Northern Lights

(There are soooooo many things that title could refer to...)
Or, to give it the name it goes by, "The Golden Compass."
I'm re-reading the book atm, so I'll tell you how they compare soon, but for the film itself, great.
First off, and google it if you don't understand, what a steam-punk world!!!! If you're a fan of girl genius or any of the other gas-lamp/steam-punk worlds, or a fan of the book, have a look. Not as much of a PG as some others I've seen, but not for very young kids (ie, Matt, don't take Ellen!). Obviously a set up for the next couple of films and the film manages to NOT mention the Catholic church at any time, unlike the book! But a huge cast, and Daniel Craig is brilliantly cast. Not as world conquering as New Line's other recent ventures (cough *LOTR* cough) but looks promising.

Thinking about the PG thing, went to see something a while back, can't exactly remember what but there was a scene in it that was a bit gory, nothing really horrific but enough that a few people I know would go ewwgh. On the way out I heard a parent, who had taken their child along with them, complaining to a member of staff. The queue monkey called over the manager who gave the complainer the address of the head office and two pieces of advice: you can leave the cinema any time (they hadn't), and it's a PG, which means that the parents are advised to view it first and then decide whether or not to take their children, so if they choose not to do this, it's the parent's responsibility.
I almost cheered.
As it was, as she went off in a huff I caught the manager's eye and grinned. Bugger me if there wasn't a flash of answering smile.
As we used to say in Blacks, the customer, while possibly stupid and potentially about to do something suicidal, is not always right but is always the customer.

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