The Golden Compass (Parents, Please Read This) - Page 2

Kalista · 11-29-2007, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by RedFox

I have the trilogy in a boxed set. I was busy with RIT so I haven't gotten around to reading them yet. One of my Christian friends is interested in reading those books because he likes kid books like that and already read all of the Narnia and Harry Potter books and Eragon books.

Believe it or not, I have not read Harry Potter books. When I cleaned up my husband's stuffs to pack to move into new place. I did not realize, he had two books. I rather read first books than third one. It will help me to understand what is the Harry Potter movies all about.

I never understand why so many people fascinated in "Harry Potter" movies.

Kalista

Kalista · 11-29-2007, 06:58 AM

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first part of a trilogy is in fact

What is it?

GarnetTigerMom · 11-29-2007, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Kalista

What is it?

it means the movie made a lot of money
box-office - the amount of profit a movie makes in theaters
hit - something that succeeds, wildly
Lord of the rings - the name of a series of books ( by J. R. R. Tolkien, that was made into 3 movies)
trilogy a set of 3 things - Lord of the rings was 3 moviews, and 3 books, but other works of art can be trilogies, too.

Cheri · 11-29-2007, 10:15 AM

I'm a Christian and I don't think Harry Potter is all that bad, beside It entertains kids, and gets them to read books, even my son has so many books about Harry Potter he's a huge fan also. The only reasons some parents forbid their kids in watching Harry Potter because the scripture in the bible does have something being said about avoiding witchcraft. But, it's not gonna brainwashed the kids, it is just a story. It does not make kids tempt dabbling in witchcraft in my opinion.

I don't mind having my boys watch The Golden Compass either.

GarnetTigerMom · 11-29-2007, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Cheri

I'm a Christian and I don't think Harry Potter is all that bad, beside It entertains kids, and gets them to read books, even my son has so many books about Harry Potter he's a huge fan also. The only reasons some parents forbid their kids in watching Harry Potter because the scripture in the bible does have something being said about avoiding witchcraft. But, it's not gonna brainwashed the kids, it is just a story. It does not make kids tempt dabbling in witchcraft in my opinion.

I don't mind having my boys watch The Golden Compass either.

Well posted ! :-)

Buffalo · 11-30-2007, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Cheri

I'm a Christian and I don't think Harry Potter is all that bad, beside It entertains kids, and gets them to read books, even my son has so many books about Harry Potter he's a huge fan also. The only reasons some parents forbid their kids in watching Harry Potter because the scripture in the bible does have something being said about avoiding witchcraft. But, it's not gonna brainwashed the kids, it is just a story. It does not make kids tempt dabbling in witchcraft in my opinion.

I don't mind having my boys watch The Golden Compass either.

Exactly! I like the part where Harry told the Sorting Hat not to put him in Slytherin, any house will do but not Slytherin. It is all about choices we make everyday. Harry chooses the good not the bad. Ditto for Lyra in the Golden Compass.

Aleser · 01-05-2008, 10:08 PM

I'm a firm believer that once your child has reached the age to comprehend long books, they should have a well-established understanding of the difference between fantasy and reality- and that not allowing them to read a book or see a film for fear that a work of fiction can shake their faith speaks volumes about failures in parenting- and of the fragile nature of so called "faith" you're worried about destroying. I don't believe it's quite so geniune if you've never found yourself questioning it and believing DESPITE those questions.

Dr. Strangelove · 01-07-2008, 03:24 AM

I saw the Golden Compass 2 weeks ago. Good film, I knew about the anti-religous stuff, but I didn't see much of it in the film. It evidently was 'dumbed down' from the novel, as most book-to-movie adaptations are.

I LOVED the Polar Bears, and their fight. Great stuff. Actually, now that I look back, the CGI of the bears was impressive, I did not often think to myself 'this is so obivously CGI' that often if I did.. maybe subconsicously.. heh.

The film is PG13, apropriately rated, IMO. NOT FOR CHILDREN, however it is marketed.

Cheri · 01-07-2008, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Strangelove

The film is PG13, apropriately rated, IMO. NOT FOR CHILDREN, however it is marketed.

Isn't it the parents decision? Parental guidance still required for those under 13. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is also PG13, And some parents allow their children watch Harry Potter movies also.

