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The Golden Compass poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 61.8 / 100
2007·Adventure / Family / Fantasy·1h 53m

THE GOLDEN COMPASS

“There are worlds beyond our own. The compass will show the way.”

In a parallel universe, after overhearing a shocking secret, precocious orphan Lyra Belacqua trades her carefree existence roaming the halls of Jordan College for an otherworldly adventure in the far North, unaware that it's part of her destiny.

Above the Line
Chris Weitz·DirectorChris Weitz·ScreenplayPhilip Pullman·NovelHenry Braham·Director of PhotographyAlexandre Desplat·Original Music ComposerAnne V. Coates·Editor
Cast
Nicole Kidman·Marisa CoulterDaniel Craig·Lord AsrielDakota Blue Richards·Lyra BelacquaBen Walker·Roger ParslowFreddie Highmore·Pantalaimon (voice)Ian McKellen·Iorek Byrnison (voice)Eva Green·Serafina PekkalaJim Carter·John FaaTom Courtenay·Farder CoramIan McShane·Ragnar Sturlusson (voice)
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Chris Weitz·Director
Writing· 2
Chris Weitz·ScreenplayPhilip Pullman·Novel
Camera· 1
Henry Braham·Director of Photography
Editing· 3
Anne V. Coates·EditorPeter Honess·EditorKevin Tent·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Alexandre Desplat·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 8
Chris Lowe·Art DirectionAndy Nicholson·Art DirectionRuth Myers·Costume DesignDennis Gassner·Production DesignAnna Pinnock·Set DecorationNicola Buck·Makeup ArtistAngela Levin·Makeup ArtistBill Hargreaves·Dressing Prop
Production· 11
Bill Carraro·ProducerDeborah Forte·ProducerMichael Lynne·Executive ProducerToby Emmerich·Executive ProducerMark Ordesky·Executive ProducerIleen Maisel·Executive ProducerAndrew Miano·Executive ProducerPaul Weitz·Executive ProducerRobert Shaye·Executive ProducerLucy Bevan·CastingFiona Weir·Casting
Other Departments· 3
Paul Jennings·Stunt CoordinatorBill Hargreaves·Second UnitHoward R. Campbell·Lighting Technician
By the Numbers
61.8
OF 100
Master Score
6.1
OF 10
IMDb
43%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$372M
ROI 107%
Worldwide Gross
1
2 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Golden Compass's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Adventurous, Epic, Fantastical
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A young girl with light hair, wearing a white fur-trimmed coat and boots, stands on the back of a large white polar bear. The polar bear is adorned with golden,”

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Key Elements
Polar BearGolden ArmorGlowing ObjectIceSnow
Atmosphere
Cold, Vibrant
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
7/10
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