ArizonaButterfly

I went to see The Golden Compass yesterday. I’ve read (and enjoyed) Pullman’s trilogy and so the very blatent sequel-coming ending didn’t surprise me as much as it did some of my companions. I’d heard all the hoo-ha about the film ahead of time, and as usual, feel that the controversy will probably help the movie more than it will harm it. Again, I firmly believe you get out of a movie what you put into it, and so if you go looking for “evil” you will no doubt find it. The special effects were amazing, and as I told me tech friend when we left, it truly is amazing how far computer generated effects have progressed over the past several years. The whole premise around the movie (in my opinion) revolves around the subject of free-will and people’s rights to think for themselves and form their own opinions. Not to blindly accept authority and opinoin, but rather to seek the truth and discern for oneself exactly what that is. There will be lots of people that would argue that fact, and that’s fine because we each bring our own unique perspectives and backgrounds to a movie.

Anyway, I recommend seeing The Golden Compass. I would also recommend discussing it afterwards, especially if children are involved. I know I’m looking forward to part 2.