Just the right Mix

Rating: 10/10 (30 November 2004)

I really enjoyed the Princess Bride. It's not a complicated film, simple in plot, boy loves girl, loses girl, gets girl back,looses her again..ah love. Throw in a former vampire as King Humperdink, three jolly good fellas trying to do the kings bidding ( Andre the Giant is just that, himself..what else can you be other?)The characters intermingle on their own agenda's,until they meet Wesley,who must rescue his beloved,from Humperdink, who has his own foul plans for the princess bride. Peter falk reading the story is a nice touch, he's reading the story to a grandchild,that's not really sure to listen or not. In the beginning, it's doubtful if you want to watch. As you go on, the film draws you in,and you begin to actually enjoy the humor and at times corny parts,and wonder will Wesley die? Will the five fingerd murder be found and brought to justice? Will the Princess bride marry Humperdink, will she live or die at his hand? Can Wesley over come all, and rescue her? Other than at times feeling a little hurried, the film has an honesty that you can watch with your kids.
Throughly delightful film.