The Golden Compass (2007) Reviews
- Starring:
- Nicole Kidman, Dakota Blue Richards, (more)
- Director(s):
- Chris Weitz, Anand Tucker, (more
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13
- Category:
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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108 out of 141 people found this review helpful I have seen the film. More storyline and more action (and a bit more violence) than the lion the witch and the wardrobe movie. A few scenes made me jump. There are some good cameos and the story is ... Read More I have seen the film. More storyline and more action (and a bit more violence) than the lion the witch and the wardrobe movie. A few scenes made me jump. There are some good cameos and the story is simple enough to follow and you don't need a mythological dictionary to figure out what everything is. As far as anti-god goes. There is a bit of mystery about "free will" vs. "government control." It is interesting to question who the heroes and villains really are and what the outcome will be. Just enjoy the movie. I did not find any radical religious elements in the film yet. Some movies knock you over the head with symbolism. The Magisterium reminds me of the Roman Inquisition but other than that I would have to see the sequel to know more. The anti-god part is not apparent in this film but in my POV it was an interesting talking point. I was not offended in any way. I would like to know what "specifically" offended people about this film. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful It took a moment for me to get fully engaged with this movie but I thought it was good. If you enjoy symbolism in movies I think you will enjoy this. I didn't think all the controversy over this film ... Read More It took a moment for me to get fully engaged with this movie but I thought it was good. If you enjoy symbolism in movies I think you will enjoy this. I didn't think all the controversy over this film was worth the talk. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful I didn't like the book very much, but I thought with all the special effects the movie might be worth seeing. Boy , was I wrong. When I repeatedly left the room without pausing the movie, I knew ... Read More I didn't like the book very much, but I thought with all the special effects the movie might be worth seeing. Boy , was I wrong. When I repeatedly left the room without pausing the movie, I knew it was time to quit. The characters are unlikeable at best and the story line is just tedious. Don't waste your time with this one. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful The main reason I did NOT like this movie was that there was no âendingâ. The story, while quite nicely told and with fairly good graphics, suddenly stops dead in its tracks. We get to see a ... Read More The main reason I did NOT like this movie was that there was no âendingâ. The story, while quite nicely told and with fairly good graphics, suddenly stops dead in its tracks. We get to see a lot about the characters involved, but other than a so-so capture/trick-âem/getaway sequence, the movie simply abruptly stops and the credits roll.
It basically boils down to 2 major flaws. The first is that it leaves way too many loose ends and doesnât wrap-up the climax event. The second is that the title really needed to let people know that there was more to the story planned, like âStar Wars Episode Iâ, or âHistory of the World Part Iâ. It doesnât matter if they never filmed a ânext partâ, at least we would have known not to expect a conclusion. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful Narnia meets tomb raider in a kiddish kind of way. It was very entertaining. Maybe so symbalism that might be hard for some to accept but, overall well done. Its another perspective of a familiar ... Read More Narnia meets tomb raider in a kiddish kind of way. It was very entertaining. Maybe so symbalism that might be hard for some to accept but, overall well done. Its another perspective of a familiar tale from yet another parallel universe for fertile imaginations. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful Polar Bear. That's all I have to say. The story was boilerplate youth fantasy, with one dimensional characters and a plot that has already been done. Unlike some, however, I was relieved at the ... Read More Polar Bear. That's all I have to say. The story was boilerplate youth fantasy, with one dimensional characters and a plot that has already been done. Unlike some, however, I was relieved at the absence of Narnia's overt christian message. However, the armored bear was really, really cool. Almost cool enough, in fact, to redeem what was otherwise a so-so movie. But, for the more adult fantasy fan, this will ultimately fall short. If you want a movie for the kids to watch that doesn't have that preachy Aslan and has a really angry polar bear kicking butt, this is worth picking up. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
42 out of 156 people found this review helpful I've heard both sides of it. Athiest or God-fearing. But why bicker, why even fight about. Why make a movie about it. Don't watch the lame excuses, don't get into the propoganda. Spend your ... Read More I've heard both sides of it. Athiest or God-fearing. But why bicker, why even fight about. Why make a movie about it. Don't watch the lame excuses, don't get into the propoganda. Spend your money elsewhere. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
49 out of 228 people found this review helpful I haven't seen it yet, but I look forward to it all you bible-thumping idiots! Prove there is a "god". The idea of "him" is just a crutch for you weak people who want someone else to take ... Read More I haven't seen it yet, but I look forward to it all you bible-thumping idiots! Prove there is a "god". The idea of "him" is just a crutch for you weak people who want someone else to take responsbility for your lives! All thumbs UP! Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No |
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