The Golden Compass Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
A young girl embarks on a perilous journey to rescue her best friend and fight the forces of darkness in director Chris Weitz's adaptation of the first installment of author Philip Pullman's best-selling fantasy trilogy. Screen newcomer Dakota Blue Richards stars as young heroine Lyra Belacqua, Casino Royale star Daniel Craig appears as Lyra's ruthless adventurer uncle, Lord Asriel, and Nicole Kidman assumes the glamorous guise of the villainous Mrs. Coulter. - Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
12/07/2007
DVD Release Date:
04/29/2008
Rating:
PG-13
MPAA Reasons:
for sequences of fantasy violence.
Run Time:
118 min.
Distributor(s):
New Line
Director(s):
Themes:
Metamorphosis, Witches, Kidnapping, Heroic Mission
Tone:
Eerie, Atmospheric, Lavish, Tense, Rousing, Stylized, Fanciful
Keywords:
adventurer, parallel-dimensions, rescue, shapeshifter, witch
Country of Origin:
USA (12-07-2007)
Language:
English
Status:
DVD
