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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 lat... |
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| Key Information | |
| Directors | Rob Reiner |
| Stars | Robin Wright |
| Actors | Andri the Giant |
| Genre | Comedies |
| Subgenre | Recommended • Spoof • Love Story • Swashbuckler • Rescue • Medieval • Classic Fight Scenes • Essential Cinema • Classic • Comedy • Family Film • Fantasy • Theatrical Release |
| MPAA Rating | PG (MPAA) |
| Available Formats | DVD: The Dread Pirate Edition |
| UPC | 883904117803 |
| Release Date | 1987 |
| Running Time | 1hr 38min |
| Languages | |
| Original Language | English |
| DVD Editions | |
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Format: DVD: Buttercup Edition, 1hr 29min Release Company: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (June 13, 2006) UPC: 027616146403 |
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| VHS Editions | |
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Format: VHS, 1hr 38min Release Company: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (June 29, 1994) UPC: 042995770933 |
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| Credits | |
| Screenwriter | William Goldman |
| Professional Reviews | |
| (05/01/2000, p.118, Ceri Thomas): "...Rob Reiner's uncategorisable blend of action, romance, spoof, swashbuckler and fairytale is purely and simply a corking movie..." | |
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"Farm boy, fill these with water...please."--Buttercup (Robin Wright) "As you wish."--Westley (Cary Elwes) "Is this a kissing book?"--Grandson (Fred Savage) to his grandfather (Peter Falk) "I won't be seeing you again, since I'm killing myself once we reach the honeymoon suite."--Buttercup to the king (Willoughby Gray) "Won't that be nice..."--The king, obviously senile "No more rhymes now...I mean it!"--Vizzini (Wallace Shawn) "Anybody want a peanut?"--Fezzik (Andri the Giant) "Inconceivable!"--Vizzini "I admit it...you are better than I am."--Inigo Montoya (Mandy Patinkin), regarding Westley's swordfighting technique "Then why are you smiling?"--Westley "Because I know something you don't know."--Inigo "And what is that?"--Westley "I...am not left-handed!"--Inigo, as he shifts his sword to his right hand "You are amazing!"--Westley "I ought to be...after 20 years."--Inigo "Oh, there's something I ought to tell you."--Westley "Tell me."--Inigo "I'm not left-handed either."--Westley "There's a shortage of perfect breasts in the world. It'd be a pity to damage yours."--Westley to Buttercup "Have fun storming the castle!"--Miracle Max (Billy Crystal) "My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."--Inigo to Count Rugen (Christopher Guest) "Grandpa, maybe you could come over and read it again tomorrow?"--Grandson "As you wish."--Grandfather |
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