Golden Compass

phykell · 04-03-2009, 13:15

I've got this on BR and haven't watched it yet.

I've never read the book(s) so would I be better off waiting and reading them or should I just watch the film anyway? In other words, would reading the books ruin the film, or vice-versa?

The books are supposed to be quite good (aren't they?) so I wouldn't want to ruin the books if I watch the film first. Sound sensible?

Haly · 04-03-2009, 13:16

I watched the film first then read the book.
I enjoyed both as the book's pretty different from the film (and a lot harsher in places imo!).

I know the film's had a few dodgy reviews but I did think it was quite fun, but I went in not expecting anything. I think if I'd read the book first I'd have been very disappointed by the film as it's really not very alike.

Pumpkinstew · 04-03-2009, 13:20

I think the film's a bit of a let down either way you do it.

phykell · 04-03-2009, 13:23

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Originally Posted by Haly

I watched the film first then read the book.
I enjoyed both as the book's pretty different from the film (and a lot harsher in places imo!).

I know the film's had a few dodgy reviews but I did think it was quite fun, but I went in not expecting anything. I think if I'd read the book first I'd have been very disappointed by the film as it's really not very alike.

OK, film first then - thx!

Pheebs · 04-03-2009, 13:24

I think perhaps reading the book would make the film a bit *meh*. It's a good film but not a shade on the book!

I would therefore do the film first then enjoy the book

Del Lardo · 04-03-2009, 13:28

Excellent books are way better than the average film. Was genuinely dissapointed in the film after the good conversions of LotR and Harry Potter.

As a result I'd say watch the film first and then read the books to find out how it should be done.

phykell · 04-03-2009, 13:29

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Originally Posted by Pheebs

I think perhaps reading the book would make the film a bit *meh*. It's a good film but not a shade on the book!

I would therefore do the film first then enjoy the book

I'll watch the film this weekend then and order the book today - any recommendations? Is it just the one or is there a convenient set?

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http://www.amazon.co.uk/Materials-Tr...6169872&sr=1-3

Pheebs · 04-03-2009, 13:31

Part of a trio

I've not managed to get through the second book... I always become distracted! Picky has and enjoyed it I believe! But I would deffo get the trilogy

Northern Lights
The Subtle Knife
The Amber Spyglass

Don't forget Quidco when ordering

leowyatt · 04-03-2009, 13:43

yes watch then read. I did it the other way round and just got cross when I saw what they changed

phykell · 04-03-2009, 13:44

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Originally Posted by leowyatt

...and just got cross...

04-03-2009, 13:15	#1
phykell Vodka Martini Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 833	Golden Compass I've got this on BR and haven't watched it yet. I've never read the book(s) so would I be better off waiting and reading them or should I just watch the film anyway? In other words, would reading the books ruin the film, or vice-versa? The books are supposed to be quite good (aren't they?) so I wouldn't want to ruin the books if I watch the film first. Sound sensible? __________________

04-03-2009, 13:16	#2
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	I watched the film first then read the book. I enjoyed both as the book's pretty different from the film (and a lot harsher in places imo!). I know the film's had a few dodgy reviews but I did think it was quite fun, but I went in not expecting anything. I think if I'd read the book first I'd have been very disappointed by the film as it's really not very alike. __________________ Halycopter

04-03-2009, 13:20	#3
Pumpkinstew Absinthe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mostly Oxford, Sometimes Bristol Posts: 1,156	I think the film's a bit of a let down either way you do it. __________________ Get old, or die tryin' PSTEWREVIEWS - Chunks of Meaty Reviews, Mixed with Your Five a Day of News, Comment and Opinion, Floating in a Broth of Suspect Grammar and Seasoned Liberally with Mixed Metaphor. Tasty.

04-03-2009, 13:24	#5
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	I think perhaps reading the book would make the film a bit meh. It's a good film but not a shade on the book! I would therefore do the film first then enjoy the book __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

04-03-2009, 13:31	#8
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	Part of a trio I've not managed to get through the second book... I always become distracted! Picky has and enjoyed it I believe! But I would deffo get the trilogy Northern Lights The Subtle Knife The Amber Spyglass Don't forget Quidco when ordering __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

04-03-2009, 13:28	#6
Del Lardo Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cambridge Posts: 2,539	Excellent books are way better than the average film. Was genuinely dissapointed in the film after the good conversions of LotR and Harry Potter. As a result I'd say watch the film first and then read the books to find out how it should be done.

04-03-2009, 13:43	#9
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	yes watch then read. I did it the other way round and just got cross when I saw what they changed __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"