The Golden Compass -- Worth a watch?
By anuraa32
@anuraa32 (2446)
India
May 9, 2009 7:52am CST
Based on the book writen by Philip Pullman, which forms the first part of a trilogy, the Golden Compass is an exciting fantasy adventure and set in alternative world. People's soul manifest themselves as animals called daemons. There are bears and gyptians fighting wars.
It is directed by Chris Weitz (of the Antz and About A Boy fame) and stars Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig among an ensemble of cast.
Did you watch the movie? Did you read the book which forms the base of the movie? Did you like the movie?
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@balasri (26537)
• India
10 May 09
I did not read the book and do not know anything about Pullman. But I did enjoy the movie The Golden Compass immensely. The special effects are simply the best I have ever seen, they are absolutely amazing and worth the price of admission. For those who complain that it was not realistic, I have to agree. Of course it isn't it's a fantasy, a place located in a parallel universe to ours.
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@Galena (9110)
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9 May 09
I do like it, but I think you'd have to have read Northern Lights in order to really get it. I think there's too much detail missing to really be able to follow the plot. which is a great shame.
my partner hasn't read the book, and I had to explain quite a few bits.
but if you've read Northern Lights, it's an enjoyable, if slightly dissatisfying adaptation
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