This movie rocked! Commonsensemedia was wrong: there is nudity. You don't see anything, but when the witch becomes young, she drops her clothes. Other than that, it was awesome!
Stardust
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Common Sense says
Dazzling fantasy rom-com has some dark moments.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 12 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Stardust was written by S. Jhoanna Robledo
Parents need to know that although this highly entertaining fantasy will appeal to kids with its mix of swashbuckling adventure and romance, it's darker than cinematic cousins like The Princess Bride. It's surprisingly violent, with several deaths and lots of fights featuring knives and swords. The scenes in which an evil witch unleashes her fury are truly frightening (one with a voodoo doll may make even older tweens close their eyes), as is her transformation into an old hag. The subplots, including one about brothers vying for their father's crown trying to kill each other, may be too disturbing for younger kids.
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What’s the Story?
Based on Neil Gaiman's novel, STARDUST chronicles the adventures of Tristan (Charlie Cox), a young man who ventures beyond the mysterious wall that surrounds his town to find a fallen star so he can bring it back to the town beauty to prove he's worthy of her love. It's a goal that seems simple enough, but the odyssey changes Tristan forever. It all starts when, instead of the "lump of rock" Tristan imagined, the star in question turns out to be a young woman named Yvaine (Claire Danes). She was felled from the sky by a ruby necklace thrown to the winds by a cruel king (Peter O'Toole) who decrees before he dies that whichever of his male heirs finds it will succeed him on the throne. At first, Yvaine's not too keen to help a stranger like Tristan, especially since his goal is to win over a selfish, though admittedly gorgeous, girl (Victoria, the object of Tristan's affection, is played by Sienna Miller). But Lamia (Michelle Pfeiffer), an old witch, is after Yvaine's heart -- literally; the witch must eat it to look forever young -- and without Tristan's help, the star might be hacked to pieces. (Oh, and then there's the prince who wants to get his mitts on the ruby.)
Is It Any Good?
Clocking in at a long-but-fast-moving two hours and eight minutes, Stardust's plot is a bit overstuffed, Claire Danes comes off a little too serious in a charming but not-so-starry turn, and the many cameos are entertaining but a bit distracting, too. There are so many threads to keep track of that it's a wonder viewers don't end up in knots. But one detour, though overlong, needs no excuses because it's so much fun: Tristan and Yvaine's healing sojourn with Captain Shakespeare (Robert De Niro, absolutely amazing), a pirate who pretends to love being brutal but much prefers cooking, piano playing, hairdressing, and dancing in women's clothing.
The violence level is surprisingly high. Swords and knives are drawn left and right -- though cartoonishly enough, and little actual blood is shed (when it is, the color is blue, which somewhat mitigates the gore). The most brutal of the lot is Lamia, played with considerable relish by Pfeiffer, whose race against time is vividly captured through her falling hair and wrinkling skin (the special effects are top-notch). Could there be a bigger (guilty) pleasure than watching the always-luminous Pfeiffer look like a crone? As in most romantic movies, love conquers all in the end. And a late-breaking twist regarding Tristan's mother's true identity and what it means for him is especially delicious. But it's the lovers' journey to the denouement -- made more interesting by their adventures -- that ultimately makes Stardust so satisfying.
Movie Details
Studio: Paramount Pictures, Director: Matthew Vaughn
Run time: 128 minutes
Theatrical release: 08/10/2007, DVD release: 12/18/2007
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for some fantasy violence and risque humor.
Run time: 128 minutes
Theatrical release: 08/10/2007, DVD release: 12/18/2007
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for some fantasy violence and risque humor.
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I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
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- Inappropriate sexual content
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I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
its prefect for 10 and older
i love this movie its awsome it has good romance an amazing plot and it has a good twist and tells not to judge a person byt heir cover its an amzaing movie probably not for little kids it would be for like 10 and up its a wonderful movie with almost every genre. theres nothing basd in it the language is almost nothing but maybe one word in thte whole movie theres no sex and it shows how true friends accept you for who you really are! it is a great movie i can watch it all the time i saw it like 10 times
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I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
Meh.
I mean, there's really nothing to keep me from liking this movie. It's not especially violent. It's not overtly sexual. The language is practically nonexistent. The premise is interesting. The acting (surprisingly) isn't all that bad. The writing isn't great but it's not enough to turn a person away from it. It's really just kind of a mediocre movie for me. It's alright when you've got an hour and a half to kill but, otherwise, skip this one.
