This movie's just OK.Its really violent though. But otherwise, its a pretty good movie.

Wish they'd made the sequel! Action-packed and exciting, I actually enjoyed it! I loved Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig's characters, and thought it was very heartwarming. Good movie.

great movie

The film has only one violent scene where the polar bears are attacking eachother. But overall, it's not that bad. In my opinion, the movie was really good until the ending. I know that they were trying to make you think and all, but, it makes me upset that they haven't yet made a sequel. It's disapointing that they would get you all excited and make you anxious about the next movie. But all along, there wasn't ever going to be a second movie.

I truly enjoyed this movie. It was fun. I wanted to check it out after all the buzz about it being anti-christian As a Christian I wanted to make up my own mind, and honestly I didn't get that from the movie at all. I do know that the author wrote it as the "non religious" version of CS Lewis' Chronicle of Narnia. But even those books when reading are not readily pro religious to a child reading. Of course the views of both authors are reflected upon dissecting of the story(CS Lewis a staunch christian and Pullman an unabashed atheist and/or agnostic) We see this as adults who look deeper, but children do not dissect the text of a book they read for deeper meaning often. It's fun and it's fantasy. No more and no less.

I definitely think this is not appropriate for kids younger than 10-12. I also do not want to debate the religious controversy surrounding the books. My agnostic opinion is that these stories, as novels, were fantastic. I read them as an adult, and wished I had them as a kid. They are beautiful, full of heart, made me cry, and offer up a fierce heroine surrounded by incredible supporting characters. It makes you think, and think hard, and that's a good thing no matter what. All that being said, I made it about 1/3-12 way through the movie and I turned it off. They simply ruined the story, and completely dumbed it down. It's a lot to try and reduce down to a movie script, and I know much has to be cut and stripped out or adapted, but they just blew it. If you are inclined to watch this film, skip it and read the books.

I really loved the book this was based on, and the movie was not disappointing (ps most of the religious controversy was cut out) This was a beautiful movie, but it was a little violent. PG13 is good, but know your child. (In one scene, two bears are fighting and one's jaw is ripped off.)There is some wine/brandy, but no heavy drinking or promotion of such. Other than that, no real complaints.

I have seen this movie, and I cannot believe the ridiculousness of some of CSM's Christian reviewers' comments. I'd like to offer a few FACTS about this movie so that readers can make an accurate judgement: - There is no Adam, Eve, or God in this movie, so Adam and Eve DO NOT kill God, as another reviewer (who has not seen the movie) suggested. - Characters in this movie DO NOT have "demons." They have "daemons." Please research the difference before making a judgment about their roles. - There is nothing -- no scene, image, language, or other aspect -- related to Christianity in this movie. This is a fantasy movie, and that's all. If we read Shakespeare though a biblical lens, we could call him anti-Christian (bed tricks, immoral clergy, etc.). If we watch Spongebob through a socio-sexual lens, he and Patrick Starfish are gay lovers, perhaps seeking to meet up with Tinky Winky from the teletubbies for some kicks. It's all paranoia. Watch the movie with an open mind, and it's just an okay flick, not an abomination to Christ...at all.

This is a very excellent movie. I read the books also and know that it is very... Awsome! anybody who says it is off (because it is somthing different than their religion) should've known about the movie. I mean... it's just fiction. But an amazing fiction at that. This is a wonderful movie to see where Lyra takes a big step away from her homey Jordan Colledge, into an adventure.

There were parts that were too scary for me!

A good fantasy thrill ride! Enjoy. But, the books are better!

I have 3 children and 9 grandchildren. I think every one has to use common sense for their indivdual children. Some are more sensitive to specific issues. I have been a librarian in a Jr High for 7 years and elementary school for 9 years. All children are different, but can develope a love for books if they find the right ones for them.

I think a Christian (like myself) should be strong enough in their faith and secure in their beliefs that they are not threatened by what they choose to watch or read. Great movie for discussions on many levels with children of an appropriate age, as well as other adults.