Title: The Princess Bride Director: William Goldman
Studio: Act III Communications
Release Date: September 25, 1987
Run Time: 98 minutes
Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Rom Com
Starring: Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Wallace Shawn, André the Giant, Robin Wright, Peter Falk, Billy Crystal
Where to Find It: Website
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In this enchantingly cracked fairy tale, the beautiful Princess Buttercup and the dashing Westley must overcome staggering odds to find happiness amid six-fingered swordsmen, murderous princes, Sicilians and rodents of unusual size. But even death can’t stop these true lovebirds from triumphing.
Review
The Princess Bride is my favorite movie of all-time. To me it is truly the perfect movie: cozy fantasy, high action, witty dialogue, epic romance; this movie truly has it all. This film made me fall in love with the fantasy genre.
The Princess Bride is adapted from William Goldman’s 1973 novel of the same name and is remarkably faithful to the source material. The film feels like a modern fairy tale and has the most memorable cast of characters I’ve ever encountered. Cary Elwes (Wesley) made my young girl heart flutter and he had a big influence on my future preference in men. Wallace Shawn (Vizzini), André the Giant (Fezzik), and Inigo Montoya (Inigo Montoya), all gave such insanely funny performances and were so loveable, they outshine the two leads.
I first watched the movie as a kid and have watched it countless times throughout my life. It is easily one of the most quotable films of all time, and at this point in my life I know the script by heart and will probably be quoting this movie on my deathbed.
Quote
“As you wish.”
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