The Golden Compass Trailer

1. rob
   July 16th, 2007 at 8:51 pm

   i'm very hopeful the movie[s] are faithful to the
   book[s]. the 3 books are killer and while the first book, the golden compass is very good, the trilogy doesn't really cook until the second book. i hope new line cinema is patient and produces all three movies.

2. elissa
   July 16th, 2007 at 9:06 pm

   Wow. I can't wait to see that movie. I didn't realize they had the trailer out already!

3. salgorski
   July 16th, 2007 at 9:37 pm

   Cool

4. JD Longmire
   July 16th, 2007 at 10:18 pm

   The books are too blatantly atheistic and anti-Christian, so the movie is right out, too...

5. erik
   July 16th, 2007 at 10:32 pm

   i forgot all about these books. they were great to read but it looks like they screwed up the daemons (too much cg). anyway, hope it turns out as great as the books were.

6. Scott K
   July 16th, 2007 at 11:01 pm

   "The books are too blatantly atheistic and anti-Christian, so the movie is right out, too…"

   Well, I'm sold!

7. vandoo
   July 16th, 2007 at 11:18 pm

   Hooray for blatant atheism!

8. psamathe
   July 17th, 2007 at 12:15 am

   I liked the books a couple of years ago at the age of like, ten, but to be honest I think they are rather undeserving of the hype and praise bestowed upon them.

   And the daemons are slightly fucked up because they need more (better) CG, not less.

9. biltmore
   July 17th, 2007 at 12:56 am

   'The books are too blatantly atheistic and anti-Christian'

   Oooo ... then I'm sold!!! Can't stand all that Christian crap these days.

10. Alex
    July 17th, 2007 at 1:10 am

    So... this is the atheists' answer to The Chronicles of Narnia?

11. Janice
    July 17th, 2007 at 1:23 am

    To be honest - "boring" ... quite boring ... it really looks the same way as Narnia ... But this is just my opinion, you are not asked for

12. Rosi
    July 17th, 2007 at 3:41 am

    I agree with psamanthe. The books were reasonably good but they weren't as good as most people make out. Then again, I did read them when I was a bit older, probably about thirteen or fourteen, so maybe I missed out a little here. I think the actress playing Lyra was a bad choice too.

    But I'd like to say to the Christians: so what if it's anti christian? If atheists can watch Chronicles of Narnia (which is pretty much the Bible with animals) and not be bothered, why should Christians have to avoid films like this? Surely you're secure enough in your religion to not be worried by a film like this?

    Also, did this remind anyone else of Final Fantasy? The airships, the city in general (kind of like Rabanastre from FFXII) and even the music sounds a bit like Prelud e from FFVII. I'm not complaining though. If you're going to rip something off, you could do a lot worse than Final Fantasy.

13. Michael
    July 17th, 2007 at 10:24 am

    As a conservative Christian, who has read the books, I don't see why a big deal should be made out of this movie or the books. Yes, the villains are agents of "the church", but what is wrong with fiction painting a picture that exposes the potential corruption of the human aspect of religion? Can't we learn just as much from watching this as one could from watching Narnia?

14. Akiro
    July 17th, 2007 at 12:12 pm

    Are movie trailers really that neat? I really don't think so myself.

15. Chris
    July 17th, 2007 at 2:19 pm

    movie trailer sucks
    will wait for the movie to go on tv...

16. Alex
    July 17th, 2007 at 2:39 pm

    Oh noes! It's da neat poliz!

17. Chad
    July 17th, 2007 at 5:42 pm

    @rosi I immediately thought of the final fantasy series when I saw this also!

18. Nora
    July 17th, 2007 at 6:26 pm

    I think this looks really cool. I hope the art and design style stays as impressive throughout the movie as it does in the previews.

19. loxycoon
    July 21st, 2007 at 8:29 am

    ‘The books are too blatantly atheistic and anti-Christian’

    Interesting - I seem to recall that the books rammed Christianity (or at least religion) down your throat, specifically the last book. I remember being really upset with the religious overtones of the third book, and how it essentially ruined the series for me since I felt as if I were being preached at. Are you making the assumption that they are anti-Christian based on that brief scene from this trailer? Or maybe I just need to read the books again...

20. David
    July 24th, 2007 at 8:30 am

    I am half way through the second book- began reading as soon as I saw the trailer. I am intrigued.

    I agree with Rosi. I am a Christian and I do not have a problem with his literary approach or his theology (once I truly determine what that is).

    Sure, if anti-Christian, I suppose I should be concerned. Nevertheless, dialogue about theology and ANY mystery is what it's all about. I have no true answers - neither does Pullman. (I'd be arrogant in the extreme to claim authoritive knowledge. So would he.) The nature of good and evil and the universe or creation is open for analysis and certainly honest discussion.

    Biltmore says he is tired of all the "christian crap these days." Me too- mainly when it is a corrupted version of what is actually quite a beautiful thing. I have no wonder sometimes that people avoid or openly hate Christianity- especially when it fears confrontation or discussion.

    BTW- I am very excited to see the film. i am a sucker for a good trailer- especially when the trailer's music builds the tension and wnder as well as this one does.

21. matt
    July 24th, 2007 at 3:51 pm

    omg i read the trilogy back in grade 6-7(4-5years ago)... wow.. hope its as good as the books.. AND I WANNA SEE BEAR! he was like my fave... but i have to read the book again cuz i dint really fully understand it.

    btw im christian, it really doesnt borther me. I was a fan of pullmans since i was back in elementary. anyways. I never saw the book as anti-christian, the book was put in the teen section in the library for cryin out loud. its just the way people put it make it seem like it. people thought about that about harry potter too, but the thing is.. ITS ALL FICTION. so dont let stories bother you. christian or not its a must watch if you read the books...

    JUST HOPE ITS TRUE TO THE BOOKS...
    and I pictured the the setting to be more grittier and less final fantasyish when i was reading the books... i guess i need to read all 3 again!

22. hugh
    July 25th, 2007 at 6:24 pm

    The books are not specifically anti-christian; they are against organised religion, dogma, and the evils these things spread. When you think about it, what right do religious leaders have to interpret "holy" books their own way and tell you how to live your life? Well, they only have the power that you give them. Ignore them for long enough, and the whole structure will collapse. And not before time. Most people who complain about the anti-christian nature of things aren't real christians anyway.

    In any case, we had this whole religious nonsense thing in the UK decades ago when "Life of Brian" came out. That film was condemned for being anti-christian, and it was quite obvious to anybody who had seen the film that those complainants either hadn't seen it, or hadn't understood it (or, perhaps, were too embarrassed at the film taking the mickey out of them).

23. kdeb
    July 27th, 2007 at 9:55 am

    All the use of historically Christian terms as part of evil forces in another world, and the denial of life after death (in the traditional non-pantheistic sense), could and should IMHO be easily ignored in a fantasy book.
    However, Ms. Malone (the former nun), in effect, is proselytizing for the rejection of Catholicism and Christianity. Her views are aired completely and affirmed by the remaining story.
    This is much more blatant than the Christian themes of Narnia. "Christianity was just a big mistake," as Malone's expressed opinion, is a major theme of this stunningly written, imaginative series.
    I ask the producers to consider the appropriateness of similar jabs at Mohammedism, Judaism, Hinduism or any other religion. Or to remove the clear acceptance of the Wiccan religion, or of Shamanism.
    Pullman is incredibly gifted. His books are just biased, that's all.

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