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The Golden Compass (2-Disc Widescreen Edition) | 
| Studio: Alliance (Universal)
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 334
Format: Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
UPC: 065935816218
EAN: 0065935816218
ASIN: B00142UZ3U
Release Date: September 2, 2008
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 Movie is Good reflection of books June 25, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Some of the people reviewing this film don't seem to know that
it is describing events in Pullman's multibook series, "His Dark Materials".
The movie is an astonishingly accurate portrayal of the first book,
which takes place in another universe with fundamentally different
ground rules, and very different societies.
The questions left open in the movie are also an accurate reflection
of where the issues stood in the book. So the people who are complaining
about this really need to take issue with the book rather than the movie.
 A pretentious boring story June 12, 2008
While I generally love good fantasy stories, this one has all the hallmarks of being written ( as it was) by an author who is a dry academic.
The characters have very little life, and the film is devoid of any humor or the insight into the human condition that comes with humor. If you liked the Harry Potter story ( written by someone with a talented academic mind but also someone who has not only experienced but understood the joys and sufferings of everyday life) you will find The Golden Compass a story which is difficult, perhaps impossible, to enjoy.
Give it a pass !
2.5--Golden Compass fails to strike Gold May 29, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I've been looking forward to this film for the past couple of weeks. And while there are a lot of very strong reviews for this film there were one or two which really slated it, so I expected an average forgettable film which might at least entertain me. And I do like fantasy stories.
This movie was an if for me at first, being that it just seemed like one of the many quickly thrown together fantasy novels/movies that have supposed huge followings. However, I found myself sitting in my living room, and to be honest, I was somewhat impressed at first, the effects were very good, and although you can still obviously tell CGI versus live action, very smooth. The actors did a great job with what they had, and what they had is what ruined the movie. The script was rough at best, with randomly thrown together scenes that were leading towards an Aha! moment that never came. The whole movie kept building, and the plot kept thickening. However, in the end we are left with a sub par battle and more questions than when the movie started.
Lyra (Dakota Blue Richards) is clearly the star of this adventure that explores the possibility of other, parallel worlds whose interaction with the world as we know it is controlled by various groups of good guys and bad guys, all seeking the source of secrecy contained in a Golden Compass that can only be read by a single girl - Lyra, a poor child living in the presence of scholars. Lyra's uncle, Lord Asriel (Daniel Craig) places the Golden Compass in Lyra's knowing hands and heads off to the far North to investigate the element that binds all life together - Dust. The tale is set in motion by the enigmatic Mrs. Coulter (Nicole Kidman) who gains Lyra's confidence and offers to take her to the great North. All manner of adventures occur on the journey - friends of Lyra's are threatened to be separated from their various daemons in the cruel hands of the bad guys, Lyra's encounter with a witch Serafina Pekkala (Eva Green), her assistance from a friendly astronaut (Sam Elliott) and an armored bear - and with all fantasies, good prevails - or does it?
It seems as if the sole purpose for this movie was to be the directors vehicle for a sequel, as the end comes at a point in the story which traditionally would be the arc of the plot, however we end up getting rolling credits in place of explanation. If there is one thing that I did actually enjoy in this movie, I will say once again, the Golden Compass was visually pleasant and well acted but lacked direction. In the end I saw a fantasy adventure which left me longing for more scenes of fighting polar bears. While my kids saw, a somewhat disjointed visual presentation of a well loved book series. Even though I've encountered the glitz and general awe over Nicole Kidman's wardrobe, the overall experience wasn't so delightful.
A fantasy/literary film like anything you have ever seen May 4, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I would defy anyone to dislike this film (or any other fantasy/literary film) like I do; And as I said a million times, I was shocked, surprised and flabbergasted by the negative reviews I would see on the web, I thought that this film was AWESOME! with excellent effects, and heart-thumping action/adventure.
I am already reading The "Dark Materials" trilogy...I know that is a bit unorthodox; but that's me. The world of Lyra Belacqua is like ANYTHING you have ever seen; A world where you very soul walks besides you as an chosen animal, Polar Bears in armour and witches too (like I said before I am into witches).
You know, out the forms Pantalaimon (Pan) takes; I him as a cat.
 Oustanding! May 1, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is my favourite fantasy movie from 2007--I liked it even better than Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. The casting, direction, writing, and art direction are superb. The story is compelling and deep. Although this title is aimed at the teen set, the quality of this film transcends generations. I was particularly impressed by Dakota Blue Richards who is the perfect Lyra.
For some inexplicable reason this film did not do well at the box office. I really have no idea why. It did not seem to have any competition when it came out. If you missed it, now is your chance to catch it and discover a great movie to share with your whole family.
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