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Stardust
2007 127 min Iceland, United Kingdom, United States of America PG-13 12+
★7.5
Adventure, Fantasy, Romance, Family
Director: Matthew Vaughn
🎭 Based on
«Stardust»
byNeil Gaiman
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Description
In a countryside town bordering on a magical land, a young man makes a promise to his beloved that he'll retrieve a fallen star by venturing into the magical realm. His journey takes him into a world beyond his wildest dreams and reveals his true identity.
Budget:
$70M
US Gross:
$38.63M
Worldwide:
$137.5M
Starring
Charlie Cox
Actor
Claire Danes
Actor
Sienna Miller
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 2008
— Best Supporting Actress
Saturn Awards 2008
— Best Costume Design
Saturn Awards 2008
— Best Fantasy Film
Georges Awards 2008
— Best Blockbuster
Key opinion
Stardust is widely celebrated as an enchanting and emotionally resonant adult fairy tale that successfully balances humor, romance, and spectacle. While some critics note the plot's predictability and minor pacing issues, the film is consistently praised for its strong performances and ability to evoke a sense of genuine wonder.
| Acting | Robert De Niro delivers a standout, career-defining comedic performance as the flamboyant Captain Shakespeare. | |
| Acting | Michelle Pfeiffer is lauded for her striking and versatile portrayal of the villainous, youth-obsessed witch Lamia. | |
| Production | The production design and visual effects create an immersive, high-quality magical world that remains visually impressive. | |
| Acting | Opinions on Claire Danes' performance are divided; while some find her luminescent and fitting, others describe her portrayal as unconvincing or lacking charm. | |
| Originality | While the film is widely enjoyed as a heartwarming adventure, it is frequently criticized for being cliché-ridden and relying on a standard, predictable fantasy narrative structure. | |
| Pacing | Viewers are split on the pacing; many find the film an easy, effortless watch, while others argue that the first act is overlong and prone to unnecessary filler. | |
| Adaptation | Book purists feel the adaptation oversimplifies the source material's deeper philosophy, even as others appreciate the film for successfully capturing the spirit and warmth of Gaiman's work. |