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Stardust (2007)

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Reviews Counted: 176 Fresh: 133  Rotten:43 Average Rating: 6.8/10
 
Consensus: A lively, fantastical experience. A faithful interpretation that captures the spirit of whimsy, action, and off-kilter humor of Neil Gaiman, Stardust juggles multiple genres and tones to create a fantastical experience. more
 
Rated: PG
Runtime: 2 hrs 10 mins
Theatrical Release: 19-10-2007
Synopsis:
From the imaginations of best-selling author Neil Gaiman and director Matthew Vaughn comes "Stardust," this summer's one totally original fantasy epic that is destined to enchant and excite audiences of all ages. Following the adventures of a young man who sets out on a quest to prove... [More]
From the imaginations of best-selling author Neil Gaiman and director Matthew Vaughn comes "Stardust," this summer's one totally original fantasy epic that is destined to enchant and excite audiences of all ages. Following the adventures of a young man who sets out on a quest to prove his love, and finds far more than he bargained for, "Stardust" takes on every fairy tale in which anyone ever wanted to believe. From wicked witches to dashing princes, flying pirates to dueling swordsmen, magical spells to mystical destinies, it all adds up to a funny, romantic tale of true love and high adventure unlike any other. "Stardust" begins in the sleepy English village of Wall, so named for the cobblestone wall that has, for hundreds of years, kept the villagers safely apart form the strange, supernatural realm that lies just on the other side. It is here that young Tristan Thorne (CHARLIE COX) makes a wild-eyed promise to the prettiest girl in the village (SIENNA MILLER), whose heart he hopes to win: that he will bring her back a fallen star. But in order to make good on his promise, Tristan will have to cross the forbidden wall, and enter a mysterious kingdom lit by unending magic and unfolding legends of which he will quickly become a part. In this fantastical realm known as Stormhold, Tristan discovers that the fallen star is not the meteorite he expected, but a beautiful, spirited young woman (CLAIRE DANES) injured by her cosmic tumble. Now, she is in terrible danger - sought after by the King's (PETER O'TOOLE) scheming sons for whom only her secret powers can secure the throne; and hunted by a chillingly powerful witch (MICHELLE PFEIFFER) desperate to use the star to achieve eternal youth and beauty. As Tristan sets out to protect the star and bring her back to his beloved on the other side of the wall, his journey will bring unforeseen romance, high-flying adventure, and incredible encounters with a pirate captain (ROBERT DE NIRO), a shady trader (RICKY GERVAIS), and an enchanted unicorn among other surprises. But if he can survive on his wits and the strength of his newfound love, Tristan will also uncover the secret to his own identity and a fate beyond his wildest dreams. --© Paramount Pictures [Less]

Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy

Starring: Charlie Cox, Claire Danes, Michelle Pfeiffer, Robert De Niro, Sienna Miller

Director: Matthew Vaughn
Screenwriter: Matthew Vaughn, Jane Goldman
Producer: Matthew Vaughn, Lorenzo Di Bonaventura, Neil Gaiman
Composer: Ilan Eshkeri
Producer: Lorenzo Di Bonaventura, Matthew Vaughn

DVD Info

Release:

Jun 12, 2008

[DVD Details]

DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • Keep Case
  • Widescreen

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English, French, Spanish
  • Subtitled - French, Spanish

Additional Release Material:

  • Bloopers
  • Deleted Scenes (5)
  • Featurette - GOOD OMENS: THE MAKING OF STARDUST
  • Trailer - Original Theatrical Trailer

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Despite its faults, Stardust should at least be accounted a partial success - and certainly more than a failure.

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10/19/07 09:57 AM
Derek Malcolm
This is London
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Great family fun.

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10/19/07 09:51 AM
Stuart McGurk
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Brutally disappointing.

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10/19/07 09:46 AM
Matt Bochenski
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There's a shameless romantic streak here, quite welcome in a boy-targeted genre that usually insists battles are cool and love is for wimps.

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10/19/07 09:17 AM
Tim Robey
Daily Telegraph
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A wackily surreal, primary-coloured fairytale from a graphic novel by Neil Gaiman.

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10/19/07 08:00 AM
Peter Bradshaw
Guardian [UK]
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10/19/07 07:31 AM
Karl French
Financial Times
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Vaughn pays scant attention to the niceties of a well-told story and buries his shekels in a sparkling cast.

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10/19/07 06:58 AM
James Christopher
Times [UK]
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A film with true cross-generational appeal, Stardust is as satisfying as any of the summer's tent-pole blockbusters, and certainly more magical.

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10/19/07 05:21 AM
Tristan Burke
Channel 4 Film
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Great special effects, terrific scenery and a few good performances are dragged down by a sluggish storyline.

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10/19/07 05:05 AM
Daily Mirror [UK]
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An uneven but entertaining romp that occasionally over-exerts itself. At times this Princess Bride wannabe feels more like The Adventures Of Baron Munchausen 2, but it’s worth catching for Pfeiffer.

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10/19/07 04:07 AM
Mark Samuels
Total Film
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You could call it a cousin of ‘Time Bandits’ or ‘The Princess Bride’, but it lacks the former’s originality and the latter’s heart.

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10/19/07 03:40 AM
Wally Hammond
Time Out
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There's fantastical fun to be had here, but be sure to check cynicism at the door.

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10/19/07 03:17 AM
Ruth Ford
Sky Movies
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Patchy but great fun, peppering plenty of black humour into a sweet if silly fairy-tale romance.

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10/19/07 03:02 AM
Dan Jolin
Empire Magazine
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Hugely enjoyable fantasy adventure with a witty script, strong comic performances, several wonderful gags and genuine chemistry between its two leads.

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10/18/07 03:15 AM
Matthew Turner
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Massively pretty to look at, Stardust bursts with (original novel) author Gaiman's trademark invention.

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10/09/07 03:15 AM
Ann Kelly
BBC
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Like The Princess Bride meets Time Bandits with its quirky humour and unashamedly romantic plot.

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08/25/07 03:38 AM
Rich Cline
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There was just enough connection between Claire Danes and Charlie Cox that happily ever after is exactly what I wanted.

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03/03/08 02:46 PM
Jeff Bayer
Daily Herald (IL)
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On the surface, Stardust looks like a cheesy little fluff fantasy. In many ways it is. Yet at the same time, it's also the most fun I've had with a film since watching the first Pirates of the Caribbean.

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01/16/08 03:20 PM
Ryan Cracknell
Movie Views
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Primo contemporâneo de A Princesa Prometida, o filme também traz referências óbvias a Macbeth e Rei Lear em sua agitada trama, revelando um senso de humor eficaz e com toques sombrios que o transformam em uma mais do que bem-vinda surpresa.

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01/16/08 01:50 PM
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