The Golden Compass
Dvd release date: 04/29/2008
Starring: Nicole Kidman, Dakota Blue Richards
Director: Chris Weitz
Category: Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Rated: PG-13
In a parallel universe where witches rule the skies and armored bears are the bravest warriors, young Lyra Belacqua journeys from her home among the scholars at Oxford to the far North to save her best friend. Based on the first book in the Carnegie Medal-winning series, “His Dark Materials.” (Publisher)
Summary of critic ratings:
Chicago Tribune:*** (out of four)
New York Post: *1/2 (out of four)
USA Today: ** (out of four)
Overall: ** (out of four)
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