anyone see the golden compass yet? - Blu-ray Forum

Hawknelson05 · 12-08-2007, 12:38 AM

going to see it later. was wondering if anyone had seen it to give me some quick reviews

Steverhcp02 · 12-08-2007, 12:41 AM

nope, sorry im leaving in about an hour to see it though. Should be fun. I hope it catches on like Narnia did....just not sure it was marketed enough, should be fun nontheless

GoBlu08 · 12-08-2007, 12:45 AM

Absolutely Awesome. What a great movie. The story line and special effects have made one of my all time favorite fantasy movies. This is officially one of my favorite movies ever.

Steverhcp02 · 12-08-2007, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by GoBlu08

Absolutely Awesome. What a great movie. The story line and special effects have made one of my all time favorite fantasy movies. This is officially one of my favorite movies ever.

how was the crowd.....and was the theater full. Thsi movies looks mystical and magnificent, i just hope it gets its due and can really run into a nice like trilogy...what are your thoughts and impressions of its acceptance?

Rustmonsteru · 12-08-2007, 12:58 AM

I'll probably hit the 1st matinee tomorrow.

blu2 · 12-08-2007, 01:15 AM

Seems to be getting mixed reviews from critics. Hopefully New Line does well on this - speculation is they have a lot riding on this one.

http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1808718640/user

Could be the lower fan rating is due to reaction to perceived content by some.

Steverhcp02 · 12-08-2007, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by blu2

Seems to be getting mixed reviews from critics. Hopefully New Line does well on this - speculation is they have a lot riding on this one.

http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1808718640/user

Could be the lower fan rating is due to reaction to perceived content by some.

thats clearly what it is....the last movie like this (Christian upheaval) was Da Vinci Code....and that garnered a 25% on rotten tomatos because of it.

And even the critics bashed that movie as well.....that grossed a VERY good amount for the type of drama it was it grossed 218 million domestically and over 500 million internationally......i think the golden compass based on these standards should do just fine.

Eddie who? · 12-08-2007, 02:36 AM

It was a decent movie, if a little slow. Some of the character interaction seemed a little fast (not enough detail) and some of the scenes did not seem to flow into each other very well. I did like the movie, but it was not on par with Narnia or LotR in my opinion.

Attendance at my theatre tonight was good. The seven oclock sold out, but the matinees were lame. I'm hearing the whole religious rant about this one, being written by an atheist and all, but I don't think that would hurt it's numbers at all.

I give it 5 out a 10. Not bad, but needs story work. Some of the characters seemed 2 dimensional to me, also. But I never read the book so I could be way off on this whole thing.

Hope this helps.

WriteSimply · 12-08-2007, 02:47 AM

It's pretty good. I agree with Eddie that it lacks the emotional depth of LOTR which seems to be the de facto standard for fantasy movies now. Some of the great performances come from Nicole Kidman. There is one scene that was just chilling - amazing what you can do with your eyes.

fuad

Eddie who? · 12-08-2007, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by WriteSimply

It's pretty good. I agree with Eddie that it lacks the emotional depth of LOTR which seems to be the de facto standard for fantasy movies now. Some of the great performances come from Nicole Kidman. There is one scene that was just chilling - amazing what you can do with your eyes.

fuad

Absolutly. Nicole was probably the highlight performance of the show. 'Specially in that see through gown. Wow.

PS3Maniac · 12-08-2007, 02:59 AM

One comment: should have had the last chapters from the book.

I don't care if 10 out of 100 people in the focus group would be completely confused about it, the ending loses its power without it.

Don't worry, no spoilers. Suffice it to say, I really liked it, but the ending needed to be there.

David Forbes · 12-08-2007, 03:00 AM

I posted this elsewhere but it bears repeating here:

Saw this movie tonight with my son. I've read all the books and enjoyed them immensely, but I am not a religious person and share many of Pullman's views.

That said, there is nothing offensive in any way in this movie to a person of faith (any faith). The film is anti-authoritarian, not anti-religion, and the Magisterium has no relation to the church.

