![]() I liked this way more than any of the Lords of the Rings movies or the average Hollywood fantasy movie - so pompous, humourless and portentous. ![]() It is so typically British in its humour - with winning one liners, and witty dialogue, throughout. But what really makes this a winner is the script - based on a graphic novel. I loved this movie - to my surprise, because I don't usually like fantasy. This movie definitely gives the viewer a fun, rollercoaster ride right to the end and is suitable for all the family! It isn't a masterpiece, but it definitely can occupy the same kind of ground that something like The Princess Bride has, although I don't personally like it quite as much as the earlier film. ![]() There's a lot going on, but the story is told well and is almost entirely coherent. ![]() It's simply aiming to be a lot of fun for all the family and a charming little romance to boot. But within that basic outline, the story is lively and imaginative. The plot line is your very basic fantasy quest (the hero sets out to look for a fallen star) with many obstacles to overcome in his way. It's not a massively budgetted movie like Lord of the Rings. The critical reaction was underwhelming so my expectations weren't too high. I saw no previews for it, only a couple of brief commercials. Stardust, based on a novel by Neil Gaiman, came out in theatres with little more than a peep.
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