Luminescent

We saw Stardust last night. I am of two opinions about this move:

1) It is a really good movie. Well acted, engaging, and fun. I was really taken in by the leads and even the minor roles really made their mark. Except for Robert De Niro, who seemed to be channeling Robin Williams.

2) It was a really predictable plot. That's what you get with fairy tales, I guess, but the surprises were few and I was taken out of the experience a few times by noting the foreshadowing and looking for the payoff scenes.

A few critics have compared it to Princess Bride, which is not really appropriate, in my opinion. They are telling different stories and while I see Princess Bride as a comedic fantasy, Stardust is a fantasy with comedic moments. It's a subtle, but important, distinction. No matter. People who liked the former will like the latter, and I recommend Stardust to anyone who likes fairy tales.