STARDUST

Like a kid in adult clothes.

Stardust is a kids fairytale. The innuendos and the language don’t fit this kids story. These are just an attempt to make it more appealing to adults. Unfortunately, it does not work. The visuals and the story are fun, but not enough to keep adults hooked. Kids would probably enjoy this film more. A pretty good cast of actors fills the screen. Their performances are decent without any standouts.

The film is long and packed with characters. Some of them are amusing and, lets just say, some are not. It seems like the filmmakers were going for a more Pirates of the Caribbean approach that would appeal to all ages. The result is a back and forth between adult and child’s humor. Not that it takes much, but I was confused.

Stardust is a magical adventure that would mostly appeal to, if I had to guess, 10-12 yr olds. None the less, the graphics are cool, the music is exciting, and the story is told well.


GRADE: C+
TRAILER: http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/stardust/