The Golden Compass
Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, Dakota Blue Richards
In a parallel universe, young Lyra Belacqua journeys to the far North to save her best friend and other kidnapped children from terrible experiments by a mysterious organization.
DVD Released: April 29, 2008
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April 7, 2009Io be honest i just didn't follow this, its like a cross between LOTR, Narnia and Harry Potter and frankly im getting so bored of it, there're just all the same. There's nothing new here as its all been done with Potter, magical animals, spirits, witches etc I just cant see how i... ...( read more )
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January 4, 2009strange story, interesting though not something I couldn't live without....... Having not read the book I can't comment on that one.
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December 28, 2008This movie took the book, removed all parts that might be in any way objectionable and served up the sum of its parts in a morsel that is palatable to the mainstream.
I know that this is a movie review and not a book review, but having read this trilogy it is difficult to ignore... ...( read more ) -
December 23, 2008In a parallel universe, young Lyra Belacqua journeys to the far North to save her best friend and other kidnapped children from terrible experiments by a mysterious organization.
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December 23, 2008''It's an alethiometer. It's a truth measure - a golden compass. It enables you to see what others wish to hide.... You can ask any sort of question you can imagine. Once you've got your question framed...''
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July 3, 2009Wow, I can't believe that people can make such a great movie like this!! Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, Dakota Richards, everyone's cool. I like to see Mrs. Coulter (Nicole Kidman) walking at the hall, and I really love watching Lyra (Dakota B. Richards) riding Iorek Byrnisson, the... ...( read more )
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December 13, 2007
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
December 7, 2007
Nigel Andrews, The Financial Times
Almost nothing remains at the end - not a glimmer of mystical inquisition, not a teasing loose-end of space-time speculation - to lure a Pullmanite towards a sequel. full review
December 7, 2007
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
An aura of disappointment takes hold midway into Golden Compass and becomes undeniable by the finish. full review
December 7, 2007
Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle
Weitz's film is short, punchy and efficient, and it's full of engaging spectacle. full review
December 7, 2007
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
This year's big holiday fantasy movie, The Golden Compass, is not as charming as the Harry Potter series or as spectacular as the Lord of the Rings movies, but it has something else to offer: ideas. full review
December 7, 2007
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
A darker, deeper fantasy epic than the Rings trilogy, The Chronicles of Narnia or the Potter films. It springs from the same world of quasi-philosophical magic, but creates more complex villains and p... full review
December 7, 2007
Pete Hammond, Maxim
Like Lord Of The Rings and Chronicles Of Narnia it's a visual feast that transports you to an alternate world of jaw-dropping awe, unforgettable images and pure adventure. full review
December 6, 2007
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com
This is the kind of movie that was made by throwing dollars at stuff, as opposed to using imagination, thought or even just common sense. full review
December 6, 2007
Claudia Puig, USA Today
Disappoints with its lack of character development and convoluted storytelling. full review
December 5, 2007
Armond White, The New York Press
Theologically confused and culturally contrived, The Golden Compass is devoid of charm and mystery. full review
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September 20, 2008movie is ok. But please,
PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN AT WORLD'S END DESERVED THE OSCAR FOR SPECIAL EFFECTS MORE THAN GOLDEN COMPASS!!!!!!!!!!!!! -
August 6, 2008PLEASE READ THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This movie and the books are horible! If you haven't read them or saw the movie, DON'T b/c the books are very bad. The writer told someone in an interview that though the stories he was trying to KILL GOD IN THE MINDS OF CHILDREN! ALSO AT THE END OF THE LAST BOOK HE KILLS GOD!! SO IF YOU BELIEVE IN GOD DON'T READ THESE BOOKS! If you don't believe me or you want to read more about what i'm saying go to http://www.snopes.com/politics/religion/compass.asp -
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July 26, 2008hey does anyone know if the other two books are being turned into movies? if you do, please let me know.
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June 11, 2008Dose Anybody Know Where I Can Watch The Movie.
I've Been DYING To See This Movie Since The Movie Came Out In Theaters! -
April 30, 2008To be honest i could have directed it better...Sorry!
The actors were great Niclole kidman makes a great Mrs Coulter!
Compared to the book its pretty bad, The ending was stupid, and why???? Did Billy Costa die he was suppose to be saved! I hate it when things change!
Its totally messed up the sequels! Good luck whoever takes over for the next one =D
P.s Dont you just love Daniel Craigs Eyes! Mmmm!! -
April 29, 2008Lame movie. Too much fantasy, to the point i could not enjoy the movie. I do like the polar bear scene though, because of it effects. I do not recommend it for anyone, unless your into EXTREAME fantasy.
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April 12, 2008
Compared to the book atrocious - linear, lacking in scope, dire script. Amazingly i thought it was saved by the talented cast and wonderful effects. Hope a director's cut is imminent and that chris weitz doesn't direct the sequels as his script was flat and relied way to heavy on exposition. warner bros (new line ain't around no more) should try an actual director as opposed to a guy who made two decent films; american pie and about a boy. i'm sure he's nice guy but i thought he did an inadequate job at adapting it
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