I will say this right now that I love this movie. It's got everything you want. It's got action, adventure, cool sword play, romance and it is endlessly quotable.
When I first heard of it, I dismissed it as being kids stuff and some sappy romance. Can you blame me? Just look at the title! But after hearing from friends how good it was I had to take a look and it's become one of my favorites.
The story is in itself a play within a play. The main story is actually a story told by a grandfather to his grandson who's home sick. It's a story of the young Buttercup, the eponymous Princess Bride, and her true love Westley. Westley goes off to seek his fortune but is captured and killed by the Dread Pirate Roberts. Or has he? Along the way we meet a Spaniard who's a marvel with the blade, a gentle giant with great strength and a Sicillian with more brains than smarts. They all play a role in leading Westley back to his true love.
The story is great. The actors are all top notch including Andre the Giant who plays the giant. He's nigh incomprehensible at times but he plays the role well. Mandy Patinkin as the Spaniard delivers one of cinema's classic lines that just about everybody knows. Cary Elwes and Robin Wright shine as the young lovers. And of course Billy Crystal and Carol Kane steal the show as a pair of humorous healers.
Some scenes lag a bit and there are times it's played a little too broadly but all in all it's a wonderful movie that should be seen by everybody. I can't recommend this movie enough.
