Call number
Family, DVD 46
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Publication
New Line Home Video (2008)
Description
In a wondrous parallel world where witches soar the skies and Ice Bears rule the frozen North, one special girl is destined to hold the fate of the universe in her hands. When Lyra Belacqua becomes the keeper of the Golden Compass, she discovers that her world and all those beyond are threatened by the secret plans of Ms. Coulter. With the help of Lord Asriel and a group of unlikely allies ready to stand at her side, Lyra embarks on an extraordinary quest that celebrates friendship and courage against all odds.
User reviews
LibraryThing member Lucky-Loki
This movie's main issue is its lack of an ending -- but few people dare hold that against, say, "Empire Strikes Back". Other than that, it is a great fantasy adventure, building a compelling world which only very occasionally fall a bit flat (the witches, for all of Eva Green's enormous charisma,
Also, where else can you see Ian McKellen and Ian McShane fight to the death in polar bear form, I ask you that.
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never quite feel like they fit to me). Really a shame that it never found its audience, as this could have been the start of something very special if they had gotten to finish the story.Also, where else can you see Ian McKellen and Ian McShane fight to the death in polar bear form, I ask you that.
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LibraryThing member librisissimo
Although the sets and costumes are well-done, and the actors are competent, the story-line was tendentious and full of holes. It is possibly the result of adapting a book, but the editors & director should have patched it better.
I never achieved any suspension of disbelief.
I never achieved any suspension of disbelief.
Awards
Hugo Award (Nominee — 2008)
Ursa Major Awards (Runner-Up — Best Anthropomorphic Motion Picture — 2007)
Critics' Choice Movie Awards (Nominee — 2007)
UPC
794043120015