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The Golden Compass

The Golden Compass

2007
Drama, Family/Kids
1h 53m
The Golden Compass is an exciting fantasy adventure, set in an alternative world where people's souls manifest themselves as animals, talking bears fight wars, and Gyptians and witches coexist. At the center of the story is Lyra, a 12-year-old girl who starts out trying to rescue a friend who's been kidnapped by a mysterious organization known as the Gobblers--and winds up on an epic quest to save not only her world, but ours as well. (New Line Cinema)

Directed by:

Chris Weitz

Screenwriter:

Chris Weitz, Philip Pullman

Starring:

Kathy Bates, Ian McShane, Ian McKellen, Tom Courtenay, Nicole Kidman, Derek Jacobi, Sam Elliott, Eva Green, Daniel Craig, Kristin Scott Thomas, Freddie Highmore, Christopher Lee

Genres:

Drama, Family/Kids, Action, Adventure

Countries:

UK, USA

Languages:

English, French, Russian, Icelandic
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The Golden Compass

2007
Drama, Family/Kids
1h 53m
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Rated 11 Aug 2009
51
7th
The bear smacked the other bear's head off. Coooooooooool.
Rated 11 Aug 2009
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 31 Jul 2009
15
11th
First of all lets start off with this films only positive; which is Dakota Blue Richards, she is obviously a talented girl with a future. As for everything else, 'The Golden Compass' is (particuarly considering its production values!) total rubbish. Bland, unimaginative, & totally lacking in any substance, depth or plot, it's couple of hours of glitzy effects and meaningless scenes and set pieces. It's a very poor film, and is made worse by the half arsed performances by the big names involved.
Rated 31 Jul 2009
jebJeb
Rated 10 Mar 2009
28
17th
skenkereSkenkere
Rated 01 Feb 2008
40
21st
I was really underwhelmed by this. Great source material, but I guess there was just too much of it to effectively make a movie out of, because this felt more like a collection of loosely associated scenes than a movie. Characters popped in and out with little to no explanation, the world within which the movie takes place wasn't really explained or explored properly, and honestly, the acting fell pretty flat too. And I know it's a trilogy, but the ending is just plain unsatisfying.
Rated 01 Feb 2008
cagedwisdomcagedwisdom
Rated 22 Dec 2007
25
17th
This isn't good. If you haven't read the book you have no idea what's going on, no sympathy for the characters, and you really just don't care. The internal logical consistency is 100% absent. The only likeable character is Scoresby, who's like an awesome cowboy Han Solo living in an alternate universe. Other than that, this is pretty bad really.. Lyra is incredibly annoying, as she acts like a brat and isn't told off for it. You just want to reach in there and slap her around the face.
Rated 22 Dec 2007
big_lemonsBig Lemons
Rated 22 Dec 2007
75
22nd
A missed opportunity. I read that the budget for this film was enormous, and indeed the production values are impressive. However, I couldn't get over a feeling that the plot was being pushed forward too quickly. The film felt rushed, the conclusion lackluster. Oh well.
Rated 22 Dec 2007
suture_selfSuture Self
Rated 04 Nov 2017
3
24th
The Golden Compass has charm but that charm is quickly devoured by a breakneck mishmash of a plot that lacked a coherent message and left at least three hundred questions unresolved. Dust? DUST? WHAT?
Rated 04 Nov 2017
barraocBarraoc
Rated 14 Aug 2017
60
38th
Lots missing from this lackluster adaptation of Philip Pullman's Northern Lights novel, including much of the finer details and, unfortunately, the ending.
Rated 14 Aug 2017
davidblastDavidBlast
Rated 12 Mar 2011
