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| Movie Review - Golden Compass |
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Charly Leetham |
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I've just returned from the movies after seeing "The Golden Compass", based on the book by Phillip Pullman.
I found the movie quite enjoyable, if a little slow. The trailer that we had viewed on DVD led us to believe the movie would be a faster pace.
The overall plot of the movie is about a young lady called Lyra, who sets out on a quest to save her friend from the "Gobblers". Her quest however, brings her head to head with the Government of the world she lives in, as they are responsible for the Gobblers kidnapping children.
Without providing too many spoilers, Lyra's starts out on her adventure with Mrs Coulter (played by Nicole Kidman). After discovering Mrs Coulters secret, Lyra flees and ends up in the Far North of her world, where she meets a Ice Bear (voiced by Ian McKellan), a flying Cowboy (well played by Sam Elliott) and a witch named Serafina Pekkala (played by Eva Green).
The story does not end with the Golden Compass, and I believe that there are plans to make the second book in the trilogy (The Subtle Knife) into a movie. However, the end point of the Golden Compass is logical and leaves you with a feeling of completion, whilst letting you know that there is more to come.
There has been a lot of controversy about the Golden Compass and it's "anti religion" sentiments. I can't comment for the other two books as I haven't read them yet (I do intend to) however, I struggled to find the anti-religion sentiments.
I hadn't heard much about this movie until last week when I saw a trailer on a DVD and mentioned it to my children (both of whom go to a Christian School). My 11 year old daughter was quite vocal about not wishing to see the movie. This position was based on the "anti-God" sentiments that some of her by her friends had told her the movie espoused.
We are parents who firmly believe that you should have your own opinions (yes, even if they differ from your parents) and that these opinions should be based on personal experience and / or personal education, as much as possible. Having satisfied ourselves that the movie was G or PG rated, we insisted that our daughter accompany us to the movies and make her own mind up.
When I got home this afternoon, I googled the movie and checked out what the stir was about. All I could get out of the movie was that the Magisterium (the ruling body of the world) appeared to be much like any other dictatorial or fascist organization or government that tells people what to think and how to act, and punishes them for not thinking or acting the way they should.
However, I also encourage my children that if they feel that their faith is challenged, to remember that faith is up to them and what they believe. It doesn't matter whether what they believe is scoffed at or ridiculed by others, it's within themselves. Sometimes challenging faith only strengthens it.
Anyway, aside from that, I think the movie is great and a good view.
3 out of 5 stars.
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About the Author
Charly is an avid movie fan who particularly enjoys Science Fiction and Fantasy movies. Charly owned several retail DVD stores and enjoyed discussing movies indepth with her customers.
Charly's entertainment blog may be viewed at http://theentertainmentgiveaway.com/blog. |
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