The Golden Compass (Blu-ray, 2008)
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Dive into the captivating world of "The Golden Compass" with this Blu-ray edition from 2008. Experience the family-friendly adventure in stunning high definition, featuring a star-studded cast including Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, and Eva Green. Relish the extra features that provide a deeper look into the making of this epic tale, with feature commentaries and behind-the-scenes featurettes. This Blu-ray offers not just an immersive viewing experience with its widescreen 16:9 anamorphic format but also includes English subtitles for those who prefer them. With a runtime of 109 minutes, enjoy the journey through the multi-layered universe of "His Dark Materials" where every frame is a painting and every scene a story unto itself.
- Buy it nowThe Golden Compass (Blu-ray, 2008). Extended Edition. With Slip Cover.
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Product Information
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.Product Identifiers
EAN5017239150838
eBay Product ID (ePID)64473781
Product Key Features
ActorEva Green, Nicole Kidman, Jim Carter, Ben Walker, Clare Higgins, Daniel Craig
Film/TV TitleThe Golden Compass
LanguageEnglish
Subtitle LanguageEnglish
Run Time109 Mins
Aspect Ratio16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Release Year2008
FormatBlu-ray
FranchiseHis Dark Materials
FeaturesFeature Commentary by Writer/Director Chris Weitz\Featurettes: Daemons/The Alethiometer/Costumes/Armoured/Bears/The Novel/The Adaptation/Finding Lyra Belacqua/Production/Design/Oxford/Music/The Launch\Teaser Trailer\Trailer 2 \Final Trailer, Widescreen, With Subtitles
GenreFamily
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs2
CertificatePG
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States of America
Additional InformationTHE 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.<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>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.
ReviewsHollywood Reporter - The blend of live action, CG and visual effects is superb, making what must have been a technological nightmare look easy as pie
ScreenwriterChris Weitz
Sound sourceDolby Digital
Movie/TV TitleThe Golden Compass
VoiceIan McShane
Consumer AdviceContains moderate fantasy violence and intense scenes
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- 24 Jan, 2019
Nothing to fault - good watch and could watch again
Good film and one which I could see again and againVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 25 Jul, 2018
I have always loved this film & to get it on Blu ray at this price was great.
Very good quality product for the price.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 15 Jan, 2018
Love this movie.
Even, the movie is good, it has never become a really top one! Still, very entertaining, nice story. Maybe one day, there is a part 2. Who knows?Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 11 Aug, 2019
It was vary good and arrived before
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 28 Dec, 2019
Really good
FantasticVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 05 Feb, 2020
Worth watching
No way as good or engaging as the recent BBC series.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 18 Nov, 2020
Predictably unpredictable
Excellent production - too Hollywood to have any impactVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 18 Oct, 2017
Mint
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- 17 May, 2024
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Very happy with filmVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 22 Dec, 2016
Dark Material's Epic film
such a shame only the first book got turned into a movie . would love to have had this triology to have been finished instead of movie makers ending the saga on the first book. the Dark Materials books are very enteryaining read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
