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The Golden Compass (2007)
Pullman's book has been Crucified
I must say, I was so excited to see this film after reading the trilogy. If I had been the writer I would have turned over in my grave at what a mess they had made of my book. The only thing I enjoyed was the special effects and some of the visual interpretations, but I was so sad to see how far they missed the mark on the adaptation from book to screen play. They changed so much, for no good reason, that it made it almost unbearable to watch. It made no sense to me why they would have omitted so much and changed so much.
They would have had a blockbuster on their hands if they could have stayed true to the book. If you haven't read the book you are missing a wonderful journey. The movie falls short in almost every way, other than the visual and special effects. Perhaps for the next one, if there is one they will find a writer that will give justice to the written word. In the book Ms. Colter had dark almost black eyes, that was one of the smallest changes. Also, if two parents have blue eyes, doesn't it stand to reason that the child would to? I just urge anyone who loves a wonderful story to read the book and not go by what the movie portrays!!! As it has missed it's mark dreadfully.
I also don't understand why everyone is so upset about the religious factor as it barely touches on it compared to the third book. What they say is true and the Catholic church has always done things in the name of "God" when it was really for men, but as I stated they haven't even touched on that issue. I would be more upset over the fact that the book has been crucified.
The Ticket (1995)
Wow!
A Spectacular short, in every aspect! The directing, writing and cinematography is excellent. The acting is great. Cheryl Pollak, is an amazing Producer!!!!