More movies like this one??? - Stardust (2007) Discussion

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[–] maniuis 13 years ago

Thks for answering. I watched Pan's Labyrinth a few days ago and being South-American I was able to enjoy the film in the original Spanish. Preety good -though a little bloody in my opinion considering it's a fantasy film.

Jay and Silent Bob... well, not sure this Smith's film fits exactly into what I'm looking for but honestly I watched the film a while ago so I don't really remember it that well.

I'll give Labyrinth and Time Bandits a try... that is if I can find them.

Cheers!

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[–] dan6pitcher 12 years ago

Excellent list. I haven't seen Time Bandits and I am a bit confused by the comparison to Jay & Silent Bob, but the rest of it is perfect. My first thought was "The Princess Bride", hence my love for this film.

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[–] maniuis 12 years ago

Just watched it last night. It really is almost as good as Stardust

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[–] phasing 13 years ago

The Golden Compass is great, but it's not complete though. You should read the books, they're good(the 3rd one is kind of a let-down, but still good).
Narnia series is good too, but it maybe too childish to you.
Ella Enchanted, but it's not as serious as Stardust.
Stardust is so well done that hardly any other movies can compare. :(

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[–] maniuis 13 years ago

I finished The Golden Compass trilogy a couple of weeks ago. You are right. The third book is quite a let down. And no, I don't think the Narnia series are too childish for me. Maybe is because the first two films were so well directed. I also read the books, all seven of them. I'll give Ella Enchanted a try.

Thanks.

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[–] xthe_shiznitx 13 years ago

I think this movie is one of a kind overall, it blended a variety of genres well. It can't be compared to so far.

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[–] skoobaba 13 years ago

I kept thinking about The Princess Bride, when i watched this one. I guess that movie is the one that comes closest.

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[–] maniuis 12 years ago

Watched it last night... finally! Agree it definitely is almost as good as Stardust

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[–] Jelvit 13 years ago

I agree that Princess Bride comes closest.

You might check out Willow too. It's one of the few good fantasy movies I know.

Then there's Ladyhawke and Dragonslayer(1981). Kull is not to everyone's taste but quite funny too.

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[–] VIsraWratS 12 years ago

The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

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[–] maniuis 12 years ago

NO WAY!!! It's a decent film, I admit it, but comparing it to Stardust is something else. They're not even in the same league. Thks for the suggestion though.

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[–] persen1 12 years ago

Well, there is the old movies Willow and Legend.
They also take place in kind of the same time in history, has magical and mythological beings in them and naturally also a love story.

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[–] brydomdom 12 years ago

So here's basically a list of my favorite movies (which would include Stardust). They aren't exactly like Stardust but they all do have that magical, fairy-tale, epic love story feel to it.

Camille. This is perhaps the most like Stardust, except the setting is contemporary. But there's supernatural elements, 2 people traveling together and love.

Ella Enchanted.

Penelope. Another amazing fairytale-esque love story that has been over looked.

Ever After.

I suggest looking up each trailer and seeing if you're interested. If you do watch any, I'd love to know how they compare/what you think.

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[–] Blondfashionisto 12 years ago

'Legend' is another great fairy tale. And, for a darker movie, 'Company of Wolves' is delightful. Both are very authentic looking, too.

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[–] maniuis 12 years ago

I'd give them a try. Might take a few months. My watchlist is huge and vacations are almost over. Back to work next month :(

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[–] TheGuardingDark 12 years ago

The first two Shrek movies, maybe?

Ladyhawke is a sweet fantasy/romance if you can get past the absolutely abysmal sytho-crap soundtrack. Michelle Pfeiffer is in it too.

Mask of Zorro – More swashbuckling than romance. I think it’s one of the best action movies of the 90’s.

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[–] jcw1709 12 years ago

The 10th kingdom (mini series)

Also a great fantasy serie. Sometimes it feels like it's for little kids, but overall it's a very memorable serie

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[–] eve_dolluk 12 years ago

Willow
Legend
Labrynth
Princess Bride
Inkheart
Ladyhawke
Time Bandits
Krull

This are my fave fantasy films and not too dissimilar to Stardust

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[–] MrMartinJosefsson 12 years ago

Big Fish http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0319061/

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[–] maniuis 12 years ago

U kiddin, right?

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[–] hannah-rauch 12 years ago

MirrorMask. The story was created by Neil Gaiman, who wrote Stardust.

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[–] maniuis 12 years ago

Mmmm... watched it a week ago. It's definitely something but the plot is very weak. It might've worked better as a short film in my opinion.

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[–] roelalamazing 11 years ago

The Princess Bride!

Check out Kung Fu hustle too!

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[–] reaseltbim 11 years ago

my problem with Mirrormask was the really crappy soundtrack and the bad looking CGI.

One ring to bring them all, and in the darkness bind them.

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[–] slrussell1908 11 years ago

As other posters have suggested The Princess Bride( my favorite romance fantasy) comes close to Stardust( top 3 favorite)

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