Tongue-in-Cheek Romantic Fantasy

Rating: 6/10 (11 August 2007)

Normally I do not enjoy fantasies. They seem to get too self-indulgent and so caught up in their own special effects that the plot suffers. But STARDUST adds a good dose of tongue-in-cheek humor, plus a bit of romance. It has several plots and sub-plots, keeping the viewer interested, and making it impossible for me to figure out in advance where it would all lead. The film handles violence in a tasteful way, and does not get too caught up in special-effects. While STARDUST contains the usual trappings of any fantasy film, for me it was a lot more fun to watch. So my advice is, if you like Fantasies, this is the one to see. All the more if you enjoy a bit of romantic comedy thrown in.