A wonderful montage of every fairytale you've ever heard.

Rating: 10/10 (2 March 2003)

The reason I love this movie is because it entertains on so many levels. I can enjoy the clever story line and witty dialogue, while the kids love the monsters, action, slapstick humor, and larger-than-life characters. Cary Elwes does a fabulous job of playing with a straight face, while almost winking at the viewer the entire time. Everyone seems to be having a good time playing their parts. Who will be able to forget lines like "Inconceivable!," "As you wish," or "Have fun storming the castle!" Plus a make-believe land with the Fire Swamp, the Cliffs of Insanity, and the Pit of Despair. An over-the-top fairytale? Of course, that's the point! But with twists, humor, action, wonderful swordplay, and fun performances all around, this movie gives us so much more. By not taking the story too seriously and throwing in every story-time cliche imaginable, Rob Reiner has created a simply fun movie that our family watches over and over again.