Review of The Golden Compass (2007) by Ximena C — 20 Nov 2015

A poor lead character, bland story telling and bad performances make even the impressive visuals hard to bear.

This review of The Golden Compass (2007) was written by Ximena C on 20 Nov 2015.

The Golden Compass has generally received mixed reviews.

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