What I loved most: The idea of another universe parallel to the world - daemons, dust etc.

What I really hated: Abrupt ending

Based on Philip Pullman's "The Northern Lights", this fantasy film (which was attacked by certain religious group as anti religion - can't they see it is just a FANTASY fiction?) is set in another universe that is parallel to the world, which is similar yet different. In that universe, human's souls are in the form of "daemon" - animals that accompanied them that would change as and when necessary until they become adult. The film centred around Lyra Belacqua (DAKOTA BLUE RICHARDS) an orphan who overheard a plot to kill his uncle Lord Asriel (DANIEL CRAIG). At the invitation of an aristocrat Mrs. Coulter (NICOLE KIDMAN), Lyra decided to join her on a trip to the North where she hopes to be reunited with her uncle and meeting the Ice Bears. Prior to the trip, Lyra was given an alethiometer (a golden color compass like equipment) by the master of her college to guide her through. However, Mrs. Coulter is also interested with the golden compass and has a hiden agenda for the trip. Trap with Mrs. Coulter's evil plan, it is up to Lyra and her daemon Pan to do all her can to survive the ordeal with the help of the golden compass. What appealing to me is the film's idea of another universe parallel to the world -with daemons, dust, gyptian, witches, ice bears etc. Acting wise, Dakota Blue Richards is truely the backbone of the film while other casts such as Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig are not dissappointing either. The film's CGIs are nicely done as well, watchout for the mervellous Ice Bears fighting scenes. However, I was quite dissapointed with the ending which is rather abrupt I would say. Neverthelss, maybe this is intentional to create an excitement for the second instalment of the film. A good watch for all.

A biopic and gigantic fantasy movie it is but somehow, the feeling isn't quite what i felt when watching similar movies such as lord of the rings or chronicles of narnia. The main problem lies in the plot. A seemingly heavy and twisted plot turns out to be a really simple one, of searching for the dust/truth. Many unexplained terms and events that appeared in the film adds to the dismay. Hope that the sequel does better. And teh comforting bit, Nicole Kidman steals the show here, with an impressive and intriguing performance not seen for quite some time.

What I loved most: everything

What I really hated: i was scared but still luved it

i kant get enough of this movie the storyline is awesome and it has all fighting details and everything but what i luved 2 most was all the mystery .wat i really hate is when people check the reviews they always have 2 see something bad which is unnecessary because of some stupid controversy

What I loved most: Everyone has a pet by their side

What I really hated: Another never ending story like Lords of the Ring

The movie was alright. Why they don't just end the movie instead expect another Lords of the Ring series or Harry Potter. I don't see there a need to continue this movie to part 2 or even 3. I guess if the part 2 or 3 come, I will rent it instead.