HisDarkMaterials.org
HisDarkMaterials.org is one of the leading His Dark Materials websites, including information about The Golden Compass movie, the book trilogy, extensive fan art galleries, photographs of Philip Pullman, and related visual resources. It also contains a dæmon name generator, an active chatroom, a His Dark Materials role playing game, and an interactive encyclopedia. News is updated daily, with members being able to discuss news items. The website is also home to Cittàgazze.net, the world's largest His Dark Materials forum.
Movies
The Golden Compass
Books
Overview
The Golden Compass / Northern Lights
The Subtle Knife
The Amber Spyglass
Lyra’s Oxford
The Book of Dust
Features
The Golden Compass World Premiere
Cannes Filmfestival 2007
Alethiometer
Cartography
Last updated on 8 December 2007
The Golden Compass Reviews
HisDarkMaterial.org's Staff Reviews
- Read Erica Fetterman's review for HDM readers
- Read Erica Fetterman's spoiler-free review
- Read David Jones' review
- Read Graham Lord's review
- Read Edward Miles' review
Print Media: Positive Reviews
- Chicago Sun-Times (by Roger Ebert): 'Compass' takes fantasy world in right direction - 4/4 stars
- Los Angeles Times: Special effects and powerhouse acting bring to life a fascinating tale.
- Boston Globe: Flying, adventure, and armored bears! Oh, my! - 2.5/4 stars
- Philadelphia Enquirer: A fantasy realm to explore - 3/4 stars
- Chicago Tribune: 'Compass' points to adventure, not controversy - 3/4 stars
- The Telegraph: An epic grandeur that's hard to resist
- The Daily Mail: The Compass that points to a feast of fantasy
- The Evening Standard: Nicole gets back her bearings in golden role - 4/5 stars
- The Guardian - 4 stars
- FOX News: Nicole Kidman's 'Compass' Points to Success
- The Sun: Watch out Harry Potter, there’s a new magical tale in town.
- Emanuel Levy (film critic) - B
- The Hollywood Reporter A golden celebration of childhood fantasies
- Screen International
- Ain't It Cool News (by Harry Knowles): Harry can't quite get this damn GOLDEN COMPASS thing to work, but it sure is pretty and fun!
- Sci Fi Weekly: A welcome would-be trilogy - B
Mixed Reviews
- Reelviews.com (by James Beradinelli) - 2.5/4 stars
- New York Times: Bless the Beasts and Children
- USA Today: This 'Compass' saga goes south
- Slate: Philip Pullman's subversive fantasy gets put through the Hollywood blandification machine
- The Onion (A.V. Club)
- Variety Magazine
- The List - 3/5 stars
Negative Reviews
- Times Online - 2/5 stars
- Time Out - 2/6 stars
- Washington Post
- New York Post: Anti-Church movie review; 'Narnia' knockoff way off course - 1.5/4 stars