http://www.ascreennearyou.co.uk/2007/07/07/the-golden-compass/ A blog for film fanatics Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:46:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 http://www.ascreennearyou.co.uk/2007/07/07/the-golden-compass/comment-page-1/#comment-5060 Dan Owen Thu, 12 Jul 2007 14:16:43 +0000 http://www.ascreennearyou.co.uk/2007/07/07/the-golden-compass/#comment-5060 Actually, I think The Golden Compass is a better title, particularly as it fits in with the objects-fixated sequels Subtle Knife and Amber Spyglass. I do agree that the trailer doesn't fit MY imagination either... yes, I thought Lyra's England was essentially a Victorian England with subtle tweaks and magical elements. The film looks sort of "future-Victoriana". Not a major concern, as it may prove to be a far better word than the book gave us. But yes... the trailer somehow didn't give me any thrills. It looked a bit like one of those Hallmark serials Channel 4 show over Easter, didn't it? Actually, I think The Golden Compass is a better title, particularly as it fits in with the objects-fixated sequels Subtle Knife and Amber Spyglass. I do agree that the trailer doesn’t fit MY imagination either… yes, I thought Lyra’s England was essentially a Victorian England with subtle tweaks and magical elements. The film looks sort of “future-Victoriana”. Not a major concern, as it may prove to be a far better word than the book gave us. But yes… the trailer somehow didn’t give me any thrills. It looked a bit like one of those Hallmark serials Channel 4 show over Easter, didn’t it?

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