Catch a Falling Star

Rating: 8/10 (1 March 2008)

"Stardust" is a magical story of Tristan (Charlie Cox) who takes a journey to find a fallen star to give it to her love (Sienna Miller). Young Tristan is not the only one who is after the star. A trio of witch sisters are after it also. They need the star to revive their youth. But the star is not so easy to catch...
The story is very funny and an adventure of adults. Neil Gaiman's original story includes extraordinary characters (Goat man/Billy and Ferdy the Fence played by Ricky Gervais are brilliant!) and bubbly, black humor. The director Matthew Vaughn (producer partner of Guy Richie) has had a special privilege of working with a superb cast including stars like Michelle Pfeiffer, Claire Danes, Robert De Niro and narrator Ian McKellen himself. 25 years-old Charlie Cox is talented, new face to the star line of the actors. De Niro has a very delicious role indeed... It has been Vaughn's luck to have so capable cast because sometimes his directing gets loose which can be seen when actors are left only with their imagination and improvising.
In summary "Stardust" is a fantasy story with action, humor and especially love. The visual effects are great and support the story. "Stardust" is entertaining and it was sure a positive surprise in the field of fantasy genre. High recommends!