The Golden Compass

The film is rescued by Iorek - at least it starts moving then. Anyone fond if the book, prepared to have several "What?" moments as plot changes are made for no good reason. I mean even the poisoner was changed - why? Ah well. Hopefully, they will read the comments. Though Serafina was way too lightweight and Daniel Craig to small. Needed Gabriel Byrne as Asriel. The film doesn't really start till 20 mins it and ending is film-smalsch set-up for the next. In general, a disappointing film given the richness of the raw dark materials. If I was Philip Pullman, my bank balance would in no way make up for the sadness of having my work magisterialised. Ah well. p.s. and where for heaven's sake were the Gyptian's Demons? And Father Caram does not look like that! - I'll shut up now. :)

its a film not a book, screw the book who gives a monkey.

After watching the trailer for this film, I knew it was something I must see! The book was highly recommended to me (although I have not read it) and I had high expectations of the film. However, I was left disappointed as the narrative lacked any real punch, and the characters were too superficial. The CGI was certainly impressive, but the best bits were given away in the trailer. Worth seeing, but don't expect too much.

It has a really catchy name and it looks fantastic. But in The Times it has been rated 2/5 I think. But, I am reading the book and it is great so far!

As a huge lover of the book, I went to see the film hoping that, even though it wouldnt be 100% right, it would still be an amzing film. The books have so much potential, and i really feel it has been totally wasted. The graphics and (most) acting was great, but the plot was confusing, jumbled around and misleading. The friends I went with hadnt read the books, and i speant most of the way home explaining to them what happened. I dont see how they next two much more complex books can be tackled when watered down so much. Worth going to see i guess... but if you really adore the books, I would seriously consider giving it a miss.

A highly enjoyable film. Colourful characters, exotic settings and a great sense of adventure. The film has style and flair, particularly where the daemons are concerned and in the visuals for the truth machine. The characters are very well acted and the story has a drive to it which carries you along. I don't usually like fantasy stories, unless they are in the league of Blade Runner, Brazil or Lord of the Rings, but this one is up there with them. A gripping story, imaginatively told.

I've just ot back from this film and i feel like balloon that was waiting to urst, and instead just leaked and deflated. Yes, the CGI and the bears and the acting was good, but the story had been more than changed, it had been butchered, ripped to shreds! The ending has disappeared, pointless, ridiculous changes have been made and worst all, the film's makers have bent over backwards so as to not anger christians and in doing so have ripped out the stories heart! this was a disappointing travesty.

its amazing!! highly recommend it, dakota blue richards makes this film, truly good actress.

Unlike some other reviewers, I went to watch this film without the benefit of having read the book or reading other reviews. Perhaps this is the best way to evaluate a film! So as a film it is well up to standard. There is a good storyline, colourful characters and some very good production effects. If you are into pure cinema you would be very hard to please if you didn't enjoy this presentation. It is enjoyable for children and adults alike. Perhaps the most notable point was that rare feeling that the world created in the film had more philosophical depth than many other recent offerings. There is some discomfort felt when you realize that much of the symbolism is a bit too close to our reality. However I look forward to seeing the next film. Don't believe the critics who don't like it. It is a very good film.

The film was decent as a film and purely that, several things were unsmooth and there was a definite feeling that too much had been cut from some areas. However as a film it was moderately entertaining to watch. The only problem is that it failed to capture the genius of the book but that was a very very high standard to start with. It retains some depth and there is a definite possibility that the sequels will be better. You just have to go in and not compare every detail to the book, if you do taht there will be differences, if you don't focus on teh differences it makes quite a good film.