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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
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