Stardust

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Escape into the enchanted world of chivalry and romance in Stardust, an epic tale starring Claire Danes with Michelle Pfeiffer and Robert De Niro.
  • Starring: Charlie Cox, Ian McKellen
  • Directed by: Matthew Vaughn
  • Runtime: 2 hours 8 minutes
  • Release year: 2007
  • Studio: Paramount
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Synopsis: Escape into the enchanted world of chivalry and romance in Stardust, an epic tale starring Claire Danes with Michelle Pfeiffer and Robert De Niro.
Starring: Charlie Cox, Ian McKellen
Supporting actors: Bimbo Hart, Alastair MacIntosh, David Kelly, Ben Barnes, Kate Magowan, Melanie Hill, Sienna Miller, Henry Cavill, Nathaniel Parker, Darby Hawker, Frank Ellis, Peter O'Toole, Mark Strong, Jason Flemyng, Mark Heap, Struan Rodger, Rupert Everett, David Walliams, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Adam Buxton
Directed by: Matthew Vaughn
Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Romance
Runtime: 2 hours 8 minutes
Captions and Subtitles: Details
Release year: 2007
Studio: Paramount
MPAA Rating: Rated PG-13 for some fantasy violence and risque humor
ASIN: B0013F1D02 (Rental) and B0010Z32OA (Purchase)
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  • US Theatrical Release Date: August 10, 2007
  • MPAA: Rated PG-13 for some fantasy violence and risque humor
  • Production Company: Paramount Pictures, Marv Films, Vaughn Productions, Di Bonaventura Pictures, Ingenious Film Partners
  • USA Box Office: $ 38 Million
  • Worldwide Box Office: $ 133 Million
  • Filming Locations: Kinlochewe, Highland, Scotland, UK | Apsley, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England, UK | Arlington Row, Bibury, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England, UK | Ashridge Park, Little Gaddesden, Hertfordshire, England, UK | Black Park, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK

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“ This movie I can watch over and over again...love it. ” Andie...FL, USA  |  236 reviewers made a similar statement
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238 of 249 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A new classic October 19, 2007
By Tom Knapp VINE™ VOICE
Format:DVD
The story begins in the 19th-century village of Wall. But Wall isn't your average country village -- it guards a low, stony wall between mundane England and the fantasy kingdom of Stormhold. No one crosses the wall -- except for young Drustan Thorn, whose curiosity led him to an otherworldly market and a single night of passion with a captive gypsy -- or princess -- and nine months later he was given a son, Tristan, who was left for him by the wall.

Flash forward 18 years, and Tristan (Charlie Cox) hopes to win the heart of his beautiful but shallow love, Victoria (Sienna Miller), by recovering a star that fell somewhere beyond that wall. So Tristan sets forth on his own journey in Stormhold. Meanwhile in that magical land, the dying king (Peter O'Toole) has set his four surviving sons on a quest for the crown. And the witch Lamia (Michelle Pfeiffer) is seeking the heart of the star for an entirely different purpose, one that probably will not turn out well for anyone else involved in the story.

Despite initial trepidations over seeing a favorite Neil Gaiman story converted to film, "Stardust" is all I could hope for. The settings and scenery are lush and beautiful. The effects are seamless and spectacular. The score by Ilan Eshkeri is dramatic. Narration by Ian McKellen is compelling. And the casting is exceptional, from Robert De Niro as the delightful sky pirate Captain Shakespeare to Pfeiffer as the sumptuously evil witch.

Claire Danes is absolutely radiant as Yvaine, who in one way or another holds the resolution of every quest. Poised, beautiful and sporting a great English country accent, Danes glows even without the benefit of special effects. And Tristan Thorn is a classic everyman hero, a simple young man who grows and flourishes on his journey; Cox captures the role perfectly. A relative newcomer to the screen, he's without question an actor to watch.

