Stardust (2007) 7/10

I was really on the fence about seeing Stardust. The cast seemed odd for the subject matter and the trailers were unconvincing. I dig fantasy films but many lately come off as childish, mundane, and unimaginative. Stardust however was quite fun and unique.

Stardust is about a boy trying to impress a girl and finds love right under his nose. Forget the fantasy stuff, its really a mushy love story wearing the fantasy as a means to an end. A young man sets out on a quest to capture a fallen star to impress his love and stumbles upon another world with magic, witches, and apparently easy women. He finds the fallen star alright but once reaching the earth the star turned human and has around her neck an amulet wanted by a prince so that he may be king. The heart of the star is wanted by an evil witch as well. Everyone wants a piece of the poor star and the you boy is no exception. Danger and chase sequences ensue as the young couple try to reach the boy's home. Along the way they meet eccentric characters, including a character played by Robert DeNiro that crushes his tough guy persona he spent decades honing.

At the end of the day the film was pushing 2 hours and kept me entertained throughout. Is it a modern classic? Nope, but it was fun and with a silly romantic comedy/fantasy film isn't that enough?

Overall - 7/10