40
28th
This is not a movie. It's the visual companion piece to the book, highlighting exclusive scenes for your viewing pleasure, in the recognition that kids of today, even though capable of thinking for themselves, really shouldn't want to.
Rated 12 Mar 2011
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 25 Sep 2010
58
23rd
Books must be a lot better because I thought this was pretty boring and poorly acted. The CGI is pretty well done.
Rated 25 Sep 2010
jakefaceJakeFace
Rated 05 Jun 2010
2
50th
holy shit, a bear smashes another bear's face off in this movie
Rated 05 Jun 2010
wicheWiche
Rated 11 Apr 2010
69
57th
Exciting and charming fantasy. Not the best film I've ever seen, but certainly amusing, however I felt they were trying to cram as much as possible in as less time as possible. The story is clever but sometimes somewhat childish.
Rated 11 Apr 2010
lucluc
Rated 22 Jan 2010
60
30th
Not bad those special effects but a really mess of a story. For children I think it's too complicated and for adults it's too childish. I didn't like it so much and I'm asking myself what Chinese people will think of such a movie.
Rated 22 Jan 2010
annmovieAnnMovie
Rated 29 Sep 2009
85
45th
Not as epic as I'd expected, but in a way that was refreshing. I thought it was well acted, nicely scripted and good special effects and CGI. I also loved the idea of everyone having an animal as the bearer of their soul! I did feel that there were certain plot points that could have been explained better, but I think that was due to the adaptation and time constraints (I haven't read the book, so can't compare). Overall, quite enjoyable!
Rated 29 Sep 2009
rainybuckelrainybuckel
Rated 19 Aug 2009
80
50th
I liked this movie, still waitin for the rest of them.
Rated 19 Aug 2009
mjvmoviemanMJVmovieMan
Rated 10 Jun 2009
38
9th
I love fantasy and the broad scope of created worlds, but "The Golden Compass" is a turgid mess for kids and adults alike. This spiritless movie plods along with satisfactory special effects, but the storyline, as presented in the film (having not read the book), is too ridiculous and hard to follow. Aside from the confusion, it's mostly a bore anyway. And even with Kidman and Craig along for some credibility, they fail to turn in any worthy acting.
Rated 10 Jun 2009
martrynmartryn
Rated 07 May 2009
54
19th
I'm not entirely sure where this movie went wrong. It was rushed, it didn't tie things together very well, etc. Unlike the first LotR film, this movie ended without a real resolution, changing the book unnecessarily to confuse the audience. The book wasn't fantastic or anything, but the movie trailers looked pretty badass. So why was I so embarrassed watching this film?
Rated 07 May 2009
jacoiiiJacoIII
Rated 18 Apr 2009
25
13th
New Line Cinema: "Hey, Chris Weitz" Chris Weitz: "Yeah?" New Line Cinema: "Want to destroy JacoIII's favourite book series by a) making a bad film and b) blunting the ending so kids don't cry?" Chris Weitz: "Seems kinda mean." NLC: "We'll pay you." Weitz: "..." (10 weeks after release) New Line Cinema: "MONEYMONEYMONEY!!"
Rated 18 Apr 2009
frederFreder
Rated 28 Mar 2009
45
31st
Freder found this actually quite watchable. Gets off to a slow start, and Daniel Craig is wasted after one early scene. But the book is well visualized, and once the cowboy and the bear enter the picture it becomes quite a bit of fun. Certainly better than the unbearable HARRY POTTER movies.
Rated 28 Mar 2009
scragglydaveScragglyDave
Rated 18 Dec 2008
50
56th
Featuring Sam Elliot as an awesome cowboy!
Rated 18 Dec 2008
gritGrit
Rated 13 Oct 2008
25
21st
