Meanwhile, an adaptation of Gaiman's Stardust hits theatres next week

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directed by Matthew Vaughan, starring Charlie Cox, Claire Danes, Ian McKellan, Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfieffer, Sienna Miller, Peter O'Toole, and Rupert Evert.

Hits theatres next Friday.

Anyone going?

[Greyskye]

1. How is the book?

I glanced it over a few weeks ago, but was put off by its small size (really large print in a small paperback).

The movie looks interesting, and I really like Gaiman's work. I couldn't tell definitively from the book if it was an adaptation of the movie or visa versa.

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

2. I thought the ads looked terrible.

But I didn't know it was Gaiman. Gaiman's pretty good.

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3. The book is sweet, from what I remember. It's a great fairy tale

and I think the movie looks pretty good. The story has some plot points that are kind of gruesome, so check out the book or at least movie reviews before hand before bringing kids.

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4. In related news, Neverwhere has gotten the green light for production. n/t

[WildClarySage]

6. There was a BBC version a few years back-

very low budget, but a good interpretation of the book. Netflix has it.

On edit, yeah the television mini came first, before the novelization. What can I say, it's late.

[LWolf]

5. I'll see it eventually.

I get very few opportunities these days to go to movies with just adults; most movies you don't take a 7yo to will be viewed when they come out on pay per view.

[yellowdogintexas]

7. we saw this and enjoyed it thoroughly. Simply delightful.

and quite a pretty movie too.