The Princess Bride

  • 1987


MOVIE IS sentimental effective ingenious cinematic compelling
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Average Rating 4.3/5
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4.4
The Princess Bride begins as a story that a grandfather is reading out of a book. Rogerebert
4.5
Based on William Goldmans novel, this is a post modern fairy tale that challenges and affirms the conventions of a genre that may not be flexible enou .. Variety
4.5
The movie may seem like a simple tale at first, but owing to its sharp dialogue, compelling characters and a narrative that respects the intelligence .. We Got This Covered
1.5
The leads are vacuous; the absurdities sometimes forced and obvious. Time Out
5.0
After 30 years, the wit, fun, charm and idealism are fresher than ever. The Guardian
4.0
Parodies which are also homages are the bane of film critics lives, since the grin is often too broad and the admiration too fond for comfort. The Guardian
4.4
Unshowy yet unshakably self assured, sincere but with glimpses of a sly sense of humor, and unhesitatingly frank even about touchy topics like the Chi ..
5.0
The Princess Bride (PG) By Desson Howe Washington Post Staff Writer October 09, 1987 When Gramps brings in one of those boooring storybooks to his sic ..
5.0
The Princess Bride (PG) By Rita Kempley Washington Post Staff Writer October 09, 1987 Once upon a time, in a land called Hollywood, the jester Meathea ..
4.5
With age has come the realization that those dull stretches that make movies boring for kids may actually contain the most compelling aspects of any s .. Collider
4.0
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3.5
THE PRINCESS BRIDE is framed as a story told to a sick little boy, and the child is thoroughly skeptical who wouldnt be The New York Times
5.0
What Men Want Theres a cosmic rightness to gender swapping a Mel Gibson sexual politics .. Under The Silver Lake Do you like the movie
5.0
Absolutely enchanting, it will satisfy the wishes of both children and adults. Spirituality And Practice
5.0
Since its release more than 15 years ago, The Princess Bride has often been copied, but never equaled. ReelViews
5.0
When it comes to pleasing both kids and adults, you cant do much better than The Princess Bride. Tv Guide
5.0
The film is hysterical, but it succeeds as a devilish action film, a breathless romance, and an old fashioned swashbuckler. Combust Ible Celluloid
3.8
The Films of Rob Reiner This Is Spinal Tap (February 13/11) Rob Reiners directorial debut, This is Spinal Tap follows the three primary members of a f .. Reel Film Reviews
4.0
Review Our Score by John Ferguson Rob Reiner has always been careful to avoid typecasting as a director, so following the warm nostalgia of Stand by M .. Radio Times
5.0
There is so much to latch onto in this movie, so much for each member of a family that watches it together to love. Screen It
3.5
DARK EYES Marcello Mastroianni gives a splendidly varied performance in this comedy drama about a buffoonish Italian man who falls in love with a Russ .. Cs Monitor
3.8
All I can say is this is the most fun you will have in a film for quite a while. Internet Reviews
3.5
A seminal cult classic the exact appeal of which has always eluded me, though most of the world seems to adore it. Mountain X
4.5
The Princess Bride (review) A Princess Bride Trivia Quiz Who is the sworn enemy of the country of Florin
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5.0
Its not hard to figure out why The Princess Bride is considered one of the all time great cinematic fantasy classics. Cinema Crazed
4.5
An effective comedy, an interesting bedtime tale, and one of the greatest date rentals of all time. Flim Threet
4.0
When the one true love of her life, Westley, is killed by the Dread Pirate Roberts, Buttercup blindly agrees to the Royal command that she marry Princ .. Bbc
4.5
As you watch this enchanting fantasy, feel free to be thrilled or to giggle, as you wish. Time
4.5
One of the all time great fantasy movies, channelling both a rollicking spirit of adventure and genuinely uplifting humour all ages can appreciate. Herald Sun
5.0
Its sweet and sentimental and wholly convincing, particularly as it aims to highlight, in a self aware manner, the power and persuasion of intelligent ..
5.0
A buoyant comic blast of excess all areas colour and character, Waititis MCU entry gives old Shakespeare in the park an injection of full bore fun. Games Radar
4.4
The Princess Bride somehow spoofs the conventions of fantasy romance without teetering into irony. Larsen On Film
4.0
An inordinately smart and sly motion picture, one that has enough simple pleasures to succeed as one of the better popcorn movies of its decade. Antagony & Ecstasy
4.0
A witty, even clever clever, exercise in deconstructing fairytales that became something of a cult with fans of its ironic/comic charms. Film 4
5.0
Romance and Adventure in the Right Hands : The Princess Bride: Light as Air and True to Romantic Traditions The plot is consciously prototypical: a pr .. La Times
3.0
Rob Reiners great cult classic The Princess Bride is one of those rare satiric gems, like The Court Jester and Galaxy Quest , that doesnt just send up .. Decent Films
3.8
Post modernist fairy tale. There is no other way to describe this genuinely funny (and fun) comedy. Scifi Movie Page
4.5
Rob Reiners friendly 1987 fairy tale adventure delicately mines the irony inherent in its make believe without ever undermining the effectiveness of t .. Chicago Reader
3.8
Movies dont come much more self conscious than Rob Reiners The Princess Bride, an often parodic swashbuckler presented as a yellowing boys book read t .. Articles Chicago Tribune
5.0
Patinkins performance is especially touching. He can say, My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die and make you laugh, cry and c .. People
4.5
The cult of The Princess Bride is still strong 32 years after its release. Spectrum Culture
4.5
Its hard to find live action family fare that doesnt involve superheroes, manages to appeal to everyone no matter their age or gender, and isnt overly .. Culture
5.0
This is true love, says the dashing Westley, gazing into the starry eyes of the beautiful Buttercup. Articles Orlando Sentinel
3.8
Patinkin, the most dazzling movie swordsman since Errol Flynn, steals the movie with his athletic grace and delivery of lines like: My name is Inigo M .. Articles Philly
4.5
Mandy Patinkin, as Inigo Montoya, deserves special mention. Inigo is the one character in the film who contains real emotional depth, and Patinkin plu .. Articles Philly
5.0
In The Princess Bride, evil men are outwitted, true love triumphs over treachery and a small boy comes to see value in the power of imagination. Articles Sun Sentinel
4.3
It takes talent to appeal to both young and old. The Princess Bride does just that. Apollo Guide
5.0
The lesson it most effectively demonstrates is that cinema has the power to turn you into a kid again. As we wish. Arizona Daily Star
4.5
Occasionally a bit too clever for its own good, but its all so cheerful and has so many ingenious set pieces that you can forgive it any excess. Empire Online
4.0
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1.5
Its a sweetly absurd scene, yet its played surprisingly straight. The Magazine of Fantasy & ..
4.5
In recent months, the Criterion Collection has released two films from the 1980s that are about the art of storytelling. The Retro Set



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