Stardustbased on a book and graphic novel by Neil Gaiman
This 2007 motion picture version of Neil Gaiman's 1999 fantasy adventure novel is a charming, humorous delight. Gaiman takes the classic fairy tale, puts some unexpected twists on it, but still leaves us with a recognizable "type" of story. For the feature film, Charlie Cox does a very capable job as the central character, Tristan, who leaves his safe rural village to complete a quest for his "one true love". In the fabulous, frightening world on the other side of the protective wall around his village, Tristan finds himself acting as acting as protector to a fallen star...sought by evil witches who wish to use the star's life to prolong their own. Filled with comical guest appearances, from such actors as Ricky Gervais, Rupert Everett and Robert DeNiro (as a gay pirate), the film's main trio is Cox, Claire Danes and Michelle Pfeiffer (as the main villain). Production values are top notch. Pacing is rapid. And the special effects are great. If you're looking for a fun, comic fantasy film...try this one on for size! -- recommended by Scott C. - Bennett Martin Public Library
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