What sets this imaginative fantasy apart from other movies of this genre is the fact that there are many bad guys in the story, starting with Michelle Pfeiffer as Lamia, one of the wicked witches who need the shooting star's magic to regain their beauty and youth. She is the villainess of the summer, having also appeared in Hairspray as the ruthless and conniving Velma Von Tussle. Also appearing is Peter O'Toole as the ailing king of Stormhold who has sons threatening to take his throne by any means necessary, even if it means killing each other. But they also need the magical powers. And not to forget the hilarious Captain Shakespeare (Robert De Niro) who helps Tristan and Yvaine return to Wall and who enjoys dressing up as a woman aboard his flying ship, cruising the skies for lightning bolts. All this results in a rip-roaring tale of love and adventure that holds many surprises.
Besides resembling some parts of Pirates of the Caribbean and Harry Potter, this movie has great comedy, good action, ongoing adventures, CGI, and unique ghostly scenes shot in black and white. The only problem was the chemistry between Claire Danes and Charlie Cox. I felt that Claire Danes seemed too mature for the immature character Charlie Cox is in love with. Otherwise,there wasn't a dull moment in this fun summer flick.
Directed by: Matthew Vaughn
Running time: 2 hours 8 minutes
Release date: August 10, 2007
Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
MPAA Rating: PG-13
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Article comments
1 - El Bicho
I don't understand why you would reveal so much plot. Discounting the items you get wrong, why would you take away the joy of discovery from someone who hasn't seen it yet? I hesitate making corrections only in the hopes that when people see the errors you make they will be less likely to trust what you reveal about the plot. If you can't write about a movie without revealing so much, maybe you shouldn't.
2 - Gerald-the film reviewer
I don't understand why you think my review revealed too much of the plot? I've read your review and I believe, I revealed as much as you, except for the backstory. Besides the adventures with each of the characters in the movie have their own stories, not just the main characters. I don't see any errors.
3 - theodoria
I saw this movie and the review is accurate and to the point. I don't see any items that were written incorrectly or too much of the plot revealed. Just a little information on each character to spark your interest.
4 - El Bicho
"Dunstan must return to Wall by himself to raise the infant Tristan"
Must return? He returns without knowing he even had a son.
theo, there was no need to make mention of Capt's dress habits, and the slave girl's name was removed after the editor published the review.
"the ailing king of Stormhold who has sons threatening to take his throne by any means necessary, even if it means killing each other. But they also need [Yvaine's] magical powers."
Obviously you both weren't paying attention. The sons don't need her powers. They need the necklace. If she wasn't wearing it, the sons would have no use for her.
And speaking Yvaine's "magical powers which everyone wants." No one wants them but the witches, so "everyone" is also wrong.