Stardust: Passable but thats about it

Rating: 6/10 (4 February 2018)

Written by Jane Goldman and with a plethora of established stars such as Claire Danes, Robert DeNiro, Michelle Pfeiffer, Ricky Gervais & Mark Strong this UK/US made film is quite nostalgic.
What I mean by that is its a fantasy tale that reminds me a great deal of many from the 80's/90's. From Willow to Ladyhawke this has that vibe to it and is a very charming film.
Family aimed though dark in places it tells a highly convoluted story that manages to entertain but certainly doesn't meet its potential.
Magic, sword fights, flying pirate ships, ghosts, betrayal and love. Everything you could possibly expect from such a movie.
The comedy is lacking but the cheesiness is overflowing, thankfully the great cast make the most of it and it comes out the other side watchable.
Maybe I'm not the demographic, but this mega budget effort felt like it should have been a grand epic but wound up like a feature length pilot for a television series.
I commend Danes on her performance, this is an actress I usually don't see the appeal of but she was excellent here. The rest of the cast including a huge variety of British comedians also do a great job, but I expected more.
The Good:
Danes & DeNiro
Sweet tale
The Bad:
Lackluster in places
I'm supposed to root for a kidnapper?
Take That for the credits, really!
Few annoying unanswered questions
Things I Learnt From This Movie:
Blueblood is meant literally
Robert DeNiro in a dress is a memory that takes gallons of alcohol to erase
Mark Strong looks weird with hair