Badaptations — A Wizard of Earthsea & The Tombs of Atuan → Earthsea
I knew there was I reason I kept that tablet around. Okay! So, we all remember that weird adaptations series I wrote several entries of last year, right? Well, we're sort of resurrecting it. This is Badaptations, where I look at adaptations that suck, and talk about why. Expect SPOILERS aplenty. A Wizard of Earthsea (1968) & The Tombs of Atuan (1970) by Ursula K. Le Guin into Earthsea (AKA Legend of Earthsea ) (2004) dir. Robert Lieberman, written by Gavin Scott So, what got lost in translation when a tv producer decided to take a beloved fantasy series and adapt it as a cheap Lord of the Rings knock-off? The Original: Okay, so I've recently reviewed both Wizard and Tombs , so I'll try and be brief here. All right. Let's get cracking: Duny is the son of a village bronze smith on the isle of Gont. Like most Gontish men, Duny has reddish brown skin. Unlike most Gontish men, he displays an early talent for the Art Magic, learning a few simple spells fr...