| The Golden Compass is an entertaining film, but mainly because it looks good, boasts great acting, and is so ridiculously short that nobody can ever legitimately call it boring. In the end, it's a film that can only be described as disappointing. It's one of those movies you walk out of saying, "Wow, wasn't the girl who played Lyra great!" or, "Those visuals were awesome!" - but then the next day, you've already forgotten what it was actually about. read the full review |