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Rating: Null/10 (22 April 2002)

I saw this film again as part of a series on cult movies at the George Eastman House. The film student who introduced the film said something that I think sums up the `cult movie' genre. She said, `cult movies are ones we accept for what they are; we just enjoy them, no strings attached.' This is exactly how I feel about The Princess Bride. It is one of my favorite movies of all time. I sit down to watch it, and am swept up in the story every time. The tale is a perfect blend of fairy-tale, romance, swash-buckling action and comedy. I think that's why people can watch this movie over and over again. It is funny, immensely quotable and action-packed, and it also has all the classic fairy tale elements: heroes, villains, a princess, and a giant. I have seen this movie more times than I care to count, but I love it every time.	Rob Reiner did a great job with this film. It was made to be a cult classic. The most-loved and remembered parts of the film are ridiculous, like ROUS's (Rodents of Unusual Size) and Miracle Max's miracle pill, but in Reiner's fairy-tale land, they are easily embraced. The fact that the story is told by a grandfather reading to his grandson allows the audience to be swept up in the tale with the young grandson.	The cast of The Princess Bride is amazing. They play off each other so well and make the film entertaining from beginning to end. The characters are funny, yet sincere, and there are so many moments in the movie that the viewer remembers forever after. Their quotes form the inside jokes of many cult movie fans. The actors all turn in memorable performances, and their ensemble performance makes this film a classic.