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Neil Gaiman·2007·Director: Matthew Vaughn
75%
Faithfulness
4.0
Book Rating
3.8
Movie Rating
Charlie Cox, Claire Danes, Sienna Miller
The Book
Stardust is a 1999 fantasy novel by British writer Neil Gaiman, usually published with illustrations by Charles Vess. Stardust has a different tone and style from most of Gaiman's prose fiction, being consciously written in the tradition of pre-Tolkien English fantasy, following in the footsteps of authors such as Lord Dunsany and Hope Mirrlees. It is concerned with the adventures of a young man from the village of Wall, which borders the magical land of Faerie.
The Film
Stardust is a 2007 romantic fantasy adventure film directed by Matthew Vaughn and co-written by Vaughn and Jane Goldman. Based on Neil Gaiman's 1999 novel, it features an ensemble cast led by Claire Danes, Charlie Cox, Sienna Miller, Ricky Gervais, Jason Flemyng, Rupert Everett, Peter O'Toole, Michelle Pfeiffer and Robert De Niro, with narration by Ian McKellen.
Key Differences
The film adds an action-packed third act not present in Gaiman's more contemplative novel.
Our Verdict
Enjoy both!Both — the novel is poetic, the film is fun adventure.
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