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The Princess Bride (20th Anniversary Edition)

The Princess Bride (20th Anniversary Edition)Director: Rob Reiner
Actors: Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Robin Wright Penn, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Category: DVD

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 943 reviews
Sales Rank: 470

Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 98 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.5

MPN: 109219
UPC: 027616092199
EAN: 0027616092199
ASIN: B000TJBNHG

Theatrical Release Date: September 25, 1987
Release Date: November 13, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

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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 skeptical 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

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 skeptical 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


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5 out of 5 stars Comedy gold   February 27, 2010
Steven (NYC)
This movie is a hoot! If you havent seen it see it, if you dont own it, buy it! its a classic and the sketches are wonderfully done. Very funny!


5 out of 5 stars Great Story   February 25, 2010
iluvadeal (Knoxville, TN USA)
This movie has it all. Adventure, comedy, romance... It's an all-around, feel-good sort of movie.


5 out of 5 stars The Princess Bride   February 25, 2010
Pamela A. Lancaster (BAKER CITY, OR, US)
This is a great movie to sit back and enjoy for whole family. Great fun to watch with a good plot. Acting was well done!


5 out of 5 stars One of our all-time favorite family films.   February 24, 2010
M. Roberts (North Carolina)
We've watched this film so many times, we can practically quote it by heart - it never fails to entertain. It was definitely worth purchasing the Blu-Ray format because it's a special keeper. I highly recommend it for fun family viewing.


5 out of 5 stars Classicly The Best   February 10, 2010
cool natural (Oakland, CA USA)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful

Princess Bride is one of my all time favorites! i bought this as a gift and now it is my friend's all time favorite.

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