Wow, out of nowhere comes a falling star that's a hit!

Rating: 10/10 (20 December 2007)

10 out of 10 and MORE!!
Everything from the strangely-effeminate Robert DeNiro to the all-of-a-sudden re-hottiness factor of Michelle Pfeiffer (looking great for 49!). Not since Ladyhawke has she looked this appealing.
I knew absolutely nothing about this movie when I watched it, and I was amazed. Great characters, wonderful effects and visuals, along with a very interesting story of a boy who falls in love with a girl, who wants him to prove his love and devotion to her by performing some seemingly impossible task. Oh, so you've heard this one before? Well, not quite like this one is told, at least I don't think so. There's enough danger and darkness in it to keep it from being a Hollywood fairytale. It plays more like a Grimm's fairytale, with humor and a very pleasant love story intertwined in it.
I laughed, I felt sad, I was amazed and entertained. I wanted it to end a certain way, and it did. I can't ask much more from a movie, especially one I've never even heard of, and I enjoyed every minute of it. I will be buying this one on DVD, with or without Special Features. It's a hit, with lots of stuff I'm sure I missed the first time through because the kids can't stop talking during it, and I'm looking forward to watching it again and again. Great casting with funny, beautiful people and awesome locations. What a treat!