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Avg. Customer Rating:  (based on 94 reviews)
Sales Rank: 43
Category: DVD
Actors: Michelle Pfeiffer, Clare Danes, Charlie Cox, Robert De Niro, Sienna Miller
Director: Matthew Vaughn
Publisher: Paramount Home Entertainment
Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment
Manufacturer: Paramount Home Entertainment
Label: Paramount Home Entertainment
Format: Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Parental Guidance
Media: DVD
Running Time: 100 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5014437932532
ASIN: B000Z2GQZG
Release Date: February 25, 2008
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
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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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 Loved it May 9, 2008
I watched this film on a wet Wednesday afternoon and loved every minute of it. It drew me in and didn't let me go until the final second. I worried; I gasped; I cried; I laughed; I hoped; I wished; and it all came true! If you want to escape this world's travails for a couple of hours then you should watch this film.
A GREAT FILM May 6, 2008
WHAT A GREAT FILM, . TERRIFIC STORY, LOTS OF HUMOUR, CLEVER - VERY GOOD CAST. MOST CERTAINLY A FUTURE CLASSIC! EVIL WITCHES, MAGIC, IT REALLY DOES HAVE EVERYTHING.
A FILM FROM THE YOUNGEST TO THE OLDEST - WATCH IT ...... YOU REALLY WILL LOVE IT!!!!!!!!
The most breathtaking film I have seen for years May 2, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've just watched this film four times in three days. It is, quite simply, the most breathtaking film I have seen for years.
Based on -- and improved upon -- Neil Gaiman's book of the same name, Stardust is the ultimate fantasy-adventure for the entire family.
There are three really great things about this film, two of which are extensions of what is in the book, and one was developed by Gaiman and his co-workers for the film after the book was finished.
The first great thing is the depth and originality of the magical world he creates. Gaiman's Faerie is as rich and detailed -- and exuberant -- as Hogwarts, though it's a darker place. The film brings to life the wealth of detail which was in the book. Despite being laced with special effects, this does not come across as a special effects movie, because every magical transformation is demanded by the plot and flows instinctively from what was there before: a wonderful example of Aristotle's 'likely impossible' being better than an 'unlikely possible'.
The second great thing is the depth of characterisation. It's unusual in a fantasy film to have the level of bickering and banter that we get in this film. It's unusual in any genre to have an exquisitely observed romance develop before our eyes, against the wishes of both main protagonists. The film builds new characters, such as Robert de Niro's gay pirate Captain Shakespeare and Ricky Gervais's wheeler-dealer fence, which add additional resonance (and humour). It also nicely develops the characters of all seven sons of Stormhold, and nicely polishes the ghosts.
The third great thing, which is not in the book, is that Stardust the film has a very, very exciting plotline. Gaiman wisely omitted a number of details, and simplified the rather complex relationships. This created the space to focus on the real action, to introduce the pirate interlude, and to replace the entire ending with the most gripping and thrilling magical battle I have ever seen in a film. The last twenty minutes is all new material, making the story infinitely stronger and more satisfying. This is neatly underlined by the reprise of all the surviving characters in the coronation scene at the end -- a very nice touch indeed.
Fairy tales need to be told and retold, and improved as they go. Gaiman has seized the rare opportunity of telling his tale better the second time around -- though the original novel was nothing to be sniffed at -- and he and his co-workers have created a masterpiece.
I loved this film, and would recommend it to anyone -- something helped by the removal of the sometimes explicit references which occasionally crop up in the book.
This is not a 'great' film, in the sense of Dr Zhivago, Lawrence of Arabia or The Great Escape. It does not attempt to solve the great questions of human existence, or to plumb the depths of tragedy. But it is the finest film of its kind I have ever seen.
One more thing: both in the film and the book, there are elements which have obviously been 'inspired' by other fantasy writers. With becoming modesty, Gaiman, in the epilogue to the book, acknowledges these. The references are not plagiarism, but tributes. The film is all the stronger for them.
 Sparkles like the stars April 30, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
What a lovely film. Was very impressed with Claire Dane's English accent and Charlie Cox seemed to turn from a gawky awkward teenager to a handsome young man - this lad has bucket loads of charisma, he will go far!
My only gripe about this film and it is only a small criticism is Ricky Gervais who just seemed like he was playing another version of David Brent.
Although I loved this film, I am knocking a star off for the disappointing extras. Why, when this film was so popular at the UK box office, do we only get commentary and the rest of the world gets bloopers, making of and deleted scenes?!
A wonderful fairytale April 30, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was dragged along to the cinema to see this, but when told it was a fairytale, did not want to see it. Well I was riveted from start to finish. Have since watched it several times on DVD.
It's basically a story about a magical land called Stormhold that is over the wall, that no-one is allowed to enter. Teenager Tristan enters that world and the rest..... well you'll have to watch it for yourself.
The story is totally far fetched but fantastically written. It's been a long time since there's been a family film as good as this, with innuendo's only the grown ups would understand. I felt the acting was superb and I haven't laughed so much in ages. Robert De Niro was just fantastic. It's an image of him I can't get out of my head, but wont spoil it by mentioning it, in case any readers haven't seen the film. Michelle Pfeiffer was wonderful as a witch. In fact I thought all the acting was good, even the brief appearance of Ricky Gervais.
If you haven't seen it get it!!! If you have seen it and didn't persevere until the end, watch it again!! Can't recommend it highly enough.
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