Stardust, based on the book by best selling author Neil Gaiman, is a delightful fantasy about love, murder most foul, pirates and magic. The story begins in the Village of Wall so named because it is separated by a cobblestone wall from Stormhold, a mystical magical place where no one from the village is allowed. Luckily for our adventurous residents there is a hole in the wall (present for hundreds of years due no doubt to the failure of FEMA).

Tristan (Charlie Cox) who is in love with Victoria (Sienna Miller) promises to retrieve a fallen star to prove his love for her. Unfortunately the fallen star has landed outside the wall in Stormhold. Of course everyone in Stormhold wants the fallen star for their own diabolical purposes and the race is on.

The star turns out to be a beautiful woman named Yvaine (Claire Danes). Yvaine delivers an outstanding performance as a slightly naive star.

Peter O'Toole is the king of Stormhold but must pass on his reign of power to one of his seven sons. The rules are very simple - kill off the opposition and may the best son left standing win. The ghosts of the eliminated sons are prevalent throughout the film keeping a watchful humorous eye on all the action.

Lamia (Michelle Pfeiffer) is one of three aging witches living in Stormhold. Yvaine can provide them with youth for many many years and Lamia's quest for Yvaine is filled with adventure and humor.

Captain Shakespeare (Robert De Niro) steals the show as the captain of the flying pirate ship. The fight scene is something to behold and later the captain's secret is found out by the crew in one hilarious scene. Will the crew turn on the captain or will they remain loyal?

The film is a delight to watch with its outstanding cinematography. The score is equally impressive and sets the mood for the audience scene after scene.

Check out the website: www.stardustmovie.com Rated PG-13 for some fantasy violence (oh don't we love this stuff) and a bit of crude humor.

This film is just plain FUN. Sit back, relax and enjoy your trip to Stardust, it's worth the price of admission. I would highly recommend the film and rate it an "A" .