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DVD : Stardust (Full Screen Edition)

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starring: Charlie Cox, Claire Danes, Alastair MacIntosh, David Kelly, Ben Barnes
directed by: Matthew Vaughn

 : Stardust (Full Screen Edition)

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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Paramount
EAN: 0097361317342
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
Label: Paramount
Manufacturer: Paramount
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Paramount
Region Code: 1
Release Date: December 18, 2007
Running Time: 127 minutes
Studio: Paramount
Theatrical Release Date: August 10, 2007
Sales Rank: 2563
MPN: PARD131734D




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Editorial Review:

Description:
Escape into the enchanted world of chivalry and romance in Stardust, an epic tale starring Claire Danes with Michelle Pfeiffer and Robert De Niro. In hopes of wooing a beautiful girl (Sienna Miller), Tristan (Charlie Cox) promises to bring her a falling star. But he’s in for the adventure of his life when he discovers the star is actually a celestial beauty named Yvaine (Danes) When an old witch Lamia (Pfeiffer) attempts to steal Yvaine’s youth, Tristan must protect her at all costs, in this magical family adventure that will make you fall in love over and over again.

Amazon.com:
Stardust settles over the viewer like a twinkly cloak. The film, which captures the magic and vision of author Neil Gaiman's fantasy graphic fable, is a transportive journey into a world of true enchantment, which fans of the Harry Potter books will enjoy as well as will adults looking for the perfect date movie. The tale is a not-so-simple love story and adventure, set in 19th century England--and an alternate universe of witches, spells and stars that turn human--and hold the key to eternal life.

Young Tristan (played with wide-eyed vigor by Charlie Cox) vows to retrieve a fallen star for the most beautiful girl in the village, the shallow Victoria (Sienna Miller), and in his quest, finds his true love--in a true "meet-cute" moment (by Babylon-candle-speeding into the just-crashed human incarnation of the star, Claire Danes). Much of the film involves the duo's journey back home--though home for Tristan is his village, and home for the celestial Yvaine is, of course, in the heavens. There are villains, notably Michelle Pfeiffer as the vain witch who seeks the fountain of youth a fallen star can give, and the seven venal sons of the dying king of the mythical realm, backstabbing, grasping, and hilarious--even in death as a ghostly Greek chorus.

While the sparks of love between Tristan and Yvaine are resonant and touching, Stardust truly succeeds as a brilliant fantasy yarn--and as a comedy with more than its share of belly laughs. Much of the humor belongs to Robert De Niro, who plays a notoriously wicked air pirate, who is secretly a bit light in his swashbucklers. Ricky Gervais has a small but memorable role essentially channeling his character from Extras, including his catchphrase, "Are you having a laugh?!" The special effects are all that any fan of Gaiman would wish for. Catch a bit of Stardust and you'll feel enchanted for a good long while. --A.T. Hurley



Customer Reviews
Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - A Perfect Movie....
.... and I RARELY say that about films. Almost never, in fact.

This movie has it all: romance, action, clear cut good guys and bad guys, adventure, a little bit of magic, you name it. As a genre I would say it's like a Grimm's fairy tale adventure with a hint of fantasy.

As others have said in their reviews, the trailer did not do this movie justice. I remember watching it and seeing two blond women and the guy talking about a two faced dog and then saying "wha...?" ... Read More



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Ladi Alucard
This is the most awesome movie: If you are looking for a great fantasy wonder ride! Stardust combines all traditional fantasy kingdom plots and breaks all the rules to keep you interested. Try it!



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - A sweet fairytale
Not a deep story, but a very pretty one on the screen. Not completely kid friendly as the violence is quite frightening. (Age nine.) Though the story is quite similar to the book of the same title, it has a very different feel to it. This is a whole lot lighter and feels that much less real. But it's more fun too.



Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Stardust is a great movie
great movie for adults seeking escape! Just a great fantasy without talking down to it's viewers.



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - A Gem, a breathtaking gem!
Movie making just reached a new, ground breaking level of excellence: the only thing better would be a Director's Cut.

I could mine a dictionary for superlatives... but what's the use? See for yourself.

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