Stardust: The Most Underrated Fantasy Film

[@saulcervantes1975]

So about the blood being a different color: Primus is a prince of royal blood, or as they used to say, blue blood. He literally has blue blood because he's royalty. I always loved that detail. This movie slaps.

[@sarahingreen9734]

Me too! Lol! The movie is very clever about it, honestly

[@stephenpimm5940]

Then how come Tristan doesn't have blue blood?

[@saulcervantes1975]

@@stephenpimm5940 Tbh, I chalked that up to him being from our world. In our world, royals don't actually have blue blood.

[@ZombicidalMadMom81]

Regarding Tristan becoming King; he's simply the living male heir to hold the stone. If any of his mother's brothers, or their sons, had gotten a hold of the stone they'd be king. I love how it was never mentioned the entire time that Tristan's mom was a Princess of Stormhold; I thought that was a great plot twist and fun in retrospect; realizing that was Tristan fighting with, then against, his own Uncle. The creators were able to cleverly (IMO) keep the siblings from seeing each other so Septimus never had the chance to work out that this kid was his sister's son.

[@Oðrun]

In the novel, Tristran was the heir because his mother Una was the firstborn of the Lord of Stormhold. Nobody bothered questioning Una about a wedding.

[@ConnorWiederich-hr4zu]

The scene where Shakespeare's men salute Septimus's men before dueling and then Septimus's men do the same only to have Shakespeare's men attack them instantly is hilarious. Also Lamia is a great villain.

[@aviexo.]

A true shame this movie doesn't get the praise it deserves

[@eleonne]

***Contains spoiler for the book version*** A rare fairy tale movie that was actually good and entertaining to watch, even as an adult. Definitely one of my favorites

[@sarahuchoa4018]

I agree entirely! Whoever adapted the novel to the movie did a great job choosing what to change.

[@FATIMAPECHI]

Totally agree!! I actually read the book first, a year or two ago, and it depressed me. Then I discovered the adaptation and absolutely loved it. I got rid of the book and prefer to revisit the story only in movie version.

[@DerpGnome]

Thank you! I was considering reading the book, but instead I will keep living in this happy little universe called Stardust the movie

[@adareadorou4965]

The fact that the blood is blue is great because 1) they aren't showing blood, 2) adds to the fairytale bc royals are supposed to have blue blood. I just LOVE this movie!!

[@thegunslinger1363]

This film had an incredible cast. I've seen it before, and it's a pity it's so unknown.

[@HylianSith920]

Saw the video title and knew immediately how much I was going to love it. Thanks for putting your thoughts out there. Stardust is truly one of a kind.

[@vickijackson5547]

I only watched this movie for Henry Cavill. I was going through his filmography looking for things I hadn't seen and this was one of the few. I enjoyed it so much, I wasn't even all that disappointed at the lack of Henry in the film. Love the story, all the actors were great in their roles and it's become one of my favorites.

[@maddiedezern1726]

Just a note: the only reward for the princes finding the star is to be king forever because they could eat the star's heart like the witches would have. To become king they have to find and restore the Stormhold Ruby. The star would just be a nice bonus.

[@vinnavuong20]

Yes. I agree this is one of the best standalone movies. Great cast, storyline and pacing. It’s in my DVD collection of movies that I like to watch again and again, like The Princess Bride. I never get bored of it. I also really like the movie The Prince of Persia and was disappointed there wasn’t a sequel to it.

[@chaosking2661]

I had good memories of this as a kid. I watched it recently as a young adult, I was amazed at the cast when I recognized them. The movie is a top tier in my mind.

[@loeffelig9935]

I used tobwatch it with my mom, but continued to watch it every once in a while as an adult, still hasn't lost even a tiny bit of its magic. The Lovestory is so wholesome, aswell as so many other characters such as Cpt Shakespeare and his crew trying to keep their captains reputation up eventhough they all know A true gem

[@rogerswab2131]

I suggest Willow and Legend for standalone fantasy movies.

[@klorrainekelley]

Oh yes. I’d add Labyrinth, too and The Dark Crystal.

[@odin8214]

well they destroyed willow being a standalone movie.

