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Overall 4.5 star rating4.57 of 5 (by 21 users)

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Stardust Review Summary

If you like Princess Bride, you'll love the much lesser known Stardust, another fantasy adventure based on the novel by Neil Gaiman. Many Viewpoints reviewers were surprised Stardust isn't more well-known, considering a cast that includes Robert DeNiro as a "effeminate cross-dressing pirate" and Michelle Pfeiffer as an "evil witch queen." Peter O'Toole and Clare Danes star as well. Despite the fact that this Neil Graiman fairy tale is a love story, male reviewers didn't feel it was too "mushy." A caution does go out here to fans of the original Stardust book, as the storyline has been changed slightly for this film adaptation, and a few reviewers felt the storyline had been done too many times before. Overall, our reviewers feel that Stardust may not have been worth a box office ticket, yet it is worth slipping into your DVD player for some great special effects and a touching love story.
62% of people rated Stardust as 5 stars
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33% of people rated Stardust as 4 stars
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5% of people rated Stardust as 3 stars
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No one rated Stardust as 2 stars
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5 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
DeNiro, Pfeiffer, Danes, etc. - a great cast & an amazing story!
AUG
20
2007
Wow, what can I say? Once upon a time Neil Gaiman wrote a wonderful fantasy, action, adventure, love story, fairy tale novel. He & Charles Vess later adapted it into a Graphic Novel and now he's co-produced it into one heck of a movie with such stars as Robert DeNiro, Michelle Pfeiffer, Clare… read full review »
Sci Fi Nerd, into movies that tell a great story

danthebookman
Raleigh, NC
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3 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
Familiar type of story with interesting characters.
NOV
21
2007
As a fantasy fan, I've seen the plot of Stardust many times before, it relies on basic concepts that have been used a little too often over the years. I admit that I haven't read the book, though to be honest from the look of the movie, I'm not that interested. Most of the characters were… read full review »
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Sci-fi and Fantasy fan, comedy fan

sennyochan
Orlando, FL
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Stardust Ratings and Reviews

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A well rounded home viewing movie
character-lover, willing to pay more for quality, into trying new things, movie connoisseur

AUG
22
2007
As I know others do, I categorize films/dv into whether they are worth seeing at the theatre. I enjoyed this film; however, I put it into the watch-at-home category. This categorization is not automatically a negative; I watch and enjoy a lot of movies at home. — — The film has appealing special effects, but the sweeping expanses, which are lovely, seemed "seen a lot recently" rather than fresh, and not enough to warrant a theatre. This comment may stem from the relatively large amount of films with special effects I view. Other scenes were more unique and appreciated. — … read full review »
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4 star rating
jmd123
Carrboro, NC



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When one is in love, to what lengths will one go?
a frequent film-goer

AUG
29
2007
  Stardust, starring Claire Danes, Michelle Pfeiffer, Robert De Niro and Peter O'Toole, is a lovely and beautifully photographed fantasy based on a Neil Graiman novel.  The story starts with a man who crosses the wall between the English town of Wall and the fantasy kingdom of Stormhold.  Once there, he meets a beautiful captive who he spends the night with.  He then returns home.  Nine months later, a knock on his door brings an infant, Tristan. — When Tristan reaches adulthood, he falls of a woman, Victoria (Sienna Miller).  In order to win her hand, he… read full review »
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5 star rating
Magician
Columbia, MO



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Funny fantasy adventure with the works.
a teenager, frequent movie viewer

APR
27
2008
I didn't expect much - I'd hardly even heard of this movie. But this movie is great! Great characters and actors (Claire Danes, Michelle Pfeiffer, Robert DeNiro, Peter O'Toole), an interesting, full-of-unexpected-twists fantasy-adventure (a boy promises to bring back to his "love" a fallen star which turns out to be a woman in danger because her jewel is saught after for immortality, and their conflicting interests start off a crazy adventure), humor...everyone I know who's seen it loves… read full review »
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5 star rating
lilaichee
Palatine, IL



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Surprisingly amazing movie!
into movies that tell a great story, action fan, Sci-fi and Fantasy fan

AUG
22
2007
This was a great movie. A little cheesy at a few times and Di Niro's caracter was a little over the top. But overall, great plot, talented actors, and decent special effects. I hadn't heard much or expected much from the movie and went in with a open mind. I was very pleasently surprised and will probably buy the movie when it comes out. The plot seems to be one from a fairy tale and the movie plays out as such.… read full review »
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5 star rating
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JayneHoogs
Munster, IN



D
i liked it a lot
comedy fan, an infrequent movie goer, watching with kids, a comedy fan

