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 .. Read more
| Starring | Cary Elwes, Peter Falk, Mandy Patinkin, Peter Cook |
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| Director | Rob Reiner |
| Genres | Action/Adventure, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi/Fantasy |
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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.
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 later, Buttercup, engaged to the oily Prince Humperdinck (Chris Sarandon), is kidnapped by an oddball trio of rogues brains, Vizzini (Wallace Shawn); brawn, Fezzik (Andre the Giant); and sword, Inigo Montoya (Mandy Patinkin in a standout performance). As they sail away toward the Cliffs of Insanity, they notice the pursuit of a man in black...and the adventure begins. A clever fairy tale for all ages, THE PRINCESS BRIDE is arguably one of the funniest and most entertaining films of all time.
| Starring | Cary Elwes, Peter Falk, Mandy Patinkin, Peter Cook, Billy Crystal, Billy Crystal, Mel Smith, Wallace Shawn, Christopher Guest, Robin Wright, Chris Sarandon |
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| Director | Rob Reiner |
| Studio | LIONS GATE FILMS |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 34 mins Blu-ray: 1 hr 34 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Collections | 100 Big Adventures, 100 Eighties Greats, 100 must-see movies, 100 Swords and Sandals Films |
| Genres | Action/Adventure, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi/Fantasy |
| Language | DVD: English Blu-ray: English |
| Subtitles | DVD: None |
| Released | Production year: 1987 To Rent: DVD: 23 Jul 2001 Blu-ray: 18 Apr 2011 |
"...Sweetness and sincerity....A delightful cast and a cheery, earnest style that turns out to be ever more disarming..."
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Some ingenuity utterly ruined by misogynist agenda
Please don't let your small children watch this film. It has the following life lessons I think we're all familiar with:
1) women are ... read more »
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A MUST be seen DVD!
A classic fairy tale, with swordplay, giants, an evil prince, a beautiful princess, and yes, some kissing! - Top TEN Classic!
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Disappointing legend
I had heard and read so many good things about this film that I suppose it was set up to be a disappointment. I understand that a film any of us saw and liked ... read more »
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Feminist nutcase
I think Rachel George might have a tiny chip on her shoulder. She needs to stop taking herself so serious.
In my family, when I was a child, a family film meant whatever happened to be playing on or around a birthday – which was the only time we were taken to the cinema. Usually it was a Disney movie – they were rereleased on a regular basis back in those dark days before Lovefilm, cable TV, Bluray, DVD, and VHS. (Yes, I’m that old.) In those days we watched a lot of television – but not necessarily a lot of films, and certainly not a lot of “family films” – Read more
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