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I have nothing to add other than that Creekster is right on all accounts. It is entertaining and has nothing against God. The problem with Pullman's books is not atheism, but he can't write for crap. His writing is some of the worst fantasy composition I've read. Contrived and leaves my nine year old scratching his head. He complains about CS Lewis, but boy does he hit you over the head.
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As I mentioned earlier, I usually use Nicole Kidman as a barometer for movies that I shouldn't bother to see, so I am wondering if I should make an exception this time. The trailer is well edited. It makes the movie look pretty interesting.
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So is it fair to say that the people who are out warning the masses against The Golden Compass did little-to-no research concerning its actual content?
Sounds like the same people who write anti-Mormon literature yet refuse to read the Book of Mormon. And on a side note, don't forget that Harry Potter will lead your children to witchcraft. Hope to see all of you at the rapture, ute4ever |
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Arch is a little harsh, IMO, but correct that Pullman's writing isn't the greatest. On a recent car trip we listened to another Pullman book and it was AWFUL. Very poorly written and I would not recommend it. IN fact, it was so bad that I have no interest in reading anything else by him. By comparison, I thought His Dark Materials/Golden Compass was pretty good.
The movie stands alone reasonably well, IMO, but I have read (listened to) the book, so its hard for me to be completely objective.
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I read a good review that talked about how the movie basically eliminates the background and cohesion behind many of the characters, while insisting on throwing every single character from the book into the movie. I've considered seeing it, but the consensus seems to be that it's not as good as Narnia, and I couldn't make it past the first hour of that movie, so I'll probably pass.
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That review was not unfair, although I liked it more than he did. The movie does feel a bit rushed and the knowledge you have from the book probably goes a long way to filling in things that you really don't get from the film alone. It reminded me of Dune in that way. WHen my wife and I saw Dune (lo those many years ago) she had no idea what was happening because she had not read the book. Afterwards I explained it all to her and then she got it, but the movie didn't stand alone that well. THis movie isn't nearly as bad as Dune, but it does have a bit of that problem. I still recommend it, even to Woot.
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I would probably read the Golden Compass over watching the movie, but it just doesn't seem like my kind of thing. Next semester is a lighter load for me so if I finish my giant and growing stack of neglected books I might think about it. |
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Personally, I found Pullman's writing underwhelming and the story itself uncomfortable, though I'm not sure I would say I find the work objectionable. There are many even outside of evangelical fundamentalism that would find Pullman's final depiction of God, at the end of the third book, quite disturbing. And aside from religious elements, the violence and sexuality associated with the children would also be upsetting to some. I don't know how much of this will transfer to the film versions, though. |
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