One of the best fantasy films ever made

Rating: 10/10 (1 July 2003)

"The Princess Bride" is different from your usual fantasy film. It's not as cute as Star Wars or as meaningful as Lord of the Rings. It's just made to entertain you. From the fast, snappy screen-play to the great performance from Mandy Patinkin, this defines good fantasy.
The story focuses on two departed loved ones: Westley (Cary Ewles), a farmer boy supposedly killed by pirates and Buttercup (Robin Wright Penn) a dim witted girl now being forced to marry Prince Humperdink (Chris Sarandon). Westley returns to take his love back from the evil Prince, and he must face great odds and villains like Count Rugen (Christopher Guest) to do so.
Helping him is giant Fezzik (Andre the Giant) and vengeful Spainard Indigo Montoya (Mandy Patinkin). Patinkin plays Montoya passionately and comedicly, making him the most interesting character in the movie.
All in all, The Princess Bride never lets you down. Great movie, 9/10.