As far as lavish films based on substancial and well established works go this ranks very lowly. Mostly it destroys any comprehensible plot trailing a story along a series of disjointed scenes with very little explanation. It's a sad thing when a movie with such a large budget cannot even get the story across, unless combined with the book. Even the game, which I've been unfortunate enough to play previously, explains some scenes better. Also the girl is very annoying and Sam Elliott kicks ass.
Rated 13 Oct 2008
buggz79buggz79
Rated 08 Sep 2008
79
75th
I liked the story....and polar bears rule!
Rated 08 Sep 2008
cclzaCCLZA
Rated 13 Aug 2008
45
16th
Like watching a piece of crap, only in a highly expensive wrapping.
Rated 13 Aug 2008
andyAndy
Rated 06 Jun 2008
75
82nd
The Golden Compass is a surprisingly good (and visually stunning) film that does quite a bit of justice to the brilliant book it is based upon. I dearly hope they make FIVE more movies, including one for the SECOND HALF of this book.
Rated 06 Jun 2008
nandorizzinandorizzi
Rated 02 Jun 2008
85
88th
An impressive movie, very good the photography of seeing itself. Of the genre of Narnia and Lord of Ring. In my opinion, better.
Rated 02 Jun 2008
astfglAstfgl
Rated 11 Apr 2008
68
51st
Had the ending been different (and by "different" I mean "at all resembling the book"), then I would actually have scored this film at least 10 points higher. I can forgive a lot of the changes made in the name of making this story accessible, but changing the single plot point which most fundamentally connects most people with Lyra's character is a little bit like cutting off the nose to spite the face.
Rated 11 Apr 2008
difontaineDifontaine
Rated 11 Mar 2008
30
4th
It's flatter than a pancake under a steamroller. The book is a near-world fantasy and a set-up for the rest of the trilogy. This film is the book with the magic and excitement stripped out and then directed by a sat-nav. Go here, go there, left at the talking CGI bears, yadda yah. Disapointing
Rated 11 Mar 2008
heliumflashheliumflash
Rated 18 Feb 2008
20
5th
Pleasant to the eye, but hugely disappointing to see a good book turned into something so thoroughly empty.
Rated 18 Feb 2008
roujinroujin
Rated 01 Feb 2008
10
1st
I, too, think that tossing out all the interesting aspects of your story is a good idea! Also, where's your ending?
Rated 01 Feb 2008
3names3Names
Rated 29 Jan 2008
85
58th
This is the substansive fantasy script 'Harry Potter' can only hope to be... With a child actress that can actually carry a film... Fantastic Art Design, too...
Rated 29 Jan 2008
rawzerrawzer
Rated 02 Jan 2008
73
59th
bales out a bit on the complexity of the books, but the ideas in the books are legion and hard to do in film. Its beautifully visualised just similar enough and just different enough from our universe. wasted too much time in the fight sequence at Bolvanger which could have been spent building up to the daemon seperation sequence and the daemonless child scenes, both of which are agonising in the book
Rated 02 Jan 2008
herbert_ederHerbert Eder
Rated 18 Dec 2007
67
51st
Too bad The Golden Compass can't decide if it wants to be kiddie-friendly or for serious fantasy aficionados. That's why it fails to fully score in either category.
Rated 18 Dec 2007
whisperinalwhisperin_al
Rated 17 Dec 2007
80
60th
Lovely imagery and strong performance from Lyra overcome this feeling like the first part of something.
Rated 17 Dec 2007
tobiaTobia
Rated 10 Dec 2007
70
61st
A decent adaptation. Its biggest flaw is that the details of Pullman's fantasy are so elaborate and convoluted that when the characters onscreen give exposition, it's cheesy and heavy-handed. Better to read than watch.
Rated 10 Dec 2007
wcsaewcsae
Rated 07 Dec 2007
97
96th
i like it more because religous people don't want you to see it.
Rated 07 Dec 2007
wademenardwademenard
Rated 19 Dec 2023
35
24th
