 Wonderful novelization of the film! |
| Review Date: November 27, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Cheryl Twomey, |
| I received this book, not expecting much, but I was pleasantly surprised. The story is told in clear, concise language and the stills from the film are sharp and beautiful. |
Great Story~
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| Review Date: October 25, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Toni Marcum, Adrian Mi USA |
I have seen this Movie and it is incredible~ I am waiting for the sequel to come out now.
I seen the hardcover books and HAD to buy them for my Granddaughter's.
I would Highly Recommend~!! |
'Narnia' Meets 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang'.. And Not In A Good Way.
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| Review Date: October 24, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Herb Roleknotty, WA |
| This movie is a thinly veiled allegory, emphasis on the word "thinly." After about 15 minutes, I couldn't even pay attention to the plot because I was just trying to spot the political and theological messages. Not that I was missing much. The plot is very boring and predictable. And it looks like the producer was trying (desperately) to recreate other popular children-type movies (or books, when it was written). |
In defence of Story telling
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| Review Date: October 24, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Malcolm S. Chesworth, CT USA |
I agree with the reviewer about open-mindedness and would suggest that many of Pullman's critics have not even read his books. His writing style, characterisation, and simple story telling are extraordinary and I yearn for some kind of follow-up beyond Lyra's Oxford - enjoyable tit-bit though that was. IT IS A STORY and yes it does highlight many of the horrifying extremes of organised religion, particularly Roman Catholicism - but does the truth hurt?
Personally I was rather disappointed with the film, for although the casting and acting were superb, the changes to the script were simply too swingeing. I loved the books and the excellent audio book version read by the author (not the bbc debacle), having read or listened to them 5 or 6 times. They are my comfort food when I don't know what to consume next.
The Northern Lights (or The Golden Compass) stands proudly alongside other greats from Oxford - Narnia, Lord of the Rings. Personally I even rate the books above my otherwise favourite science fiction - Donaldson's Covenant series.
Pullman does not seek to destroy God, nor promote evil above good. He seeks to tell a good story - and he does so, very well. |
Love to knit? Get this book.
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| Review Date: January 1, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Olivia, Reading, PA United States |
| I have not seen the movie but I knit and am geeky enough to make my daughter a Princess Leia buns hat. From the previews, I saw a lot of great knitwear for this film: Lyra's leggings, vest, coat and hat to name a few. This book has great high quality photos from different angles that let you better see the costuming. A great source for re-creating the knit items for yourself or others. |
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The Golden Compass: Movie Storybook
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