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Princess Bride

5/5 stars  211 reviews
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Director Rob Reiner breathes vividly colored cinematic life into William Goldman's THE PRINCESS BRIDE, effectively evoking the wondrous,... Read More
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... Minimize
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211 Reviews from Epinions.com
Overall Rating: 5/5 stars
Action Factor: 4
Special Effects: 3
Suspense: 3
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By: drdevience
Sep 19, 2002

The Princess Bride - pull that pirate w/o over I'm comin aboard!

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Pirates! Great cast, outrageously funny

Cons: not a one!

Bottom Line:
Bottom what? Bottom of the ocean is where ya'll be if ya don't own this movie! Read More


By: naphtalia
Feb 14, 2003

Princess Bride: A Movie I've Loved to Introduce My Parents To

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: funny and refreshing

Cons: a single word that makes it unusable at school

Bottom Line:
great flick Read More


By: ImAmes
May 24, 2001

The Princess Bride- A Classic For Every Age

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Fun for all ages to watch.

Cons: None

Bottom Line:
I highly recommend this movie for a date night, family night, or a night with just you and your cat! Read More


By: captaind
Feb 18, 2007

Fairy Tales are no longer boring!!

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

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 want a movie that will have you laughing from start to finish, The Princess Bride is it! Read More


By: scott29
Sep 5, 2001

If you force your kids to watch just one movie, please...let it be this one.

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Sheesh, where should I start?

Cons: If this movie has any real flaws, they're buried under all the good stuff.

Bottom Line:
As perfect a family film as The Wizard of Oz. Read More


By: deaser26
Jan 24, 2002

IML W/O - Princess Bride Romance to be sure

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Hilarious writing, great acting, touching and funny

Cons: none whatever

Bottom Line:
This is one of my all time favorite movies, congratulations to SurgRN911 on her 200th review and second anniversary - thanks to susidee34 for her fine work Read More


By: DavidK93
Aug 15, 2001

My Absolute Favorite Movie! (Elevdado: Six Degrees of the Eighties Write-Off)

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Characters, Acting, Plot, Costumes, Music, Action, Humor, Romance

Cons: Theme song lyrics and vocals

Bottom Line:
The Princess Bride is my favorite movie of all time. It combines action, humor, and romance in a way that is totally unique Read More


By: jeff_wilder78
Dec 3, 2003

A movie that will entertain everyone? Inconceivable!

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

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:
Reviewing this movie was probably pointless since everyone I know has seen it. Nevertheless I decided to offer my take on it. Read More


By: Ed.Williamson
May 4, 2007

The Princess Bride (1987) : The Ultimate Fairy Tale Send-Up Movie

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Great story great director fine actors = superb movie.

Cons: Those who don't know their fairy tales may be unamused.

Bottom Line:
Here is a classic comic film everyone should see. Read More


By: carstairs38
Sep 28, 2007

"Have You Ever Heard of Plato? Aristotle? Socrates? Morons!"

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Sword fights, pirates, humor, and true love

Cons: Only if you're Humperdinck (I told you to stop saying that name!)

Bottom Line:
In all of recorded history, there are 5 movies that are rated the perfect date movie. This one leaves them all behind. Read More


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