What do Iceland and Scotland have in common?

[thebitterguy]

The word land, and they were used to film Stardust.

So, thanks to the generosity of redeem147, YHB was able to take in Stardust, the new film based on Neil Gaiman's fairy tale.

It was quite a hoot. Very enjoyable, with princesses, princes, evil witches, quests, love, and swordfights. Seriously, I think it's not out of line to call it a 21st century Princess Bride, just without the raw sexuality of Andre the Giant.

I'm sure there's something in it for everyone to dislike at some point or another. But I enjoyed it.

Comments

[drewmg.livejournal.com]

"a modern interpretation of the princess bride" is exactly what i thought of it when i first saw the trailer. glad to see that my line of thinking is (somewhat) confirmed.

[tfbretz.livejournal.com]

Without the raw sexuality of Andre the Giant, no film is entirely likable.

[thebitterguy]

However, the film does compensate nicely with Robert DeNiro's combination of Yin and Yang.

[thebitterguy]

They're completely different films; Stardust is much more traditional (and has a lot more blatant magical elements). But they compliment each other.

[srhall79.livejournal.com]

I've already seen someone mention a comparison to Princess Bride in Gaiman's blog. Now that you've backed it up, it must be true.

I read the book a couple years ago, and am looking forward to seeing the movie. I especially liked his suggested tagline for it: "Not a sequel to anything"

[(Anonymous)]

My Gaiman-obsessed friend once excitedly described Stardust to me as:
"Imagine if Gaiman had written The Princess Bride!"

and since I'd just finished American Gods, my response was:
"Didn't you hear, Westley? Buttercup died with Humperdink's c*ck in her mouth."

And, uh... we haven't spoken since. Still, the trailers look awesome, I'm definitely going to see it. :D

terminal_pariah (has lost his password)

[thebitterguy]

That would give it an advantage this summer.

[nottheterritory.livejournal.com]

Oh THAT stardust! I want to see that.