Stardust

Post by **eborr** » Fri May 11, 2007 3:38 pm

Quite excited to discover they have made a film based on Stardust

I really enjoyed the book, I like Gaimans world view, and also as a chap of a certain age Michelle Pfeifer.

http://www.stardustmovie.com/site.htm

Post by **Hachimitsu** » Mon May 14, 2007 10:14 am

I have heard of it too. It seems pretty cute. I will probably see it when it comes out.

Post by **axordil** » Wed May 16, 2007 12:26 am

It had a preview showing at the Tribeca film festival that the AICN crew really, really liked. There is a feeling that the trailers aren't quite doing it justice.

Post by **axordil** » Sat Jun 30, 2007 9:44 pm

Both Vess (the original illustrator) and Gaiman are happy with the result. It's different in some important plot details from the book (we've never seen THAT happen before) but Gaiman worked some with the screenwriter, and so the changes have his blessing, if not his imprimatur, to them.

And Michelle Pfeiffer looks as good as she did in LadyHawk, 20 years ago.

Post by **Hachimitsu** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 4:41 pm

When does it some out again? I am so behind in the movies. I wanna see Harry Potter, Once, Transformers and I have no clue when Stardust comes out.

Post by **yovargas** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 4:59 pm

It's coming out on Aug. 24 (the day before my b-day

).

Post by **axordil** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 5:50 pm

I though it was August 10 in the US. Let me check...that's what the web site says, at least.

Post by **Padme** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 6:52 pm

So glad to see a thread about this movie. So far I have named two stars. I hope this movie is as enjoyable as the book.

Post by **Padme** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 6:58 pm

oh and Rotten Toms has the trailer running on it and the Neil Gaiman interview at Comic Con last year.

Love that both Peter O'Toole and Gandalf are part of this movie.

Post by **Crucifer** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 7:12 pm

Yeah, it's got a fantastic cast. I've only read Neverwhere, but that's just because I'm having trouble getting my hands on Stardust. I can't wait for the film.

Post by **axordil** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 7:40 pm

http://www.stardustmovie.com/ is a pretty fun little site to play around on.

Post by **axordil** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 1:00 am

*bump* for movie justice.

This will be, like, two movies in two months for me! I feel like a man about town!

Post by **The Watcher** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 10:32 pm

Saw it Saturday, and I recommend it. Do not be dismayed by the poor box office showings, it is up against three more typically Hollywood blockbuster type fares at the moment, The Bourne Ultimatum, The Simpsons, and Rush Hour 3. It still has a 73% fresh rating over at Rottentomatoes. In my mind, Michelle Pfeiffer and Robert De Niro were two of the highlights, and the scenery is drop dead, knock your socks off gorgeous.

My rating, overall a B+. Danes could have been better, she seemed a bit wooden and snarky at times, the movie suffers from a few pacing issues, but overall, great fun if you want escapist fare and entertainment.

Post by **axordil** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 10:37 pm

Take a date if possible.

Post by **Alatar** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 9:21 am

Good review from SciFi.com:

http://www.scifi.com/sfw/screen/sfw16636.html

Post by **Crucifer** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 10:08 pm

Take a date if possible.

*starts planning...*

Post by **Angbasdil** » Sat Aug 18, 2007 7:35 pm

**cross-posted on b77**

The wife and I saw it last night. We both loved it and will buy the DVD when it comes out. It did remind me a lot of The Princess Bride in its tone, except this was a big fantasy movie where TPB was a small fairy tale. Since I love TPB, this is a good thing. I had only a few minor quibbles with the film, which I won't bother to mention, because they're minor.

Overall, the movie was fun, and even heartwarming. As Ax said, a perfect date movie.

And I want a ship like Capt. Shakespeare's!
When I win the lottery, I'm building me one of those.

Post by **vison** » Sat Aug 18, 2007 8:00 pm

Really liked this charming movie. Reminded me of The Princess Bride, and that's a good thing.

Post by **axordil** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 6:07 pm

A British Princess Bride, perhaps. More Monty Python/Black Adder than Saturday Night Live/Second City. Including the drag bit.

Post by **Faramond** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 7:08 pm

I don't really see the similarity between Princess Bride and Stardust, I have to say. Maybe a very broad similirity, as both feature love stories in a fantasy setting with swordfighting and other swashbuckling stuff.

No matter, not everyone has to see things the same way!

I like both movies a lot, in any case.