A Princess Bride for the 21st Century

Rating: 8/10 (11 November 2008)

*** This review is courtesy of Fundulgence.com - the One to watch. *** This magical fantasy film has a star-studded cast that includes a camp (!) Robert De Niro, a haggard (!) Michelle Pfeiffer, the reliable buffoonery of Ricky Gervais and there's a sprinkling of familiar faces from the British comedy scene too. It's certainly the most commercial film to have come from the pen of comedic fantasy author Neil Gaiman but you can be assured that his tongue never leaves his cheek throughout. There are plenty of lavish special effects, spellbinding performances and spell-casting in general. It's a Princess Bride for the 21st Century and there's plenty of fun to be had here for both kids and grown-ups alike.