The Princess Bride 1987 Reviews

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 Falk) is readingto him.. until it suddenly comes...

All families should have this film in their library and watch it at least once a year!  It has something for everyone, improves your kid's vocabulary and will keep them interested from the first scene.  It has a wonderful cast of comedic actors that are unrivaled and was directed by Rob Reiner, Carl Reiner's son.  Here's the plot: 

When a young boy falls ill, his grandfather pops round to visit him. To cheer his grandson up, Grandpa has brought a storybook; The Princess Bride, a tale of the love between the beautiful Buttercup and the besotted Westley, a love cruelly interrupted by Westley's...

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:

-Mandy Patinkin

-  Andre the Giant...

A classic fairy tale, with swordplay, giants, an evil prince, a beautiful princess, and yes, some kissing,

Scaling the Cliffs of Insanity, Battling Rodents of Unusual Size, Facing torture in the Pit of Despair. - True love has never been a snap.

Heroes. Giants. Villains. Wizards. True Love. - Not just your basic, average, everyday, ordinary, run-of-the-mill, ho-hum fairy tale.

 if you haven't seen it you probably never will but you should. it is a fun funny and romantic mvie. I loved it,I own it on tape and dvd.

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!

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!!!

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.