The Princess Bride
DVD - 2007 | Twentieth anniversary collector's edition.
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Heartbroken over the death of her beloved Westley, beautiful Buttercup finally succumbs to the advances of the wicked Prince Humperdinck. Yet, when she's suddenly kidnapped by a motley band of deviants, what gallant hero comes to the rescue? None other than Westley-- alive, well and as wonderful ... Read More »
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Though Princess Buttercup may prove disappointingly helpless in this swashbuckling romp, her companions manage to sweep in and save the day with tons of catchy quips. Quotes such as “Inconceivable!” and “Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.” have endured for so l... Read More »
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means." "DROP... YOUR... SWORD!" "Mawage. Mawage is wot bwings us togeder today." "Well, I'm not saying I'd like to build a summer home here, but the trees are actually quite lovely." &quo... Read More »
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Quotes
Add a QuoteMiracle Max: Beat it or I'll call the Brute Squad.
Fezzik: I'm on the Brute Squad.
Miracle Max: [sees Fezzik] You ARE the Brute Squad!
Inigo Montoya: Fezzik, are there rocks ahead?
Fezzik: If there are, we all be dead.
Vizzini: No more rhymes now, I mean it.
Fezzik: Anybody want a peanut?
Vizzini: DYEEAAHHHHHH!
(My favorite quote.)
Wesly: "Life isn't fair, Highness. Anyone who says otherwise is selling something."
Vizzini: We were told that there was a town nearby that would appreciate our preforming talents.
Buttercup: You were misinformed. There's no one around here for miles.
Vizzini: Then there will be no one to hear you scream.
Vizzini: INCONCEIVABLE!!!
Inigo: You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.
Wesley: *to Humperdink* I'll use slow words so can understand me you wart.hog.faced.buh.foon.
Humperdink: *annoyed* I think that is the first time someone has dared insult me.
Wesley: It won't be the last.
Inigo: *regretfully* You seem a decent fellow. I hate to kill you.
Wesley: You seem a decent fellow. I hate to die.
Age
Add Age Suitabilityudontwannaknowme thinks this title is suitable for 13 years and over
Bakergirl_13 thinks this title is suitable for between the ages of 10 and 99
black_horse_149 thinks this title is suitable for between the ages of 1 and 99
Notices
Add NoticesViolence: Sword fighting with lots of blood, also brief scenes of torture.
Frightening or Intense Scenes: When Fezzik is on fire, that scared me to death when I watched this as a little girl. Also the fire-swamp scenes with the R.O.U.S.s might scare younger children.
Summary
Add a SummaryCan farmer boy Wesley win back his true love, the stunningly beautiful Buttercup, from the evil plans of crafty Prince Humperdink? He'll need more than an army of trained solidiers for this job-the likes of which include a blood-thirsty bandit, a not-so-smart giant, and a spirited old miracle man. 11+ because of some thematic events, violence including blood, stabbing, fire, biting, blood-curdling screams, sword slices. There is also one mention of the word "son of a b-tch" (I don;t know if there is other language around those lines; I just advise caution).
A kindly grandfather sits down with his grandson and reads him a bedtime story. The story is one that has been passed down from father to son for generations. As the grandfather reads the story, the action comes alive. The story is a classic tale of love and adventure as the beautiful Buttercup, engaged to the odious Prince Humperdinck, is kidnapped and held against her will in order to start a war, It is up to Westley (her childhood beau, now returned as the Dread Pirate Roberts) to save her. On the way he meets a thief and his hired helpers, an accomplished swordsman and a huge, super strong giant, both of whom become Westleys' companions in his quest.
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Add a CommentA funny, sweet, adventure fantasy from the mind of William Goldman.
Just what I needed. Fun, silly, witty, enjoyable on so many levels by people of different ages. If you are looking for "Citizen Kane" this isn't the movie for you. I can't imagine any other actors in the roles. They were all absolutely right for their role in this film. As a side note, I have heard that the cast and crew were very cohesive. Andre the Giant was apparently quite ill with severe pain from ongoing health problems, so the cast and crew did everything they could to mitigate his discomfort. Right now that back story of people being courteous and caring of each other added to my enjoyment,
Great classic Eighties fantasy/comedy/adventure with a star-packed cast, including the young Fred Savage in his film debut and an unrecognizable, but very funny Billy Crystal. Robin Wright and Cary Elwes are very sweet in their heroic roles. My two favorite characters are probably Inigo Montoya (Mandy Patinkin) and Fezzik (Andre the Giant). Mark Knopfler's score is pretty good, too. The sweetly-written theme song that you hear sung at the end, "Storybook Love," was a 1988 Oscar nominee -- one of my teenage favorites. You can get the soundtrack streaming here through Hoopla (I might have to try it)! The William Goldman book it's based on, which I have also read, is almost just as funny. Fantastic romp (hilariously sarcastic, too, I remember)! Age-wise, I'd recommend late-preteen up.
An absolute, total disappointment. This is one of the worst movies I have ever partially seen in my entire life. I could only make it to about 20 minutes and gave up to do something more productive like clean my bathroom. Maybe if I had the mind of a seven-year-old kid, it would be possible to go further. Sadly, I ordered this movie after reading that it was a favorite of the Republican senator from Texas, Ted Cruz. Now I understand why the United States Senate is such a pathetic and useless institution.
It doesn't get much better than this. Contender for most entertaining movie of all time. Top of the line work from Rob Reiner.
This is one of my MOST favorite movie of all time. I have watched it many times. Highly recommended!
why isn't fred savage mentioned? He is the cute little boy that the grandfather is reading to.
Not so much a satire or takeoff on fairy tales, as a revisionist fairy tale. The plot is boy meets girl, boy loses girl, boy finds girl. Great swashbuckling and of course, R.O.U.S. Special mention for the musical score by Dire Straits' Mark Knopfler. Check it out, and don't get into a battle of wits with a Sicilian when death is on the line! Inconceivable!
Very good fairy tale.
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