...wow...that is impressive. Of their commentary/review (they also liked the film a lot), these two paragraphs really stood out for me:
"To the extent ... that Lyra and her allies are taking a stand on behalf
of free will in opposition to the coercive force of the Magisterium,
they are of course acting entirely in harmony with Catholic teaching.
The heroism and self-sacrifice that they demonstrate provide appropriate
moral lessons for viewers."
"Is Pullman trying to undermine anyone's belief in God? Leaving the
books aside, and focusing on what has ended up on-screen, the script can
reasonably be interpreted in the broadest sense as an appeal against the
abuse of political power. Will seeing this film inspire teens to read
the books, which many have found problematic? Rather than banning the
movie or books, parents might instead take the opportunity to talk
through any thorny philosophical issues with their teens."
ah, and somewhere, Bill Donahue (head of the Catholic League) is crying himself to sleep.
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