[@kellylingro3288]

​@@odin8214 Disney basically deleted the show so Willow is a standalone again

[@niamhnifhoghlu]

Literally my favourite movie

[@tiamzy]

❤❤❤ Thank you for mentioning the music by Ilan Eshkeri. Truly an instant classic on par with what Howard Shore created for LOTR. I think it’s also worth mentioning Matthew Vaughn’s direction here. He established the logistics of this world very clearly thru those sweeping camera shots. I’ve been a fan of his later works because of this film and I like how entertaining his movies are despite its ridiculousness (including Argylle 😅)

[@samflood5631]

I enjoyed watching this movie when I was in middle school. Sure some might say that this movie is marketed towards a female demographic who enjoy romance, royalty and swashbuckling adventures. But there are some moments that I enjoyed like the fight scenes and the stuff with the sky pirates. Plus the romance in this movie is really good. It’s pretty much like the Princess Bride, which is also one of my favorite movies.

[@thepop-culturediscussion6495]

I absolutely adore this movie! I remember watching it with my dad and we both loved it. The world building, storytelling and characters really make it stand out as a classic fantasy tale for me.

[@marc21256]

5 act: the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution The exposition (you got at the 1st act) rising action (the second exposition) Climax (the fight at the inn) Falling action (everything else) Resolution (final battle) Everyone has simplified the 5 act play to a 3 act play, and people running out of acts don't bother to look to the more Shakespearean 5-act longer play.

[@gamerzilla6113]

Neil Gaiman is very good writer he wrote Caroline, The Sandman, American Gods and many more.

[@klorrainekelley]

Love Neil Gaiman, love Neverwhere very much!

[@neofluxmachina]

That's why I was so disappointed to hear about the allegations against him

[@klorrainekelley]

@@neofluxmachina oh great. You just clued me in, I hadn’t heard about any of this but went and read that rolling stone piece and some information from that Master podcast and damn -should I be surprised another famous person is also a piece of shit. Probably not anymore.

[@Ilikefrogs..]

The allegations against him actually broke my heart. He’s been my favourite author since I read Coraline when I was 12, and Stardust came out on my 17th birthday, so my parents took me to see it. Still one of my favorites.

[@kamixakadio2441]

@@klorrainekelley See, you just made a big mistake and din't even notice it. You heard of the allegations, and instead of viewing them As allegations (Which they are), you viewed the allegations as definitive proof of what was alleged, and concluded he is a piece of shit, without actual proof of it. Innocent until Proven Guilty is still how these things work. If he is proven to have done the allegations, go for it, shit all over him, but you better wait until It's proven. The amount of people who lost their jobs and reputation over false allegations is big enough. The Johnny Depp situation should have made us wiser on understanding how Allegations are not evidence.

[@BoctorPink]

One of my absolute all time favourites. Absolutely magical movie. Incredible cast. Beautiful soundtrack. My favourite fantasy film thats outside of Jacksons LOTR trilogy. So glad you covered it.

[@Comicbroe405]

Gonna check this out just for my goat, Charlie Cox 🙏

[@Awolfx]

I remember seeing this film with my Dad and enjoying it a lot. Thanks for making a video about it Thrifty!

[@lanceschmidt28]

You're right. This movie was absolutely incredible. The humor, the campiness, the hidden jokes, the great storyline. The absolutely great acting from the incredible cast. I'm so surprised this movie bombed. I recommend it to all my friends.

[@seantlewis376]

My girlfriend talked me into watching this with her, and I immediately fell in love with this movie. It is one of the most entertaining fantasy films I've seen.

[@RainbowRenegade]

DeNiro's character was my favorite one and most memorable in this movie

[@ZombicidalMadMom81]

I've always loved this movie and wondered why it was never talked about more. It has so many cool ideas, a compelling enough story to keep me interested, and a great cast. I want to read the source material simply because I love to compare & contrast the 2, see what gets lost in translation so to speak.

[@McVerdict]

I remember loving this movie as a kid but could never remember its name

[@maderaartstudios4738]

I also expected Caspian to be the main character.

[@GEMINIEARTHWALKER]

Matthew Vaughn is awesome at improving the source material when he's making and adaptation, Stardust, Kick-Ass, Kingsmen, and technically X-Men First Class

[@kristenelliott2192]

I'm just happy to see anyone talking about this movie! Thanks for bringing it to more people's attention.

