Stardust (2007)

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• John M

  
  Just watched this again for the 5000th time this time on blu ray and it again is just an amazingly fun movie!! Directed my Matthew Vaughn (Kick-Ass), it is one of my all time favorites. What do stars do? They shine and the stars of this movie do from Robert De Niro to Michelle… More
  Just watched this again for the 5000th time this time on blu ray and it again is just an amazingly fun movie!! Directed my Matthew Vaughn (Kick-Ass), it is one of my all time favorites. What do stars do? They shine and the stars of this movie do from Robert De Niro to Michelle Pfeiffer. All around great movie!!

• Jameson W

  
  A really good fantasy film! Matthew Vaughn has yet to make a film I haven't liked.

• KJ P

  
  This extremely average tale about a falling star which has princes, witches, and normal people on route of finding. All for different reasons, they must reach the falling star to become kings, look younger, and get the girl of their dreams. Turns out, the falling star is a person who… More
  This extremely average tale about a falling star which has princes, witches, and normal people on route of finding. All for different reasons, they must reach the falling star to become kings, look younger, and get the girl of their dreams. Turns out, the falling star is a person who has feelings for a human man who is in pursuit to bring her to his true love s a birthday gift. The tables turn magnificently throughout this film and it is a great fantasy adventure, but the tone is off and the pacing is far too slow. I enjoyed the plot, being original, faithful, and a great contribution to the romance/fantasy genre of it's time. This is in no way a poor film, in fact, it's rather good, but there is nothing here that had me wanting to applaud. Stardust is just another film I had fun with, but will eventually forget about in years to come.

• Thomas J

  
  Great fantasy movie. What I enjoyed most is the characters are not typical for this type movie. It was refreshing and fun. Even though it was predictable, the journey to the end was a thrill for me!

• Jeff "

  
  Stardust is a flawless fantasy film that is filled with adventure. Brilliantly directed by Matthew Vaughn, Stardust is a phenomenal film that the whole family can enjoy. I thought Stardust was a wonderful, entertaining film. Matthew Vaughn has crafted a totally different film from his… More
  Stardust is a flawless fantasy film that is filled with adventure. Brilliantly directed by Matthew Vaughn, Stardust is a phenomenal film that the whole family can enjoy. I thought Stardust was a wonderful, entertaining film. Matthew Vaughn has crafted a totally different film from his directorial debut, Layer Cake, and he succeeds in creating something truly satisfying. Vaughn has worked previously on many other films, most notably on Guy Ritchie's gangster films, but with Stardust he shows he can adapt to a totally different genre of film. Vaughn is a phenomenal director, and Stardust is a superbly crafted fantasy with romance and comedy. Stardust is a dazzling feast for the eyes with awesome special effects. The story is fairly simply, but is always captivating and fun, its slow at first but it steadily picks up and is thoroughly entertaining. One of the reasons that the film works well is the excellent cast at hand. Matthew Vaughn has assembled a fine bunch of actors here and they all deliver on screen. Stardust is a fun, action packed comedy fantasy that has romance and everything else you'd expect from a fantasy film. In my opinion, Stardust is severely underrated and shouldn't be overlooked the way it has been. For fans of Harry Potter or Lord Of The Rings or any other fantasy story or film, Stardust is a yet another phenomenal gem that if you're lucky, you'll watch it for the first time, and enter a world of wonders. But if you're luckier still, you'll revisit this splendid film again and again.

• Alexis N

  
  This film had been sitting in front of my tv for awhile, I was never in a rush to watch it. But I finally did and I loved it. The band of characters is amazing, it's magical, sweet, romantic and beyond entertaining.

• Lewis C

  
  "What do stars do? They shine." Sky pirates. Blood-thirsty (actually, heart-hungry) witches. Fallen stars. Murderous princes. Action, humor, and all the romance that anyone should require. Stardust is an entertaining fantasy adventure film that has it all, and should… More
  "What do stars do? They shine." Sky pirates. Blood-thirsty (actually, heart-hungry) witches. Fallen stars. Murderous princes. Action, humor, and all the romance that anyone should require. Stardust is an entertaining fantasy adventure film that has it all, and should appease any fan of the genre. Matthew Vaughn's second directorial effort is quite different from the work he did before and after it (the excellent Layer Cake and Kick-Ass, respectively), and it proves that he can make a good movie in nearly any genre. This adaptation of the Neil Gaiman novel of the same name follows our young hero Tristan (Charlie Cox) as he follows a falling star to another world, in order to bring it back as a gift for the woman he wants to marry. It's not that simple of course, as Tristan finds the star to be not a mere celestial rock, but a young woman (Claire Danes). A very uncooperative young woman, and one who is also being sought by three witch sisters and a prince, who all wish to kill her for her immortal heart. As you can probably guess, that scenario has adventure written all over it. Stardust has a very definite Princess Bride vibe. If that movie's mix of action, humor, romance, and colorful characters (Robert De Niro has a ball as a rather unique pirate, and Michelle Pfeiffer and Ricky Gervais also steal every scene they're in) appealed to you, then you're in luck. I honestly can't come up with many reasons why someone wouldn't like this, unless you're just not a fan of Gaiman's book or the genre as a whole. I found it to be charming and fun.