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I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
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- Excessive violence
Outstanding, Original, and Oscar-Worthy!
This is an excellent, totally-original film. I loved it! I am a big fan of fantasy, and this is a masterpiece among fantasy films. The cast is great, including a surprising twist from Robeert DeNiro's characrter (trust me, you'll laugh yourself silly). And for those who need action to keep their interest, there are some cool fantasy action seuqences, especially the climax. This is a funny, touching, somewhat dark fantasy adventure with a solid opening, an intense, well-paced middle, and a wonderful ending. Magnificent!
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I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
Fun movie for the whole family
I loved to movie.It was kinda confusing but it all came togeter at the end.There is a part where Captain Shakespere is dancing in his room looking like a girl so that's basicly saying that he's a crossdresser.Depend on what a child hears at school or for a parent,whoever is their parent might need to explain to them.Unless they don't ask.All in all it was a great movie.
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I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
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Rocking movie
This is the best movie ever. Where there is adventure in one scene there is comedy and romance in the next. This is a fun filled action packed movie that keeps you on the edge of your seat. I love the flying pirate ships!!!
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I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
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- Excessive violence
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- Good role models
great movie
this movie is really good but is very violent and not for little kids.It is one of my favortie movies
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I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Great for the whole family, young to old.
Characters are killed throughout, but in a tongue-in-cheek way. Generally they remain in the story as wounded ghosts, representative of their means of death (e.g. flattened side of face from a fall to death) which is actually funny, and in one aspect assuring to children that they really aren't dead, this was just for fun. the film has lots of talent and very high production values, very enjoyable for the whole family, which is hard to find these days. No more disturbing than any other fairy tale, my 8 year old enjoyed it, highly recommended.
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I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
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- Good role models
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Lives in FloridaI rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
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I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Creative, Imaginative, and Not What You Expect
I decided not to watch this movie in the theaters, due to bad film adverts. But I did watch it on Showtime, and I love it! The story, about how a boy becomes a man on the other side of a mysterious wall, shows how courage, imagination, and a little luck will go a long way. The movie also contains messages of self-acceptance and true love. What stands out the most is the amazing actors and actresses. Everyone becomes so believable, that it's hard to think of them as actors as you watch the movie. I recommend this movie to parents, as well as teenagers.
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I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
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- Excessive violence
Creppy but really good!
This is a very good movie! But i'm only 9 so it is not azactlly apporprite for my age! Thier is not much of anything bad not mentiooning the horrible violene! This is a great movie and I think that kids should watch it as long as they are with a trustworthy adult! And there is nothing to worry about!
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I rate this title pause for age 12 and give it
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
i loved it
i loved this movie and its a wonderful movie also michelle pfeiffer is a great actress!
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I rate this title pause for age 0 and give it
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
Extremely creative
I would have to say that this is the most interesting and creatice movie I have ever seen. I really, really enjoyed it. I thought it was going to be a dumb romance, but it wasn't. There is really not all that much romance, and what there is is made up for by the great plot. I laughed histerically at Robert DeNiro, and Michelle Pfieffer was great, she did a wonderful job. The killing of animals to tell the future was a bit gross, and the violence was actually quite scary at times, so it's a definite 12 and up movie. This is an extremely enjoyable movie, and great to watch with your kids.
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I rate this title pause for age 0 and give it
Pretty Good...
This was a pretty good movie, particularly for fantasy lovers, such as myself. There was a little bit of sexual reference and a few swear words, plus some violence, so I recommend for ages 13+. Really good, though.
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I rate this title off for age 0 and give it
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
Probably one of the most entertaining movies of the last few years!
This was a GREAT movie. Definitely not for younger children (it is PG-13 after all). My husband and I saw it on a date and absolutely loved it. This is perfect for fantasy and fairy tale lovers. The characters and story line were really fun, the actors were amazing, and the music was great. Even though there is some fantasy violence, it is handled really well. The "murders" are actually quite funny, partially because the victims show up as ghosts and are still very much a part of the movie (takes the seriousness out of the murders and makes them more fantasy like). It is a great romance and has some fun humor- overall a very entertaining movie.
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
Utterly amazing!!! (for teenagers)
I think that this is a great movie for kids thirteen or older. It's very funny if you're actually old enough to get some of the jokes. I didn't rate it as high on violence as other people, probably because most things aren't all that violent compared to Saving Private Ryan, and I've never seen the things that are.
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| 67% | of parents say it's too violent |
| 33% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 33% | of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking |
| 33% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
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