
I just love this film, and I am sorry to announce that this post will contain no sarcastic mocking or rants, as I'm sure you've all come accustomed to, but will be instead one long gush about how much I love this film and how it quite possibly could be THE perfect film!!

For those who have yet to see this film, (watch it now you fool!!!) it is the beautiful story of a young boy named Tristan, who ventures in to a strange and secret land, to find a fallen star, in order to win the heart of Victoria (who, played by Sienna Miller, is the only bad thing about the film!!) and along way encounters witches, pirates and goats turned into inn-keepers. I am being purposely refusing to give too much of the plot away as I really do not want to spoil it for anybody.
The film is based upon a book by Neil Gaiman (which I want for christmas Mum!!!!) and I am so curious to read it, not being familiar with his work(something which I plan to rectify soon!!)
I must admit however, this film is the most beautiful film, truly faultless, and much of this I beleieve is due to superb acting and stunning scenery etc, that I am skeptical it can all have been captured on paper. I feel that this could possibly be a rare case when the film IS better than the book. Though, I am reserving my judgement until I have read the book, and having never heard a bad word against Neil Gaiman's work, I suspect I am proberly incorrect.

Charlie Cox, who plays the male lead Tristan was also a perfect casting choice. He is lovable, clumsy and sweet and such a likeable character. Though to be fair all the characters in this film are (except Sienna Miller's!)
Claire Danes was another interesting but perfect choice, as she is not an actress who is well known I feel and certainly does not come to mind as leading actress material! however I am so glad it is her was

That is another thing I love about this film, you can not possibly think or imagine of another actor who could play the any part in this better than who was cast, as the casting was perfect. Even Sienna Miller was cast perfectly, as the character we are not meant to like, a spoilt, self-absorbed brat!!
Have I mentioned that I love this film??
It is one which I can watch endlessly, yet never tire of! It never fails to make me both laugh and cry (the ending is so beautiful and ridiculously happy) so has become my "Cheer up" film, one I watch after a crappy day! At the risk of sounding cheesy, it is the perfect film to lose yourself in!!
I also unashamedly LOVE the soundtrack, Rule the world, by Take That.
So for those who are looking for a film to watch, I recommend Stardust, and then defy anybody telling me they didn't love it! Five K's really does not seem adequete for this film, so instead I'm giving it seven!!! This film is undeservedly overlooked I feel and is fast becoming a contender for being my absolute favourite fim, and it doesn't even have Kiefer Sutherland in it :P
Night Night Xxxxxxxx
I love this fim and its always guaranteed to make me cry at the end!!
ReplyDeleteWe'll have to watch it when you're home at christmas.
Mum xxxxxxxx