Stardust [2007] | ![Stardust [2007]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51gZlnGbH6L._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Matthew Vaughn
Actors: Michelle Pfeiffer, Clare Danes, Charlie Cox, Robert De Niro, Sienna Miller
Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment
Category: DVD
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Rating:  131 reviews
Sales Rank: 47
Format: Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Parental Guidance
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 100
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5014437932532
ASIN: B000Z2GQZG
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Release Date: February 25, 2008
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Amazon.co.uk Review
An adaptation of the Neil Gaiman novel of the same name, Stardust brings a strong cast together for an enjoyable family feast, with plenty to enjoy. Stardust mixes in romance and adventure, all in a fantasy movie guise, as it follows Tristan on his quest to retrieve a fallen star for the beautiful Victoria. Only it soon becomes clear that there's a lot more going on as Tristan makes his journey (not least a companion more diverting than the aforementioned Victoria). Michelle Pfeiffer, for instance, returns to high profile movie making (after quite a break) in the role of the evil witch, while there's space too for Robert De Niro's pirate and an odd cameo from Ricky Gervais. Seemingly one of a wealth of family films that made it out of the blocks off the success of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Stardust doesn't quite hit those heights, but it has quite a sporting go. It's an uneven tale, albeit one told with enough passion and enthusiasm to encourage you to cut it some slack. And when it gets to the end of the last reel, it's hard to feel shortchanged by what you've just seen. For while Stardust has problems, it also has laughs, adventure, action and a whole lot in its corner to recommend it. And it is worth your time and attention. --Jon Foster
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 A Crock of Stardust January 2, 2009
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
A cynical and horrendously-executed (not to mention over-acted) piece of film-making. This film has nothing to recommend it. Genres are sewn together like Frankenstein's limbs: the only difference is that Frankenstein had some life and a great deal more intelligence. Still, it is good to go to bed knowing that all the (over- and under) actors involved will have been able to scoop enough cash to pay the petrol bills for their 4wheel drive tanks for the next couple of years. This was fantastic! It was excruciatingly horrendous.
 Magical! December 29, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is one of those few occasions where I have to say that I preferred the film to the book. The film really enhances the basic story of the book and turns it into a really enjoyable film. When you try to explain the plot - a clumsy, geeky, naive boy (Charlie Cox) crosses a wall into a fantasy land to catch a falling star, (who happens to be a person played by Claire Danes) avoid crazy old witches and power thirsty princes, meet some sky pirates and return the star to a spoilt brat (in the form of Sienna Miller) so she will marry him - it sounds confusing, but it all makes sense when watching it and you find yourself following the plot easily.
The scenery is fantastic and the special effects are amazing - especially the final half hour or so.
It's not going to change the world, but it doesn't aim to! Its funny, light entertainment and should be viewed as such. Adults and children will both enjoy it. Plus any film that manages to silence Ricky Gervais has to be given 5 stars!!!
Superb December 19, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Released in 2007 and based on Neil Gaiman's 1998 novel, Stardust is an unexpected gem among recent SF and fantasy films, a fairytale with some interesting and modern twists delivered by a cast on fine form.
The movie opens with young Englishman Dunstan Thorn crossing the forbidden wall near his village to investigate the magical kingdom that is said to lie beyond. There he has an amorous encounter with a young woman claiming to be a captive princess. Nine months later, after Dunstan's return home, a baby is deposited outside his house. Dunstan raises Tristan (Charlie Cox) to become a fine and adventurous young man, who becomes besotted with the most beautiful girl in the village, Victoria (Sienna Miller). After they see a shooting star fall beyond the wall one night, Tristan vows to find the fallen star and give it as a gift to Victoria to prove his worthiness.
Unfortunately for Tristan, the shooting star is the result of a scheme by the late King of Stormhold (Peter O'Toole), who has hurled his amulet from his bedchamber and decreed that whoever of his surviving sons who finds the amulet will be worthy to succeed him. The amulet's return to Earth has knocked a star named Yvaine (Claire Danes) out of the sky, forcing her to take human form. Tristan swiftly locates her and decides to fulfil his promise to Victoria, but their return to the wall is strewn with obstacles, not least in the form of the witch Lamia (Michelle Pfeiffer) who wishes to find the star and consume it to restore youth and long life to herself and her sisters. The King's squabbling sons are also searching for the star as well. The result is a road movie taking in an airship commanded by a fearsome pirate (Robert De Niro) who harbours a secret, a magically-created inn, a unicorn and lots more as well.
Stardust is a tremendously good movie. The number of fantasy films (excluding Lord of the Rings) that have really worked in the last few years is pretty low, and you arguably have to go back to The Princess Bride to find the last undisputed classic in the genre (although no doubt some would speak up in favour of The Dark Crystal or Labyrinth). Stardust works because it has excellent pacing, fantastic acting, great dialogue and a strong script which shoots down inconsistencies and plot holes whenever they show up. Charlie Cox and especially Claire Danes make for appealing protagonists and De Niro gives his all in a gift of a role with the self-contradictory Captain Shakespeare. Pfeiffer's excellent turn makes you ponder why she doesn't seem to crop up very often in movies any more. Ricky Gervais is less successful in a minor cameo, but luckily (despite his appearance on the DVD cover) he is in the movie for barely two minutes, so that isn't an issue. The story takes some highly unexpected twists and turns before an impressive showdown is reached, and the ending, whilst a happy one, isn't exactly saccharine (the body count needed to get there is quite high).
It's difficult to think of any negatives with this movie. It's light, breezy, fresh and fun but not shallow. A great story with intelligent characters it is laugh-out-loud funny in many places, but with some real moments of pathos and emotional intensity elsewhere. Fantasy movies as good as this don't come along very often these days, so check it out.
Stardust (*****) is available now in DVD in the UK and USA.
 Neil Gaiman's Stardust...and Ricky Gervais! December 19, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Right, well as far as I can recall I collected the original comic book mini-series that this film is based on, back in 1998 (I think?!), and I loved it then, I also have the Graphic Novel, so you already know I absoluletly LOVE this story.
The film was not disappointing either, although I thought in certain parts it wasn't as good as it could be...like the part played by Ricky Gervais, which ISN'T in the original story, and to be honest, makes the film drag a bit. I like Ricky Gervais - sort of...he is funny, sometimes.
It's a good film though, the main character, Tristan Thorne (Charlie Cox) sets off one day in search of a Fallen Star, which he finds, and it turns out to be a girl. A remarkably beautiful girl (Clare Danes[Romeo & Juliet]) which he decides to take back to the Village of Wall, to claim another girl as his bride. Anyway, Tristan and the Star eventually fall in love, but on the way, a wicked witch called Lamia (Michelle Pfeifer), who is part of a coven of evil witches, tries to capture the star, so she can harness the star's strength and power. It's nice seeing Pfeifer play a witch again, remember 'The Witches of Eastwick'?
Anyway, the graphic novel is amazing, and a story that all children should hear at some point, because it's fun, and amazing, and there is truth in it too, so why not?
Robert De Niro plays the part of a cross-dressing, can-can dancing, sky pirate ship's captain. And it's well played.
Go on, treat yourself, it's only a fiver!
Best disney film December 17, 2008
I hate disney as ive grown older, but this was a head turner. truly amazing story line. beats lord of the rings.
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