Casey H. (Gnives) from BALDWYN, MS Reviewed on 6/7/2011...
Great movie if you love Atheism and hate Christianity.
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Deidra C. (Deidra670) from GARRETT, KY Reviewed on 5/7/2011...
I don't understand why THE GOLDEN COMPASS failed to reach a wider audience, such as THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA. It had a great story, thrilling action and the CGI didn't look cartoonish. The armored bears looked real and frightening.
My best guess is Nicole Kidman. It seems like she's the kiss of death to any movie she's in. Don't believe me, name one successful movie she's been a part of besides the amazing THE OTHERS, which is a real shame because she's so good in THE GOLDEN COMPASS.
So, I highly recommend THE GOLDEN COMPASS, especially if you like your fantasy with a dose of healthy paranoia.
And don't forget to watch out for the daemons.
5 of 6 member(s) found this review helpful.
Buck L. (Suntydt) from TAZEWELL, TN Reviewed on 11/15/2010...
It was okay but I wouldn't call it a classic.
2 of 5 member(s) found this review helpful.
Julie D. (ecomama) Reviewed on 4/7/2010...
I gave this 4.5 stars. I'm writing a review as an alternate opinion.
I thought this movie was wonderful! I thought it had a great message for kids...and that is to think for yourselves. It was exciting and adventurous and I would definitely watch the sequel! Nicole was downright scary...
Anyway, my one complaint is that it definitely left you knowing the story wasn't finished...and because of the religious "are you talking about me?" hysteria...it probably won't get finish, and that's a real shame. Gee...if you have to ask! Anyone that doesn't know that both the government and religion control and manipulate people in the name of taking care of them...well...enough said! This movie did NOT bash religion, btw, only government. ;)
4 of 5 member(s) found this review helpful.
Brian M. from RCH CUCAMONGA, CA Reviewed on 5/18/2008...
A terrible terrible film. Blasphemous and awful. Don't see it.
And delete it from your wish list now.