• Ken S

  
  Cute, but I was underwhelmed. Its no Princess Bride. Worth it just to see DeNiro as Captain Shakespeare.

• Dead A

  
  This is a great movie!

• Anthony L

  
  I'd heard nothing but bad things about this fantasy film and I feared that Matthew Vaughn had tried to make his own Princess Bride, something that I though was odd considering his CV. It's good to be wrong, Stardust was quite good, after a shaky start, the film got quite… More
  I'd heard nothing but bad things about this fantasy film and I feared that Matthew Vaughn had tried to make his own Princess Bride, something that I though was odd considering his CV. It's good to be wrong, Stardust was quite good, after a shaky start, the film got quite exciting and thoroughly enjoyable. I can't wait for Vaughn's Kick-Ass now, he has proved that he's more than just a producer of second rate British gangster films anyway!

• Daniel M

  
  The film industry has more than its fill this decade of PG-rated fantasy films, from the magnificent The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe, through the uneven and average, like Prince Caspian and Inkheart, down to the downright dingy, such as Adam Sandler?s Bedtime Stories. The… More
  The film industry has more than its fill this decade of PG-rated fantasy films, from the magnificent The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe, through the uneven and average, like Prince Caspian and Inkheart, down to the downright dingy, such as Adam Sandler?s Bedtime Stories. The way that most of these are marketed, with the same sorts of posters, fonts and trailers, would lead you to believe that this film is just like all the other middle-of-the-road fantasies of late, and as such will disappear into obscurity. Thankfully, that doesn?t occur. Its aesthetic may be similar to a lot of other child-friendly fantasy films, but Stardust has a much greater depth and sense of heart than its more commercially successful sisters. The first and biggest positive about this film is its cast. It is so refreshing to see Claire Danes back on screen in a leading role. Having rescued both Romeo + Juliet and Terminator 3 from being completely forgettable films, she portrays the fallen star Yvaine with the perfect combination of innocence coupled with a sense of sadness from seeing so much suffering in the world. Her central relationship with Charlie Cox ? probably still most famous for his role in Bleak House ? is completely believable, and even though it follows the arc of most romantic comedies, there is plenty of originality and spark to keep us interested. After what seems like a very long absence, Michelle Pfeiffer returns to the big screen in the role of the villainous witch. It?s not only a great performance, but it?s refreshing to see actresses of her pedigree and vintage sending themselves up. Much has been made of Pfeiffer retaining her knock-out looks well into her 50s, a fact which she both embraces (by stripping off after she regenerates) and sends up (by ageing steadily into a miserable old hag). An equally pleasant surprise is Robert De Niro as the closet transvestite Captain Shakespeare. After coming on screen and essentially doing the Robert De Niro performance ? wise-guy looks, squared shoulders and acid-tongued delivery - he sends himself up in ways which are hilarious without being tragic or self-parodying. The can-can sequence, where fight scenes are intercut with him dancing in a dress, is much funnier than anything in Analyse This or Meet The Parents. The film also benefits from a supporting cast of great British comic actors. Among those playing the dead brothers are Mark Heap and Julian Rhind-Tutt, fresh from splendid turns in Channel 4?s pioneering comedy Green Wing, and Adam Buxton, who would later have a cameo as the long-suffering science teacher in Son of Rambow. Even Jason Flemying does well as the eldest brother, although not quite to the extent that we forgive him for making The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. The only acting complaints are Ian McKellan, whose rather superfluous voiceover sounds like he wandered off the set of The Lord of the Rings, and Sienna Miller, who appears to be convinced that looking like Dusty Springfield somehow constitutes acting. While the screenplay doesn?t deviate too significantly from the arcs of either fantasy or romantic comedy, it never feels stale or unwieldy. The three separate plot strands are all ably interwoven. Roughly equal time is accorded to the search for the necklace by the competing heirs, the search for the star by the witches, and the love story between Danes and Cox. And while the special effects are more old-fashioned than a lot of stuff we now see, most of it courtesy of ILM or similar companies, they do not overshadow or overpower the film in any way. In short, Stardust is a film of many pleasant surprises. Comparisons have been drawn with Terry Gilliam?s Time Bandits in its choice of colours and dreamlike quality. Where much of modern cinema, from The Dark Knight to Rock?n?Rolla, is obsessed with gritty, often pessimistic realism, it is reassuring that there are fantasy films still being made which are imaginative and original without being completely escapist and vacuous. Stardust does require a lot of suspension of disbelief, and it isn?t as good as the first Narnia film, but otherwise it is a highly enjoyable, entertaining, imaginative and optimistic film, which will delight children and adults alike and stand the test of time.

