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Merusk
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I missed this in theaters, but it was just on Showtime. Victorian fantasy movie where Claire Daines is a star that falls to heaven. Hell of a lot of recognizable cast for something that should have been a predictable box-office flop. Robert DeNiro in a dress was worth watching the bits I saw. Pretty light-hearted, doesn't take itself too seriously. In all it was an enjoyable flick. Has anyone else seen this?
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Ironwood
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Yup.
It's awesome.
Gaiman, I think.
Well worth a watch.
Also, Claire Danes. In a really nice silky outfit.
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NowhereMan
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I really loved this film, it is Gaiman. I think it's the closest thing I've seen to the Princess Bride which is also awesome.
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ahoythematey
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Great movie, always loved Claire Danes.
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Bunk
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Great film, amazingly I somehow ended up seeing it theaters. I think it was only because I'd heard it was by Gaiman - it certainly wasn't because of the marketing it got. A good solid light quirky fantasy movie, with a really strong cast.
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DraconianOne
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Directed by Matthew Vaughn (who produced Guy Ritchies good films and directed "Layer Cake") and adapted for screen by Jane Goldman aka Mrs. Jonathan Ross. Wouldn't say it was a good adaptation of the book but I did enjoy it as a film although I recall thinking that the ending was a little flat. Keep meaning to watch it again.
EDIT: On a side note, some of this was filmed in the woods behind my house. True story.
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Tebonas
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Loved it, fun fantasy romp for the whole family. I too thought it was in the same league as the Princess Bride.
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HaemishM
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Damn good movie, worth watching just for the Deniro Whoopsie Pirate scenes.
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naum
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A great flick, saw it when it came out in the theaters…
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NiX
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If The Princess Bride is like Stardust, then I need to go rent Princess Bride tonight.
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NowhereMan
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Merusk
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If The Princess Bride is like Stardust, then I need to go rent Princess Bride tonight.
Wait.. you've never seen it? Damn kids. Yes, go rent it but never, ever buy the book the movie is based on. |
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Rasix
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If The Princess Bride is like Stardust, then I need to go rent Princess Bride tonight.
Princess Bride is like a 100 times better than Stardust. I may be a bit biased since it's my favorite movie. Stardust was good too, but I liked the book better. |
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NiX
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I've had the DVD in my possession many times, but always ended up giving it back because of a lack of time to watch it. I'm a terrible person and I'm well aware of that. Heading out in a bit to go rent it.
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Johny Cee
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If The Princess Bride is like Stardust, then I need to go rent Princess Bride tonight.
Wait.. you've never seen it? Damn kids. Yes, go rent it but never, ever buy the book the movie is based on. Fucking seriously. I've seen it... dozens of times. It's one of those movies that women of certain age love from their teen years. (I've also seen parts of Dirty Dancing waaaay too many times, though usually I've managed to fall asleep.) I'll be out on my lawn. I think Merusk is next door. Us codgers need to stick together. |
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Samwise
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I can't believe there are people who haven't seen Princess Bride. Fucking awesome movie.
Next you'll be telling me you haven't seen Army of Darkness!
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NiX
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I know a lot of people younger than you who have watched it. Most of the teenagers I work with have seen it.
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NiX
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You probably force them to as part of their orientation.
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NiX
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Holy shit! Columbo is in this movie!
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NowhereMan
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I KNOW, RITE?!
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Chimpy
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Yes, go rent it but never, ever buy the book the movie is based on.
I think the book is more awesome than the movie if only because it gives you the backstory on Inigo and Fezzik. |
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Numtini
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I love Stardust, I was shocked when I saw the movie poster for it as it seemed the least likely Gaiman to get made into a movie. But I think they did a very good job with it.
And yeah, Princess Bride. See it. Masterfully made film.
Both wonderfully romantic.
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Dewdrop
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Haha, funny to see this movie cropping up here, NOW, of all times. The wife and I stumbled onto this a while back and its been saved on our DVR ever since. We both love it. It's just one of those great rewatchable movies, much like Princess Bride, due to its generally positive outlook, quirky humor, and the fact that it just doesnt take it self that serious. Plus the cast is excellent! And DeNiro gets his *swish* on, which, in and of itself, almost makes this worth watching..
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Cyrrex
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I thought you all sounded like a bunch of dorks at first...I mean, Claire Danes? A movie called Stardust?
But if it's anything like Princess Bride, then count me the fuck in. Princess Bride is probably a top 10 all time as far as I'm concerned. Even Andre the Giant is awesome in that movie.
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Brogarn
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Great movie. I can't say it ranks with Princess Bride, but then again I'm admittedly biased in that regard. But I am a fan of Gaiman and I thought this movie was very well done. So well done, in fact, that my wife, who typically despises "fantasy" films, loved this movie.
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Reg
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I actually liked the Stardust movie better than I did the book and that almost never happens. Now I wish they'd do a movie of Good Omens.
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Brogarn
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Now I wish they'd do a movie of Good Omens.
I hesitantly agree. Loved the book but would hate to have it Hollyraped. |
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IainC
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Now I wish they'd do a movie of Good Omens.
I hesitantly agree. Loved the book but would hate to have it Hollyraped. Problem is that like all Pratchett books, a lot of the humour and context comes from the footnotes. Not sure how you'd either incorporate them or work around them in a film. |
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Hindenburg
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Problem is that like all Pratchett books, a lot of the humour and context comes from the footnotes. Not sure how you'd either incorporate them or work around them in a film.
Something like what they did with The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy would fit well, a narrator of sorts. |
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NowhereMan
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Oh God yeah make Stephen Fry narrate it. I'd watch that (mostly because Stephen Fry was involved)
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Problem is that like all Pratchett books, a lot of the humour and context comes from the footnotes. Not sure how you'd either incorporate them or work around them in a film.
Something like what they did with The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy would fit well, a narrator of sorts. The narrated sequences were the best thing about that movie though. It'd probably be the same for a film version of Good Omens. |
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Riggswolfe
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I'll have to join the chorus. Stardust was a good, fun flick. It was, however, no Princess Bride if for no other reason than Princess Bride being a movie with many quotable lines in it.
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Tannhauser
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Stardust as good as Princess Bride?
Inconceivable!
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IainC
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Stardust as good as Princess Bride?
Inconceivable!
You keep using that word and I do not think it means what you think it does. |
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