Stardust - the Film and the Book

Just finished reading Neil Gaiman's Stardust. This is the first time I think the story line in a film adaptation is better than in the book. I think the plot in the film is more exciting and dramatic.

After a quick Googling: "..the movie version has a greater element of whimsy and humor, with Gaiman's blessing given to the screenwriters. Gaiman did not want people to go to the theater to see a film that attempted to be completely loyal to Stardust the book and failed."

Glad that Gaiman stated that :)

My favorite scenes from the movie were 1) when Lamia (Michelle Pfeiffer) was admiring herself after she's turning younger and  2) when Lamia suddenly burst an explosive charm on Ditchwater Sal who quickly tried to defend herself.