[@alannapenner37]

Agree! It's a perfect movie in so many ways. Nice to see Stardust get a little love online.

[@marc21256]

Septimus's death is the most "tragic" because he dies to protect his sister and nephew, even though he was not a nice man anywhere in the movie. The movie doesn't hit you over the head with this as most modern movies do, so it feels more impactful. Also, google "tragedy", because it has a more specific dramatic meaning than the general meaning people think of. It's not just "unfortunate", it's "tragicc". Tragedy: "the sorrowful or terrible events encountered or caused by a heroic individual" He wasn't a heroic person before he gave his life for his family, rather than taking lives to promote himself, so his last minute sacrifice turns his death from a mere death, to a tragedy. So many of the moments in the book/movie were crafted that way to increase the impact of every scene. Every scene is foreshadowing or a call back. It just ties together so well into a package of supreme entertainment.

[@beccyhemsworth]

I’m actually so happy to hear Ilan Eshkeri get appreciation, I love this film & the music so much I walked down the aisle to it. Didn’t know it really had any fans but it should!

[@Mithrandir39]

As a long long time lover of fantasy stories I have to say that Stardust is a huge favorite of mine. It is incredibly well done.

[@jaysons7395]

Saw it in the theatre and loved it. Went back and saw it a few more after that. Definitely hugely underated.

[@Ofra8191-]

I remember watching this movie in theater when t came out.. it was SO long ago, but I still remember it so well.

[@BrianZatzke]

I’m glad Stardust getting more more recognition. It’s one of my faves.

[@DrRiverWho]

This is my go to movie when I have had a bad day. The music alone is beautiful and the costumes and story are good and sweet. Plus the cast!!

[@fuangrat1]

I can easily it has been my all time most favorite fantasy movies since watching it. I've rewatched countless times. It's so feel good movies.

[@xeromedia]

It's been one of my go-to date movies since it came out. It's got something for everyone

[@wolfsmaid6815]

I'm not shaming but.... how many dates are you having that you have a "go to" movie for them?

[@jrockoclock7088]

This movie was also incredibly well shot and the sets were great despite the ps2 graphics. I think the comparison to princess bride is a good one, it seems like a spiritual successor to it. I would also put Cutthroat Island into this category which everyone hates but me but I'm pretty confident I'm right this time in that it's a very good movie.

[@alexandererhard2516]

At times Cutthroat Island is quite silly, but I still love it nevertheless. If you love it, I can also recommend the South Korean movie "The Pirates" (very original title xd) from around 2014.

[@Meggimagine]

One of my all-time favorites too :D The humor unapologetically gives me uncontrolable giggles, especially the ship attack scene (if you know, you know)

[@catherineearnshaw8472]

It's a lovely, magical film. Also, as someone else mentioned, I really liked Prince of Persia.

[@Trollgernautt]

One of my comfort movies for sure, I love Stardust so much. Written by none other than Neil Gaiman, no wonder it's so good.

[@furukawakoyomi8413]

I still remember this movie, I was watching this back then in my teenage and really liking it that if I heard the word "Stardust" I immediately remember this movie.

[@DemonBunnyy13]

The fact that their blood is blue because they're from royal family was such a cool detail for me since I was a kid, I love this movie so much, like Treasure Planet, is one of those movies that left you feeling like "How is this movie not talked about by everyone? How this movie didn't do well on theatre?"

[@nicoledenel]

I watched this movie with my sister as teenagers, and every time it was on tv it was a must watched. It was funny, cute and out of the ordinary, we never got tired of it.

[@moriahcole7132]

I by chance encounter watched this movie as a teenager and just feel in love with it for all the reasons you stated and more my most favorite movie of all time.

