Earthsea

Based on Ursula K. Le Guin's classic fantasy tales is an epic DVD. A quest story set in the magical world of Earthsea.
The Amulet of Peace has ensured harmony between humans and dragons for centuries. But when the Amulet is broken and a piece of it disappears, the Kargads attack the islands, and it's up to a humble blacksmith Ged (and wizard-to-be) to restore the balance and stop the evil King Tygath from conquering Earthsea and gaining immortality.
Geb is aided by his mentor the elderly wizard Ogion, fellow student-wizard Vetch and finally in the Tombs of Atuan the priestess Tenar.
This rendering of the Earthsea story in the “Lord of the rings” style, while the Roke school scenes are reminiscent of Harry P. and Hogwarts. It has a wealth of CGI digital effects , some lavish set and costume designs, and beautiful atmospheric settings (especially Geb’s meeting with the Gebbeth in the boat).
I read the books years ago, and found the story vastly changed from what I remembered (even though it runs for 170 minutes), and also aimed at a more adult audience (hence the M rating) than the book version. It would be best to see the movie, then read the books.