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Princess Bride (Ws Spec Sub) [DVD] [1987] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]

Cary Elwes , Mandy Patinkin , Rob Reiner    DVD
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  • Actors: Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Robin Wright, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest
  • Directors: Rob Reiner
  • Writers: William Goldman
  • Producers: Rob Reiner, Andrew Scheinman, Jeffrey Stott, Norman Lear, Steve Nicolaides
  • Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Colour, Dolby, DVD-Video, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
  • Language: English, Spanish
  • Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
  • Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: Unknown
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
  • Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
  • DVD Release Date: 4 Sep 2001
  • Run Time: 98 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (161 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00005LOKQ
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 124,736 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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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 sceptical 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

Synopsis

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.

Special Features:
  • 1987 Original Feature in High Definition
  • 1987 Making of Feature
  • Commentary by director Rob Reiner
  • Commentary by Author William Goldman
  • As you Wish--Documentary
  • Cary Elwes on set video
  • TV spots
  • Photo gallery

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Top rate entertainment! 11 July 2004
Format:DVD
I loved this movie when it came out and I love it now - it's lost none of it's charm and I find it just as funny now as back then.
Part of the success is a superb cast. Carey Elwes is underrated - he is a great comedic actor and also a very versatile character actor. He is sharp and on the ball in this movie - his delivery spot on.
BUT - even so, Mandy Patinkin steals the shows with his wonderful performance.
This movie has such a huge personality and you can tell everyone had great fun making it. They don't make them like this any more, sadly.
Do yourself a favour - buy a copy of this absolute honey of a movie. It has everything to offer and won't fail to charm and cheer.
Just perfect.
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45 of 48 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Tongue in cheek tastic 10 April 2006
By A Customer
Format:DVD
Fantastic film..Tongue in cheek excellence. The charaters are superbly cast, the acting is spot on. I can see why people do not like this film...IT IS BECAUSE THEY JUST DON'T GET IT! The tongue in cheek style can be missed, and they maybe expecting Indiana Jones special effects. This is a shame because they are missing out on a great, funny, clever film.
The sword fight is amazing, the lines are funny and delivered perfectly, as well as the acting...Go on try this film, and if you are luckily enough, you will become part of it's cult following..
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5.0 out of 5 stars Think this happens every day? 14 Aug 2006
By E. A Solinas HALL OF FAME TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
Every now and then, someone makes one of those rare movies that crosses the lines of romance, action, fantasy, fairy tale, and a story for all ages. And isn't annoying either. With snappy dialogue and lovable characters, "The Princess Bride" is a classic tale of high adventure, danger, true love, screaming eels, and Sicilians who talk too much. And yes, there's kissing.

A bored little boy (Fred Savage) is sick in bed, is told a story by his quirky grandfather (Peter Falk). In it, young lovers Buttercup (Robin Wright) and Westley (Carey Elwes) are separated when Westley is apparently killed. A few years later, the heartbroken Buttercup is unwillingly affianced to the slimy Prince Humperdinck. As if that weren't enough, she's kidnapped by a trio of mercenaries.

But things go wrong for the mercenaries -- a mysterious masked man is following them, and he defeats each of the mercenaries with his swordplay, strength and wits. He also knows quite a bit about Westley's fate -- and Buttercup soon finds that he IS Westley after all. But Buttercup is only a cog in Humperdinck's evil plot, and now it's up to Westley, gentle giant Fezzik (Andre) and vengeance-seeking Spaniard Inigo Montoya (Mandy Patinkin) to save her.

If "Princess Bride" had been done in a halfway serious manner, it wouldn't have been even remotely interesting. It would have been just another kids' film. But with William Goldman's tongue-in-cheek script and entertaining characters (Miracle Max, anyone?), it becomes something a lot sweeter and funnier.

Rob Reiner has a deft, wry touch that matches Goldman's story, and he does a superb job of keeping the grim moments lighter than they would have been otherwise ("We'll never make it through!" "Nonsense, you're only saying that because no one ever has"). With scenes like the torture machine, Miracle Max and Westley's three duels, Reiner keeps it deadpan rather than openly comic. But there are also scenes of touching romance and reconciliation, and some very good swordfights for Inigo.

And the dialogue (penned by Goldman) is full of quotables -- lines like "Inconceivable!" "My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die," "I'm not left-handed!" and "As you wish" are more or less immortalized. At the worst of times it's solid; at the middling times, it's memorably quirky; at the best of times, it's hilarious.

Yes, the title is about Buttercup. But she's a pretty pallid character compared to Westley, Fezzik and Patinkan. Elwes always seems to be winking at both the characters and audience, while Andre is lovable as the sportsmanlike, superstrong giant, and Patinkan as the discouraged Spaniard searching for a six-fingered man. His clash with the casually evil Rugen is a wonderful action-packed climax.

And Billy Crystal makes a brief but insanely good appearance as the Miracle Man, an embittered medieval healer with a very peeved wife (Carol Kane, who steals the scene with her shrieks of "Liar!").

Crammed with adventure, true love, swordfights, pirates, casual villains, and a clergyman with a speech impediment, "The Princess Bride" is an adorable comic classic. A must-see.
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of my all time favourites.
A true classic, now 25 years old! All the ingredients for a great adventure - pirates, a giant, a beautiful princess, a nasty prince, a quest for justice, riddles, humour, sword... Read more
Published 2 days ago by J. Kay
4.0 out of 5 stars As You Wish
'The Princess Bride' is always mentioned as a favorite film by many of my friends. It is the old story of hunting for true love. Read more
Published 6 days ago by prisrob
2.0 out of 5 stars Modern stake on fairy tale.
Personally, I find this rather dull, with stilted acting and forced humour. However, my 4 year old really likes it. Read more
Published 23 days ago by JAS
5.0 out of 5 stars Great alternative movie for princess mad girls.
Love this movie, and the copy I bought was great. It played well, which was good as my four year old hammered it in the first fortnight. Read more
Published 23 days ago by Y. A. Elliott
5.0 out of 5 stars A film to treasure
Am excellent film , A lovely romantic movie with sword fighting a princess, a pirate, a giant, a son looking for revenge & a fool. Read more
Published 1 month ago by lostnconfusedgal
5.0 out of 5 stars Romance and chivalry are not dead.
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The whole family can enjoy this film. For the children it has adventure, for the adults there is enough innuendo. Read more
Published 1 month ago by LincolnshireRose
5.0 out of 5 stars feel good film
this is my all time favorite film. it has adventure but not gory (if you are squeamish). it is a light hearted swash buckling film.
Published 1 month ago by J. T. Reilly
5.0 out of 5 stars Princess Bride DVD
Great dvd for any fan of this movie, bought as a present for my sister who loves this movie and she loved it. Good quality and nicely packaged.
Published 1 month ago by Ciara Campbell
4.0 out of 5 stars A childhood favourite
The Princess Bride is one of those films that I must have watched a million times as a child - it was my sister's absolute favourite film. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Fiction_Fan
4.0 out of 5 stars Classic, funny and brilliant film
Great film that deserves its reputation as a classic. Can see its influence over all modern twisted fairy tales (Shrek, snow white and the huntsman etc). Read more
Published 1 month ago by MR JM FORWOOD
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