The Golden Compass[movie]

[Old Manus]

I'm still pissed at the United States of Dumbass for changing the name of the book.

Yes. The United States Government intervened and demanded that the book's name be changed. :rolleyes2

Apparently it was something to do with a mix-up at the American publishers. But yeah, 'HAI GUISE LOL WUT PHIOLLSPHERS? WUT NO WAY MAN WE'LL CALL IT THE SORCERER'S STONE' comes to mind.

[I Don't Need A Name]

I'm still pissed at the United States of Dumbass for changing the name of the book.

Yes. The United States Government intervened and demanded that the book's name be changed. :rolleyes2

Apparently it was something to do with a mix-up at the American publishers. But yeah, 'HAI GUISE LOL WUT PHIOLLSPHERS? WUT NO WAY MAN WE'LL CALL IT THE SORCERER'S STONE' comes to mind.

WHATS A PHILOSOPHER!? its got too many sylables! SORCERER!! YEAHHH!!

WTF IS NORTHERN LIGHTS...I LIKE COMPASSES!! YAY GOLDEN COMPASS

[MJN SEIFER]

I watched it at the cinima yesterday. It was awesome. It's quite rare these days I can become so instantly involved in a storyline. This film had everything, a cool, thought provoking storyline, likeable characters and great acting. Also - The FF fan within me really enjoyed it...

Stu said it moved too fast for him to really care for the characters, and I guess if you don't already know them that would probably be true.

I'm going to dissagree with "Stu" here (no offense meant to him, mind) I found the majority of characters almost instantly endearing, and before you say that's "because I already knew them" - I didn't. I did not even know that the film was a book originally, which is quite strange as I am usually on top of this sort of thing. But yeah, I liked the characters and deeply cared.

[Breine]

The reasons why you shouldnt see this movie:

The Golden Compass Vs. The Holy Bible

That is probably the stupidest thing I've ever read. I'm looking very much forward to seeing the film, though, and have actually though about picking up the books as well.

[Quindiana Jones]

I'm still pissed at the United States of Dumbass for changing the name of the book.

Yes. The United States Government intervened and demanded that the book's name be changed. :rolleyes2

Apparently it was something to do with a mix-up at the American publishers. But yeah, 'HAI GUISE LOL WUT PHIOLLSPHERS? WUT NO WAY MAN WE'LL CALL IT THE SORCERER'S STONE' comes to mind.

Srsly. It make me don my purple shorts and turn green.

[Captain Maxx Power]

To save you all the trouble of going to see this movie, I'm going to tell you of all the awesome stuff that happens;

- Children get harmed
- There's an airship-flying cowboy
- A giant bear played by Ian McKellen literally smacks the jaw off another bear

That's about it.

[Quindiana Jones]

We've read the book, Cap'n.

[rubah]

I want to see it. I'm assuming it'll be like most book-cum-movies and be a disappointment if you've read the book. I hear it's a very good movie though, and it certainly looks to be more accurate than other bookmovies.

I'm still pissed at the United States of Dumbass for changing the name of the book. Was Northern Lights really that complicated, folks? And it's not even a pissing compass, dolts.

It kinda makes sense, making all three books be named for colored tangible objects.

[MJN SEIFER]

- A giant bear played by Ian McKellen literally smacks the jaw off another bear

That's who voiced him????!!!

Man, I'm shocked! He actually sounded pretty good... Well... better than he normally sounds anyway. Perhaps he's learned to act a little?

[Miriel]

- A giant bear played by Ian McKellen literally smacks the jaw off another bear

That's who voiced him????!!!

Man, I'm shocked! He actually sounded pretty good... Well... better than he normally sounds anyway. Perhaps he's learned to act a little?

Are you kidding me? Seriously, ARE YOU KIDDING ME?

Ian McKellen = one of the greatest actors of the modern era.

I would pay to listen to him read out of a phone book, he's amazing.

[Raebus]

- A giant bear played by Ian McKellen literally smacks the jaw off another bear

That's who voiced him????!!!

