This is a good interesting movie for kids and most adults. It has a very interesting plot and story with very good special effects. I think it is from a series of three books, so if it is successful teh sequels will follow.
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I saw a news report that the story and its sequels push a subtle atheistic agenda. Did you find that to be true at all in the story?
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Well, we're safe for now. Thank goodness we're in a bowling alley.
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That is a somewhat simplistic critique of the books and (according to Roger Ebert's review) not a relevant point in the film. The books are not "subtly atheistic", actually, but rather a critique of organized religions (particularly the Catholic Church, IIRC) and include as a plot element the idea that God is an ancient entity who is dying or has died (I can't immediately recall the details as the books came out in the mid nineties). (the spoiler is for the books, not the film, BTW) The film is fantasy/sci-fi that should not be particularly offensive to any particular religion--at least, not any more so than many other fantasy/sci-fi stories. But, as often happens, criticisms of the source material often obscures the actual film.Comment
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Yeah, seems the catholic church in some places is banning the film for its church members, but my understanding from those who have seen the film say there is nothing there to be concerned about.Comment
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I did not pick up on any atheistic agenda in the film. There is criticism of the rulers of the land who seem to want complete control over everything, but that theme is in a lot of movies. It may be there, but it is subtle.Comment
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