Watch the trailer: http://movies.aol.com/movie/the-golden-compass/23389/main
This movie reminded me of Stardust, another recent fantasy based on a book I haven't read. It seems lately I've been seeing several movies based on books I haven't read and should read. Alas who has time to read everything? I struggle through several magazines every month and watch some TV shows and DVDs, including some books about film. I should order the audio books to listen to while driving to work. Right now I'm listening to Lauren Bacall's autobiography....
Stardust undeservedly wasn't a big hit and I read that this movie is heading that way. Both are enjoyable but why aren't they reaching larger audiences? They are well acted and the special effects are the best around. Much care has been put into these productions. Is it because their plots hard to follow? Not really. Compass is harder to follow but not incomprehensible.
This movie will also remind you of The Wizard of Oz and Alice in Wonderland as our young heroine begins an archetypal quest accompanied by and populated with strange creatures. Fans of fantasy should see this film for its striking visuals including the animated creatures called daemons that mirror their heroic & villainous human counterparts. This movie is geared for a sequel or two since there are two more books in this trilogy as explained here: http://movies.nytimes.com/2007/12/07/movies/07comp.html
Only the box office will determine the fate of sequels.....
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