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Reviews
Monty Don's French Gardens (2013)
A triumph!
What are you feeding your brain?
Monty reveals to us the structure, the cuisine, the art of French gardens. It will soothe your spirit.
Earthsea (2004)
Well done, in some ways superior to the trilogy
I have a good deal of respect for the author (she resides here in the Rose City) and her work. But I caution all to separate the author's opinion of a film derived from their own work and your own opinion of each work on its own merits.
Somehow, I believe that Peter Jackson was correct in his belief that Tolkien would not have completely approved of the films he created. I regard both as masterpieces in their right.
I very much enjoyed the Legend of Earthsea. Visually, the film is rich in detail where the novel feels very spare. I also found the pace of the story in the film to be satisfying.
Film is not literature and literature is not film. I commend the cast and crew of this film for honoring the story and engaging my family in the tale of Earthsea.