The Golden Compass

One of the nice things about flying is that I see some movies. Normally I don't bother. However, while the Golden Compass had been advertised enough that I knew I might be interested, and the premise seemed promising, I found it unsatisfying.
( Spoilers behind the cut . . . )

I think they undercut their own climax trying to set up for the next movie. Ending this one a bit earlier would have left me, at least, with a better impression. Let the next movie fend for itself!

I guess I'll have to see if there's a book now. The movie . . . well, I didn't watch it on the return flight.