Advantages: Daniel Craig Disadvantages: Boring shallow characters
souls are called daemons and these walk beside them in the form of animals. Children's daemons can shape shift till they find their true form adults cannot. The gobblers are an unknown entity (the film's bad guys) that are kidnapping children, for what reason we don't know why until later in the film. Lyra's friend Roger gets taken by these which lead Lyra on a quest to find him she is given the golden compass to help her . The other thing I found weird about this film is that the girl Lyra is supposed to be the chosen one but not much is really said about this so it seems to make no impact on you as an audience.
One of the villains - Nicole Kidman Mrs Coulter is an evil woman whom we find out is Lyra's mother , usually I am a fan of Kidman ,however I personally found her performance weak and character shallow in this film. Fans of Daniel ...
Advantages: cinematography is spectacular Disadvantages: The script is flawed
of wondrous creatures some good who wish her well and offer their help, others not so good who are intent on hindering her on her quest. With the help of a golden compass only a select few are able to read to guide her on her way Lyra sets off on the adventure of a life time.
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Acting/Characters
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Dakota Blue Richards - Lyra
As you watch Dakota on screen, you forget she was only 12 years old at the time of filming, and you certainly see no signs of this being her very first acting job. She commands the viewer's attention with her performance and she challenges us to feel her struggles and triumphs as she experiences them. It is a testament to her talent that, when sharing camera time with the likes of Sam Elliot or in fact Nicole Kidman, she steals the focus. I look forward to seeing more from this bright star
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Advantages: Good Priced Food, Great atmosphere, Family Friendly Disadvantages: I never win the pub quiz! - But I suppose that's not their fault!
**This review is of the Three compasses Pub in Aldenham, Herts**
Aldenham is a quiet and small village just a few miles from Watford. The pub is located down a quiet country lane, but is simple to find. Off one of the only 2 roads that go through Aldenham. Its the turning on your left heading towards Watford or on your right heading away. Easy.
I have been going to this pub now for a few years in a few different capacities; it's near to my work and is a favourite place for the odd after work, or lunchtime drink.
The Actual Pub
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The pub itself is a lovely big building, I believe it was built in the 18th century and was apparently even frequented by highway man Dick Turpin. It has a lot of traditional original wooden beams which keep it full of character.
A very key feature of a pub in my opinion is ...
