An elderly man reads the book "The Princess Bride" to his sick and thus currently bedridden adolescent grandson, the reading of the book which has been passed down within the family for generations. The grandson is sure he won't like the story, with a romance at its core, he prefers something with lots of action and "no kissing", but he lets grandfather continue, because he doesn't want to hurt his feelings. The story centers on Buttercup, a former farm girl who has been chos... (Full plot summary below)
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An elderly man reads the book "The Princess Bride" to his sick and thus currently bedridden adolescent grandson, the reading of the book which has been passed down within the family for generations. The grandson is sure he won't like the story, with a romance at its core, he prefers something with lots of action and "no kissing", but he lets grandfather continue, because he doesn't want to hurt his feelings. The story centers on Buttercup, a former farm girl who has been chosen as the princess bride to Prince Humperdinck of Florian. Buttercup does not love him, she who still laments the death of her one true love, Westley, five years ago. Westley was a hired hand on the farm, his stock answer of "as you wish" to any request she made of him which she came to understand was his way of saying that he loved her. But Westley went away to sea, only to be killed by the Dread Pirate Roberts. On a horse ride to clear her mind of her upcoming predicament of marriage, Buttercup is kidnapped by a band of bandits: Vizzini who works on his wits, and his two associates, a giant named Fezzik who works on his brawn, and a Spaniard named Inigo Montoya, who has trained himself his entire life to be an expert swordsman. They in turn are chased by the Dread Pirate Roberts himself. But chasing them all is the Prince, and his men led by Count Tyrone Rugen. What happens to these collectives is dependent partly on Buttercup, who does not want to marry the Prince, and may see other options as lesser evils, and partly on the other motives of individuals within the groups. But a larger question is what the grandson will think of the story as it proceeds and at its end, especially as he sees justice as high a priority as action.
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| Cinema CrazedFelix Vasquez Jr.A film that's for just about everyone and anyone that can appreciate good storytelling, a classic romance, riveting action, and genuinely funny comedy. |
| Combustible CelluloidJeffrey M. AndersonOne of the hottest cult videos of the 1980s, and a family classic besides, enjoyed by new generations of youngsters as well as their parents. |
| Arizona Daily StarPhil VillarrealThe lesson it most effectively demonstrates is that cinema has the power to turn you into a kid again. As we wish. |
| New TimesGregory WeinkaufCute at the time, better as soundbites now. |
| ReelViewsJames BerardinelliSince its release more than 15 years ago, The Princess Bride has often been copied, but never equaled. |
| New York TimesJanet MaslinThis material might easily have lent itself to broad parody or become too cute for its own good. But Mr. Reiner presents it as a bedtime story, pure and simple. |
| Movie MomNell MinowThis witty modern fairy tale by William Goldman is resoundingly satisfying. |
| Spirituality and PracticeFrederic and Mary Ann BrussatRob Reiner brings new life to the fairy tale as rousing entertainment for young and old alike. |
| About.comFred TopelOne of the best movies ever. Beautiful fantasy full of adventure and romance. |
| Christian Science MonitorDavid SterrittThough not as visually impressive as comparable Terry Gilliam fare such as Jabberwocky, the verbal wit is fast and abundant (abetted with cameos by Billy Crystal, Peter Cook and Mel Smith), and you'd better believe the midnight movie crowd will remember almost all of it. |
