Stardust (2007)

There's really little I can find that is negative about 'Stardust.' For what it is, it's possibly as perfect as a film could be. It's a fairytale - pure and simple. It has everything you'd probably expect to see in a 'classic Disney' cartoon - dashing princes, beautiful princesses, evil witches and more magic than you could shake a wand at. There really is nothing new regarding the plot. If you've seen one fairytale then, technically, you've seen this story and nothing will come as much of a surprise when it comes to the plot. However, 'Stardust' isn't your average fairytale.If you check out the tagline on the marketing, you'll see it says something like, 'The fairytale that won't behave.' I can see where they're coming from. It's a cheeky little number that accomplishes what few films can - it's very watchable for both adults and children. Kids will love the simple 'boy meets girl' story. Characters are very easily identifiable as either 'good' or 'evil.' But the film's really bonus is its much darker undertones. There are simply dozens of visual and scripted gags which will probably go way over children's head and be picked up by adults. But, it's not just the script that's fun - every cast member is a recognisable face in their own right. Whether it's the narrator - Sir Ian McKellen, or the dodgy seller of lightning in a bottle (and other magical goods), Ricky Gervais. Naturally, the film likes to highlight its two 'trump cards' - none other than Michelle Pfeiffer and Robert DeNiro. Of course they turn in as excellent performances as you'd expect (I won't go into DeNiro's performance for fear of spoiling it for people who don't know what he gets up to on board his flying lightning-harvesting ship when his crew aren't watching and Pfeiffer smoulders as the evil witch, ruthlessly hunting our young couple). But it's the film's two leads that really have to carry the film. Clare Danes is more recognisable than her heroic counterpart, Charlie Cox, but their chemistry is just perfect. All in all, you'll be guaranteed a good time with this film whether you're young or old. You'll have to have a heart of stone not to be enchanted by its simple tale of princes and princesses, told to perfection for a modern audience. And, is it just me, or is the soundtrack one of the most uplifting ever in recent times?

I'm not much into romance, but this one is AWESOME FUN. Bear with me if the review seems drawn out because it is:) Not much of a romantic guy here, but this is a gem that will be my go to romantic movie for along time. Acting is awesome, plot is superb. I guess book should also be very remarkable. A must watch in my opinion. Don't waste time reading reviews or debating. JUST BREAK A LEG

This fantasy fixes all the problems with fantasy before it. One movie to rule them all. Gone are the millions of orcs fighting a pointless battle against millions of elves. Without these images, things like Warcraft would not be possible. Yet, Warcraft makes far more sense than the battles of Lord of the Rings.And the story is a gem. Meaningful characters kept to a tight minimum. Twists and turns. A complicated story made to feel simple. After all they are so many links! The witches wanting the star. The boy needing the star for a silly promise. The prince wishing for a jewel, ignorant of the fact that the boy is also a contender. Yet Gaiman's way of unfolding the story makes everything seem so easy, so clear.Finally the effeminate captain puts Analise This to shame.Contact me with Questions, Comments or Suggestions ryitfork @ bitmail.ch

A modern take on fairy tales was the spin the marketing team tried to put on this film, which is probably best known for the Take That song 'Rule the World' that appears within it than any of the actual plot points.It's an OK film, modernising the fairy-tale genre isn't the unique twist that the filmmakers seem to think it is.There are lots of big names hamming it up for all they're worth, and some decent enough moments.However there's nothing here to warrant the hype, or to make you wish to watch it again.