"STARDUST is a beguiling pastiche of storybook magic....It's deftly put together....It's the closest the movies have come in a while to the nudgy, knowing fairy-tale enchantment of THE PRINCESS BRIDE."
Entertainment Weekly

"Sophisticated in its execution, it is a movie that possesses a child's whimsical sense of wonder that propels the action, coupled with an adult sensibility that gives it emotional heft."
Los Angeles Times

"[A] refreshingly funny fairytale....The charming Danes shines brightest here."
Box Office

3 stars out of 5 -- "A steady stream of star cameos buoy the narrative and Gaiman's source material is well served by the script writers..."
Uncut

"[L]ush and whimsical....Brimming with charm and CGI and full to bursting with Proppian folktale staples."
Sight and Sound

4 stars out of 5 -- "[S]o full of unselfconscious fun and adventure that you can't help but be swept up by its charms..."
Ultimate DVD

3 stars out of 5 -- "Pfeiffer and Strong ensure the story boasts some great bad guys, and Vaughn certainly knows how to make it all look great."
Empire

3 stars out of 5 -- "[T]here are enough witty touches to make it sparkle."
Total Film