The greatest blend of something-for-everyone I have ever seen

Rating: 10/10 (17 November 2003)

The Princess Bride is my favorite movie of all time. Ok, so everyone has their favorites. What is so great about this movie is that I have NEVER shown it to someone who didn't immediately love it. Even my sister, who hates movies. This is because it really is great on so many levels. It's an action film, it's a romance, it's a comedy, it's a fantasy, it's.....ok, so it's not a psychological thriller, what do you want!? Clearly the movie is poking fun at itself, but it does such a good job that you almost forget it. Unlike, say Scary Movie, which just relentless makes fun of it's subject, The Princess Bride takes the idea of a Fairy Tale, and laughs WITH it, not AT it. The subtle satire and quick wit sadly can't be found much anymore, which only serves to make this movie even more special. The casting is perfect, with even small roles standing out. If you haven't yet: see this movie! If you don't like it, then it must be either because you just don't get it, or that you have become like the rest of Hollywood, cynical and jaded.