Neil Gaiman’s novel version of Stardust was published in 1999. This movie version came on in 2007. Stardust features an ensemble cast of Claire Danes, Charlie Cox, Sienna Miller, Jason Flemyng, Mark Strong, Rupert Everett, Ricky Gervais, Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Peter O’Toole, with narration by Ian McKellen. Tristran Thorn: loves Victoria Forester (the most beautiful girl in the world–according to Tristran). When they witness a falling star, Tristran promises Victoria he will bring her the falling star to seal their love. Victoria agrees and off Tristran goes into a land of Faerie beyond The Wall. Tristran, who finds he has an incredible sense of direction in this new land, finds the falling star,Yvaine–who looks a lot like Claire Danes–and binds her to him with a magic silver chain. But the falling star is being hunted by others: sons of the Lord of Stormhold who seek power and The Lilim–three witches who need the magic of the falling star to regain their Youth. I read Neil Gaiman’s clever novel. This movie follows it fairly closely, but the roles of Captain Shakespeare (Robert De Niro) and his airship is greatly enhanced.
If you’re in the mood for High Adventure and fantastic Magic, Stardust has plenty of both! GRADE: B+
Underrated movie. Not a masterpiece but quite good.
Steve, the cast is great!
We enjoyed it too!
Dan, I somehow missed STARDUST when it was first released. But I just read Neil Gaiman’s STARDUST and decided to watch the movie on Blu-ray. Tons of fun!
I’d read the book, so when the movie came on one of the cable channels a few years ago I knew Jackie would like it. As you said, it is pretty faithful to the book, though naturally I prefer the latter. Claire Danes was a good choice.
Jeff, I was surprised by the expanded role of “Captain Shakespeare” played by Robert De Niro.
I don’t remember this at all. Have to look for it.
Patti, STARDUST has a terrific cast! Very entertaining in you’re in a silly mood.
Really liked both book and movie. In fact, it’s time for me to watch the movie again.
Bill, I’m with Jeff Meyerson: I liked the book better than the movie. But both are fun!
I remember really enjoying the movie. I don’t remember Peter O’Toole, though. I’ve watched many movies just because he’s in them.
I always think of Claire Danes as a much better version of overly entitled (and over rated) gwenyth paltrow
Maggie, Peter O’Toole has a brief part in STARDUST as the dying Lord of Stormhold.
I really enjoyed Stardust the novel and the movie
Scott, I’m a big fan of Neil Gaiman’s work. The movie version of STARDUST was almost as good as the novel.