FEB
16
2008
    it was funny and romantic a good movie for kid some parts any way i love it… read full review »
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4 star rating
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buffyeevee
660625



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If you liked The Princess Bride you'll like Stardust.
will add to my DVD collection

MAR
12
2008
I don't care what any other critics have said about this movie. I loved it! It's funny and kind of romantic and sweet. Robert Deniro as an effeminite cross-dressing pirate is something everyone with a sense of humor should see. I thought his performance was very good. Maybe a little light on the 'light on his feet' aspect of his performance. Michelle Pfeiffer's performance as the evil witch queen was very good as well. If you have read the book prior to seeing this movie you may be upset by the changes which have been made to the storyline. But if you have not experienced the written word of… read full review »
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5 star rating
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filipslady
Kansas City, MO



D
A wonderful story for the whole family.
Lover of quirky, unique films, into action flicks, a fan of clever plots, a movie guru, DVD collector, into movies that tell a great story, movie buff, a lover of quirky unique films

DEC
24
2007
 This is one movie that we will watch together every  year at Christmastime. It  has everything in it. Love,laughter, magical places and beings, a lot of adventure, and very heartwarming, this is one movie that tells a great story and the ending is unbelievable. The ending  is something you would never guess and just sent a very warming feeling inside of me,true love. — I didn't think my 16 year old would enjoy the movie and was having second thoughts about having bought it. But I was completely wrong-he loved it. It's a movie for the whole family-all ages. —… read full review »
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5 star rating
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zhtims
Saint Louis, MO



D
get ready to fall in love all over again
a movie buff, watching chick flicks

MAR
12
2008
This movie has become my new favorite movie! Now, I love all types of movies but romantic movies have a special place in my heart. This movie was so creatively put together, the characters are so different (you see all types of characters in this movie) yet you can probably relate in some way to all of them. I really don't like Clare Danes but I loved her in this movie-when I finished watching this movie I felt like giving my husband a kiss! It wakes up your romantic feelings and makes you feel happy overall! Great family movie or girls night out… read full review »
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5 star rating
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fchavez
Santa Teresa, NM



D
A love Story
into movies that tell a great story, Lover of quirky, unique films, Sci-fi and Fantasy fan, a fan of clever plots, movie connoisseur, movie buff

DEC
21
2007
When I first saw this movie, I was a little bit bored, in the first few minutes, but then! I really liked it!!! I thought it was great! I just couldn't believe that the graphics were so good! I mean the scenes and all. I liked it when the witches were old looking and then all of a sudden, poof!! Michelle P was new again! That was some scene. The rest of the movie was a little childish, but still, great. —… read full review »
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5 star rating
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nydrom23
South El Monte, CA



D
A fantasy classic
Lover of quirky, unique films, character-lover, a fan of clever plots, a cult film connoisseur, health conscious, into movies that tell a great story

AUG
20
2007
I wasn't sure about casting Robert Deniro in a fantasy film, but I'm a huge Neil Gaiman fan and definitely wanted to see the big-screen adaptation of his novel. I'm glad I did, despite my casting reservations. All the performances were excellent, and Deniro's especially memorable. — — If you love a good fantasy movie where the story is central, then you'll love this gem of a… read full review »
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5 star rating
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mertlez
Englewood, NJ



D
Freindly, Sweet, Charming, Exciting, Fairytale for the heart
into Independent Films, a movie buff, into action flicks, a comedy fan, Every day computer user, noticing the details, Open-minded, into fantasy stories

JAN
13
2008
This is a very sweet story that is not mushy even for a guy. A cute story line that even envolves a very accpeting veiw of many realistic metephoric trials in life with regard to romance and relationships. I enjoyed it and it will keep your interest. A deffinate to watch with you honey and listen to the last song after it is over to touch both you… read full review »
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4 star rating
salst21
Pittsburgh, PA



D
Entertaining

FEB
28
2008
I was not to sure about this movie but my friend wanted to see it. It turned out to be quite entertaining, but predicable. The acting was great and Robert De Niro really surprised me with his performance, he was quite funny. The special effects were cool. The acting was good. The writing was well… read full review »
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4 star rating
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jeanrose
New York, NY



D
Pleasantly surprised!
into movies that tell a great story

SEP
3
2007
I wasn't expecting to even enjoy this movie let alone absolutely adore it!!!  Not quite like the princess bride, but magical and surprising with just the right amount of comedy and romance just the same.  I hope this movie grows and grows staying in first run for quite a long time. … read full review »
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5 star rating
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tink6346
Broken Arrow, OK



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