The Golden Compass Movie

Phillip Pullman: “My books are about killing God.” - 2003 Hollywood is once again engaging in more Christian bashing. Their latest foray into hatred of the faith, comes at the holidays of all times, via the film “The Golden Compass.” Many Christians have been urging a boycott of this twisted movie, written by atheist, Phillip Pullman, and directed by criminal copyright infringer Chris Weitz. Phillip Pullman stated he hates C.S. Lewis and “The Chronicles of Naria,” so he decided to write vitriolic, violent children’s books that have now been made into a movie, “The Golden Compass.” Phillip Pullman: “My books are about killing God.” ... Read Full Story

People will react to The Golden Compass differently. I therefore rate it a/an: "A" for ACLU members. "B-" for doctrinaire atheists. "C" for agnostics. "C-" for deists. "D+" if you're still impressed by CG special effects. "D" for Ozzy Osbourne fans. "D-" for everybody else. To my free-thinking friends: I'm sorry to report that you'll have to wait until next year for your Winter Solstice classic. To those who, under the edict of your slave masters, plan on avoiding The Golden Compass (TGC): Don't worry that you're depriving your children of fine entertainment, for TGC is the most relentlessly dreary and unsatisfying children's movie ... Read Full Story

An evil empire called the Magestirium attempts total control of the population by hiding the secrets or parallel universes and a unifying particle called Dust in Chris Weitz's clunky but entertaining adaptation of Philip Pullman's "The Golden Compass". "Harry Potter" and "The Lord of the Rings" have never apologized about their overt paganism. Likewise, "The Chronicles of Narnia" have never been accused of being subtle as a Christian allegory. These series, in both literary and film forms, have been monster hits due to their unapologetic natures that speak truths to their ardent fan bases. British writer Philip Pullman's darkly subversive anti-religious fantasy books have ... Read Full Story

Being one of the few people who have not read the original book (The Golden Compass or Northern Lights as it was published in the UK) I came to this premier with a blank canvas. Several of my learned friends have waxed lyrical about how the book is magnificent and they could not wait for the film to be made. Without offending my core readership, I have always had a distaste for adults ( anyone over 35?) who read Harry Potter books or those written by Philip Pullman. I guess it is too much of the snob in me to take these kids books ... Read Full Story

A very elaborate production and visually the movie is stunning but acting wise, it lacks. The best part to me was the Polar Bear "Ice Bear" fight. Sometimes I felt there was more CGI than competent acting going on. There's a lot left unsaid that made me question the movie instead of loosing myself in it. For example, what time period are we supposed to be in? How did Lyra become to live in the dorm where she did? At first I questioned why Lyra would talk to this strange bearded man and then just leave aboard a ship with him. The ending apparently ... Read Full Story