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His Dark Materials
Lyra is an orphan who lives in a parallel universe in which science, theology and magic are entwined. Her search for a kidnapped friend uncovers a sinister plot involving stolen children and turns into a quest to understand a mysterious phenomenon called Dust. She is later joined on her journey by Will, a boy who possesses a knife that can cut windows between worlds. As she learns the truth about her parents and her prophesied destiny, the two young people are caught up in a war against celestial powers that ranges across many worlds.
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Cast
Dafne Keen, Amir Wilson, Ruth Wilson, Ariyon Bakare, Simone Kirby, Lewin Lloyd, Ruta Gedmintas, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Will Keen, Kit Connor
Russell Dodgson, William McGregor, Jamie Childs, Dawn Shadforth, Tom Hooper, Otto Bathurst, Leanne Welham, Amit Gupta
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What viewers are saying
Enthusiastic reactions and a few more critical takes from the community.
His Dark Materials has the kind of atmosphere that stays with you after the credits.
It starts with a clear promise and keeps finding interesting ways to develop it.
The visual choices give His Dark Materials a distinctive rhythm and texture.
Some passages feel familiar, but the performances keep the film interesting.
The emotional beats land without overwhelming the story.
The pacing will not work for everyone; a few scenes could have been tighter.
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