Stardust is an awesome movie

[sgx]

Has anyone seen Stardust?

I don't usually come out of the theater thinking to myself, "Man, I really want to see that again before it comes out on DVD," but I did with this movie. It is just a genuinely fun and hilarious movie. I think I was smiling or laughing basically the whole time watching it and it got a big reaction out of the (only 20 or so) other people in the theater with me. I dragged along some of my male friends that aren't usually into that fantasy stuff but they got a huge kick out of it too.

It's been compared to The Princess Bride a bit - the plot isn't really like that, but I'd say the tone - lighthearted fantasy + comedy is similar. It is fantasy targeted at adults, but it isn't dark. It was really refreshing stuff!

Plus I think Claire Danes is super cute. mmmm hmmmm.

Go see it if you haven't. Who else has seen it?

[DarkeSword]

I saw it last night and I thought it was really awesome. Not superomgamazingawesome, but still awesome. The comedy throughout the entire movie was a riot. It was a nice change from the epic dark LotR-style fantasy that Hollywood is so keen on shoving down our throats. It felt like a return to old-school fantasy movies.

Also, Michelle Pfeiffer is one of the most beautiful women in the world, and is pretty damn gorgeous for most of the movie; too bad things ended up the way they did.

Definitely gonna get it when it comes out on DVD.

[djpretzel]

Two solid endorsements... I'm sold. Comparisons to PB set high expectations, but I'll be open-minded....

[DarkeSword]

Prepare to be open minded. A lot of critics have raised very valid points about why the movie isn't awesome. Go in with low-expectations and just enjoy it for what it is.

[The Pezman]

Is it based on any previous book or other form of media? Nearly every movie this summer has.

[Atomicfog]

Yeah, I saw it on opening day -- excellent movie. I highly recommend seeing it.

[Imagist]

Is it based on any previous book or other form of media? Nearly every movie this summer has.

Originally a book by Neil Gaiman. That's why it's good.

[I-n-j-i-n]

Waiting for a Bluray/HD-DVD/DVD release. Or on Satellite.

[Spooty]

I was kind of intrigued to see it. Maybe I will now.. I think I might read the book, though instead, first.

[tgfoo]

Another endorsement here. I was one of the friends sgx dragged to see it. I kinda was interested in seeing, but I probably wouldn't have if he hadn't invited me to go along. Definitely glad I did. Also, De Niro's character in the movie, amazing.

[OptimusShr]

Just saw it. An excellent movie. I have to read the book now.

[big giant circles]

Damn. I saw the preview on apple.com/trailers a while ago--and I had since completely forgot about it. I'm definitely up to see it--it looked really cool. Thanks for the reminder.

[Darth Lime]

I've heard quite a lot of praise for this film. One of the most original films of the year. I hope to see it soon before it leaves theatres.

[The Pezman]

I wouldn't have known about it had I not seen advertisements in the city.

[EdgeCrusher]

I went with my fiancee and a friend cause they are both big fantasy movie fans. I don't normally like them, but this was really enjoyable. I suggest you guys go see it.