
Peak Moment

Therru transforms into dragon and kills Cob in tower

8.1at 1h 45m
Lowest Moment

Sparrowhawk takes Arren to Tenar's farm with Therru

5.2at 55m
Biggest Swing

The film recovers from its slow middle section when Therru restores Arren's hope, leading to the acclaimed dragon transformation climax.

Tales from Earthsea starts with striking visuals but stumbles with a poorly motivated protagonist and drags through a slow middle section. The film redeems itself in the final act with emotional character moments and a spectacular dragon transformation that reviewers consistently praised.

17 reviews analyzed|Sources: Imdb, Guardian
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Two dragons battle above storm clouds as galley sails below
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Prince Arren murders the king and flees with his sword
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Arren saves Therru from slaver Hare in Hort Town
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Arren confesses his patricide to Therru and encounters doppelganger⬇ Lowest moment
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Lord Cob takes unconscious Arren to his castle
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Sparrowhawk breaks into Cob's castle to rescue Tenar
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Therru transforms into dragon and kills Cob in tower⬆ Peak moment
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Dragons return to sky as Arren departs for home
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