I heard from someone at work that I would probably like the Golden Compass, considering the movies and books I like. From the previews, it looks like The Chronicles of Narnia or something similar. So BB went to see it last weekend with Woogy. When he came home, I was shocked by what he told me. We need to be more cautious about movies apparently.
A couple of days ago, I received an email from my dad about the movie and how christians should boycott it, or at least be aware of the dangers. They are marketing it as a sci-fi kids movie like Narnia so it appeals to alot of people, but it is as far from christian as you can get. BB agreed. Below is a little info from the email and a link to learn more about the author, Pullman, a known atheist.
"The movie The Golden Compass starring Nicole Kidman is coming to theaters December 7th. It is based on the trilogy of books by atheist, Phillip Pullman, of England and is geared towards kids. He wants kids to denounce God and Heaven but he does it in a very subtle way that parents may not pick up on what his true intentions are. He believes that after the children and parents see the movie, they will purchase his books and therefore will spread his hatred of religion and God.
In a 2003 interview, Pullman said, "My books are about killing God." Please don't go see this movie! We need to get the word out about this movie and make sure that no one supports it! The link below to Snopes gives more information about the movie." http://snopes.com/politics/religion/compass.asp
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I've been following the Golden Compass since it started advertising heavily in Nov. I was actually on snopes a few weeks ago(looking up something else) when I saw the article you linked to from your blog.
I've done a bit of snooping online (reading the publishers synopisis etc). as well as some of the authors interviews. The most telling thing - when making the movie they used "mageisterium" for the names of the evil controlling bad guys.
In the books they are just called "the church".
FYI - Focus on the Family's "Plugged In" has a good review as well at:
http://www.pluggedinonline.com/thisweekonly/a0003516.cfm
I have heard about the atheistic theme of the movie. I have been wanting to do more research on it.
since I didn't see the movie, I don't know the significance of mageisterium? Why is that the most telling thing?
I didn't see the movie, however, my understanding is that the Magesterium is supposed to represent the Catholic Church.
Apparently, the movie underperformed in the United States in the opening weekend. I have to think that is due to people boycotting the movie.
I actually saw the movie. Dust is right, the mageisterium represents the church-- I assume the Catholic church. They seek to destory children's "demons" (Demons are little animals that can shape shift until children become adults- then their demons become permenent forms- in animal form that best represents the adults personality). The demons are usually pretty cute and try to guide their children to do what is right. If you can get over all this, the movie moves on the lead character setting out to free hundreds of children from the magisterium, with the help of a giant polar bear, Sam Elliot, and a witch. I would call this movie the anti-Naria. I'm not suggesting everyone boycott this. In fact, I'm always cautious about my father in laws emails. I don't believe Woogy got all the underlining themes of this movie. In fact, he hasn't mentioned it. However, I still wouldn't call this "kid friendly". There is one scene where a polar bear gets his lower jaw knocked off. A little unnecessarily graphic. Buttom line, it's just not a good movie and deserves the under performance that it is getting
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