Angels in Stardust
Angels in Stardust

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Angels in Stardust

2014
Movie
101 min
English

An imaginative teenage girl, living in a mystical and dangerous community built on a deserted drive-in movie lot along the Texas/Oklahoma border, struggles to realize her potential, and escape the world she was born into.

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IMDb5.6/10
Director: Alison MacleanGenres: Drama, Comedy

Plot Summary

A young woman named Violet escapes her troubled home life by taking a job at a struggling theme park. She forms an unlikely connection with a local handyman and finds herself caught between her dreams of escape and the reality of her situation. As she navigates the eccentric characters and surreal environment of the park, she begins to confront her past and forge her own path forward.

Critical Reception

Angels in Stardust received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who often praised its unique atmosphere and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Alyson Michalka and Neil Patrick Harris. However, some found the narrative to be somewhat uneven or predictable, with a few critics noting that the film struggled to fully realize its quirky premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its quirky, whimsical atmosphere and visual style.

  • Alyson Michalka and Neil Patrick Harris's performances were frequently highlighted as strong points.

  • Some reviews noted the film's narrative could be a bit meandering or lacked a strong emotional core.

Google audience: Information not available.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'Stardust' before being changed to 'Angels in Stardust'.

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The challenges of growing up in a desolate Southern trailer park with an irresponsible, single mother A creative & smart 16 year-old girl (AJ Michalka) comes-of-age while living in a trailer park built on the site of a defunct drive-in m...