Movie review of The Golden Compass

Golden Compass - 4/10
Directed by Chris Weitz

Plot Summary
In a world where everyone has their soul for an animal which is known as daemon, a little girl has to save a boy and other children who have had their souls taken. Armed with a compass (which only she can read and tells the truth), a meerkat (her daemon), a group of gypsies, a flying boat captain and a polar bear, she goes to the north in search of her quest. And no you do need to be high on narcotics to watch this.

Review
Nothing really fantastic about this movie to be honest. It was rather dull despite all the hype. Also i have no idea why the christians are so anal about this movie especially the ones in the U S of A. It doesn't even say "fuck G*d", not even in the most subliminal or subtle way. Most reviews I found are saying that the books are way much better read which has always been true. And by the way its a trilogy. The effects for this movie are good but nothing spectacular and the editing was alright. Script wise was nothing fantastic and it's ending is open, which means in order to watch the sequel, you have to watch this movie. Acting was rather mediocre. Another thing which I didn't like about this movie was its pace, sometimes too fast and sometimes way too slow. The only good thing from this movie was the polar bear fight scene. Evil bear is voiced by Ian Mcshane(bad guy in deadwood) and good bear is voiced by Sir Ian Mckellen(good guy in Lord of the rings).

Would I watch the sequel? Yes, despite all its imperfections I would.
Would I watch the 2nd Narnia movie? No, cause Narnia, her wardrobe, her closet and her cheebye can go and fuck themselves.

(Editor note: Narnia was a 4/10 movie which to me is a watch once only. The book by C.S. Lewis is much better)

Watch this movie on a weekday if you are really that bored. If you have to bring kids along, then this movie is good on weekends. If not just wait for the dvd.

Recommended movies by the director
About a boy(Hugh Grant)
If you really want to watch a good fantasy movie, I suggest Lord of the Rings or Willow at the very least.