Customer Ratings & Reviews

Golden Compass is overall a Good Fantasy Adventure Movie, with quite good acting. It is almost but not quite a Family Friendly film with the plot following the young girl Lyra and her various adventures discovering the truth about Dust with a capital D, with her Daemon Pantalaimon at her side and with the aid of the Golden Compass. A journey that takes you throughout her imaginative world, where the souls of every person manifest as talking animal familiars (Daemons), vehicles run on something other than electricity, and there are long-lived witches and gruff warrior polar bears to ally with. However, the movie does have some scenes of violence that could be over the top for young children. Such as a polar bear being brutally mauled to death. And also the theme of kidnapping and experimentation on children is also prominent in the plot. Unfortunately the ending is not very conclusive, leaving off where a sequel should take over, but it seems very unlikely a sequel shall ever be made. I would recommend this film to fans of Fantasy Adventure movies, especially the Blu-ray version as the audio quality is great on it.

I had some shipping trouble with this but I won't let that get in the way with my overall. Bought 2 special edition copies 1 as gift and one for my Collection. The movie by itself was done very well, Including some very famous actors/tress. The children filled there roles to perfection. The best part of it was how the CGI was used through out the film. The animals (deamons) and others just fit well into reality. I won't talk about the move, but will ask you after the movie to watch and hear the Directors Commentary & Special Disk. It really helps place things in a understanding perspective. The Kids enjoyed it, and as an Adult we can always use a little fantasy in our lives. After the ending we're all pretty much looking fwd to owning the rest of the Golden Compass saga. .

The Golden Compass is an imaginative story. The movie is a beautiful adaptation from book to screen. The acting is right on. Very well cast, especially with Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig. Sam Elliot is a nice surprise and perfect in his role. The polar bears are wonderfully portrayed and come to life on the screen. The story is timeless and appeals to all ages. A great story of quest and growth that should become a classic.

Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig , Sam Elliot , many others . Humans and their daemons . Animals that can speak . Dark battle of science and the control for personal beliefs . A Golden Compass guides you through a maze of adventure and fantasy. Beautiful cinematic scenary. Must see. Although a major blockbuster , it's sequel was opposed by the Church and religious groups .

very good special effects the story is decent but confusing sum good action too this ended with a cliffhanger but there isin't a sequal

Since I have not read any of the books related to this movie, I have to judge it based on my experience with the movie, and without any expectations related to the books. Here is one more story about kids who have powers beyond what you and I have, and all of the adults around them give them free rein to do what ever is necessary to move the plot along. Everything about this movie was average, and did little to keep me awake.

I thought the movie was great. it did not make much money but worth the view. Young actors were superb.

Everything was good for the rating given this movie. My family enjoyed the movie. They watched it twice in the same day.

My daughter really wanted this movie. It was hard to locate. Great movie at a great price!

My girls love this movie, they will watch it over and over. I have enjoyed watching it also.

It's really sad that this movie bombed in the box office, it's really good and the next two books in this trilogy would've made really great movies. If you like fantasy movies then this is a must have.

Good movie for the kids on movie night. Very entertaining.

Great visuals and fair amount of action, really enjoyable!

kids loved it both a boy and a girl no complaining of over this one

I would recomend this movie for families with kids all ages

Love the movie, they should have made a sequel! Too bad!

I love Nicole Kidman in this movie, she made the movie.

Really good movie for adults, but the movie was targeted for kids and proves too hard to understand for kids 14 and under would be my guess. Special edition is slow to develop, so the 12 and 14 year olds lost interest before the plot ever got going.

The concept for the plot was interesting enough and the CGI was OK. The decor in the sets added to the feel of the period, but the ending was a bit abrupt. Not sure I'd sit through a sequel even if they made it.

Love love love this movie, I've watched it over and over again, my kids love it too, it's visually stimulating and a joy to watch every time.