Escapism as it's very best.

Rating: 9/10 (30 September 2007)

Stardust is too say the least one of the best fantasy/fairytale/adventures of the year. It's combined elements of humor, action, fantasy, and surprise will surely make it a success with the whole family.
Stardust's main basis is a love story. A young man (Tristan) sets out into a mystical land too retrieve a fallen star, which he intends too return to his love Victoria (Sienna Miller) in order too win her affection. Upon getting the star which is actually a woman (Claire Danes), Tristan embarks on the perilous journey home. As he goes however a connection develops between Tristan and the star, and he begins to question who he actually loves. This is a very convincing relationship and I tip my hat too Charlie Cox and Claire Dannes for making it all the more real.
Other people are seeking the fallen star for their own reasons including three witches and a set of brothers who all wish to become king of the land. This makes for an action packed journey as all three different story lines inter wine and connect throughout the film.
As a character Tristan grows and matures over the story, actor Charlie Cox I thought brought a marvelous almost charming naivety too the role. Rickey Gervais plays Ricky Gervais again, and Robert Di Niro supports as the flamboyant Captain, which worked surprisingly well for this film.
Stardust has it all from humor to romance, too drama and then to action. It is a solid achievement that really does merit a trip to the cinemas and a DVD purchase. Maybe even a second trip to the cinemas, it really is that good.