The only other item worth mentioning is the ending, which some have described as one of the worst endings of all time I can't disagree more. Thus, again, I think having correct expectations is key if you are to enjoy Gedo Senki as much as I did. Though there is a centralized "plot" related to good and evil, it isn't as important as the characters' inner development. The real meat of the story involves watching Arren explore who he is and who he is to become, with the help of his friends and enemies alike. The pacing and flow is sometimes a bit off as well, but like Princess Arete, Gedo Senki still manages to portray its story in an intelligent, thoughtful, and overall meaningful manner. However, there is a solution: go into the film understanding that the first ten minutes are very different than the rest, and you won't be disappointed. I believe that this, combined with the movie's deviation from the books, is the cause of much criticism. The first ten minutes of the film lead you to believe that what you'll be viewing is an epic tale of grandeur and scope which determines the fate of the world as we know it - but that's just not the case. While I found Gedo Senki's quiet pace and introspective feel to be marvelous, there's something to be said about the deceptiveness of the plot's setup. Rather, it is a quiet and intelligent tale with deep character development that is based upon a single theme: the fear of dying. Unlike what other synopses would suggest, Gedo Senki is not an action-packed adventure filled with swords and sorcery. Amidst the action are the wise mage Sparrowhawk and his traveling companion, Arren. While the countryside is nothing to scream about (and is very simplistically animated, I might add), the vibrant port town is bustling with life. These points are perhaps important as the two major complaints I keep reading about in relation to Gedo Senki are not related to the actual plot, character development, or animation rather, the complaints are either "It doesn't feel like a Ghibli film" or "It's nothing like the book." Thankfully, neither of these concerns affects or matters to me.Gedo Senki takes place in a lush and remarkably barren world flanked by oceans and surrounded by open fields and clear skies. Spirited Away is a classic in its own right, and I did also enjoy Princess Mononoke and Kiki's Delivery Service most of the other titles, however, did nothing for me. StoryAs an important introduction to this review, I have not read the Earthsea novels in addition, I generally am not impressed with the majority of Studio Ghibli titles.
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