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And the scenery of Iceland, Scotland, Wales, and wild parts of England was such an incredible backdrop for this very fine film. I also liked Mark Strong in this film, even though he wasn't a smiley person, but his character usually didn't call for him to be.
I think it can be loved by nearly all ages and all types of people. This happens to be one of my favorite movies ever.
This is something I hope to see more of in movies because I'm tired of the sour-looks that have seemingly become popular. I loved all the actors, and I think Charlie Cox, who was little known before this movie will become a big star.
He has an absolutely great smile and great laughter. Seeing people like Rupert Everett in small supportive roles was also great.
I very rarely write reviews, so you can be sure that this movie really made me go out of my way.Stardust (Widescreen Edition)Stardust (Widescreen Edition)
However, the fantasy is the one thing that defines the book for real. There is a movie (Stardust, 2007) which is perhaps not as imaginative, but it softened the sharp edges of the characters, and put a happier ending (hey, this is just my opinion). A book of pure fantasy, nice to read, but a little too weird sometimes. The ending for the witches was more epic in the movie, but more interesting (stylish). Though the story is definitely less predictable and more original in the book, that's for sure. But anyway, Yvaine is too cold, I don't really see how she and Tristan fell in love, and the relationship between Tristan and Victoria is strange too. in the book. And I loved the market scenes and the search for the fallen star.
This book has a lot of Neil Gaiman's signature writing. It is a wonderful tale filled with fantasy, good and evil, and even a little love. It has wonderful truths about human nature. It is a wonderful book.
Stardust is a fast paced fantasy with engaging characters and plot. He decided he was so in love with Victoria (from what I could tell just because she was pretty) that he'll do anything for her. I can't describe his personality because he hardly had one and Yvaine must have fallen for him for lack of a better option. However, I thought the character development wasn't in depth enough for me to really care about the characters. The supporting cast was quirky and the magic, inventive. Instead, I was merely amused by them and didn't worry too much if they reached their goals or not.The story is about Tristran (a name which looks nice but I stuttered over the extra "r" every time) a teenager whose mother was from Faerie, a place of magic outside the town of Wall that he lives in. This novel is not part of a series which is a nice change from most fantasy books where exactly no time has passed in the first 100 pages. When he finds out part of that is kidnapping he doesn't really notice or care.
He decides he is in love with the most beautiful girl in Wall, Victoria Forester, and she promises to give him anything he desires if he brings her a fallen star. He sets out on this quest with no hesitation but he is not the only one searching for the star.The character of Tristran was bland. Yvaine was a good character in that she wasn't the typical damsel in distress and until the end, thought Tristran was a bit of a twit. I would recommend this book if you want a quick, mostly light-hearted fun read.
I don't even think the "F" word was being used during Dickens' time. I really did enjoy this book, but I am disgusted that it is being marketed as a Young Adult novel. There are two very erotic scenes, and one use of the "F" word. Shame on you Mr. Gaiman for marketing smut to children.
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