Stardust (2007)

Director:

Matthew Vaughn

Writers:

Jane Goldman (screenplay) &
Matthew Vaughn (screenplay) ...

Release Date:

10 August 2007 (USA)

Genre:

Adventure | Fantasy | Romance

Tagline:

This summer a star falls. The chase begins.

Plot:

In a countryside town bordering on a magical land, a young man makes a promise to his beloved that he'll retrieve a fallen star by venturing into the magical realm.

Plot Keywords:

Rune | Crown | Mute | Light | One Word Title

Awards:

3 wins & 4 nominations

Cast

Ian McKellen	...	Narrator (voice)
Bimbo Hart	...	Young Scientist
Alastair MacIntosh	...	Victorian Academic
David Kelly	...	Guard
Ben Barnes	...	Young Dunstan
Kate Magowan	...	Slave Girl / Una
Melanie Hill	...	Ditchwater Sal
Charlie Cox	...	Tristan
Sienna Miller	...	Victoria
Henry Cavill	...	Humphrey
Nathaniel Parker	...	Dunstan
Darby Hawker	...	Grumpy Customer
Frank Ellis	...	Mr. Monday
Peter O'Toole	...	King
Mark Strong	...	Septimus

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for some fantasy violence and risque humor.

Runtime:

127 min

Country:

UK | USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | SDDS | Dolby Digital

Certification:

Philippines:G | South Korea:12 | Portugal:M/6 | Germany:12 | USA:PG-13 | Hong Kong:IIA | UK:PG | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Sweden:11 | Netherlands:12 | Ireland:PG | Australia:PG | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | Taiwan:PG-12 | Brazil:12 | Singapore:PG | Malaysia:U | Finland:K-11 | Argentina:13

Filming Locations:

Apsley, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England, UK

Company:

Paramount Pictures

Trivia:

The lead character's name was shortened from the book's Tristran, with a "r" between the "t" and "n", to Tristan because Tristran was hard to pronounce quickly. However there is one time it is said as "TristRan" instead of "Tristan". This is during the scene when Tristan remarks that Yvaine sometimes glows, when he suggests jokingly that the thing that Stars do best is to annoy boys called "TristRan Thorn".

Goofs:

Incorrectly regarded as goofs: In one of the scenes where Mormo and Empusa are talking to Lamia in a mirror (and telling her that the star has returned to Earth and is also being pursued by a prince) the scene is shot from above. It is clear, however, that Mormo's words are not synched with the sound. In one shot she is saying the same thing but out of synch. In another, the sound of her speaking is not related in any way to what she's saying. Though not actually stated much in the film, the reflection of the witches in the book is always a reflection of their younger selves.

Quotes:

[first lines]
Narrator: A philosopher once asked, "Are we human because we gaze at the stars, or do we gaze at them because we are human?" Pointless, really...”Do the stars gaze back?" Now *that's* a question.

Movie Connections:

References "Extras" (2005)

Soundtrack:

Slavonic Dances, Op.46: No.6 in D Major, Allegretto Scherzando

A wonderful fantasy tale of action, adventure, and love!

I was one of about 200 people that was lucky enough to see an early sneak of this film.

Stardust follows Tristan a young man on a quest to find a fallen star and bring it back to the woman he loves in order to prove his love for her. The only catch is that the star has fallen on the other side of the wall, a doorway between England and a magical kingdom known as Stormhold.

This film was just a joy to watch, it has something in it for everyone, all of the action scenes are played out beautifully and the comedy is spread out through the film making it funny without being corny. If I had to compare the likes to another film it would probably have to be The Princess Bride, a classic.

All the performances are outstanding, the beautiful Claire Danes makes you love her in her portrayal of Yvaine the trusting naive star and under rated Michelle Pfeiffer delivers a stellar over the top performance as Larnia...but the performance to talk about is Robert De Niro...In every scene that he is in hands down he steals the show...

If you are in the mood for a funny fantasy love story this is the film. Guys don't get turned off by the description there is enough action comedy and not to mention lots of eye candy with Claire Danes and Michelle Pfeiffer to keep you entertained throughout. The cinematography is dead on and keeps with the feel of the film...nothing about the film seems forced.