Not your typical Fairy Tale

Rating: 9/10 (10 November 2007)

Star Dust turns out to be more than a fairy tale, it's a STAR tale and it is indeed a star movie to catch. I had gone to the cinemas expecting a break from the typical school stress just before the winter break and I was rewarded with more than what I had expected from it.
Yes it has a happily ever after ending, that was just part and parcel of a huge and well-plotted fairy tale production. More than that, Star Dust featured budding leads and had a strong supporting cast. The animations were superb. Their costumes were very detailed and elaborate (you know how mundane magical characters costumes can be). The dialogs were engaging. The characters were very nicely characterized, I have to admit I even felt for the bad characters at some point in the movie. Star Dust had indeed brought me on a ride for the full 2 hours.
If you want a taste of fantasy but felt that stories such as Die Hard have a plot too real for such, Star Dust will be a good movie to satisfy your craving for an action-packed, fun-loving fantasy that don't just end with a happy ending but also a smile on your face. Highly recommended to watch it with your loved ones!
WQ