Latest reviews about The Princess Bride 1987

Santastic says "Classic Family Film" about The Princess Bride 1987

Santastic — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:23:50 GMT

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 tragic apparent death at sea when seeking his fortune. Heartbroken, Buttercup has sworn never to love again, but accepts the marriage proposal of the rich and handsome Prince Humperdinck, heir to the throne of Florin; but death is no barrier to true love, and in a story filled with exotically-accented swordsmen, big-hearted giants, genius kidnappers, sadistic torturers, vile swamps, Rodents of...

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rachunc says "The Princess Bride is the perfect film!" about The Princess Bride 1987

rachunc — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:39:04 GMT

The Princess Bride has it all! Action, comedy, adventure, romance, swordfights, giants, albinos, a castle, an evil prince, a priest with a lisp...The Princess bride perfectly blends genres to create the perfect film. It is wonderfully appropriate for all ages--everyone can enjoy this film!...

Familycircus says "One to watch again and again!" about The Princess Bride 1987

Familycircus — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 02:00:56 GMT

Great movie to own and watch again and again. A fairy tale that has it all - a princess, pirates, sword fights, a giant, a wizard and more. Memorable lines that you will never forget. Really great characters with wonderful actors like Billy Crystal and Mandy Patankin. A romance that will catch the interest of young and old! As you wish!...

oona says "My name is indigo montoya. you killed my father,prepare to die !" about The Princess Bride 1987

oona — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:54:40 GMT

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.

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ShawnaR says "Great Classic Comedy" about The Princess Bride 1987

ShawnaR — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:36:42 GMT

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 wrote....

cmine says "This is a national classic" about The Princess Bride 1987

cmine — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:56:30 GMT

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 work!...

nicoleeeyyy says "It is a must see non-average fairytale." about The Princess Bride 1987

nicoleeeyyy — Sat, 24 May 2008 21:17:28 GMT

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 everyone....

eawalton says "My favorite movie of all time" about The Princess Bride 1987

eawalton — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 00:29:35 GMT

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!

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techrules says "Great movie that never gets old" about The Princess Bride 1987

techrules — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 18:57:52 GMT

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 already!...

Shelbia says "One of my favorite books" about The Princess Bride 1987

Shelbia — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:53:06 GMT

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 very special....

bookluvr says "Not love this movie? Inconceivable!" about The Princess Bride 1987

bookluvr — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:02:21 GMT

One of my all-time favorites! Pirates, giants, rodents of unusual size, and love...true love. What more could anyone ask? ...

landrew says "This film has everything one could want" about The Princess Bride 1987

landrew — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:43:23 GMT

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 (RIP)

- Billy Crystal

There are parts of this film that are uproariously funny, and others that are deeply touching. Would I recommend this film to a friend? No. I'd recommend it to EVERYONE.

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manday says "A Real Classic- If you grew up with it!" about The Princess Bride 1987

manday — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 21:37:36 GMT

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.

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DrGreenWolf says "One word -- "Inconceivable!"" about The Princess Bride 1987

DrGreenWolf — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 14:19:52 GMT

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!!!

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kelbelpep says "Good book, mean author!" about The Princess Bride 1987

kelbelpep — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 16:52:09 GMT

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 offered it to Steven King and they met in private and he says what King told him and that he can write the first chapter to see how it goes. Well, of course, stupid me, I believed it all. I think it was a mean trick to play b/c he even lies about having the book read to him as a child, giving it to his fat son, and getting divorced. well he made the whole book up himself. If you go to the library and try to......