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The Princess Bride  1987

The Princess Bride 1987 Reviews



Overall 4.5 star rating4.67 of 5 (by 12 users)


The Princess Bride 1987 Review Summary

The Princess Bride is a "fun comic fantasy" with a great back story. William Goldman, the same writer behind Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and Marathon Man, wrote a novel for his kids with the intention of it someday turning into a film that kids could enjoy as well. Our reviewers say he and director Rob Reiner succeeded with The Princess Bride becoming a great film not to mention a book, but the jury is out on whether this is a fairytale meant for kids or not. It's filled with funny moments, but much of the "humor is directed at adults," yet reviewers that saw the film as a children are still enjoying it today as an adult. The two actors central to the film are well-known from television and movies, Fred Savage and Peter Falk, adding to its charm. The Princess Bride is a "great movie that never gets old."

The Princess Bride 1987 Ratings and Reviews

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a movie guru, very picky about Kids films

JUN
22
2007
The Princess Bride Review98 minutes, USA (1987), PG J — Writer William Goldman (Butch Cassidy, Marathon Man, Magic etc) wanted to write a novel for his kids and hoped it would be turned into a movie his kids would enjoy.  — It's an enjoyable, swashbuckling satire of a movie that has some memorable sequences and some very funny moments.   I'm not sure young children will like it all the much since the leads are very bland and the supporting characters and humor is directed at adults. — A young boy really doesn't care about the story his Grandfather (Peter… read full review »
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4 star rating
ChrisJarmick
Seattle, WA



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a movie buff, comedy fan, waiting for the DVD, into action flicks, a comedy fan

JUL
21
2008
Great movie came out the year I was born Heehaw but my husband and I still love it 21 yrs later I guess the good ones never die.  Definitely see it or go out and get it to add to your DVD collection. Thats all she… read full review »
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4 star rating
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ShawnaR
Wimberley, TX



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avid reader, fiction reader, a fan of clever plots, chronic book buyer, married, character-lover

NOV
21
2007
Okay, first off the book and movie are great. I'm 22 so must of my life I can remember watching the movie.  I spent my whole life thinking what a wonderful fairytale it was, then, i get the 30th anniversary edition book in there and there's all this crap about how florin city is real and there is a museum you can see there with Morgenstern's works and Fezzik's handprints and all other kinds of nonsense.  Goldman even goes as far as to say he is being sued by the Morgenstern estate 13 times and they won't allow him to publish the sequel, "Buttercup's Baby."  He even says they… read full review »
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4 star rating
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kelbelpep
Marietta, OH



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into Independent Films, a movie buff, a comedy fan, having a sense of humor, Love an original story

FEB
11
2008
This film has an all-star cast. Fred Savage went on to 'Wonder Years;' Peter falk had just done 'Columbo.' Those two actors are central to the film. — The film is funny, touching, Romantic, and filled with action. Like the movie 'Sleepers,' there are many 3rd rate actors, that will remain lower on the list of celebrities, because you can remember exactly what you've seen them in, but not their names. Regardless, cary Elwes is also in it. He does a wonderful job, but I think the real 'hats off' goes to the following three gentlemen trying their hands at acting:… read full review »
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5 star rating
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landrew
949033709



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a fan of clever plots, a fiction reader, character-lover, avid reader, read for fun, into romance novels

FEB
22
2008
This is a book that I read because it was assigned in a college literature class.  I read it years before the movie came out.  I didn't expect to like it, but I fell in love.  The original book is  not labeled as written by William Goldman and I thought the whole idea of the secret author situation was cool.  I love the book because it was full of surprise and held my interest throughout. I love the whole happy ending good guys wins fairytale and I thought the book seemed to have something for everyone.  The whole concept is unique and I believe that makes it… read full review »
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5 star rating
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Shelbia
Joliet, IL



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a fan of clever plots, Every day computer user, married, a woman, an infrequent movie goer, waiting for the DVD, character-lover

MAR
22
2008
When this movie came out I was 12. I saw it twice in the theater, which considering I go to maybe one movie a year, is remarkable. I've watched in many times since. The only thing that seems dated now is the opening with Fred Savage as a little boy and ....Columbo...real name escaping me...as his grandpa. The quotes are memorable, the love story is sweet, the secondary characters are just as noteworthy as the leads. A great family film. — P.S. Read the book too! —… read full review »
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5 star rating
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eawalton
Duluth, MN



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a DVD collector, movie connoisseur, a documentary film lover, Every day computer user, a believer of fate, a pet owner, not rich, a music lover

NOV
30
2007
If you love Mel Brooks' movies, painful puns, and lots of fun, you will absolutely love this movie.  Directed by Rob Reiner (son of Mel Brooks' former comedy partner, Carl Reiner,) this movie is a must for comedy lovers and families alike.  No gratuitous sex scenes, foul language or violence makes this movie perfect for family night or date night with someone you know loves to laugh. — One complaint...no sequel!!! —… read full review »
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5 star rating
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DrGreenWolf
Sarasota, FL



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MAY
24
2008
— This is a movie I have seen many times and I'm still love it as much as the first time I saw it! It is a classic damsile in distress story with a new twist. With hilarious actors and charachters you wont be able to stop laughing. i highly recomend it to… read full review »
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5 star rating
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nicoleeeyyy
Northport, NY



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a comedy fan

JUL
10
2008
This has to be one of the best movies ever.  The humor and irony are terrific.  The tag lines are universal.  I went to a graduation and a valedictorian who went on to Harvard used it as their framework for their speech.  Quality… read full review »
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5 star rating
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cmine
Coldwater, MI



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Like Clever Comedy

FEB
8
2008
This is a classic, most people my age (born in the 80s) grew up watching it. However, everyone I has met who saw it for the first time as an adult, just hasn't got it, which is too bad since it is such a great joke to be in on. —… read full review »
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4 star rating
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manday
Columbus, OH



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MAR
3
2008
Yesterday I was with three friends of varying ages: 19, 23, and 57. They ALL said "The Princess Bride" is one of their favorite movies.  It's hard to believe it has been 20 years… read full review »
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5 star rating
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techrules
Sacramento, CA



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character-lover, a movie buff, comedy fan, DVD collector, watching chick flicks, watching with kids, a fan of clever plots, into action flicks

FEB
13
2008
One of my all-time favorites!  Pirates, giants, rodents of unusual size, and love...true love.  What more could anyone ask? … read full review »
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5 star rating
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bookluvr
Peckville, PA



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