

Stardust
Stardust is the second part of the trilogy where Provost films everyday life with a hidden high resolution camera and edits the images into a fiction film using cinematographic codes and narrative tools from the Hollywood film language. The award winning Plot Point (2007) that turned everyday life around Times Square into a thriller film being the first part of the trilogy, this time Provost takes his hidden camera to Las Vegas in Stardust and films real Hollywood stars - Jon Voight, Dennis Hopper and Jack Nicholson and turns the glorious and ambiguous power of the gambling capital into an exciting crime story.
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Plot Summary
In a magical land adjacent to our own, a young man named Tristan ventures into the faerie realm to retrieve a fallen star for the woman he loves. He discovers the star is actually a beautiful woman named Yvaine, who becomes the object of a dangerous quest by a coven of witches seeking her heart for immortality and two princes vying for the throne of Stormhold. Tristan and Yvaine must evade these pursuers and find their way back to Tristan's world while falling in love.
Critical Reception
Stardust was met with generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its charming blend of fantasy, adventure, and romance, as well as its witty script and strong performances. Audiences also responded well to its whimsical tone and fairytale narrative.
What Reviewers Say
- A delightful and visually enchanting fairytale with a modern sensibility.
- Praised for its clever script, humor, and engaging performances, particularly from the supporting cast.
- Some critics found the plot occasionally meandering but generally enjoyed the overall magical experience.
Google audience: Viewers largely enjoyed Stardust for its magical adventure, charming storyline, and the chemistry between the lead actors. Many appreciated its faithful yet fresh adaptation of the Neil Gaiman novel, finding it to be a fun and engaging fantasy film suitable for a wide audience.
Awards & Accolades
None notable.
Fun Fact
Robert De Niro's character, Captain Shakespeare, is a flamboyant pirate who secretly enjoys dressing in drag and performing show tunes.
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