[@mitchliam974]

Loved this film as a kid! Fantastical, comedic and somewhat ground breaking without being preachy. Come back to this at least once a year lol

[@saebaaldana4151]

I highly recommend the septimus song on the soundtrack. Encapsulate all of the movie spirit imo

[@Fela_rof]

What I love most about this movie is that it doenst't take itself too serious. I mean, we have the epic soundtrack, typical fantasy stuff like mighty and dangerous witches, the damsel in distress, the brutal villain and at the same time a pirate captain in dresses, the funny moments with the dead brothers as ghosts. And yet it's a beautiful story and a great fantasy movie

[@darthtepes]

Way before Daredevil I was kinda off the fact that Ben Barnes was not playing the lead bc he was a better known actor (wow, who knew who the lead would become...so as his opponent in a wacky wig). But then I watched an episode of Poirot where the villain was played by Nathaniel Parker (older Dunston Thorne) and I was like: oh, I see 🤩

[@alfiecollier2484]

I genuinely thought I was alone in rating this film highly

[@mikaylacaldwell4452]

Same 🥹

[@TyeRempfer]

Nope. Stardust is The Princess Bride of this era. Will live forever as a cult classic.

[@feiyyin2516]

This was actually my favourite fantasy movie when I was young. I was so into Neil Gaiman then, and preferred this over Harry Potter. Yes I only liked Harry Potter books and hated the movies so much that I never watched any of them until the last one was out.

[@GraupeLie]

I love Stardust! Watched it first over 15 years ago when someone in New Zealand recommended it to me and we ended up watching it together. Eventually, I also read the book (which is a good deal darker, by the way). Definitely an amazing story!

[@klorrainekelley]

So happy to see this story getting some love ❤ I also like to rewatch this film it’s good every time, definitely a unique story

[@dustythomas5766]

In high school my English teacher used this movie to help teach the hero’s journey concept and execution.

[@leedonativo7180]

I suggest this movie to so many people and I’m still shocked most had no idea it existed, 13th warrior is another

[@erivida64]

To me it made sense Lamia let them go at the end because Yvaine hadn't yet reconciled with Tristan, Yes she saw he came to rescue her, but as far as she knew, He had already made up with Victoria, and Lamia notices that Yvaine shines a little brighter when Tristan arrives. And Lamia knew she'd shine much brighter if they reconciled because she saw they were in love. Admittedly she did wait too long for suspense purposes, should've done it right after they talked lol. But, she does mention it in the Inn scene, that she would have rather have Yvaine happy but it's better than no heart at all, she just got greedy in the end.

[@dyingreader1150]

even though the movie and the book are pretty different from one another, I can appreciate how both versions tell the story. I will say though that I do prefer the ending in the book where yvaine and tristan go on to have more adventures on the long journey back from the wall to stormhold. We only get little tidbits about the adventure they go on while tristan's mother rules the kingdom in the meantime, but idk seems like more fun I guess. Plus it gives tristan more time to learn about the world he's supposed to rule over instead of just BOOM suddenly king, but i get why the movie ended it that way. Nice neat little bow and all that. Great video, not enough people give this movie love

[@LENZ5369]

Watched as a teen, prob a late night rerun on tv; tbh the only thing I remembered about the the movie -is kinda crushing on Claire Danes.

[@topsyturvygirl]

This film was really popular in the uk, my then teenage friends went to cinema and bought dvd and raved about it.

[@leatheryfoot6354]

My parents absolutely LOVE Stardust. My mother read the books and watched the film. I've done neither. I should probably check it out before i finish the video.

[@m3tallee]

stardust is in my top 4 on Letterboxd I feel so seen

[@AgentLando]

I remember watching this movie as a kid, and all I remembered was lightning pirates and the vodoo doll scene

[@joaopedrocanassamontanher2461]

I was a full on angst teen when this movie came out and went to watch it with my also angst teen friends on the movies without knowing what it was about, it just looked so silly that we started making fun of it. About ten minutes in we finally shut up and were fully concentrated about what was happening. This was the only movie that did that for me, it really was great.

[@alexandraphelps4020]

I love your review and how you truly appreciate this movie. I love it as well and have it on DVD.

[@c.c.milton]

I loved the movie a lot. Always thought it was odd hardly anyone knew about it. I am more shocked you don’t know the blue blood thing. It is a line used a few times in fantasy films and historical films. And books. Stardust took the quote in a literal sense.

[@Raggmopp-xl7yf]

I've loved this movie for years. I've bought it 3 times in different mediums. I just watched it a few days ago and now I think I'll have to go watch it again. It really IS a great movie! It just WORKS!

[@niamhnifhoghlu]

Thank you for covering this amazing movie Thrifty ❤

[@fellopiantube7607]

remember The Sorcerer's Apprentice with Nicolas Cage and Alfred Molina. i think it was pretty solid standalone fantasy movie.

