The Golden Compass movie

I just got back from seeing the movie version of the Golden Compass... and I'm not recommending it.

Most of the movie is good. There are some changes from the book but nothing too cringe worthy (unlike some of the trailers would imply) but then it happens...

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This could have been a really good movie but they blew it.

If you planned on seeing the movie, skip it and read the book instead.