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His Dark Materials

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  • 21-04-2007 10:39pm
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    kittex
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    I started to get into this trilogy a few months ago.

    I haven't finished reading them but looking forward to the movie at Christmas.

    Anyone else into it?
    Got opinions on the casting? I think Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig will do a good job of their parts.


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    Crucifix
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    Loved the books, but I'm not confident about the movie. I remember a good while ago there was talk about them removing the religious elements, and I can't really see how it'd work without them.


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    Orion
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    There's a movie coming? Wouldn't have a lot of interest in that tbh. Loved the books. And the religious element is essential - particularly in the third book.


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    Illkillya
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    I liked the books, but I thought they were a little bit overrated. Not so sure how the movie is going to shape up - I think Daniel Craig is perfectly cast, but, judging by the trailer, they seem to have changed Lyra's character a bit.


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    meditraitor
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    Illkillya wrote:
    I liked the books, but I thought they were a little bit overrated. .
    Same here, from some of the comments about these books I thought I was in for a great read, sadly they are only average at best. something to read while I was waiting for ericksons new book


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    Sir Digby Chicken Caesar
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    well I'm fairly sure the book was written for teenagers, not your avid fantasy reader who's more used to erikson, martin or goodkind.


    *snigger*
    sorry, just had to throw goodkind in there.


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    Mark Hamill
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    Is it going to be 2 or 3 movies? ( i had heard ages ago that they where going to squeeze it into 2 films, it doesn't look like they'll do that from the teaser though)


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    meditraitor
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    Mordeth wrote:
    well I'm fairly sure the book was written for teenagers, not your avid fantasy reader who's more used to erikson,
    I know that now, :cool: just started reapers gale this morning and already blown away. something to take my mind of a certain football match:(


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    kittex
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    Forgot I'd started this thread.

    Here are some pics of the filming:
    http://www.hisdarkmaterials.org/photograms/v/movies/

    And the trailer...
    http://www.hisdarkmaterials.org/news/his-dark-materials-movies/item/the-golden-compass-trailer-released

    Don't think it looks too bad. And there's a bit that mentions heresy, so perhaps they haven't completely removed the religious content.

    I think the kids'll love it though - I'm quite looking forward to getting my little brother into it. :D


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