The casting is fantastic and matches up with what I imagined from the book. But while I understand shuffling things around to fit a 2 hour movie, changing the tone of the ending is unforgivable.
Rated 19 Dec 2023
tevtev
Rated 10 Jul 2023
0
3rd
did not finish
Rated 10 Jul 2023
jessjess125Jessjess125
Rated 12 Sep 2022
60
26th
The books were so freaking good, this was a big let down.
Rated 12 Sep 2022
croweycrowey
Rated 24 Nov 2021
80
80th
Much preferred it over the books or the show.
Rated 24 Nov 2021
war_machineWar Machine
Rated 28 Sep 2021
65
39th
Parallelworlds-dust-demons+samelliott+ilovethebear+winsthroneback+cuttingkidsfromtheirdemons+NKsaysmom-DCdad+witcheshelp+gotherbestieback-gonnagostopmagestariumfromusingDCworldtravel
Rated 28 Sep 2021
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 06 Mar 2021
91
85th
Captivating fantasy saga (obviously truncated in its current form) creates a wonderful fantasy world; exploring its rules and tantalising possibilities that could have been travelled make this genuinely enthralling; with a stacked cast of terrific character actors, this rivals the best of the POTTERs in its vivid evocations of its various people and locales. Strengthened by its underpinning criticism of group think and organised religion, a timeless concept which works just as well in 2021!
Rated 06 Mar 2021
lgloverlglover
Rated 10 Dec 2020
75
0th
Entertaining and well-acted but not very faithful to the original vibe of the book.
Rated 10 Dec 2020
kavuKavu
Rated 03 Apr 2020
39
16th
I know these things always feel fastforwarded but this takes the cake. No logic or buildup.
Rated 03 Apr 2020
tentatherapytentaTherapy
Rated 17 Mar 2020
70
54th
I don't know, I think it was a better adaptation than people say.
Rated 17 Mar 2020
morphinapgmorphinapg
Rated 17 Feb 2020
71
53rd
After watching the show, there were a few things I liked about the movie better. Primarily, pacing. What works well for a book may not be best suited for the screen, and the show takes too long for things to get done. Sure some details are missed in the movie as a result, and some goals refocused, but it feels more exciting moving from one point to another. I do prefer some of the actors in the show, and I preferred the way the show ended vs the movie as well.
Rated 17 Feb 2020
iamdwgIamdwg
Rated 22 Nov 2019
54
11th
If you're interested in this story, the better way to experience it would be with His Dark Materials over on HBO - this film is too rushed. It contains all the highlighted moments of importance without any significance. It's overly convoluted with too many characters, locations, and story lines. They needed to stretch it out. The best way to do that is with the HBO show. Only watch this as a companion piece.
Rated 22 Nov 2019
vv238vv238
Rated 11 Aug 2019
24
19th
This must be the bottom of the epic fantasy series barrel because despite the high production values, almost nothing about this film works at all. His Dark Materials has a big following but I have no idea why when this is my only introduction. I don't see how this premise could work even with a more competent writer.
Rated 11 Aug 2019
sheepslashersheepslasher
Rated 18 Jul 2019
3
56th
suddenly its the wild west and gandalf is a drunk bear
Rated 18 Jul 2019
hotsakehotsake
Rated 08 Apr 2018
55
41st
Interesting ideas that are never explored, characters that aren't developed, a half told story. This movie was a big disappointment. The story would make a great movie unfortunately this wasn't it.
Rated 08 Apr 2018
haileysHaileyS
Rated 07 Aug 2017
70
15th
Had a lot potential, but I think the controversy and the rush story didn't help
Rated 07 Aug 2017
arossaross
Rated 21 Nov 2016
51
5th
Similar letdown as The Chronicles of Narnia, I don't get why this didn't work better as a movie.
Rated 21 Nov 2016
quinlanljQuinlanLJ
Rated 04 Jul 2016
69
45th
