The Golden Compass

**Bijo** · 12-24-2007, 18:42

Anyone seen this movie? I was planning on seeing it and would like to know from you people if it's any good.

**Mikeus Caesar** · 12-24-2007, 23:33

I'm afraid i'm suffering a case of 'iamlegendivitus' - the film just doesn't compare to the book. The fact it's called 'The Golden Compass' as opposed to 'Northern Lights' because stupid Americans might not get it just says everything.

**KukriKhan** · 12-25-2007, 04:55

As a stupid American, I recommend a view.

trailer. I think you might like the concept of animal representation of humanity.

edit seeing the trailer requires Quicktime be installed on your machine.

**FactionHeir** · 12-25-2007, 11:53

It was alright. A decent light-hearted movie which wasn't too interesting yet also not boring.
Since I have not read the books, I found some oarts of the movie quite confusing, as it did not explain some of the concepts presented.
One or two scenes seemed drawn out, but the rest played out at a good pace.

**Tart** · 12-25-2007, 18:56

Originally Posted by FactionHeir

Since I have not read the books, I found some parts of the movie quite confusing, as it did not explain some of the concepts presented.

Have to agree with you there. I knew nothing about the books before seeing the film and so found a few concepts a bit confusing or badly-explained. Overall it's not a bad film, perhaps something that will be better after a few viewings or good if you're familiar with the books.

I got a bit bored half way through, though. It seemed to desperately want to be the next LOTR but I felt it lacked a bit of heart, the strong foundations of Tolkien's world. Still, Dakota whatsherface acted very well in the lead role and having read up on the series a bit now since I've seen it it's made me want to buy the books.

**mrdun** · 12-25-2007, 23:41

For a media student i is supposed to be good. As a media student myslef, i'll ive it a look. At a laer date of course, I just got Ancient Rome triple DVD boxset for crimbo

**mrdun** · 12-25-2007, 23:44

Originally Posted by Tart

it's made me want to buy the books.

I always try to read the book after a film, apart from Harry POtter whose films came out way after !!

I find it gives me depth, I can accurately obtain a picture inside my mind etc. I do have imagination but i would say it is a little exaggerated meaning in the film I am constantly dissapointed lol.