With a celeb-packed cast boasting the likes of Robert De Niro, Clare Danes, Michelle Pfeiffer and Ricky Gervais, and a script riddled with humour, it's no wonder Stardust is tipped for big things.

Co-written by chat show host Jonathan Ross' wife Jane Goldman, Stardust was always destined to make it big.

But by all accounts it should be a box office smash not because of who wrote it, but because of the sheer brilliance that is an epic comedy fairytale love story long overdue in the movie world.

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The story focuses on Tristan (Charlie Cox) and his quest to win the heart of the beautiful Victoria (Sienna Miller).

One night the pair see a shooting star and make a pact that if Tristan can recover the star he will win Victoria's hand in marriage.

The only problem is that the star has fallen behind the 'wall', where an old man guards a portal to a magical realm.

Once over the wall Tristan finds that the star isn't just a piece of rock, but is in fact a beautiful woman called Yvaine (Claire Danes).

But as Tristan seeks to return Yvaine to Wall, fate and magic intervenes and the pair are forced to flee from the evil witch (Michelle Pfeiffer) and her sisters who are after the fallen star's heart to recapture their youth, and the Prince's of Stormhold who are seeking the necklace that will secure them the crown.

Robert De Niro makes a break from the norm and injects a good dose of humour into the plot as Captain Shakespeare, a cross-dressing cutthroat sky pirate who collects thunderbolts.

It has to be seen to be believed, but is utterly amazing.

And Ricky Gervais excels in his cameo - albeit it practically playing himself - with a bit of classic Gervias humour.

Stardust has it all - action, romance, fantasy, humour, and a star-studded cast to die for.

The story is a little bit slow in place, but is more than made up for with the magical feeling thrreoughout the film.

If you're anything like me, you'll be able to guess a lot of the plot before it happens, but that won't detract from the wonderful special effects and witty dialogue.

This is a must-see, and I can guarantee I'll be owning it on DVD as soon as it hits the shelves.

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