It has some interesting themes. Instead of good vs. evil, it's freedom vs. control. nicole kidman was awesome, but dakota blue-richards is what makes the film. She's a good role model for girls and boys. Although she lies a lot (ironically her character's name is Lyra pronounced lie-ra), her intentions are always good. The daemons were really cool and the special effects/ battle action sequences amazing. I wish they stayed a bit more true to the book, but hey, it's a good family movie. Note: My mother is an experieanced parent and did not like the film because it had too many "evil" themes, but I loved it personally!

Was it a disappointment? Yes, but was it so dissappointing that you shouldn't see it? No. It was violent, and exciting. Yes, it didn't fallow the book exactly (when does a movie based on a book ever fallow it perfectly?) including that it didn't have an ending, just a cliff- hanger. Nicole Kidman was amazing as Mrs. Coulter; scary, but beautiful. Same thing with Daniel Craig as Lord Asreil; strong and terrifying. The armored bear, Iorak was amazing and looked as if he would jump right out of the T.V. The book was crazy and very heart- breaking. The movie, sadly does not have the big twist as it did in the book (if you've read the book you'll know what I'm talking about. See the movie, but don't flip out if it isn't what you're expecting. Younger viewers: WARNING: The PARENTS are the bad guys, do not let young children see. A character smokes, and the Armored bear drinks silly. Dakota Blue Richerds shines as Lyra (her debut) See it!

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.

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.

All I am going to say it this. Whoever made this movie completely changed the order of the book and cut out the entire ending to avoid all the "controversial" bits about anti-religion. I saw the movie before I read the book. Now that I have actually read His Dark Materials, the filmmakers disappoint me greatly.

I thought this movie was really well written. It had some of the best animation and scrpits that I have ever seen in a movie. A deffinate must see for anyone over ten. Parents, there is a fair amount of violence in this though it is fantasy and not much blood. I think the worst part is the bear fight and so if your kid doesn't like animals getting hurt you might want to consider waiting a while for your kid to see it. I've seen it twice. I loved it and the book was even better!

I actually fibbed. I didn't watch the movie or read the book. I wasn't allowed to. isn't that unfair!?!?!?!?!? :( :( :(