"Earthsea" is a Must-See!!!!!!!!!!

I just concluded another anime marathon by watching "Tales From Earthsea," a Studio Ghibli Film directed not by Hayao Miyazaki--who is known for blockbuster films  such as "Spirited Away" and "My Neighbor Totoro"--but by his son Goro Miyazaki!  It was definitely a little less kid-friendly and a little more action-oriented than Miyazaki fans are used to, but definitely still a good movie!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mariska Hargitay, whom I love in her role as Detective Olivia Benson in "Law & Order: Special Victims' Unit," lent her voice to the project, as did Cheech Marin, the actor who gained recognition as part of the comedy act Cheech & Chong during the 1970s and early 1980s.   All in all, the movie was decent, though I'd question whether or not I'd show this to my 8-year-old niece as willingly as I would something like "Ponyo" or "Kiki's Delivery Service," which are unquestionably kid-friendly.  It definitely held my attention!!!!!!!!!!  I think I'm just about out of anime, with the exception of "Lupin the 3rd Episode 0: First Contact," which will no doubt be a part of my next anime marathon!  As for the rest of it, I will probably end up resurrecting some old favorites!  But for  now,  I'm going to give my DVD player a break and spend some quality time with my Hubby!