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Though its reputation probably outstrips its actual worth, The Princess Bride is a fun adventure romp that features a series of stellar performances (including one from Cary Elwes, who seems miscast in almost every role he's in) and never takes itself too seriously; it's a supremely enjoyable film.
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My husband and I saw this move in 1990 before we were even dating. The first time he told me he loved me was at a friends house when I asked him to pass the peas. His response was as you wish!
This is a great,funny,heartwarming film good for the whole family. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
P.S. We've been married 16 years now.
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Let me say this first and foremost, my boyfriend told me about this movie while walking to the library one day. At first, I told him I didn't want to see it, but he insisted that I should give it a try and afterwards tell him how I felt about it. So, I said O.K. and borrowed it for the weekend. And there I was, sitting in the living room with my boyfriend, watching the Princess Bride. Robin Wright plays the serious, deadpan Princess Buttercup, Cary Elwes plays the poor, lame, non-acting farmer/pirate character, Westley, Chris Sarandon plays the very cruel and very pathetic prince Humperdink, and Billy Crystal plays the lovable Miracle Max. Now, I was very Surprised to see the late Andre the Giant in this film, he did a very good job being that this was his 1st movie debut. He made me laugh and that really helped. I'll miss him, we all will. Still, I couldn't shake the fact that something was bugging me through the film, It was Cary's character Westley. Not only did his acting sucked (like it always did.) But there was an issue about his legs. They looked like they've been traded for woman's legs! (the black, tight pants gave it away, sorry.) Of course he had so much love for Buttercup, but that couldn't even make it up due to Westley's corny lines. Cary, go in the kitchen and make yourself a Ham Sandwich, ya killing me! Anyway, Robin Wright's Buttercup character was another thing that was bugging me. Why would a princess be so serious and deadpan all the time? She only smiled when she wanted to. Really, is that the princess way of life? NO WAY! They made a cute couple for the time being. Going on, Chris Sarandon's character, Humperdink. His performance needed some work. He was so snobbish, so arrogant, so high-and-mighty and very cruel that he litterally made me sick. I had to mumble under my breath that he was alot better in the "CHILD'S PLAY" movie. Yes, he bugged me also. Everybody else's performances were okay. Swordfights, honor, true love, bravery and triumph were the only morals that I recognised. There's nothing wrong with that. Andre's character was funny and lovable, Billy Crystal's character was funny as much as he wanted to be. He needed more scenes though. Oh, and the music in the background, I loved it. It sounds so beautiful, it should be on the soundtrack. My boyfriend didn't like the movie either. This movie is DEFINITLY for the kids. I'm just grateful that I watched it only once. And what's with that punk villian with the 6 fingers? Doesn't he realize that he could get away making Humperdink angry because of the 6 finger income? (I hope I said it right.) Anyway, I leave this movie towards the likes of my brother and sister. They'll probably like it. Bye, I've said enough.
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Screenwriter and novelist William Goldman's book, The Princess Bride, was first published in 1972. For years Goldman, who wrote the screenplay for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, attempted to have a film adaptation made, but every time an unforeseeable obstacle prevented this from happening. Then in 1985, Rob Reiner, director of This Is Spinal Tap and Stand By Me, began work on the now classic film. Though the film wasn't a Box Office smash, this can be blamed on 20th Century Fox's poor marketing campaign, it has since become a classic and has often been imitated by other lesser films seeking to capitalize on the film's success. However, there can only ever be one film like The Princess Bride.
When a ten- year-old boy is sick and forced to stay home in bed, his grandfather comes to visit, bringing him a special present. When the boy unwraps the package, he is disappointed to find only a book. But his grandfather explains that The Princess Bride is no ordinary book. It's a book that has been in the family for many years, read by one member of a generation to the next. As for the story contained within the book, it tells an exciting tale of "fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles."
"It doesn't sound too bad. I'll try and stay awake," the boy replies.
Along time ago, in the land of Florin... a handsome farm boy and beautiful peasant girl, Westley and Buttercup, fall madly in love. But Westley can't afford to marry Buttercup, so he goes to sea to seek his fortune. While he's away, Buttercup hears rumor that his ship was attacked by the Dread pirate Roberts, who never left captives alive. Buttercup was left heartbroken and so five years passed. Prince Humperdinck, who by law has the right to choose his bride, takes Buttercup to be his wife. Before they can be married, Buttercup is kidnapped by a trio of strange mercenaries: Vizzini, a supposed mastermind, Fezzik, a gentle giant, and Inigo Montoya, a Spanish swordsman. On their voyage to the neighboring land of Guilder, where they intend to start a war, they discover that they are being followed by a dashing and mysterious masked man. One by one, the masked man defeats the three mercenaries and escapes with Princess Buttercup, just as they are being pursued by Prince Humperdinck and Count Rugen. The masked man reveals himself to be Westley, and then he and Buttercup seek shelter in the deadly Fire Swamp. After surviving the many dangers of the Fire Swamp, including Rodents of Unusual Size (or ROUSes), they are both captured by the prince and his soldiers. Buttercup is taken back to the castle to marry Humperdinck and Westley is taken to the Pit of Despair, where he is to be tortured by Count Rugen, but after a series of unexpected incidents everyone (well, almost everyone) lives happily ever after.
The film features an amazing cast including Cary Elwes as Westley, Mandy Patinkin as Inigo Montoya, Chris Sarandon as Prince Humperdinck, Christopher Guest as Count Rugen, Wallace Shawn as Vizzini, Andre the Giant as Fezzik, Fred Savage as The Grandson, and in her first major film role, Robin Wright as Princess Buttercup. The supporting cast includes such great actors as Peter Falk, who plays The Grandfather as well as narrates, Peter Cook, Mel Smith, Carol Kane, and Billy Crystal. Every single member of the cast gives a pitch-perfect performance.
The Princess Bride also features some of the most memorable lines of dialogue in recent movie history, as well as some truly iconic scenes. The film is hard to categorize as any single genre. It's equal parts romance, adventure, fantasy, comedy, satire, and fairy tale. Though it only did modestly at the Box office when it was released in 1987, the film found its largest audiences through the home video market, and is now considered a classic (as it should be).
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