Lyra Belacqua is an orphan who lives happily in Jordan College, Oxford, playing with local boys and terrorising the professors. However, when Lyra overhears scholars discussing a plot against her uncle, Lord Asriel, centering around a mysterious substance called Dust, her curiosity is roused. Soon Lyra is in over her head as she uncovers a frightening plot and a whole new world of possibilities.

It has been a long time I watch a story derived from fairytale. It’s just fairly well presented for the story is not as mesmerizing as TLOTR and its graphical effects were so-so-. However, without doubt it is the most awaited movie in the holidays because of its characters. Who can resist the elegant Nicole Kidman and the quite suave Daniel Craig? I cannot get enough of Nicole even she is playing an evil role in this movie, she looks striking in the golden gown. I notice the little girl greatly resemble the charming Kate Hudson (not sure about the spelling). Besides, Ian Mckellen gave me a surprise by voicing the polar bear (a big whit one). In conclusion, The Golden Compass is definitely a must for this long, long holidays.