The acting is quite good, especially from the young lead, and the animation makes one wonder what they can't do with computers these days. This version of the Golden Compass beautifully brings the books to life and was very pleasing to watch with rather nice visuals. I wasn't sure what I was getting into, as there seems to be a rather large glut of Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings wannabes crowding theaters now and in the near future.
For some strange reason, a theater in the middle of the cornfield in Indiana had a sneak preview of the Golden Compass, and being a fan of the books I decided to take advantage of it.
