What are the main differences between the novel and the film. Hes told hell get his hearts desire, which in this case means shacking up with an exoticlooking slave woman. Neil gaiman is an amazing author and i love everything ive read by him. The novel was based on four comic books, written by neil gaiman and illustrated by charles vess, first published in 199798.
It was collected as a novel in 1998 and was gaimans second solo novel. If this doesnt land this book in the quest genre, then we dont know what does. Sep 11, 2015 based on the novel of the same name by neil gaiman, stardust is a romantic comedy fantasy that crams a lot into its running time. While certain liberties were taken, it remains a relatively faithful adaptation. The character has the same name in both the book and the movie. Have you ever waited for your favorite book to be turned into a. The synopsis of stardust sounds like a book i would ordinarily loathe, yet, the execution of this particular tale had me hooked. Based on the novel of the same name by neil gaiman, stardust is a romantic comedy fantasy that crams a lot into its running time. Im trying to really embrace this genre, but one of the things i cannot stand is when things are so out there that my annoyance takes precedence over any other feeling.
Other parts of the film were changed compared to the book. See the first photo of johnny flynn as david bowie in upcoming film stardust. Many of the comments were from people who preferred the movie to the book. Stardust, a british and american romantic fantasy film adapted from the neil gaiman novel. Jun 04, 2008 the ending is really rather different between the book and the movie for stardust. Stardust, a british film directed by michael apted. With every book of his i read, i fall more and more in love with him as an author and that was no different with this book. Matthew beard and sophie rundle star in a brandnew bbc radio 4 fullcast dramatisation of the bestselling novel by neil gaiman, narrated by eleanor bron. Neil gaiman is one of the biggest names in fantasy writing, and matthew vaughn was an up and coming director with access to a healthy mix of talented young actors and industry veterans. At first glance, one might think that stardust was the big loser of the past weekends box office take. Recently i was roaming the book shelves of my favourite library and stumbled upon a copy. Michael apteds stardust shares its basic structure with those countless other film biographies biopics, variety calls them about musicians.
He lives in the village of wall along with his girlfriend, victoria forrester he is the boyfriend of victoria. Captain shakespeare and ricky gervaises character were not in the book. I think my favourite part of stardust was the way it was written. Yes, this movie is based on the novel of the same name, stardust. While its pretty easy to follow a story about going on a quest to find your hearts desire, thats a way oversimplified take on this story, and the reality is that theres moral ambiguity in spades, plus. It was quite a while after watching and loving the film stardust that i discovered it was an adaptation, based on a book by neil gaiman. Mar 12, 2018 the synopsis of stardust sounds like a book i would ordinarily loathe, yet, the execution of this particular tale had me hooked. Although the underlying storyline is the same in both the book and the film, there are numerous differences in the details of the plot.
The only son of the legendary captain ghostmaker, he dreamed of england, the world across the wall, but was bound to become a notorious pirate. The rest of the differences happen so late in the movie i wont cover them here, but i will. It boasts a plotline tailored to teens and tweens, and a starfilled cast michelle pfeiffer, robert. Michelle pfeiffers character is named lamia in the movie but has a different name in the book. Im trying to really embrace this genre, but one of the things i cannot stand is when things are so out there that my annoyance. Stardust is a 2007 film adaptation of neil gaimans book of the same name. Sep 26, 20 i finally read my first neil gaiman book ever. For me, the graphic novel was a totally unique experience it showed me an entire new art, a new way of telling stories, which was mindopening for a mind just then entering adulthood. Watching the stardust film was obviously a lot easier than watching the king lear interpretation. When a star falls from the sky, tristan thorn sets out to find a fallen star for victoria, the girl hes in love with. Welcome to the realm of stardust, a fantastic fantasy adapted from author neil gaimans book of the same name that wastes no time constructing a dense mythology overflowing with scorned princes, fiendish warlocks, airborne pirates, and the aforementioned star named yvaine played with an ethereal chip on her shoulder by a glowing danes.
Chapter one in which we learn of the village of wall, and of the curious thing that occurs there every nine years there was once a young man who wished to gain his hearts desire. There are other fantasy movies that rank very high, but, in terms of the high fantasy genre, its beyond reproach. Our heros name is tristran, and he has other family besides his father. Actually, the movie ending is a little happier than the book. The only son of the legendary captain ghostmaker, he dreamed of england, the world across the wall, but was bound to become a notorious pirate because of his heritage. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Stardust is still one of the best neil gaiman adaptations out there features gaimans work makes crossing mediums look easy, but the 2007 stardust film remains one of the best adaptations of his. Stardust is still one of the best neil gaiman adaptations out.
Aug 09, 2019 stardust is still one of the best neil gaiman adaptations out there features gaimans work makes crossing mediums look easy, but the 2007 stardust film remains one of the best adaptations of his. For me, the graphic novel was a totally unique experience it showed me an entire new art, a new way of telling stories, which was. Stardust is a 2007 romantic fantasy adventure film directed by matthew vaughn and cowritten by vaughn and jane goldman. It reads just like a fairytale, and neil gaiman shows what a brilliant storyteller he is. Exterior shots were the actual stardust, but interior casino scenes were shot at the fremont hotel and casino. The film swingers 1996 had scenes set in the stardust resort and casino. Dunstan thorn lives in the tiny town of wall, and when hes eighteen, he crosses through the wall to attend the onceeverynineyears faerie market. The star starts at the bottom with a dream and a pawned guitar. Stardust is far more than a simple love story or fairy tale, its irreverent and oozing with genre fun. Book right from the get go it is obvious that there are many similarities between the two and many differences.
