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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 .. Read more

Starring	Peter Falk, Peter Cook, Billy Crystal, Mel Smith
Director	Rob Reiner
Genres	Action/Adventure, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

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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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  - Rachel George
  - Brighton, England
  - 03 Nov 2007 at 21:43
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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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  - asyouwish
  - 2 reviews
  - 18 Nov 2011 at 11:28
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  - 20
  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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- - Ensalata
  - 9 reviews
  - Bath
  - 10 Sep 2011 at 17:50
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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.
  
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- - Uscebao
  - 2 reviews
  - 15 Jul 2011 at 17:08
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  the princess bride a classic
  
  i have not seen the blu-ray edition yet,but i loved this film as a kid,i could watch it rewind the tape and watch it again i bought it on dvd and hadnt at that ... read more »
  
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- 1001027
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  - corelliancorvette
  - 6 reviews
  - Loughborough
  - 06 Jun 2011 at 11:48
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  - 6
  The Princess Bride
  
  Saw this film a long time ago as a child and thought it was great. Now i'm afraid its very dated, the acting, directing, effects and plot are not up to what... read more »
  
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- - NICKJOJO
  - 230 reviews
  - Surrey
  - 05 Jun 2011 at 12:07
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  As you wish
  
  This is a different kind of Cinderella story,an enjoyale interlude to take you away from reality and into a world of fantasy
  
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- - a customer
  - 27 May 2011 at 12:49
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  princess Bride
  
  This is a fun flick for a wet Wednesday- if you are suffering with a minor health issue- nothing terminal. Great to see Columbo still alive and that he's ... read more »
  
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- - phatband
  - 21 reviews
  - putney
  - 18 May 2011 at 06:24
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  Step back in time........
  
  I think this could have been the first video we ever rented as a family when I was a kid, if memory serves me correct. So it was a giant walk down memory lane ... read more »
  
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- - Karen931
  - 212 reviews
  - Edinburgh
  - 04 Apr 2011 at 19:51
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  Like an old School Shrek
  
  Of course my title should more correctly refer to Shrek being influenced by this film not the other way around. Grown up laughs in a childrens movie. Shrek does... read more »
  
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- - 5ft7offootballheaven
  - 231 reviews
  - London
  - 23 Jan 2011 at 18:38
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  The Princess Bride
  
  Wow, seriously DO NOT take any notice of the `women hating` review.
  
  This is an excellent film.It takes all of the typical fairy story staples and ... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Monkeydude40
  - 3 reviews
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  - 17 Jan 2011 at 19:38
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  - 215
  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 »
  
  Report this review
- 490958
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Rachel George
  - Brighton, England
  - 03 Nov 2007 at 21:43
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  To be young again.
  
  For me this is the greatest childrens film of all time. It has everything; pirates, spaniards, giants, sword fights, a beautiful princess and much more. The ... read more »
  
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- - Jim78
  - 10 reviews
  - Tooting
  - 17 May 2005 at 23:04
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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.
  
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- - Uscebao
  - 2 reviews
  - 15 Jul 2011 at 17:08
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  A classic!
  
  Ever since seeing this film 12 years ago or so I have been trying to get hold of a copy. Seeing it again all these years later it has lost none of its charm or ... read more »
  
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- - Chris Motley
  - Sheffield, England
  - 03 Jun 2004 at 13:26
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  Better than "Shrek"
  
  It's now a commonplace for movies aimed at the pre-teen market to secrete a few gags in there for the Mums and Dads so as to broaden the film's appeal... read more »
  
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- - jonke
  - London
  - 10 Dec 2003 at 10:44
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  The Princess Bride
  
  Wow, seriously DO NOT take any notice of the `women hating` review.
  
  This is an excellent film.It takes all of the typical fairy story staples and ... read more »
  
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- 954660
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  - Monkeydude40
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  - 17 Jan 2011 at 19:38
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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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- 1064144
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  - asyouwish
  - 2 reviews
  - 18 Nov 2011 at 11:28
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  - 4
  I didn't enjoy ...
  
  I didn't enjoy this movie at all. I found it boring and kept waiting for something interesting to happen.
  
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  - CAERPHILLY
  - 19 Jul 2004 at 19:08
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  NOT a children's film
  
  I'll start by saying this is one of my all time favourite films, certainly in my top 10... maybe higher. It's funny, charming, witty, satirical, ... read more »
  
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- - sillywabbit
  - 20 reviews
  - London
  - 21 Jun 2008 at 20:48
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  the princess bride a classic
  
  i have not seen the blu-ray edition yet,but i loved this film as a kid,i could watch it rewind the tape and watch it again i bought it on dvd and hadnt at that ... read more »
  
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- 1001027
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  - corelliancorvette
  - 6 reviews
  - Loughborough
  - 06 Jun 2011 at 11:48

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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 ...

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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 ...