First, Tristan is in love with Victoria, and willing to chase a fallen star to please her. While Stardust is a fantasy, it succeeds in blending other genres into the movie, and the biggest genre is romance, which is shown in different ways. The fantasy is exciting but still classic, with simple explanations that are easy for any viewer to recognize and understand. There doesn’t need to be a fully defined system of magic or explanation of the fantasy elements, because they weave into the realistic parts of the movie believably. Stardust creates a world that’s a great blend of reality and fantasy, and each part works together. The settings are beautiful and sweeping but still familiar they’re what the audience would expect for a fantasy movie.įinally, with more simplistic settings, things like magic and witches fit easily into the world of Stormhold while still feeling believable. The exact historical year is unknown, and unneeded, as are further histories about the settings. Tristan lives in the tiny village of Wall, whose simplicity contrasts with the magic and beauty of Stormhold. Stardust, while taking place in a fantasy world, does not require extensive knowledge about that world’s history or rules. The Nerdist praises it for being a “ kinder, gentler interpretation of fantasy,” and this description is accurate. While fantasy is often associated with intense movies like The Lord of the Rings trilogy, with lots of information, characters, and history to remember, Stardust is a fantasy that is a little more accessible.

Star neil gaiman