It is an original good vs evil story with frequent comic moments. The film revolves around the battles to be the top stardust showgirl. And oh boy it was just as, if not more, beautiful as i expected. How does stardust the movie compare to stardust the book. Whats the difference between stardust the book and. The book has a few key differences from the film, but i do like it quite well. Still, any neil gaiman in any way is a good thing, and the stardust film is still better than the average fantasy flick. Stardust is perhaps the greatest high fantasy work thus far in the postlotr era. I read the book for stardust after watching the movie, and i was rather shocked at how the book ends compared to the movie. I think for once i actually prefer the movie ending over the book ending. In a countryside town bordering on a magical land, a young man makes a promise to his beloved that hell retrieve a fallen star by venturing into the magical realm. In stephen kings it, the narrative is split between two time periods. Challenged to retrieve a fallen star, tristran thorn.
Movie coraline is sort of a brat, but it makes her development much more rewarding at the end of the film. Fairy tales were passed down through generations as part of an oral tradition, captured on paper eventually by enterprising souls like the brothers grimm. But this isnt about the comparison between the two films. In a rural town called wall so named for the stone bulwark that separates it from a mysterious meadow through which strange shapes are often seen moving, on. I find, however, that stardust as a book works so much better, for me at least, as an audiobook. Matthew vaughns film adaptation of neil gaimans stardustis more than a decade old. No more disturbing than any other fairy tale, my 8 year old enjoyed it, highly recommended. Even today, two townsmen stand on either side of the opening, night and day, taking eighthour shifts. This is true in most adaptations which can be seen from the other blogs entries. She moves into a new house with her parents and shes generally sweet to all of her strange neighbors.
And while that is, as beginnings go, not entirely novel for every tale about every young man there ever was or will be could start in a similar manner there was much about this young man and. I had read any neil gaiman, my university flat mate dragged me along to see a film called stardust. Challenged to retrieve a fallen star, tristran thorn leaves the sleepy english village of wall a. He plays scruffy little clubs, lives in flophouses and confides his ambitions to his loyal buddy.
While rush hour 3 raked in the bucks in the tens of millions, and bourne and the simpsons added to their already impressive piles, poor stardust only took in nine million bucks. Here the film pulls away from some of the moral ambiguity of the book. He plans to give a ring to victoria on her 18th birthday as a wedding proposal to marry her which prompts tristan to seek the fallen star, yvaine. Oct 30, 2017 stardust is another great example of that. Aug 28, 20 stardust had better become a fantasy film classic. The key to the film s entertainment value and artistic success is that it blends the conventions of its genre with those of largerscale fairy tales.
With charlie cox, claire danes, sienna miller, ian mckellen. Recently i was roaming the book shelves of my favourite library and stumbled upon. Okay, so stardust isnt technically a classic fairy tale in the sense of the compact tales of the brothers grimm its plot is longer and more complex, its characters more multidimensional, and its original authorship is most certainly known. The questions are broken out into sections, so they focus on specific chapters within stardust. Oh and you also have an extraordinarily gifted cast across the board. Apr 08, 2019 neil gaiman is one of the biggest names in fantasy writing, and matthew vaughn was an up and coming director with access to a healthy mix of talented young actors and industry veterans. Quite how this fact passed me by i couldnt say but when. Ive already seen the film stardust several times not only because i adore claire danes but so far never had the time to check out the novel by neil gaiman. Mar 08, 2015 watching the stardust film was obviously a lot easier than watching the king lear interpretation. He never appeared in the stardust novel and was recreated from the character, captain johannes alberic.
Stardust band, a french house music supergroup who performed music sounds better with you in 1998. The action takes place in a sleepy village and a magical. Stardust is still one of the best neil gaiman adaptations out there. On the 70th episode of pawn stars 2010, rick and corey purchase a blackjack table that. Stardust is still one of the best neil gaiman adaptations. Use these questions for quizzes, homework assignments or tests. Purchased hopelessly crossed in love, a boy of halffairy parentage leaves his mundane victorianenglish village on a quest for a fallen star in the magical realm. Recently, ive seen stardust mentioned in several threads. The biggest difference you notice is they completely left out tristans trek to find the star.
Neil gaiman on good omens, sandman film rumours and his. The key to the films entertainment value and artistic success is that it blends the conventions of its genre with those of largerscale fairy tales. Based on a comic book series by acclaimed graphic novelist neil gaiman, stardust is a mashup of the princess bride, the neverending story and pretty in pinkwith nods to c. I think neil gaimans talent is obvious by how easily he creates a story that appeals to all ages. Stardust by neil gaiman published by william morrow on october 28th, 1998 genres. Tristan thorn has a mother and sister in the book but in the movie the father is only seen. The multitalented author of the sandman graphic novels and last years neverwhere charms again, with a deftly written fantasy adventure tale set in early victorian england and enriched by familiar folk materials. Coraline is a childrens book, so it gets right to the plot. See johnny flynn as david bowie in upcoming film stardust. The 180 multiple choice questions in this lesson plan will test a students recall and understanding of stardust. With that said, stardust is a captivating fantasy with excellent acting from just about every main and minor character. I really adored how it felt like i was reading a classic fairytale, it drew me into the story more than if it had been written in gaimans usual style. Listen up, kids, stardust might be written in the style of a fairytale, but that doesnt mean its going to take you by the hand and guide you through the woods, er, plot. Stardust, a british film directed by michael apted stardust miniseries, a 2006 irish miniseries stardust 2007 film, a british and american romantic fantasy film adapted from the neil gaiman novel.