Some Christians thought Philip Pullman’s novel was blasphemous.
But now some of the author’s fans may think the film adaptation’s not provocative enough.
He spent the next nine days writing the script by hand.
Looking back on it three years later, Weitz says, It was a romantic induction into the process.
But maybe he should have considered it an omen.
Sure, theres a plucky kid hero, lots of talking animals, and piles of pretty snow.
A wardrobe even makes a coy cameo.
But this risky $180 million fantasy is worlds away from C.S.
Lewis fuzzy Christian fairy tale.
Literary critics have hailed the award-winning books as masterpieces and put Pullman on a pedestal next to J.R.R.
They believe Pullmans books slander their faith, celebrate irresponsible behavior, and promote despairing, soulless atheism.
(Did we mention that Lord Asriel wants to kill God?)
