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