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Stardust (2007): Film vs Book
Film · 2007 · Directed by Matthew Vaughn · Starring Charlie Cox, Claire Danes, Michelle Pfeiffer
About the film
A young man crosses a wall into a land of magic to fetch a fallen star.
How close is it to the book?
Close to the bookThe film is lighter and more adventurous than the more wistful book.
Read or watch first?
The novel is a modern fairy tale.
What the book gives you
Stardust by Neil Gaiman
A charming, witty quest into a magical land, with a warm, romantic heart.
Who will like it: Readers who love fairy tales for grown-ups with romance and adventure.