The film deserves props for trying to stay faithful to the books, but because of that it suffers with rushed pace. There is also this very weird decision to end without any resolution and completely omit the last chapter of the book, where some real distressing things happen and could make the film better. I will still say it's a good adaptation with the portrayal of Lyra and Lee Scoresby being the biggest highlight ... right after the special effects of course. Oh, and Eva Green. Oh, Eva.
Rated 04 Jul 2016
corbadCorbad
Rated 23 Feb 2016
65
42nd
Not altogether a failure as adaptation and original film, but it made some poor aesthetic choices that diminished the true wonder of the world and shuffled and watered down the story until its drama was all but vanished. Sam Elliott and Sir Ian McKellen were perfectly cast but these were the movie's only strokes of brilliance; otherwise it was simply a decent flick.
Rated 23 Feb 2016
feniusFenius
Rated 16 Dec 2015
80
29th
Better than Jackson's LOTR, to damn it with faint praise, largely because they did a good job casting their child lead. Too bad it will never get its second installment, as said child lead was full grown the week after it came out.
Rated 16 Dec 2015
judicaretjudicaret
Rated 07 May 2015
48
22nd
I want to like this film. Sorry. It's not bad. It just isn't dazzling either.
Rated 07 May 2015
thorn969thorn969
Rated 17 Jan 2015
25
21st
Wholly forgettable.
Rated 17 Jan 2015
ricRic
Rated 06 Nov 2014
85
82nd
Great for those who have read the books and get what is happening. Too bad the movie wasn't better adapted for everyone else. I would have loved to see the rest of the story!
Rated 06 Nov 2014
m3tanm3tan
Rated 02 May 2014
40
30th
A rare case of a Hollywood blockbuster not being long enough. This adaptation is watered down, yet viewers are still left confused by so many events and characters being crammed into 113 minutes. Worst of all the anti-religion message of the books was toned down for fear of backlash in the US market - where it bombed anyway...
Rated 02 May 2014
womandawomanda
Rated 14 Mar 2014
65
6th
What a disappointment.
Rated 14 Mar 2014
whatisitiseewhatisitisee
Rated 06 Feb 2014
60
19th
Amateur adaptation of a great book, especially since they completely changed the ending
Rated 06 Feb 2014
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 08 Nov 2013
58
10th
This is a disappointing fantasy film. None of the characters in the movie seem to be having fun and there seems to be no joy in the script. The actors try hard but the material ultimately fails.
Rated 08 Nov 2013
mihawkerMihawker
Rated 10 Sep 2013
60
10th
Okay adapting Shame sequels seem unlikely The books were damn good
Rated 10 Sep 2013
oaicoaic
Rated 10 Sep 2013
40
17th
Fairly good CGI but not much of a story and paper-thin characters. Apparently the book was better because it was either pro-religious or anti-religious (I forget), so I give the movie a few points for avoiding a debate I'm totally sick of hearing about.
Rated 10 Sep 2013
funkyastroFunkyAstro
Rated 31 Jul 2013
40
39th
As an atheist/agnostic I would like to see the Northern Lights book series re-done properly. Sam Elliott blamed the Catholic Church for the lack of success of this movie but apparently he must not have watched it. The fact that this bombed in the box office (thus halting the trilogy) has nothing to do with the fundamentalist zealots idiocy and everything to do with how badly this sucked balls.
Rated 31 Jul 2013
lisa_iilisa-
Rated 30 Jul 2013
2
11th
how can anyone take this seriously? dust? lmao
Rated 30 Jul 2013
leahamiltonleahamilton
Rated 11 Jul 2013
61
3rd
The worst book-to-film adaptation I've ever seen. The order of the plot is all wrong, and some of the integral secondary characters get cut out entirely. What a waste of such a well-rounded cast. Ian McKellan and Sam Elliott can barely redeem the rest of the film, save Ian McShane and Christopher Lee, who need no redeeming.
