3 stars (PG-13)

Mystic quest adventure film based on the “His Dark Materials” trilogy by Philip Pullman. The story focuses on young Lyra (Dakota Blue Richards), who heads to the Arctic to get help from her uncle (Daniel Craig). Chasing her is a regal bitch (Nicole Kidman) and various creeps involved in a plot to snatch children. Helping her are a witch (Eva Green), a cowboy pilot (Sam Elliott) and an armored polar bear (Ian McKellen). There is far too much yakking in the movie, but the battle scenes (including talking armored polar bears!) are great. 118 minutes. DVD INFO: Single and two-disc packages are available. The two-disc set includes a commentary track and 160 minutes of additional special features.