• Jens S

  
  While I fear the audience is slowly getting tired of fantasy films after books this is another highlight of the genre. While the first half of the movie feels somewhat bumpy in direction and editing at times, the rest is pretty perfect (I am saying this without having read the book,… More
  While I fear the audience is slowly getting tired of fantasy films after books this is another highlight of the genre. While the first half of the movie feels somewhat bumpy in direction and editing at times, the rest is pretty perfect (I am saying this without having read the book, mind you). Sure, not every joke works as good as the many really great ones (special points to Robert DeNiro and Ricky Gervais), and not all effects look as good as the neat camera rides and gorgeous landscape shots. But newbie Charlie Cox makes for a really charming and likable main character, there is plenty of magic, fun and humor, a good soundtrack and a pretty exciting showdown as well as great villains. You have to admire Michelle Pfeiffer for her guts to ridicule the beauty mania and ageism she became a victim of in Hollywood. Very lovable and satisfying all around. Maybe even for the new millennium what Princess Bride was for the 80s.

• Film C

  
  I love this movie its a lovely magical adventure which is romantic, funny exciting, butt clenching and just a fantastic movie that is for everyone! robert de niro is fantastic in this part and makes me love he even more! Its about a boy he thinks hes in love with this girl and for… More
  I love this movie its a lovely magical adventure which is romantic, funny exciting, butt clenching and just a fantastic movie that is for everyone! robert de niro is fantastic in this part and makes me love he even more! Its about a boy he thinks hes in love with this girl and for her bday hes promised to get her star thats just fallin from the sky but what he thinks is just an easy pick up turns into running from witches brothers and befriending pirates and finding real love ! This movie is really worth a watch!

• Nani V

  
  A great fantasy film with an actual good story line that kept me interested.

• Mark H

  
  Absorbing fantasy about a young man in search of a fallen star he promises to bring back to win the heart of his true love. Jane Goldman & Matthew Vaughn's script is breathtaking in its ability to masterfully weave multiple storylines in creating an otherworldly universe that… More
  Absorbing fantasy about a young man in search of a fallen star he promises to bring back to win the heart of his true love. Jane Goldman & Matthew Vaughn's script is breathtaking in its ability to masterfully weave multiple storylines in creating an otherworldly universe that will delight, amuse and enchant.

• paul s

  
  While not a perfect film, or even a standard bearer for the fantasy genre, this film has a wondrous, offbeat humor that helps support a tired tale that does manage a few surprises. Michelle Phieffer is wonderful as the witch who chases after the star (Claire Danes, who also holds… More
  While not a perfect film, or even a standard bearer for the fantasy genre, this film has a wondrous, offbeat humor that helps support a tired tale that does manage a few surprises. Michelle Phieffer is wonderful as the witch who chases after the star (Claire Danes, who also holds her own here), although I question her continued use of magic, knowing that it ages her; when the reason she wants the star is to prevent herself from ageing. You would have thought her to be a bit more judicious in using her powers, but she doesn't hesitate at every opportunity - perhaps power corrupts? A fabulous narration, full of British wit, by Sir Ian McKellen, only adds to a gleefully dark cameo by Sir Peter O'Toole - how many films of this class can claim two British sirs? Robert DiNiro does a splendid turn as the pirate captain/ drag queen. His amused, enamored glance at the foppish Humphrey (the early rival for the main charactor in garnerning the affections of a self absorbed, vapid Victoria) is just another example of a throwaway line that elevates this movie above the norm. The climatic battle scene in the witches' lair fell kind of flat, but otherwise I found this very entertaining.

• Phil H

  
  This is very strange indeed, I gotta be honest, I didn't follow the plot atall haha I lost it not far in, and the film is waaay too long, boring Im afraid. There's a great cast but thats it, the plot is confusing, the effects are basic and it all seems very much like… More
  This is very strange indeed, I gotta be honest, I didn't follow the plot atall haha I lost it not far in, and the film is waaay too long, boring Im afraid. There's a great cast but thats it, the plot is confusing, the effects are basic and it all seems very much like 'The Adventures of Baron Muchausen'. It tries too hard and seems like they're just trying to get as many big names in the film as possible, overated.

• Josh L

  
  Much better than I had anticipated. It had humor, love, and action rolled into a genuinely entertaining movie. If you are looking for a good fantasy movie, look no further.

• Lady D

  
  For those of you who enjoyed the Pirates of the Caribbean films and The Chronicles of Narnia, this is definitely your type of film, filled with magical moments and a fairy tale style storyline. A great original concept with much going on throughout the whole film. An array of… More
  For those of you who enjoyed the Pirates of the Caribbean films and The Chronicles of Narnia, this is definitely your type of film, filled with magical moments and a fairy tale style storyline. A great original concept with much going on throughout the whole film. An array of British and American stars and a role played by DeNiro, unlike any he has played previously. A heart warmer.

• Tim S

  
  This movie is a lot of fun and although he plays way against type, Robert DeNiro gives one of his most energetic performances in the past few years. It was nice to see the guy sorta acting. Other than that, it's pretty straight forward fantasy (lot of tips of the hat to Princess… More
  This movie is a lot of fun and although he plays way against type, Robert DeNiro gives one of his most energetic performances in the past few years. It was nice to see the guy sorta acting. Other than that, it's pretty straight forward fantasy (lot of tips of the hat to Princess Bride) and also features the ultimate MILF, Michelle Pfeeiffer (and Claire Danes is still hot to me, too). Ricky Gervais makes a great cameo as well and I thought it was really funny at certain points.

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