Review of The Golden Compass (2007) by Bethany T — 11 Feb 2013

Read the book so long ago that I don't remember much of it, but for a film's sake this was excellent. It flew by!

This review of The Golden Compass (2007) was written by Bethany T on 11 Feb 2013.

The Golden Compass has generally received mixed reviews.

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