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Can't argue with the experts

posted 13 years ago by krooked_K
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The Catholic League thinks it's anti-Catholic. Admirers of Philip Pullman's 1995 His Dark Materials trilogy think the film guts the backbone of the book. Me, I just think it blows.
Peter Travers-Rolling Stone

An aura of disappointment takes hold midway into Golden Compass and becomes undeniable by the finish.
Mick La Salle-San Francisco Chronicle

Excruciating pap.
Fernando F. Croce-CinePassion

"Life is pain, and we have to scrape the joy out of it every chance we get." - Rod Kimble

[–] krooked_K 12 years ago

I couldn't get past the first hour, total claptrap.

"Life is pain, and we have to scrape the joy out of it every chance we get." - Rod Kimble

[–] pirate_john 12 years ago

Trying to make this movie without reference to religion is like trying to make Star Wars without reference to the Force.

[–] evangelion883 12 years ago

"Trying to make this movie without reference to religion is like trying to make Star Wars without reference to the Force."

They already did that, its called the prequel trilogy. Midichlorians? Seriously?

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