The Princess Bride (1987)
February 24th, 2003 at 3:43 am (5 - Whoa!)
Easily one of the movies on my top five list, The Princess Bride (1987) is beautiful and enchanting. Beautifully written, wonderfully directed and perfectly cast, The Princess Bride is one of those few rare films where nothing should be changed.
In a masterful improvement over his own fairy tale, screenwriter William Goldman offers us enchanting scene after quotable, enchanting scene. It is hard to guess at the formula that makes Princess Bride so enchanting, but I guess it is a fine balance between all the elements that go into making a movie good. If you know me, you should probably watch this movie just so you can understand where I get the quotes that I use daily.
Tait said,
June 19, 2003 at 10:22 am
Well, it’s obvious how I feel about the number one movie of all time, considering I have a web site dedicated to it! The Princess Bride (http://www.princessbride.net) combines comedy and action in a romantic movie just brimming w/ excellent acting and a great score to produce a wonderful effect - pure movie magic. I’ve seen this movie literally dozens of times - it is a precious gem.
Leopoldo said,
June 19, 2003 at 12:59 pm
Oh, the script! How wonderful! Thank you Tait
Danut said,
April 26, 2004 at 8:20 am
one of the best movies of ever!
absolutely wonderful!
Corason said,
September 5, 2004 at 10:30 pm
Next to the Fifth Element , this is my favorite movie of all time. When any one i know sees it is on , they call me and i am usually watching it
. I loved Cary Elwys (or how ever you spell it) because of this movie and it has many many quotable lines . Andre the Giant was a lovable giant in this as well. It ia strange to see Mandy Petinkin as Inago Montoya after seeing hinm on Chicago hope but he was good .
lolita said,
January 19, 2005 at 4:51 pm
Hello folks nice blog youre running
Alanis said,
March 24, 2005 at 7:27 am
The Princess Bride is my favorite movie!! I will always love it!!
Susan said,
August 2, 2005 at 8:27 am
But did you read the book? the scene with the Lightning Sand in the book is heart stopping, but of course couldn’t be reproduced visually - apart from that I agree with you all - I have never seen a film that so faithfully and perfectly follows a book and doesn’t diminish either one.
Leopoldo said,
August 2, 2005 at 4:27 pm
I actually have read the book and oddly enough Princes Bride is on my short list (3) of movies that are better than the book.
Erik Chevalier said,
November 5, 2005 at 3:41 am
Along with Jurassic Park and Daredevil, eh Leopoldo?
Leopoldo said,
November 5, 2005 at 1:14 pm
I actually did not like Jurassic Park (the book)… No the list of 3 is:
Blade Runner better than Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep
Princess Bride better than the book Princess Bride
Handmaid’s Tale better than the book Handmaids Tale
Diane Gibson said,
April 10, 2006 at 6:05 am
“Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.” Man, I could go around quoting that as much as he does! Has anybody seen him on Criminal Minds?