The Golden Compass

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Chicago Sun-Times | Roger EbertAdd Critic to Favorites

A darker, deeper fantasy epic than the "Rings" trilogy, "The Chronicles of Narnia" or the "Potter" films. It springs from the same British world of quasi-philosophical magic, but creates more complex villains and poses more intriguing questions. As a visual experience, it is superb. As an escapist fantasy, it is challenging.Read the full review

The Hollywood Reporter | Kirk HoneycuttAdd Critic to Favorites

A "soft" epic, a film touching on childhood fantasies with sturdy, unwavering characters driven to evil or good. More "Harry Potter," in other words, than "Beowulf."Read the full review

Boston Globe | Ty BurrAdd Critic to Favorites

At times you feel Weitz flipping the pages and dog-earing wildly, and that's a shame: This is a movie that needs to be lengthy and discursive, the better to duck into the back alleys of its invention. A visionary is required. This director isn't one.Read the full review

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