The Golden Compass

Grade: C-

Review: First of all, only fractions of the movie showed what actually goes on in the book. (If you were interested in watching the movie, read the book instead! It is easier to understand and it explains things better.) The movie gives you a glimpse of what the book is, like an advertisement. The movie showed only a small part of what the book showed, about a girl, her dæmon, and the friends (and foes) she meets along the way. The movie was hard to understand, and it gives you the idea of Dust, which is the point over what the multiple sides argue over. The main heroine, Lyra, fights alongside with Iorek, her bear friend and guardian. Mysteries and secrets unravel as Lyra discovers important things along her journey to save herself and many others. If you watch the movie, and want to understand more, read the book. Important parts were left out, and not everything was explained to a point where the viewer can understand. We have both read the book, and while we were watching the movie, we were very disappointed.The ending was confusing, and was nothing like the book.

Summary of Review: About a young girl fighting to discover mysteries, Confusing, Hard to understand (if you did not already read the book) and did not take much of anything from the book. Instead of watching the movie, we suggest reading the book. (or watch the movie after you read the book)

Rating: PG