PowerON · 01-09-2008, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Bebonang

Just want to make an announcement that There is going to be a CBS/HDTV in April, 2008. Not yet set a date but will soon. Marlee will play Laura, a Deaf mother and I forget his name will play Dan, a hearing father. They have been married for nine years and very happy. They have a son who had been hearing until he was six years old. He became deaf and the hearing father want him to have Cochlear Implant. Both father and mother got into a arguement about it. The title of the movie is call "Sweet Nothing in My Ear". I hope you all watch it in in the Spring. It should be a very interesting movie about why we don't want to have Cochlear Implants on very young children.

what does it do with deaf actress and Golden Compass?

GarnetTigerMom · 01-09-2008, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Bebonang

Just want to make an announcement that There is going to be a CBS/HDTV in April, 2008. Not yet set a date but will soon. Marlee will play Laura, a Deaf mother and I forget his name will play Dan, a hearing father. They have been married for nine years and very happy. They have a son who had been hearing until he was six years old. He became deaf and the hearing father want him to have Cochlear Implant. Both father and mother got into a arguement about it. The title of the movie is call "Sweet Nothing in My Ear". I hope you all watch it in in the Spring. It should be a very interesting movie about why we don't want to have Cochlear Implants on very young children.

What does sweet nothing in my ear have to do with this topic on the golden compass? that should be a seprate issue topic.

Dr. Strangelove · 01-10-2008, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Cheri

Isn't it the parents decision? Parental guidance still required for those under 13. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is also PG13, And some parents allow their children watch Harry Potter movies also.

IMO = In My Opinion. I would not recommend it for small children under the age of maybe 5, to be more specific. Otherwise, I would watch it with them in case they have any questions, get scared etc. If your kid(s) are mature and have watched similar movies with PG-13, then they should be fine watching The Golden Compass. There are a few characters, animals(Daemons) and situations that might give kids nightmares. Even I myself at 30 years old, felt sympathy and even anger for the characters when they were in unpleasant situations. It is a well made movie, and not to be seen as a 'children's movie', and I think it is very apropriately rated at PG-13. IMO..

11-29-2007, 10:15 AM	#34 (permalink)
Cheri Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: All I wanted was a white knight with a good heart, soft touch, fast horse, ride me off into the sunset Posts: 20,225	I'm a Christian and I don't think Harry Potter is all that bad, beside It entertains kids, and gets them to read books, even my son has so many books about Harry Potter he's a huge fan also. The only reasons some parents forbid their kids in watching Harry Potter because the scripture in the bible does have something being said about avoiding witchcraft. But, it's not gonna brainwashed the kids, it is just a story. It does not make kids tempt dabbling in witchcraft in my opinion. I don't mind having my boys watch The Golden Compass either. __________________

01-05-2008, 10:08 PM	#37 (permalink)
Aleser Woosh. Yes, Woosh. Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 438	I'm a firm believer that once your child has reached the age to comprehend long books, they should have a well-established understanding of the difference between fantasy and reality- and that not allowing them to read a book or see a film for fear that a work of fiction can shake their faith speaks volumes about failures in parenting- and of the fragile nature of so called "faith" you're worried about destroying. I don't believe it's quite so geniune if you've never found yourself questioning it and believing DESPITE those questions. __________________ "I swear by my life, and my love of it, that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine."

01-07-2008, 03:24 AM	#38 (permalink)
Dr. Strangelove Cruisin' Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Cruisin' at 180 mph Posts: 1,209	I saw the Golden Compass 2 weeks ago. Good film, I knew about the anti-religous stuff, but I didn't see much of it in the film. It evidently was 'dumbed down' from the novel, as most book-to-movie adaptations are. I LOVED the Polar Bears, and their fight. Great stuff. Actually, now that I look back, the CGI of the bears was impressive, I did not often think to myself 'this is so obivously CGI' that often if I did.. maybe subconsicously.. heh. The film is PG13, apropriately rated, IMO. NOT FOR CHILDREN, however it is marketed. __________________ DeafGamersOnline.com XBL GT: XDG Deaf Smith ACHEIVMENT UNLOCKED: Banned for 1 day at AD.com 4/24/07 AD users on my Ignore List: Authenticrap, Jiron00b

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