The Princess Bride [Blu-ray]
Studio: Tcfhe/mgm Release Date: 03/17/2009 Run time: 98 minutes Rating: PgScreenwriter 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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User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars inconceivable!
Another classic, another favorite of mine. Of course, I own the Dread Pirate Roberts edition, unbeknowst that a 20th Anniversary Edition would come out the following year. *sigh* But what can you do? I always annoy my friends when they buy DVDs cause I tell them “You should wait 2 years on that one. By then it’ll be 10 years and they’ll probably have another special version out.” LOL. Anywoo, I love this movie because like Peter Falk’s character says in the movie, its got a bit of everyting from action to romance to thriller…you name it. Not to mention the endless list of fabulous actors like Cary Elwes, Robin Wright Penn, Christopher Guest, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Andre The Giant, Fred Savage, Carol Kane, Billy Crystal…every generation is going to know somebody in this cast! Its a classic the whole family, any age, loves. Timesless.
5 Stars Amazingly Beautiful Blu-Ray
Truly beautiful transfer of one of the best movies ever made. If you have it already, this is a worthy upgrade. If you’ve never seen it, you owe it to yourself to do so.
5 Stars An over the top cliff hanger with a happy ending
One must watch The Princess Bride in order to critic any other movie ever made.
5 Stars Princess Bride on Blu-Ray 
Very Good movie. Picture quality is much better then DVD version(which is also included). I’m very happy to add this Movie to my Growing Blu-Ray colletion. Truly a classic.
Movie 5/5 1987 Classic
Video 4.75/5 Widescreen 1.85:1
Audio 5/5 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
Extras 4.25/5 Good enough
Tech:50GB Dual Layer: AVC@38MBPS
A worthy movie for anybody.
5 Stars Princess Bride DVD
It came very quickly and in good condition. This was for my husband. If he is happy, then I’m happy. I’m 100% satisfied. Thank you!
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