Very Enjoyable

Rating: 10/10 (28 July 2005)

I don't see how you couldn't like The Princess Bride. Everything that makes up this movie is incredible; the style of it, the acting, the scenery, everything is wonderful. I haven't read the original book that the movie is based on, but after seeing how god the movie is (courtesy of Rob Reiner), I should most definitely read it.
The casting is perfect. Cary Elwes plays Westly, a poor farm boy who is in love with Princess Buttercup (Robin Wright Penn) and follows her every command with "As you Wish." When Buttercup is captured by three men and then eventually forced to marry Prince Humperdinck (Chris Sarandon), It's up to Westly to rescue her. All of this is being told to A grandson (Fred Savage) by his grandpa (Peter Falk).
The scenery is beautiful. From the pirate ship out at sea facing the shrieking eels, to the deadly Fire Swamp, the visuals and scenery will leave you in awe. Don't forget about the Cliffs of Insanity, where and epic fencing battle takes place.
I remember watching this as a child and loving it very much. As I watch it again when I'm older, I love it just as much and I also realize how good of a movie it is altogether. If you haven't seen this movie, I HIGHLY recommend buying it right now instead of reading this. You'll want to keep it forever and watch it many many times.