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The Golden Compass (2007)

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Movie Info


Genre

Fantasy, Adventure, Drama

Release Date

December 07, 2007

MPAA Rating

PG-13

Duration

113 min.

Studio

New Line Cinema

Official Site

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REVIEWS RATE:  Critics  Nothing's perfect, but it's worth seeing.    Readers  Be the 1st!

Cast and Crew


Director

Chris Weitz

Producer

Deborah Forte, Bill Carraro

Screenwriter

Chris Weitz

Starring

Movie Story


Based on the bestselling Philip Pullman novels, the "His Dark Materials" trilogy is comprised of "The Golden Compass," "The Subtle Knife" and "The Amber Spyglass". It revolves around a young girl who travels to the far north to save her best friend. Along the way she encounters shape-shifting creatures, witches, and a variety of otherworldly characters in parallel universes.

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Dakota Blue Richards stars as "Lyra" in New Line Cinema's release of Chris Weitz's THE GOLDEN COMPASS.
Dakota Blue Richards stars as Lyra and Nicole Kidman as Mrs. Coulter in New Line Cinema's release of Chris Weitz's THE GOLDEN COMPASS.

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MOVIE REVIEWS BY CRITICS

“..an adequate but not inspired translation of the source material..”
by James Berardinelli [ReelViews]
“..There just seems to be ever such a lot missing, and this is ultimately what lets the film down..”
by David Mercier [FilmJudge]
“..a hugely enjoyable, superbly acted and beautifully directed fantasy adventure that is genuinely exciting to watch..”
by Matthew Turner [ViewLondon]