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• Friday, August 10, 2007 07:10 AM

  Like a (Raging) Bull in a Yarn Shop

  I saw Stardust at a sneak preview, I loved Princess Bride and couldn't wait to get sucked into another fun fantasy story. I figured since they had a great cast, what could go wrong?

  This movie never swept me away. Perhaps the characters were too shallow? I dunno, but I didn't care about any of them.

  Peter O'Toole came on the screen, and I thought - yeah, let's go... and ok, it was a funny bit, but I ended up not caring about his character or anyone in that scene.

  Michelle Pfeiffer came on the screen, and I thought - yeah, let's go... eh, I spent my time thinking about special effects make-up.

  Robert DeNiro came on the screen, and I thought - yeah, let's go... I felt like I was watching him have a cameo on Sesame Street. He was like a (raging) bull in a yarn shop (tho yarn tends to have more gravitas than these characters did). He was good, but he didn't fit in.

  Ricky Gervais came on the screen, and I thought - 'Ricky, please save this film' and then the witch took his voice away. That was the moment I gave up hope for this movie's salvation.

  There were a few funny parts that made me chuckle, but nope, I didn't get to go anywhere. I left the theater completely unmoved and disappointed.

  Maybe it's meant for little kids (?) I can see 10 year olds getting a kick out of it. Anyone else should wait for dvd.

  —sacajawea Read sacajawea's other letters
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