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The
Princess Bride (1987),
Director: Rob Reiner, rated PG
The story of a
man and a woman who lived happily ever after. Even though the
courtship almost killed them.
 Starring: Cary Elwes,
Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Wallace
Shawn, André the Giant, Robin Wright, Peter Faulk, Fred Savage
DML Rating:
★★★★★★★★★★
- perfect
"Hello, my name is Inigo
Montoya. You killed my father.
Prepare to die.”– Indigo
Montoya
Why watch this?
... True 'tis a fairy tale, but it's laced with wisdom adults
will enjoy.
Plot Summary:
The story unfolds as a grandfather reads a fantastical tale to
his sick grandson about a beautiful woman named Buttercup and
her true love, Westley. After Westley is believed lost at sea,
Buttercup is unwillingly betrothed to the nefarious Prince
Humperdinck. However, Buttercup is kidnapped by a trio of
outlaws, but is relentlessly pursued by a mysterious man in
black and Humperdinck himself, leading to a series of unexpected
encounters and adventures.
Dad's Preview:
This wonder found me late in life, and long after its theatrical
debut. I could not believe how much I loved what I thought would
be somehow childish. It's directed by Rob Reiner, and has an
almost Monty-Python-esc feel to it. Kids will love it, but
there's a lot of intelligent wit, too. Each scene is memorable
including small cameos from Billy Crystal and Wallace Shawn.
And be sure to keep an eye out for the R.U.S.'s!

Act III
Communications, Buttercup Films; 20th Century Fox |