Stardust (2007)
A fairytale romance where, in order to win his love, the heroic Tristan (Charlie Cox) must retrieve a fallen star by venturing into a magical realm. But he's not the only one after the star…
It's been compared to The Princess Bride and called a sword and sorcery take on Star Wars. It's based on a graphic novel by fantasy guru Neil Gaiman, directed by the talented Matthew Vaughn (gangster flick Layer Cake) and features an array of cameos by the likes of Robert de Niro and Ricky Gervais.
- Director:
- Matthew Vaughn ('Layer Cake')
- Writer:
- Jane GoldmanMatthew Vaughn
- Cast:
- Charlie CoxClaire DanesRobert De NiroSienna MillerMichelle PfeifferRicky Gervais
Reviews & comments
Pure Stardust
I went along to Stardust not having read the book ( I have now read) and having seen the trailer once so did not really have much in the way of expectations. I had read another Neil Gaiman book, Anansi Boys, and have seen Mirrormask (also penned by Gaiman) and thoroughly enjoyed both so was looking forward to another Gaiman experience. I was not...
Village Voice
pressThis is just a silly movie about silly things starring famous people acting all silly...
Salon
pressImaginative and intricate, but it's also joyfully casual, maybe to the point of being a little messy in places. But even its flaws work in its favor...
New Zealand Herald
pressA mish-mash of genres, plots and characters, but still a fun-filled fantasy...
Newshub
pressI loved the book and would almost recommend not reading it first, so you will not have the same expectations I did...
Dominion Post
pressIt might not ever supplant The Princess Bride as the best filmed fairy tale ever-its a little too long, and a fraction too self indulgent for that- but it is the first film in twenty years that even deserves to be mentioned in the same breath. Go. You'll be delighted...
Christchurch Press
pressfor older kids, teens and adults there's plenty to entertain, with oodles of creativity, whimsy and energy in every star-studded, star-dusted scene...
Village Voice
pressThis is just a silly movie about silly things starring famous people acting all silly...
Salon
pressImaginative and intricate, but it's also joyfully casual, maybe to the point of being a little messy in places. But even its flaws work in its favor...
New Zealand Herald
pressA mish-mash of genres, plots and characters, but still a fun-filled fantasy...
Newshub
pressI loved the book and would almost recommend not reading it first, so you will not have the same expectations I did...
Dominion Post
pressIt might not ever supplant The Princess Bride as the best filmed fairy tale ever-its a little too long, and a fraction too self indulgent for that- but it is the first film in twenty years that even deserves to be mentioned in the same breath. Go. You'll be delighted...
Christchurch Press
pressfor older kids, teens and adults there's plenty to entertain, with oodles of creativity, whimsy and energy in every star-studded, star-dusted scene...
Pure Stardust
I went along to Stardust not having read the book ( I have now read) and having seen the trailer once so did not really have much in the way of expectations. I had read another Neil Gaiman book, Anansi Boys, and have seen Mirrormask (also penned by Gaiman) and thoroughly enjoyed both so was looking forward to another Gaiman experience. I was not...
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