I enjoyed the film, but the (non)ending is so awful that I think it will devastate its box office chances.

The theater was packed but I don't think the audience was pleased by the end from the grumblings I heard.

WriteSimply · 12-08-2007, 03:55 AM

I feel that New Line was feeling a bit iffy about hinging the ending with what the book has. After what happened to Eragon, I was not surprised. Also there's the "controversial" issue of Pullman which is really a non-issue to movies and books, which may have affected New Line's final decision.

I'm sure that Chris Weitz would have had a different ending. If you notice, there are some shots that are missing from the movie that was in the trailer.

fuad

Hawknelson05 · 12-08-2007, 08:56 PM

was there an ending in the books? Because if I didnt know better theres an entirely other movie that needs to be made! They sort of left it, what I feel, to be the middle of the story. Other than that it was good. Just needs a "Golden Compass II". Maybe "The Platinum Compass"?

Grisle · 12-08-2007, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Hawknelson05

was there an ending in the books? Because if I didnt know better theres an entirely other movie that needs to be made! They sort of left it, what I feel, to be the middle of the story. Other than that it was good. Just needs a "Golden Compass II". Maybe "The Platinum Compass"?

It's a trilogy I believe...called His dark materials. The next one is the Subtle Knife and then the Amber Spyglass.

WickyWoo · 12-08-2007, 09:42 PM

I'm certain there's an extended edition waiting around for next Christmas or the sequel

It did $8.8 million yesterday (estimated). Not bad, not great, but then again the family audiences have yet to see it. Between 30 and 40 would be my guess

Dalese · 12-08-2007, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hawknelson05

was there an ending in the books? Because if I didnt know better theres an entirely other movie that needs to be made! They sort of left it, what I feel, to be the middle of the story. Other than that it was good. Just needs a "Golden Compass II". Maybe "The Platinum Compass"?

In an interview with the writer/director, Chris Weitz, posted on Sci-Fi Weekly http://www.scifi.com/sfw/news/sfw_news_20071203.html he said they dropped the last three chapters of the book from the movie (although they did shoot it) to end the movie with a cliffhanger. The cut chapters will be included in the next movie (if filmed).

WickyWoo · 12-08-2007, 10:21 PM

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The cut chapters will be included in the next movie (if filmed).

Or slapped on the extended edition should they can the sequel

At least they shot them

ahaxton · 12-08-2007, 10:23 PM

Da Vinci Code did well because of the controversy, though this movie will not do well because of controversy. Negative press with the movie being fantasy and child like is not going to attract people. Families are less likely to go. Da Vinci Code, a more adult film, with "historical" elements attracted people even with negative press. Controversy attracts adults if the movie has an adult realistic feel to it.

ahaxton · 12-09-2007, 02:44 AM

I was reading up on the comparison between the amount of negative press for the Golden Compass and the Da Vinci Code. More Christian organizations are stepping up against the Golden Compass than the Da Vinci Code. I guess that's why the movie flipped.

200+ million to make and it did not meet its expectations box office wise. A lot of websites are calling it the biggest flop of 07

12-08-2007, 12:38 AM	#1
Hawknelson05 Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Gainesville Trading Score:1	anyone see the golden compass yet? going to see it later. was wondering if anyone had seen it to give me some quick reviews

12-08-2007, 12:45 AM	#3
GoBlu08 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:8 Blu-ray reviews:4	Golden Compass Review Absolutely Awesome. What a great movie. The story line and special effects have made one of my all time favorite fantasy movies. This is officially one of my favorite movies ever.

12-08-2007, 01:15 AM	#6
blu2 Special Member Member since:Oct 2007	Seems to be getting mixed reviews from critics. Hopefully New Line does well on this - speculation is they have a lot riding on this one. http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1808718640/user Could be the lower fan rating is due to reaction to perceived content by some. Last edited by blu2; 12-08-2007 at 01:18 AM.

