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All rights reserved.The Golden Compass (2008, DVD)
| Movie Description THE GOLDEN COMPASS is an adaptation of the first book in the beloved but controversial fantasy series by Phillip Pullman. The story opens with Lyra Belacqua (Dakota Blue Richards) an orphan girl who lives in an alternate world that is similar to earth, but where people's souls exist outside of their bodies in animal form. The people are ruled by a shadowy and oppressive council known as the Magisterium, which is doing it's best to keep everyone from getting information about what is called "Dust." Lyra's Uncle Asriel (Daniel Craig) has been researching Dust, and he has seen to it that Lyra is given safe shelter at Jordan College. But when the visiting Mrs. Coulter (Nicole Kidman) arrives, she asks Lyra to accompany her on a trip to the North to meet the Panserbjorne, a race of armored bears. Before Lyra leaves, the Headmaster gives her a golden compass, a device which only she can read, and from which she can intuit the truth. Lyra leaves with Mrs. Coulter, but when she learns that her friends have been kidnapped by "Gobblers," she heads out to find them, and soon joins forces with the nomadic Gyptians, some witches, and an armored bear called Iorek Byrnison (voice by Ian McKellen). Lyra finds her friends, and so discovers the evil plans the Magisterium has cooked up for the world's children. By the film's end, she has vowed to track down her Uncle Asriel, and to discover the true power of Dust. Hollywood had a tricky time of taming this tale, as Pullman's books portray religion - the Catholic Church in particular - in a less than flattering light. The film version carefully steers clear of these themes, and instead puts its enormous budget into creating visually stunning effects. While fans of the books may find fault with this streamlined version, children are sure to revel in the many talking animals and whimsical airships.
Editorial Reviews Los Angeles Times - Kenneth Turan (12/07/2007) Sight and Sound - Andrew Osmond (02/01/2008) Awards 2007Academy AwardsBest Visual Effects | Find errors in the product description? Submit a catalog update request now. | ||||||||||
Reviews  weve been lookinf forward to seeing this movie the kids have been wanting to see this movie. thank you for the great price i won it at. it was priced right. thanks again. Review ID: 10000000007652803 Was this review helpful? Report this review  Fantasy & MagicThe Golden Compass is a very good movie,I've rented it three times for my G.baby,decided to buy it to save money. It is about witches & wizards(like Harry Potter)very interesting for children,keeps them busy for awhile.The only thing bad is the ending is a question(there will be a part two hopefully ).I would recommend this movie to children and adults who love fantasy and magic. Very edge of the seat type movie,I give it 5 stars.***** Review ID: 10000000007650925 Was this review helpful? Report this review  Buyer BewareReview created: 06/09/08 by: I order this a little over a month ago and paid for it right away and still have not received it yet. I would not recommend this seller to anyone. To wait this long to get a movie is rediculous and this seller should be notified. Review ID: 10000000007508394 Was this review helpful? Report this review The Golden Compass DVDAwesome movie for adults as well as children. Beautifully filmed tale of the battle between good and evil complete with flying witches, armored ice bears and a beautiful little girl heroine. I adored this movie. Well worth watching again and again. Review ID: 10000000007496649 Was this review helpful? Report this review The Golden CompassReview created: 06/02/08 by: I liked the movie.It was a very good family film.The acting and the story line was excellent.Good movie for the money>I will be waiting for part 2. Review ID: 10000000007374636 Was this review helpful? Report this review |
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