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The Golden Compass (DVD, 2008)

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Immerse yourself in a fantastic journey with "The Golden Compass" on DVD. This captivating family film features a star-studded cast, including Eva Green, Nicole Kidman, Jim Carter, Ben Walker, Clare Higgins, and Daniel Craig. Set in a parallel world, the film follows the adventures of a young girl named Lyra, who embarks on a quest to rescue her best friend and unravel the secrets of mysterious dust. This DVD release comes with a variety of exciting features, such as a sneak peek of the "Journey to the Centre of the Earth 3D" trailer, widescreen format, subtitles, and an aspect ratio of 16:9 anamorphic wide screen. It is the perfect addition to any film lover's collection.

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This star-packed fantasy adventure follow the exploits of a 12-year-old girl as she attempts to find a kidnapped friend in a world filled with speaking animals, witches, wizards, and more.

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5017239195600
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Film/TV Title
The Golden Compass
Actor
Eva Green, Nicole Kidman, Jim Carter, Ben Walker, Clare Higgins, Daniel Craig
Subtitle Language
English
Format
DVD
Release Year
2008
Language
English
Features
Sneak Peak Journey to the Centre of the Earth 3D Trailer, Widescreen, With Subtitles
Franchise
His Dark Materials
Aspect Ratio
16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Genre
Family
Run Time
109 Mins

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Certificate
PG
Number of Discs
1
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States of America
Reviews
Hollywood Reporter - The blend of live action, CG and visual effects is superb, making what must have been a technological nightmare look easy as pie
Consumer Advice
Contains moderate fantasy violence and intense scenes
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THE GOLDEN COMPASS is an adaptation of the first book in the beloved but controversial fantasy series by Phillip Pullman. The story opens with Lyra Belacqua (Dakota Blue Richards) an orphan girl who lives in an alternate world that is similar to earth, but where people's souls exist outside of their bodies in animal form. The people are ruled by a shadowy and oppressive council known as the Magisterium, which is doing it's best to keep everyone from getting information about what is called 'Dust.' Lyra's Uncle Asriel (Daniel Craig) has been researching Dust, and he has seen to it that Lyra is given safe shelter at Jordan College. But when the visiting Mrs. Coulter (Nicole Kidman) arrives, she asks Lyra to accompany her on a trip to the North to meet the Panserbjorne, a race of armoured bears. Before Lyra leaves, the Headmaster gives her a golden compass, a device which only she can read, and from which she can intuit the truth. Lyra leaves with Mrs. Coulter, but when she learns that her friends have been kidnapped by 'Gobblers' she heads out to find them, and soon joins forces with the nomadic Gyptians, some witches, and an armoured bear called Iorek Byrnison (voice by Ian McKellen). Lyra finds her friends, and so discovers the evil plans the Magisterium has cooked up for the world's children. By the film's end, she has vowed to track down her Uncle Asriel, and to discover the true power of Dust.

Hollywood had a tricky time of taming this tale, as Pullman's books portray religion - the Catholic Church in particular - in a less than flattering light. The film version carefully steers clear of these themes, and instead puts its enormous budget into creating visually stunning effects. While fans of the books may find fault with this streamlined version, children are sure to revel in the many talking animals and whimsical airships.
Movie/TV Title
The Golden Compass
Sound source
Dolby Digital 5.1\DTS 5.1 Surround Sound
Screenwriter
Chris Weitz
Voice
Ian McShane

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4 out of 5 stars
by dadrew193109 Apr, 2011
Golden Compass & Book Comparison
I bought the Golden Compass DVD because I was in the process of listening to the Audio book of Philip Pullman's "The Northern Lights"; the first in his Dark Materials trilogy. I have read all the trilogy and was fascinated to see how they would interpret a fasinating and descriptive work. The special effects used to represent the "demons" was excellent and whilst the film basically folowed the story it did not do justice to Pullman's descriptive narative. Despite this if a DVD of the "Subtle Knife" or "The Amber Spyglass" were to be made then I would most certainly buy them.
4 out of 5 stars
by rogerchiefstoke...26 Sep, 2018
Entertaining.
I bought this dvd for my grandaughter to watch as she had read the book which the film is based on for a school project. I think it helped her to understand the book a bit better although the book went into more detail.
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5 out of 5 stars
by sc0ttri14 Oct, 2019
Golden compass
Received dvd today and it’s in excellent condition and was received really quick great my daughter loves it!
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5 out of 5 stars
by trumpet2205 Apr, 2018
Dvd looks good so far
Dvd has arrived fairly quickly, it’s a good price. I haven’t watched it yet so don’t know the quality but it is wrapped as new so I’m sure it will be great.
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4 out of 5 stars
by mum2my309 Nov, 2017
thanks
grandson loves it
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