Man, I'm shocked! He actually sounded pretty good... Well... better than he normally sounds anyway. Perhaps he's learned to act a little?

Are you kidding me? Seriously, ARE YOU KIDDING ME?

Ian McKellen = one of the greatest actors of the modern era.

I would pay to listen to him read out of a phone book, he's amazing.

Seconded.

[XxSephirothxX]

I saw it last night and thought it was enjoyable. Little about the movie stood out to me as a great fantasy film, but it was good lighthearted fun.

However, the jaw-breaking polar bear fight was smurfing awesome. Everyone in the theater went absolutely crazy. That made the movie for me.

[Madame Adequate]

- A giant bear played by Ian McKellen literally smacks the jaw off another bear

That's who voiced him????!!!

Man, I'm shocked! He actually sounded pretty good... Well... better than he normally sounds anyway. Perhaps he's learned to act a little?

Are you kidding me? Seriously, ARE YOU KIDDING ME?

Ian McKellen = one of the greatest actors of the modern era.

I would pay to listen to him read out of a phone book, he's amazing.

Seconded.

Thirded.

[Vincent, Thunder God]

The reasons why you shouldnt see this movie:

The Golden Compass Vs. The Holy Bible

I think the entire article was effectively shot down by this quote from the very first sentence.

(based on the pornographic scribblings of unrepentant God-hater and -- quite possibly -- heroin addicted child diddler, Philip Pullman)

Anyone who's read the book would realize it's hopelessly ridiculous, pedantic and extreme view. I've read the book and never at any time did I believe it was anti-Christian. A minor theme or motif is the focus on the excessive aspects of modern society, not specifically of any religion but rather modern life in general, and even that was presented in an objective fashion and rarely obvious. It was also done tastefully and wasn't ever a major aspect of the work.

In fact, I strongly believe the book is intended for teens and young adults, and that if a child were to read it, they wouldn't comprehend that backdrop to the world of the book (which is an alternate reality by the way, not our world). In my opinion this is another poorly researched attempt at blacklisting an innocent fantasy tale created by overzealous religious fanatics, and has little to do with helping children make informed decisions on faith.

It's very similar to the moronic view that Harry Potter creates Satanic worship - if you believe such nonsense, by all means, this new fervor-fueled outrage over the Golden Compass will appeal to your unreasonable side.

[Skyblade]

The reasons why you shouldnt see this movie:

The Golden Compass Vs. The Holy Bible

I think the entire article was effectively shot down by this quote from the very first sentence.

(based on the pornographic scribblings of unrepentant God-hater and -- quite possibly -- heroin addicted child diddler, Philip Pullman)

Anyone who's read the book would realize it's hopelessly ridiculous, pedantic and extreme view. I've read the book and never at any time did I believe it was anti-Christian. A minor theme or motif is the focus on the excessive aspects of modern society, not specifically of any religion but rather modern life in general, and even that was presented in an objective fashion and rarely obvious. It was also done tastefully and wasn't ever a major aspect of the work.

In fact, I strongly believe the book is intended for teens and young adults, and that if a child were to read it, they wouldn't comprehend that backdrop to the world of the book (which is an alternate reality by the way, not our world). In my opinion this is another poorly researched attempt at blacklisting an innocent fantasy tale created by overzealous religious fanatics, and has little to do with helping children make informed decisions on faith.

It's very similar to the moronic view that Harry Potter creates Satanic worship - if you believe such nonsense, by all means, this new fervor-fueled outrage over the Golden Compass will appeal to your unreasonable side.

Um, the entire series was created to undermine the Christian faith. The author admits this. And the series, including this first story, is full of anti-Christian imagery. Yes, that article was poorly written and rather exteme, but that does not mean that the entire story is not simply an attempt by an athiest to discredit Christianity through by spreading lies and ignorance.

I find it interesting how often people in this thread have quoted Vivisteiner's link and ridiculed it, yet not a single person has even mentioned the article I linked to.