Review of The Golden Compass (2007) by Matthew R — 02 Jan 2013

Lax story-telling and very forgettable, the golden compass isn't worth watching even for fans of Phillip Pullman's best selling fantasy.

This review of The Golden Compass (2007) was written by Matthew R on 02 Jan 2013.

The Golden Compass has generally received mixed reviews.

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