A movie worth rewatching...and rewatching...and rewatching...

Rating: 10/10 (6 March 2011)

Every time I watch this movie, it blows me away. It's just so great it's hard to believe. I like spoofs and that's one of the reasons I love this movie so much. Young Frankenstein, Blazing Saddles, pick a spoof, they're all great but this movie, as much as it parodies the fantasy genre, it's an incredible adventure in itself. The sword fight between Wesley and Inigo might be the greatest fight I've ever seen. The acting is great too. I love the combination of Mandy Partinkin, Andre the Giant, and Wallace Shawn. They're so hilarious together that every time I watch the movie I want to rewatch their scenes again. The dry sense of humor that goes on between Partinkin and Shawn is the highlight of the film. It doesn't last long but every moment is hysterical. The word 'Inconceivable' makes me crack up every time I hear it. I always love Cary Elwes and he is, of course, great in this film. He's cool, collected but isn't afraid to kick ass and take names. I also love the relationship between Fred Savage and Peter Falke. They work so well together, even though they're only in a few scenes. Billy Crystal is hilarious. Chris Sarandon is the guy you love to hate. Christopher Guest (who of course had to be in the movie because it's directed by Reiner) is the guy you love to hate even more than Sarandon.
It's action, adventure, comedy, romance, parody and swashbuckling blended so well together it's simply stunning. It's just so rewatchable. So many moments that I could talk about for hours. My all time favorite movie. A must see.