Not your run-of-the-mill fairy tale

Rating: 10/10 (1 June 2002)

The Princess Bride has been a favorite in my family for years. Hip and exciting enough to reach the younger generations (yes still!) but a classic that any adult would be left cheering about.
Many comments have been made about the outstanding direction, about the storyline, and main characters Westley and Buttercup. What truly made this movie one of my favorites while growing up were the supporting actors. Mandy Patinkin as Inigo plays a truly outstanding role in this film - he adds depth and honesty in this wonderful courageous character, who at many times falls victim to lifes pitfalls yet still has the strength to jump back into the fray.
Along with a dozen other characters and cameos such as Andre the giant who plays a wonderful supporter as Fezzik in a role...well...built for him. :) The supporting characters make this movie a film for everyone - young or old.
On a side note which I have to mention. The book "The Princess Bride" is phenomenal! If you love this movie please look for the book. The "good parts version" by William Goldman* is an illuminating look into the movie and the characters. Buttercup is a ditz, but charmingly so - and completely hilarious, Westley is still the cunning hearthrob and Inigo is still on his quest for the six fingered man.
Want the full story on Fezzik's childhood, and wrestling career? Or Inigo's childhood? The story of Count Rugen's sword? Read the book. I promise, you wont be disappointed!
* - William Goldman also wrote the screenplay for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, the screenplay for Misery, the 1994 movie Maverick, and the screenplays for The Chamber and Hearts in Atlantis.