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Director Rob Reiner breathes vividly colored cinematic life into William Goldman's THE PRINCESS BRIDE, effectively evoking the wondrous,...
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Director Rob Reiner breathes vividly colored cinematic life into William Goldman's THE PRINCESS BRIDE, effectively evoking the wondrous, wide-eyed spirit of the witty 1973 novel. When a sick boy (Fred Savage) receives a visit from his doting grandfather (Peter Falk) who intends to read to him from his favorite book, he's not exactly pleased to be extracted from his world of video games. However, his mood quickly changes as he, along with the viewer, is transported to a place out of time--to Florin, a kingdom in the ultimate imaginary land, complete with dashing heroes, cowardly princes, rhyming giants, shrieking eels, rodents of unusual size, fancy swordfights, and yes...even some kissing. <br> <br> The lovely Buttercup (Robin Wright) learns that "As you wish" really means "I love you" when she falls for her charming farmhand, Westley (Cary Elwes). While trying to seek his fortune, however, Westley disappears at sea, an apparent victim of the Dread Pirate Roberts, who takes no prisoners. A few years lat...
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| Key Information | |
| Directors | Rob Reiner |
| Stars | Cary Elwes |
| Actors | Fred Savage |
| Genre | Comedies |
| Subgenre | Swashbuckler • Classic • Comedy • Family Film • Fantasy |
| MPAA Rating | PG (MPAA) |
| Available Formats | DVD |
| UPC | 883904117810 |
| Release Date | 1987 |
| Running Time | 1hr 29min |
| Languages | |
| Original Language | English |
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Format: DVD: Buttercup Edition
, 1hr 29min
Release Company: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (June 13, 2006) UPC: 027616146403 |
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| VHS Editions | |
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Format: VHS: Clam Shell Case; Family Entertainment
, 1hr 42min
Release Company: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (February 03, 1998) UPC: 027616685537 |
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| Credits | |
| Screenwriter | William Goldman |
| Professional Reviews | |
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(09/25/1987, p.C10, Janet Maslin): "...Sweetness and sincerity....A delightful cast and a cheery, earnest style that turns out to be ever more disarming..." |
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"Farm boy, fill these with water...please."--Buttercup (Robin Wright) "As you wish."--Westley (Cary Elwes) "Is this a kissing book?"--Grandson (Fred Savage) to his grandfather (Peter Falk) "I won't be seeing you again, since I'm killing myself once we reach the honeymoon suite."--Buttercup to the king (Willoughby Gray) "Won't that be nice..."--The king, obviously senile "No more rhymes now...I mean it!"--Vizzini (Wallace Shawn) "Anybody want a peanut?"--Fezzik (Andr? the Giant) "Inconceivable!"--Vizzini "I admit it...you are better than I am."--Inigo Montoya (Mandy Patinkin), regarding Westley's swordfighting technique "Then why are you smiling?"--Westley "Because I know something you don't know."--Inigo "And what is that?"--Westley "I...am not left-handed!"--Inigo, as he shifts his sword to his right hand "You are amazing!"--Westley "I ought to be...after 20 years."--Inigo "Oh, there's something I ought to tell you."--Westley "Tell me."--Inigo "I'm not left-handed either."--Westley "There's a shortage of perfect breasts in the world. It'd be a pity to damage yours."--Westley to Buttercup "Have fun storming the castle!"--Miracle Max (Billy Crystal) "My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."--Inigo to Count Rugen (Christopher Guest) "Grandpa, maybe you could come over and read it again tomorrow?"--Grandson "As you wish."--Grandfather |
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211 Reviews from Epinions.com
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The Princess Bride - pull that pirate w/o over I'm comin aboard!
Pros: Pirates! Great cast, outrageously funny Cons: not a one! Bottom Line: Princess Bride: A Movie I've Loved to Introduce My Parents To
Pros: funny and refreshing Cons: a single word that makes it unusable at school Bottom Line: The Princess Bride- A Classic For Every Age
Pros: Fun for all ages to watch. Cons: None Bottom Line: Fairy Tales are no longer boring!!
Pros: Brilliant performances, especially Elwes and Patinkin, great story, very, very funny... Cons: ... well... not any I can think of right now... Bottom Line: If you force your kids to watch just one movie, please...let it be this one.
Pros: Sheesh, where should I start? Cons: If this movie has any real flaws, they're buried under all the good stuff. Bottom Line: IML W/O - Princess Bride Romance to be sure
Pros: Hilarious writing, great acting, touching and funny Cons: none whatever Bottom Line: My Absolute Favorite Movie! (Elevdado: Six Degrees of the Eighties Write-Off)
Pros: Characters, Acting, Plot, Costumes, Music, Action, Humor, Romance Cons: Theme song lyrics and vocals Bottom Line: A movie that will entertain everyone? Inconceivable!
Pros: Memorable characters and some of the funniest dialogue in any movie. Cons: No cons at all! I mean it! (Anybody want a peanut?) Bottom Line: The Princess Bride (1987) : The Ultimate Fairy Tale Send-Up Movie
Pros: Great story great director fine actors = superb movie. Cons: Those who don't know their fairy tales may be unamused. Bottom Line: "Have You Ever Heard of Plato? Aristotle? Socrates? Morons!"
Pros: Sword fights, pirates, humor, and true love Cons: Only if you're Humperdinck (I told you to stop saying that name!) Bottom Line: |
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