The Golden Compass User Reviews

I thought it was a fantastic movie and can't wait for the next. As one who was raised Catholic and seen all the control and contradiciton imposed by the Christians in general, enjoyed the biting, and quite obvious criticism of the church. I hope this causes more people to question what they are told and whether they believe the hypocrisy they are taught.

08/04/2008, 12:13 am

Man this movie was probably the worst fim of all time. I hope that Phillip Pullman is excommunticated, arrested, executed and forced to watch this movie in hell. I wish i could give everyone who had anything to do with this movie a compass to show them that this movie is, in no way, golden. I will lose all respect for you if you like this movie. If you believe in Pullman's assinine belief of trashing something that you don't believe in, I want you to go and lock yourself in a room with nothing but a tv, a dvd player and a copy of this film, then i want you to superglue yourself to your chair, then have a close friend wrap you up tightly in chains and rope, and watch the movie untill you die of either hunger, thirst, suicide (Very likely to happen.) or just plain boredem. That way, you will get what you deserve, blasphemers! STAY AWAY FROM "THE GARBAGE......ohh, i'm sorry, 'golden' COMPASS!

05/22/2008, 10:02 am

I haven't seen the movie yet but I have read the books and I have to say that most of you people didn't like the movie probably because you didn't understand it. Besides, a lot of movies that originated from a book are pure crap. Like the Harry Potter movies which stink, but the books are still awesome. I think you should try to read the book more than see this movie. Don't judge Philip Pullman based on some movie he didn't even direct.

05/22/2008, 10:02 am

It was the best movie i have seen.I put it up there with Harry Potter and The lord of the rings I cant wait to see the next two.I wish they would make more movies like this I took my grandson and he is seven and he rated it a nine I was very surprised how much he liked the movie.

05/22/2008, 10:02 am

I listened to the Book on my IPOD. It was fantastic. All the characters had different voices. It was pure enjoyment. As for the religious references they are a bunch of bunk. I truly think the "Christians" are scared to death to have their beliefs challenged. The book isn't about Religion per say, It was about following your dreams and not letting institutional thinking tell you how to live your life.

05/22/2008, 10:02 am

Hey guys,We have all heard about the new movie the Golden Compass. When I saw a preview I thought it looked awesome. But then my mom told me some disturbing facts she heard on the radio. I looked into it. All true- and more. This movie is based of a trilogy of books called HIS DARK MATERIALS written by Philip Pullman. This man hated C. S. Lewis and his works THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA. He also hated J. R. R. Tolkien. So Philip wrote atheist books because C. S. Lewis included scripture in his works. Now what really ticked me off (I'm a huge narnia fan) is that this guy is hoping that kids will go and see the movie and want the books for Christmas. Pullman says he wants children to read these books and decide against God and the Kingdom of Heaven. The move is toned down but basically all through these books the characters are trying to kill God!! He said my books are about killing God! He is basically trying to convert people to atheist. Now C. S. Lewis was a strong Catholic but did he try to convert people? NO NO NO! He wrote his books out of his love of writing and his experiences in WW 1. He was actually left for dead on the battle field. Pullman is one twisted man to take these beautiful purely written books and go and trash them. This had me going off so now I want everyone to please forward this. I mean parents don't know what these books are about! If you don't believe me go on www.snopes.com and type in Golden Compass. This is where I found these quotes. Please spread the word abut this seriously sick man. Thank you. -Molly M

05/22/2008, 10:02 am

I WASN'T IMPRESSED WITH THE MOVIE. I FOUND MYSELF THINKING ABOUT WHAT I WANTED TO DO AFTER THE MOVIE WAS OVER. IT JUST DIDN'T HOLD MY ATTENTION.

05/22/2008, 10:02 am

i haven;t seen the movie but i have read the books. i thing the books are awsome and imaginative. i'm christian and i think the books are perfect. hey i'm only 11 yrs old and everyone is entitled to their own opinion on the books/movie

05/22/2008, 10:02 am

This movie is no good. Very boring. Makes you wanna just leave right during the movie. I am very upset about this. Cheesy fantasy. We need to stop making fantasy movies, nobody likes them anyway.

05/22/2008, 10:02 am