Review of The Golden Compass (2007) by Emmet F — 12 May 2012

It delivers, performances are solid, but somehow something was lacking.

This review of The Golden Compass (2007) was written by Emmet F on 12 May 2012.

The Golden Compass has generally received mixed reviews.

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