Review of The Golden Compass (2007) by Dustinm. — 12 Dec 2007

This should have been a three hour movie. Deeper plot/character development and a real ending would have made this so much better.

This review of The Golden Compass (2007) was written by Dustinm. on 12 Dec 2007.

The Golden Compass has generally received mixed reviews.

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