What if at the other side of the wall of your village there was a complete other mythical and forbidden world?
What if a fallen star that landed in this magical world would manifest as a lovely girl?
Based on a smart and original story by Neil Gaiman (Coraline, Good Omens), Stardust is a wacky and fantastic adventure – dramatic and suspenseful while light-hearted and hilarious at the same time.
Director Matthew Vaughn (Lock Stock, Snatch) assembled a brilliant cast – from the relatively unknown but charming Charlie Cox and Claire Danes in the leading roles, supported by awesome performance by Robert de Niro as the dreadful pirate Shakespeare (or is he?), Michelle Pfeiffer as the sinister decaying witch, and a touch of Peter O’Toole as the hilariously devilish dying king of the fairy kingdom.
Vile and murderous princes, evil witches, sarcastic ghosts, flying ships, swordplay, pirates and unicorns are all weaved into a charming tale about loyalty, betrayal, magic and love.
The majestic locations and wonderful camera sweeps remind of The Lord of the Rings in some parts. Coupled with captivating music, high-quality production and topped by the wacky humor that reminds of The Princes Bride, this fairytale for adults is a gem that for me is an instant genre classic.
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