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List Price: $14.98 | | Label: MGM (Video & DVD)
Salesrank: 11401
Released: September 4, 2001 |
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MPAA Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
A wondrous tale of wit and whimsey the princess bride will transport you to a magical land where fantasy reigns supreme and kings and queens of all ages will want to return again and again. Studio: Tcfhe/mgm Release Date: 04/10/2007 Starring: Robin Wright Mandy Patinkin Run time: 98 minutes Rating: Pg
Description of The Princess Bride (Special Edition):
Screenwriter William Goldman's novel The Princess Bride earned its own loyal audience on the strength of its narrative voice and its gently satirical, hyperbolic spin on swashbuckled adventure that seemed almost purely literary. For all its derring-do and vivid over-the-top characters, the book's joy was dictated as much by the deadpan tone of its narrator and a winking acknowledgement of the clichés being sent up. Miraculously, director Rob Reiner and Goldman himself managed to visualize this romantic fable while keeping that external voice largely intact: using a storytelling framework, avuncular Grandpa (Peter Falk) gradually seduces his skeptical grandson (Fred Savage) into the absurd, irresistible melodrama of the title story.
And what a story: a lowly stable boy, Westley (Cary Elwes), pledges his love to the beautiful Buttercup (Robin Wright), only to be abducted and reportedly killed by pirates while Buttercup is betrothed to the evil Prince Humperdinck. Even as Buttercup herself is kidnapped by a giant, a scheming criminal mastermind, and a master Spanish swordsman, a mysterious masked pirate (could it be Westley?) follows in pursuit. As they sail toward the Cliffs of Insanity...
The wild and woolly arcs of the story, the sudden twists of fate, and, above all, the cartoon-scaled characters all work because of Goldman's very funny script, Reiner's confident direction, and a terrific cast. Elwes and Wright, both sporting their best English accents, juggle romantic fervor and physical slapstick effortlessly, while supporting roles boast Mandy Patinkin (the swordsman Inigo Montoya), Wallace Shawn (the incredulous schemer Vizzini), and Christopher Guest (evil Count Rugen) with brief but funny cameos from Billy Crystal, Carol Kane, and Peter Cook. --Sam Sutherland
The Princess Bride (Special Edition) Reviews:
a bit childish, but massively satisfying 
2009-12-01 - Simple and beautiful. A flawless, cleverly wrought script, memorable character acting, and lush photography all combine to create a film that disappoints virtually no one.
Great movie!
2009-11-05 -
Great movie for the whole family. A classic. Intelligently entertaining with lots of lines you'll never forget.
Classic fairy tale
2009-10-24 - The Princess Bride is a timeless classic. Filled with "fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles" - who couldn't be entertained by such a movie? It's funny and quotable, easily enjoyed by adults and kids. The Princess Bride is one of my favorite movies from growing up.
Inconceivable!
2009-10-14 - One of the best movies to share with your kids or family. What makes this movie great is the fact that there is something in it for everyone. True love, sword fights, deception, revenge and all without blood and cursing.
The Princess Bride
2009-10-06 - This movie is timeless. 20 years later it still holds up perfectly. Was excited to view it with my 9 year old son and 7 year old daughter, and they LOVED it. Has become their current favorite movie. Good times for everyone.
