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 Rating: PG-13
Starring: Claire Danes, Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer, Sienna Miller, Charlie Cox
Directed by: Matthew Vaughn
There have been so many fantasy films released lately, and they are all starting to mesh together, both for the audiences and the writers of new fiction. It is hard not to compare a new fantasy film to other similar productions in the same genre, as it is equally hard to come up with new ideas.
While Stardust does have similarities to other fantasy
films—just a hint here or a whisper there—overall it sustains its own
individuality quite well.
The cinematography in this production is magnificent. Everything is well dressed, with some great effects.
Among the talent in Stardust, De Niro—even with his short appearance (too short in my opinion)—is a major highlight to the entire film. He will have you rolling in the aisles more than once.
Cox portrays a fabulous Tristan, equally countered by Danes as the fallen "star". Some have said Danes's look is too harsh for a "star", however, that is quite untrue. After all, what is a star but hot gases and fire kept together by strength of gravity? There is nothing dainty about it. Danes has the perfect form for this portrayal.
The story is entertaining, flows well and remains tightly woven throughout. All in all, Stardust is a very enjoyable movie experience—even for the guys.
Synopsis: A young man named Tristan (Charlie Cox) tries to win the heart of
Victoria (Sienna Miller), the beautiful but cold object of his desire,
by going on a quest to retrieve a fallen star. His journey takes him to
a mysterious and forbidden land beyond the walls of his village. On his
odyssey, Tristan finds the star, which has transformed into a striking
girl named Yvaine (Claire Danes). However, Tristan is not the only one
seeking the star.
A king's (Peter O'Toole) four living sons - not to
mention the ghosts of their three dead brothers - all need the star as
they vie for the throne. Tristan must also overcome the evil witch,
Lamia (Michelle Pfeiffer), who needs the star to make her young again.
As Tristan battles to survive these threats, encountering a pirate
named Captain Shakespeare (Robert De Niro) and a shady trader named
Ferdy the Fence (Ricky Gervais) along the way, his quest changes. He
must now win the heart of the star for himself as he discovers the
meaning of true love.
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