Rated 11 Jul 2013
spamhead80spamhead80
Rated 06 Jun 2013
55
14th
I love Daniel Craig, but even he can't save this mess of an adaptation. Read the books instead.
Rated 06 Jun 2013
niftNift
Rated 18 May 2013
66
19th
I really enjoyed the audiobook but this just wasn't a good adaptation. Way too rushed.
Rated 18 May 2013
matthew_parkinsonMatthew Parkinson
Rated 21 Apr 2013
40
31st
The Golden Compass is a mess without an ending, a film with big ideas but no way to harness them or focus them into something poignant. It might have worked in Philip Pullman's novels, but it doesn't work here. Cutting the story as soon as we start to get to the good part just makes the earlier moments feel wasteful. They lose their impact as a result. It looks good, has good talent, and a strong lead performance by its first-time child actor, but this is a dud and not worth your time.
Rated 21 Apr 2013
guillaumeGuillaume
Rated 10 Mar 2013
60
16th
Doesn't work as a standalone movie. at. all.
Rated 10 Mar 2013
gkfilmgkfilm
Rated 03 Feb 2013
60
52nd
4 of 4 -- Entertainment. 1 of 2 -- Food For Thought. 1 of 2 -- Opens The Heart. 0 of 2 -- Sustainability Values.
Rated 03 Feb 2013
theescapistTheEscapist
Rated 12 Jan 2013
60
20th
Comes off as quite generic, should have been better.
Rated 12 Jan 2013
mistersplicemistersplice
Rated 06 Jan 2013
40
14th
4- might want to skip this one, not that hot
Rated 06 Jan 2013
danastevensdanastevens
Rated 30 Nov 2012
40
13th
A tepid, jumbled Hollywood fable whose final message seems to amount to little more than "Follow your dreams," or worse, "Stay tuned for the sequel."
Rated 30 Nov 2012
gokcanzgokcanz
Rated 26 Oct 2012
72
63rd
* Casting, Acting : 7 * Script : 6 * Directing, Aura : 8 * Ease of Viewing : 8 * Naked Eye : 7
Rated 26 Oct 2012
toxicwindtoxicwind
Rated 03 May 2012
3
7th
It saddens me that this is what was made from the wonderful books..
Rated 03 May 2012
kramyessevKramYessev
Rated 23 Jan 2012
33
10th
I can't be entirely sure but I think this might be the best example of a film that shits on its source material by making it kid-friendly. I want my anti-christian themes dammit!
Rated 23 Jan 2012
peppertpeppert
Rated 06 Jan 2012
65
42nd
taking it out of its (anti-)religious context makes this movie a series of plot devices
Rated 06 Jan 2012
getmoneygetmoney
Rated 24 Dec 2011
57
13th
Doesn't live up to the book, though I like fighting bears.
Rated 24 Dec 2011
astrakhanastrakhan
Rated 05 Dec 2011
76
43rd
Passable family fantasy fare which doesn't quite manage to capture that magical enchantment of a Pan's Labyrinth or Harry Potter. I think it suffers from the characters not being black-and-white enough, and from trying to stick too closely to the book. Artistic licence, guys. Use it. Despite the high level of detail in the visuals, the largely blue colour palette was a bit cloying. That aside, I was surprised at how much talking CGI bestiality I could tolerate.
Rated 05 Dec 2011
outoftuneoutoftune
Rated 24 Nov 2011
20
39th
The editing is TERRIBLE, i feel like this could have been a great movie had the studio not interfered so much on the director's work. The only thing i absolutely love about this movie is how the casting is almost the exact same thing i imagined while reading the books.
Rated 24 Nov 2011
troothTrooth
Rated 23 Nov 2011
27
5th
Too many unexplained plot elements, unclear motivations, illogical actions, and just generally not fun to watch.
Rated 23 Nov 2011
moviemanwillmoviemanwill
Rated 26 Aug 2011
40
13th
You...you wish to ride me?
Rated 26 Aug 2011
cinesexualcinesexual
Rated 30 Jul 2011
75
56th
