Review of The Golden Compass (2007) by Chris D — 23 Apr 2014

The Golden Compass, in its visually stunning and nicely acted glory, is an entertaining adaptation of a great book despite its badly unfinished ending.

This review of The Golden Compass (2007) was written by Chris D on 23 Apr 2014.

The Golden Compass has generally received mixed reviews.

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Apparently, these books are quite anti-Christian, but I may end up watching this and/or reading them to see for myself…

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