[@coolguymcgee9395]

I remember seeing the trailer for it from another movie on the VCR, it looked so cool and it was only until a couple years ago that I finally found the name for it again. It was even better than the trailer made it seemed, I would say Stardust and Princess Bride are both my favorites.

[@hereforthememes]

Yess made my book club read the book and watch the movie because both are so good.

[@sully2737]

Love this movie, and the book also, even though they are quite different in many respects. I appreciate the changes in the movie that left out the gruesome elements from the book. I also love both endings; the movie ending was perfect for the movie, but the book ending was perfect for the book, too. I re-watch and re-read, and thoroughly enjoy each. As noted in other comments, I also don't see Lamia's behavior at the end of the movie as changing her mind, but instead, of being very calculated. Early on, although it appears somewhat humorously in the movie, she cheated her sisters in order to be given the remaining bit of heart and pursue the star herself. Then she later commented how Yvaine's frightened heart was better than no heart at all, but Lamia truly wanted as much as she could get. By giving Yvaine the opportunity to reunite with Tristan, and feel happy and feel loved, even briefly, Lamia was maximizing her own benefit from the improved condition of Yvaine's heart. How fitting, then, that it was the power of Yvaine's heart that was Lamia's downfall.

[@amyd6518]

I saw Stardust 7 times in the cinema. I have watched it at least three times a year since then!

[@EpicNotch]

This film is worth it solely for that Take That song

[@Feilongy]

One of my favorites as well - I usually re-watch it when feelin depresed or the world is bringing me down - watching it always lifts me up :)

[@ianvincent69]

A real gem of a movie. On a par with "The Princess Bride"? I think it's close, but TPB wins out because of the quotable lines. But I love Stardust and watch it whenever it's on.

[@jonathanfitzharris4196]

Totally different films but Stardust and Devil Wears Prada are two of my most rewatched films. And funnily, they're two of the only films that are far superior to their book counterpart.

[@XantheWilliams]

Part of the genius of this movie, was casting excellent British comic and character actors in cameo roles, and much of the humour is very British!

[@hamsterpaj111]

i used to fall asleep to stardust for years! such a great movie

[@sarahingreen9734]

Stardust is one of my ALL time favourite films. It's just such a fun film to watch and I have rewatched it more times than I can count. It's also basically a perfect adaptation. 14:18 No the blood thing actually makes sense! The royals have "blue blood", lol, get it?!😅🤣

[@Dragynstone1202]

Yes, the ending was very "happily ever after" but I actually thought it fit the story better than the book ending, which was...bittersweet.

[@savagekruger77]

I watched this on cinema when I was 9. It was such a good time being a kid.

[@samskpopcorner]

this is my favorite movie and i barely see anyone talk about it (positive or negative) so i’m super happy to see this

[@JosiahL87]

You keep holding very similar views to me and I really appreciate your sense of taste

[@Flareboxx]

This is literally in my top 3 favorite movies of all time

[@brandon.c85]

I love this movie so much! I once watched it on DVD four times in one day. No regrets.

[@gavinj243]

I was playing Black ops 4: zombies on dead of the night map and found the sound you use for your intro lmao

[@MKomortasS]

THE BEST stand alone film ever! #2 for me, would have to be Titan A.E.

[@AgentNevets]

I never seen Stardust, surprisingly, but great video!

[@karrenbrown8453]

I have loved this move since its release!

[@boop2908]

Watched this when it first came out and loved it.

[@gustavolopes5094]

I'll have to disagree (partially) on this movie not getting a sequel. The universe is so captivating that I'd love to see new stories in it.

[@MinecraftRespaw]

just watched, loved

[@JamesJones-oz9tq]

Stardust is virtually the only time I liked the movie more than the book. Neil Gaiman is my favorite author, but the movie version of Stardust is more….entertaining than the sequences of the book.

[@Chubbytoad12]

You should do a retrospectively on the holy grail

[@melangellperry5984]

I love this movie. It’s nice to see it get some love. My husband prefers Princess Bride but I like this one better. Funny story, I found this movie and originally watched it to see Henry Cavill and he’s hardly in it. I stayed because if the great story and the humor.