12-08-2007, 03:00 AM	#12
David Forbes Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10	I posted this elsewhere but it bears repeating here: Saw this movie tonight with my son. I've read all the books and enjoyed them immensely, but I am not a religious person and share many of Pullman's views. That said, there is nothing offensive in any way in this movie to a person of faith (any faith). The film is anti-authoritarian, not anti-religion, and the Magisterium has no relation to the church. I enjoyed the film, but the (non)ending is so awful that I think it will devastate its box office chances. The theater was packed but I don't think the audience was pleased by the end from the grumblings I heard. Last edited by David Forbes; 12-08-2007 at 03:06 AM.

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12-08-2007, 12:41 AM	#2
Steverhcp02 Senior Member Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 1	nope, sorry im leaving in about an hour to see it though. Should be fun. I hope it catches on like Narnia did....just not sure it was marketed enough, should be fun nontheless

12-08-2007, 12:58 AM	#5
Rustmonsteru Expert Member Member since:Mar 2007	I'll probably hit the 1st matinee tomorrow.

12-08-2007, 02:36 AM	#8
Eddie who? Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Missoula, Montana	It was a decent movie, if a little slow. Some of the character interaction seemed a little fast (not enough detail) and some of the scenes did not seem to flow into each other very well. I did like the movie, but it was not on par with Narnia or LotR in my opinion. Attendance at my theatre tonight was good. The seven oclock sold out, but the matinees were lame. I'm hearing the whole religious rant about this one, being written by an atheist and all, but I don't think that would hurt it's numbers at all. I give it 5 out a 10. Not bad, but needs story work. Some of the characters seemed 2 dimensional to me, also. But I never read the book so I could be way off on this whole thing. Hope this helps.

12-08-2007, 02:47 AM	#9
WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	It's pretty good. I agree with Eddie that it lacks the emotional depth of LOTR which seems to be the de facto standard for fantasy movies now. Some of the great performances come from Nicole Kidman. There is one scene that was just chilling - amazing what you can do with your eyes. fuad

12-08-2007, 02:59 AM	#11
PS3Maniac Member Member since:Jan 2007	One comment: should have had the last chapters from the book. I don't care if 10 out of 100 people in the focus group would be completely confused about it, the ending loses its power without it. Don't worry, no spoilers. Suffice it to say, I really liked it, but the ending needed to be there.

12-08-2007, 03:55 AM	#13
WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	I feel that New Line was feeling a bit iffy about hinging the ending with what the book has. After what happened to Eragon, I was not surprised. Also there's the "controversial" issue of Pullman which is really a non-issue to movies and books, which may have affected New Line's final decision. I'm sure that Chris Weitz would have had a different ending. If you notice, there are some shots that are missing from the movie that was in the trailer. fuad

12-08-2007, 08:56 PM	#14
Hawknelson05 Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Gainesville Trading Score:1	was there an ending in the books? Because if I didnt know better theres an entirely other movie that needs to be made! They sort of left it, what I feel, to be the middle of the story. Other than that it was good. Just needs a "Golden Compass II". Maybe "The Platinum Compass"?

12-08-2007, 09:42 PM	#16
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	I'm certain there's an extended edition waiting around for next Christmas or the sequel It did $8.8 million yesterday (estimated). Not bad, not great, but then again the family audiences have yet to see it. Between 30 and 40 would be my guess

12-08-2007, 10:23 PM	#19
ahaxton Banned Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:1	Da Vinci Code did well because of the controversy, though this movie will not do well because of controversy. Negative press with the movie being fantasy and child like is not going to attract people. Families are less likely to go. Da Vinci Code, a more adult film, with "historical" elements attracted people even with negative press. Controversy attracts adults if the movie has an adult realistic feel to it.

12-09-2007, 02:44 AM	#20
ahaxton Banned Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:1	I was reading up on the comparison between the amount of negative press for the Golden Compass and the Da Vinci Code. More Christian organizations are stepping up against the Golden Compass than the Da Vinci Code. I guess that's why the movie flipped. 200+ million to make and it did not meet its expectations box office wise. A lot of websites are calling it the biggest flop of 07

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