The Golden Compass

December 14, 2007 by rfhicks.

I once again had an opportunity to see a so-called ‘controversial’ movie according to the mainstream Christian churches. The Golden Compass is a movie that is based one of three science fantasy books that comprise a trilogy authored by a British atheist named Philip Pullman. Whenever I hear that the mainstream churches and the local news media are upset about a particular movie that may have naughty subliminal undertones. I immediately dash out and purchase a ticket to see what all the fuss is about. Despite the fracas and hand wringing over the subliminal anti-religious message voiced by the church pulpits, it was ironic that not a single foul word was uttered during the movie nor did Nicole Kidman reveal a single glimpse of underwear or flesh.

Overall the movie was very mellow and beautiful with the maturity of computer graphics being able to render otherwise impossible worlds and situations. Other critics rate the movie highly with the exception of some that say the movie was a bit rushed preventing the characters to be wholly fleshed out. I myself think that I could have endured a three hour epic, but enjoyed the movie altogether.

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