Very good.

Rating: 9/10 (28 July 2004)

A long time ago I saw part of this film. Well, it was very little, actually, the only part I saw was where Inigo fought the count at the end and kept repeating that phrase. At the time, I thought it was a serious movie, and thus I simply rolled my eyes and switched the channel. It looked awfully cheesy. Hmm. Well, it just so happens that the film was aired on television, again, today and I decided to watch it. But by the time I started to watch it, I still wasn't sure wether or not it was a serious movie. But I had heard some good things about it, so, why not? Here's the plot:
A young girl and a stable boy fall in love. But since they are poor, they must seek treasures so that they can marry each other. The boy, whose name is Westley, sets out on a quest to find riches. But when he doesn't return, and the girl (Buttercup) recieves the word that his ship has been attacked by pirates, she thinks he is dead. Six years later, the King decides that he wants Buttercup as his bride, and there is nothing she can do about it but simply must cope with it, even though she still dreams of Westley.
So one day when she is out on a ride, she is kidnapped by a pair of criminals, who intend to kill her, in order to spark off a war between two nations. However, they are followed by a masked man, dressed in black, who appears to be an excellent fighter...
The film starts off good, and keeps that path throughout the entire film. It's funny, witty, smart, adventerous, action packed and dramatic all at the same time. Rob Reiner has cooked together the perfect recipe for a fantasy/comedy film. Anyone who enjoys a good laugh should really watch this. It's guaranteed to put you in a good mood. The script is also good, as well as the production design which gives us several believable locations. The score is also very good, and always fits the scene it's in. Very good, and gives an additional level to the film, wether it be humerous or dramatic.
Cary Elwes plays the perfect Westley. It's like he was born for this part. The other actors are quite good for their parts as well, but I had some problems with André the Giant. I mean, mostly when he talks, you can't even make out what he's saying. In some scenes, it's very annoying. I do want to give some credit to Billy Crystal as well, who is quite funny in the role of Miracle Max, but his appearance is brief.
All in all, a very good film. You should see it. Most likely, you'll laugh a couple of times and enjoy the good swordfighting and adventure scenes in this film... Otherwise, Go back to your 3 hour long snore-fest; Lord of the Rings!
8/10