Stardust

“Are we human because we gaze at the stars, or do we gaze at them because
we are human? Pointless, really… Do the stars gaze back?
Now that’s a question…”

That’s the opening line for the movie called Stardust. I watched it last night and this is kinda charming movie. Very warm and sweet. But I strongly suggest not to watch when you are tired especially after you had work your arse off at gym. Why? Because there is a chance you might fall asleep at the starter. Yea, it is kinda slow there and starts to pick up from the middle part of the movie.

The story is about finding a true love. There is a place called the Village of Wall. There is a village boy named Tristan (I love Tristan). He is willing to do anything for the love of his life, Victoria. Victoria is just a girl in the Village of Wall, who is apparently after glam and money. There is this unimportant role named Humphrey, who is after a pretty and conventional girl like Victoria. There is this kingdom called the Kingdom of Stormhold. A piece of land shy by a long brick wall. History said that no one has ever passed the wall (well not really actually). There is a wicked dying king named King of Stormhold, who has 7 sons (3 had already dead). The 4 surviving sons fight over who will be the next king. Before the king’s last breath, he turns a ruby into a diamond and says that whichever son retrieves it and returns it to a ruby, then he will be next King of Stormhold. Magically, the said ruby flies to the sky and knocks a star and falls to the land, which Tristan and Victoria witness it. As a proof of love to Victoria, he promises to find the falling star, presents it to her and at the same time asking for her hands in marriage. There are also 3 witches who apparently desperate to find the falling star to restore their beauty and youth. Michelle Pfeiffer looks stunning in witch character by the way. So, it is the quest of Tristan of Village of Wall, Princes of Stormhold and 3 witches to find the falling star.

Little that Tristan knows, he holds a secret of the Stormhold land. He is the last heir of Kingdom of Stormhold. The King of Stormhold has a daughter named Una, who has been captured by a witch (not the 3 witches). Tristan’s dad once walks pass the wall 18 years back and meet Una at Stormhold. They fall in love and Tristan is born 9-month after that. Una is chained with an enchanted chain and the only way to release her from the chain is to kill the witch (the one who has captured her). Okay, the falling star is Yvaine. She wants to find her way home (Starry Sky) after being knocked by the King’s ruby. She meets Tristan and fall in love with him. Tristan found her and promises to give her a ticket back to home; a Babylon candle, which apparently allows one to travel wherever one wishes. As a price for that, Yvaine must follow Tristan back to the Wall to be presented to Victoria as a wedding gift. On their journey back, they encounter few obstacles and Tristan actually finds his true love in Yvaine. There is another important character played by Robert De Niro as Captain Shakespeare. He holds 2 personas; macho man and ’soft’ man. His character is the most entertaining character. To see him plays macho character in a movie is not a strange thing. But a soft character? Gosh, that’s hilarious. Really hilarious.

The ending of this movie is very much expected; a happily ever after. Yea, Tristan is the next King of Stormhold, Tristan’s dad reunites with Una, the love of his life, the witches are defeated and the princes are all go to heaven (I assume so). Very much anticipated indeed yet recommended.

What I like about this movie:

• the sceneries; backdrops, hangings, furnishings, and other accessories are pretty and look authentic
• the accent; I love England accent
• the characters and the actings are just right. No exaggeration and not dull. Very entertaining
• the coherence of each plot is great. The storyline is light and yet warm and comprehended

 

What I don’t like about this movie is the slow rhythm at the start. I yawned uncountable times and nearly missed the great heart of the movie (if I chose to sleep). I think Stan did doze off. Heh.

Go watch if you love something magical like Harry Porter. It’s an interesting movie and not to mention very romantic too. Two thumbs up. And lastly, this is Tristan. Isn’t he sweet? I like Tristan.