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Stardust (2007)

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Reviews Counted: 179 Fresh: 136  Rotten:43 Average Rating: 6.8/10
 
Consensus: 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.
 

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Runtime: 2 hrs 10 mins

Theatrical Release: Aug 10, 2007 Wide

Box Office: $38,226,458

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... 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 [More]

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:

Dec 18, 2007

[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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Robert De Niro is a hoot as the pirate captain with a penchant for wearing red ostrich feathers as he does the Can Can in his underwear, and Michelle Pfeiffer amazes as she ages before our eyes going from exquisite beauty to wrinkled wicked witch in secon

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The oddball elements may surprise viewers expecting something a bit more ordinary in approach, but the surprise should be a pleasant one.

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Bestowed an introduction that would surpass the second coming of Christ for sheer jaw dropping wonderment, forty nine year old Pfeiffer proves she is still an unmatchable beauty.

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05/24/08
Chris Laverty
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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
Jeff Bayer
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Stardust is nothing short of pure magic.

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02/28/08
Brandon Fibbs
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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
Ryan Cracknell
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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
Pablo Villaca
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Like the star that falls to Earth near the beginning of the movie, Stardust is glittery and pretty and possesses its own pleasing-enough personality, but it won't set the world on fire.

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12/19/07
Mark Bourne
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Stardust is, ultimately, a pretty entertaining movie. It's just not the great film that it so easily could have been.

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12/14/07
Felix Gonzalez Jr.
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I began smiling a few minutes into the picture, and I never stopped smiling until the end of the closing credits.

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12/13/07
John J. Puccio
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Director Matthew Vaughn, best known for his grotesque gangster slasherfest Layer Cake, has absolutely no problem balancing equal servings of breathtaking imagination and perverse glee.

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11/09/07
Prairie Miller
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Wants to be the next-generation Princess Bride, and, boy, does it come close.

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10/30/07
Jeffrey Westhoff
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Should be congratulated as a film that aspires to the non-mainstream genre of fantasy fairy tale with a hint of Brothers Grimm edginess.

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10/22/07
Bruce Bennett
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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
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Great family fun.

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10/19/07
Stuart McGurk
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Brutally disappointing.

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10/19/07
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
Tim Robey
Daily Telegraph
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