Theatrical perfection

Rating: Null/10 (24 February 2007)

I told my sister I got the DVD as a Christmas present ad was tickled and she said "Oh, you like THAT kind of humor?" But the universal appeal of The Princess Bride is not about the humor. It's a stellar quality of it, mind you, but not why it remains so timeless.
Everyone says there is something in it for everyone. They mention sword fights, romance, action, drama, comedy, etc.... It's the dream, however. It's the complete fantasy told in a manner accessible to every single person.
It skips over (transcends, even) concepts that overwhelm our everyday lives and reminds us of the passion for life, the dreams we had, when we were young. It skips over concepts like politics, religion, law (in the sense of legalese, especially), philosophy, logic and reason, status quo, and so much more.
The Princess Bride gives us a rare gift in helping us to remember the seemingly silly dreams we had when we were kids. It makes it possible, if only for a moment, for us to forget all the responsibilities we have as adults and truly live just for the wonder of all that we could possibly experience in life.
Somewhere, somehow The Princess Bride expresses your dream. So few ventures into literature ( be it prose, poetry, or drama) have managed to capture The Dream so well.
Well, unless you identify with Prince Humperdinck. Then you're o your own.