The talented young actor, Freddie Highmore, is the voice of Pan. The cast is strong with Dakota Blue Richards as the feisty (non-cute) heroine, Lyra, who, along with her daemon (more about that word later), Pan, who is the external version, the physical manifestation of her ‘soul' with whom she can speak and argue, is ready to take on all comers - and does. It looks very good: sets and design, effects for fantasy, and Nicole Kidman wearing a large array of costumes and gowns.

Much of the film requires attention as well as some developed vocabulary. The Golden Compass is well-made, with a lot of intelligent dialogue, including the word ‘metaphysics' a couple of times. Some observations on Philip Pullman and his ideas will follow. This is a statement on the film and the film itself, not the novel Northern Lights on which the film is based, or other Pullman novels - which I have not read. Lewis and, now, Philip Pullman.Īctually, it is Philip Pullman who has led to the current controversies and many letters, website and email scaremongering about the film before its release.īut, first a comment on the film itself.

The principal films have noted, even celebrated authors: J.R.R. Then came Narnia in 2005 (with Prince Caspian scheduled for 2008), the very pleasing The Bridge to Terabithia, followed by lesser fantasies, Eragon and The Dark is Rising. The Harry Potter films continue with the sixth to be released in 2008. The Lord of the Rings along with the first Harry Potter led the way that year, with Lord of the Rings sequels in 20. It is simply the most recent in a spate of fantasy films that have entertained wide audiences since 2001. London, Novem(Peter Malone) - In the ordinary course of events, film releases and film reviews, there would be little call for a statement on The Golden Compass.

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