Stardust

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Stardust

PG-13

2007

2h 8m

Fantasy

Adventure

Romance

Comedy

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To win the heart of his beloved, a young man named Tristan ventures into the realm of fairies to retrieve a fallen star. What Tristan finds, however, is not a chunk of space rock, but a woman named Yvaine. Yvaine is in great danger, for the king's sons need her powers to secure the throne, and an evil witch wants to use her to achieve eternal youth and beauty.

Critics Consensus

A faithful interpretation that captures the spirit of whimsy, action, and off-kilter humor of Neil Gaiman, Stardust juggles multiple genres and tones to create a fantastical experience.

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

08/23/2018

This is utterly formulaic. True, there are a few jokes, but as they are all extraordinarily lame, this can't be called a send-up.

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Mark Bourne

Film.com

12/19/2007

Like the star that falls to Earth near the beginning of the movie, Stardust is glittery and pretty and possesses its own pleasing-enough personality, but it won't set the world on fire.

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Derek Malcolm

London Evening Standard

10/19/2007

3/5

Despite its faults, Stardust should at least be accounted a partial success - and certainly more than a failure.

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

08/06/2023

3/4

...an erratically-paced yet mostly satisfying endeavor...

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Daisy Leigh-Phippard

Screen Queens

02/21/2022

What Stardust tries to say isnt so much about fighting your way to superiority, but letting your whimsy lead you to where you should be. Why fight to be accepted by people you dont actually want to be like?

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Charlotte Harrison

Charlotte Sometimes Goes to the Movies

09/03/2021

Crossing it is prohibited as it leads to a magical realm where nothing is to be believed and no-one is to be trusted. Such a charming fantasy love story with an incredible cast and this banger of a theme song.

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Michael P.

@RT12014781 May 25

Such a fantastic, sweet tale of becoming.

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Carlos I

@carlosFibarra May 14

While Matthew Vaughn is usually known for a sharp, subversive edge, Stardust feels surprisingly safe. It's strange and disappointing for him to be so generic, opting for a traditional fairytale structure that lacks his typical stylistic punch. The film is perfectly watchable and features a charming cast, but it ultimately settles into a predictable groove. It is fine for a cozy night in, but it is ultimately a forgettable entry in an otherwise bold filmography.

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Alinafe M

@RT51769066 May 12

The humor, the story and the romance, absolutely marvelous. Never really get tired of watching this.

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Paul L.

@pauly87 May 10

One of my favorite movie, watched it over 10 times .

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Carlos M

@CarlosMZ Feb 24

De las mejores peliculas que he visto de aventura y acción sinceramente espero encontrar mas de su tipo pero es dificil hoy en dia encontrar joyas🫠

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Counselingover C

@Counselingovercoffee76 Jan 17

Stardust is one of those rare "lightning in a bottle" films that manages to be whimsical without being childish. I first saw Stardust in theaters, and revisiting it today, that 'adult fairy tale' magic hasn't aged a day. It’s a bittersweet experience, though; it highlights exactly what’s missing in today’s landscape. We’re currently drowning in sterile CGI and gratuitous violence, yet we’ve somehow lost the capacity for pure, soaring imagination. Stardust doesn't rely on shock value or digital noise, it relies on heart, wit, and that elusive 'Old Hollywood' spark that modern studios seem to have forgotten how to ignite.

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Synopsis

To win the heart of his beloved, a young man named Tristan ventures into the realm of fairies to retrieve a fallen star. What Tristan finds, however, is not a chunk of space rock, but a woman named Yvaine. Yvaine is in great danger, for the king's sons need her powers to secure the throne, and an evil witch wants to use her to achieve eternal youth and beauty.

Director: Matthew Vaughn
Producer: Matthew Vaughn, Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Michael Dreyer, Neil Gaiman
Screenwriter: Matthew Vaughn, Jane Goldman
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount Pictures, Ingenious Film Partners, Di Bonaventura Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Some Risque Humor|Fantasy Violence)
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 10, 2007, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 15, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $38.3M
Runtime: 2h 8m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)