this is a beautifully filmed movie, no doubt about it. but the writing leaves something to be desired. the dialogue is often cheesy and responsible for a rolling of the eyes, and the plot buildup often forced and clunky. somehow, the acting in this film is still really good despite this fact, especially from the actress playing Lyra. the director/writer though is obviously a better director than writer. it does get better as it progresses, though, and the end makes the film not be an utter waste of time. as for the more controversial side of the film, it's preaching of atheism over Christianity...the atheistic elements are still fairly obvious, but not so heavy-handed as to take away from enjoying the film. as a Christian, i think Christians should go see this movie. it has some very interesting things to say concerning the pursuit of truth and how mankind views right vs. wrong. boycotting this film proves nothing to the world, guys. if nothing else, this movie can lead to great conversations. i plan on reading the book, because i felt a lot was left out, and i'm sure the novel is much better written.
Review of The Golden Compass