Gaiman is a brilliant writer, a man with an imagination like no other. Fortunately, director Matthew Vaughn bucked the Hollywood trend by respecting the source material, creating a splendid film, one that will surely become a classic for generations to come.

by Tom Knapp, Rambles.(NET) editor
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109 of 116 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic film--with a small kid warning November 9, 2007
By R. Kyle TOP 500 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE
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Wall looks like just about every other English village, but it hides a secret. It's not jolly old England on the other side of the wall. Few mundane English travelers ever make it over the wall and back. Drustan (Nathaniel Parker-Ben Barnes) is one of the few--and nine months later, a son was delivered to him at his doorstep.

The son Tristan (Charlie Cox) grows to 19 and falls in love with Victoria (Sienna Miller) a woman well above his means. He fears his ability to capture her heart is failing, til they see a star fall on the other side of the wall--and Victoria tells him if he will seek out the star, she will be his.

Thus, begins Tristan's quest for true love. Instead of a star, he finds a maiden Yvaine (Clare Danes) who turns out to be the earth-bound embodiment of the star. Unfortunately, Victoria is not the only person who wants the star.

From here, we encounter a multiplicity of plot complications including a King (Peter O'Toole) who sets his sons against each other in a fight for succession to the throne, a pirate (Robert DeNiro) with an interesting secret) and a triad of witches who seek the star to extend their lives and (ahem) beauty.

I loved reading Neil Gaiman's story. STARDUST is one of his best, but the film is one of those rare instances where the book has been improved. The casting for STARDUST is some of the best I have seen.

This is one of the rare films that I paid full price for in the theatre and will purchase the DVD for later viewing. STARDUST is going to be a fantasy classic and a great addition to any fantasy fan's library.

WARNING: If you have very young children, please do not show this film without some advisory. We saw STARDUST in the theatre with a couple of young families close by and the littlest kids were crying at the rough parts and some families had to leave.
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80 of 90 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Stardust, a must on HD October 23, 2007
By Jose
Format:HD DVD
The first time I saw this movie, I didn't have high expectations. The trailer looked silly and I had practically disregarded the movie. Lately, actors of the size of Robert De Niro (who now can do anything they want) have been doing some campy and really bad movies (like Meet the Parents), so not even the big names were enough to interest me.

But then I started reading some reviews on imdb a couple of weeks after the movie got out. A lot of them agreed that the trailer didn't do justice to the film, and that although still not taking itself seriously, the movie somehow shined far beyond expectations. So I decided to give it try, and now I'm glad I watched this movie in the big screen.

For those who haven't seen it yet, the trailer indeed falls short. Michelle Pfeiffer and Robert De Niro are great, along with everyone else in the cast. The music score is amazing, the special effects are great, and the most important thing of all, the story is funny and it really taps into the best of the best of the fantasy genre.

This movie didn't have the success it deserved on the box office, so please, give it a try. It's not your typical fantasy film, it feels original, fresh, and it really entertains. Since the movie doesn't take itself too seriously, some people might consider it campy at first, but the best way to enjoy this great film is not to expect a deep drama (like the Lord of the Rings), but an entertaining fresh film.

Paramount has gone HD DVD exclusive, and for that we now get Stardust released on both DVD and HD DVD. If you have an HD DVD player, Stardust is a must in High-Def. Anyone who saw this movie in the theaters should agree.

Simply put, the movie is a visual feast without compromising the story and it really deserves a chance. Some may find it a little weird film, but Stardust is a sleeper hit that hopefully will get the success it deserves on DVD and HD DVD.
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A free prime movie is no longer free WTF?
I have been pretty disappointed with Prime. This was one of the only quality movies I have found and now it is gone. I don't have cable so if I want to watch TV or a movie I'm pretty limited. Prime seemed like a good option, but now I feel like I wasted my money. I don't want to watch any of this.
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Mine won't play either wtf
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Release date?
Paramount Home Entertainment has officially announced the US release of Stardust for September 7, 2010.
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Blu-ray is scheduled! ... but ...
I just received my copy of Stardust from the UK and it worked on my PS3, so I'm assuming that its a region free blu ray. Glad I purchased it this is one of the few movies I couldn't wait to have a domestic release of.
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Blu-ray release?
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