How does it get any better?

Rating: 10/10 (21 January 2008)

When I first saw the preview for this, I really didn't think much of it. I thought that the fantasy movies had been beaten to death over the years, and it was now a dead genre. But from the mouths of friends and the extremely high rating it had on several websites, I gave it a chance and put it on my netflix list. I watched it late one Sunday night.
The next 2 hours and 7 minutes was probably the most enjoyable time I had watching a movie in all of 2007.I realized that this isn't just a good movie, it's a GREAT movie that is an instant classic.
As for the aspects and elements of Stardust, everything was perfect to me. The acting is very well done with a few newcomers like Charlie Cox, and the same goes for the more familiar actors like Robert DeNiro, and Michelle Pfiffer.
The effects were stunning, and very freaking cool as well. The best part about that I thought stood out was the writing. I haven't read Neil Gaiman's novel, but I'd like to. The script is awesome and some of the ideas in this film seemed brand new to me.
So in short, after you've seen the movie, I want you to ask yourself, how does it get any better? Sword fights, evil witches, awesome magic, seemingly masculine flying pirates, dancing, wisecracking ghosts, Ricky Gervais, and true love. It's the most beautiful of elements all rolled into one great movie.
10/10