Not even half as rich as the novel it's based upon, this is still rather engaging, briskly constructed and creatively art directed mainstream fantasy with a tough young female heroine for a change. And the bears are animated and integrated much more convincingly than any of the creatures in LOTR or the turgid Beowulf.
Rated 30 Jul 2011
nothingsgoodNothingsGood
Rated 21 Jul 2011
20
10th
Its difficult to be forgiving of this movie since it ends with "to be continued" and never has a sequel, but even beyond the fact that there's no conclusion or much of anythign else its not even that interesting or cool besides the talking Polar Bears who want souls.
Rated 21 Jul 2011
kojilessKojiless
Rated 15 Jul 2011
30
32nd
Perhaps it is becuse the original was written for children, the whole story seemed...well, childish. I need to remind myself to stop watching Nicole Kidman movies, no matter how many times they're on TV.
Rated 15 Jul 2011
fudgiebfudgieb
Rated 22 Jun 2011
70
27th
Because of all the controversy, I was expecting a lot more from this.
Rated 22 Jun 2011
rewilde-brewilde
Rated 05 Mar 2011
60
20th
An incredible disappointment, despite some amazing casting.
Rated 05 Mar 2011
stevekimesstevekimes
Rated 20 Feb 2011
60
6th
As good as the book was, so was this film dull.
Rated 20 Feb 2011
armondwhiteArmondWhite
Rated 10 Jan 2011
1
0th
Theologically confused and culturally contrived, The Golden Compass is devoid of charm and mystery.
Rated 10 Jan 2011
glmglm
Rated 01 Jan 2011
52
17th
52.250
Rated 01 Jan 2011
markjpMArkjp
Rated 28 Dec 2010
60
41st
Flawed adaptation. Plot seems rushed and the characters are underdeveloped. But hey: watch it for the final blow of the bear fight. Is that all? Yes, that's all.
Rated 28 Dec 2010
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 21 Oct 2010
15
21st
"Chris Weitz crams his story full of magical terms and concepts with a rapidity that leaves things confusing and thus meaningless." - Nick Schager
Rated 21 Oct 2010
flatlandsFlatlands
Rated 06 Sep 2010
45
3rd
Oh god, what did they do! A film that so heartlessly rapes the book it was based on, swapping depth of character and complexity for shiny sets and animatronics. Go and read the book. I know everyone says this, but really, please. It is (approximately) 10 billion times better.
Rated 06 Sep 2010
cinemaasiaCinema_Asia
Rated 26 Aug 2010
55
19th
Oh dear.. Hollywood blew their wad on flying airships, talking animals, expensive English actors, and clockwork devices but they forgot to put in important things such as "pacing" and "plot coherence" into the film. It's not as bad as everyone says because it's pretty to look at but totally underwhelming. I'm not sure how the director Weitz stays employed with some of the expensive turds he's pushed out.
Rated 26 Aug 2010
mr_filmMr. Film
Rated 28 Jul 2010
27
12th
Fantasy gone wrong
Rated 28 Jul 2010
actionbergActionberg
Rated 06 Apr 2010
40
11th
To be honest, it made me really want to read the book because I get the feeling all these cool concepts and characters are actually fleshed out and compelling. Unfortunately for the movie, it's just a confusing mess of twenty different subplots involving organizations you know nothing about.
Rated 06 Apr 2010
spaceflohspacefloh
Rated 10 Mar 2010
31
12th
ger; [Der Goldene Kompass]; in einer parallelwelt besitzt jeder mensch einen dämon der in tiergestalt die seele des menschen repräsentiert, doch das magisteriums will diese verbindung gewaltsam kappen.; (ein kinderfilm mit unmotivierten charaktere);
Rated 10 Mar 2010
haens_chenhaens-chen
Rated 23 Jan 2010
94
90th
One of the loveliest movie ever. But where the hell is part two of it???
Rated 23 Jan 2010
tweedaleTweedale
Rated 16 Dec 2009
1
5th
Terrible adaptation of a great book. Very superficial, completely missing anti-Catholic undertones of the book.
Rated 16 Dec 2009

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