The Golden Compass
On our way home yesterday we decided to see ‘The Golden Compass’. I’ve read the books but Mark is new to the story.
I think Mark rather enjoyed it as he was talking about listening to the audiobook versions that I have over Christmas. I quite liked it too - I thought they’d tidied the story up nicely to fit on the big screen, and was glad that they’d left the big shock at the end of book one for the beginning of the second film. No-one likes to leave the cinema feeling sour. I thought the girl playing Lyra was excellent - very defiant, but the armoured bears really stole the show. Generally the casting was great and keeping the British luvvies in pocket money. I think it’s one of those films I’ll like better the second time though - sometimes I just need time to put my preconceptions to one side to enjoy a film properly.