Great Fairytale That's One Of Reiner's Best!

Rating: 7/10 (24 April 2012)

Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Robin Wright, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Andre the Giant, Billy Crystal, Fred Savage and Peter Falk star Rob Reiner's 1987 fantasy based on the book. An ill boy's grandfather reads him a story of true love and adventure. This begins with an ill boy (Savage) being visited by his grandfather (Falk) who reads him a book, "The Princess Bride" that's been passed down in their family. The story is about a woman, Buttercup (Wright) and a farm boy, Westley (Elwes) who find true love with each other. Sarandon (Fright Night) plays ruthless prince, Humperdinck who tries keeping them apart, Patinkin plays Inigo Montoya, A Spanish swordsman who befriends Westley while searching for 6-fingered man, Count Rogan (Guest) who murdered his father years before and is also Humperdinck's associate. Andre the Giant plays Inigo's strong pal, Fezzik and Crystal (When Harry Met Sally...) plays Miracle Max. This is a great fairytale that's one of Reiner's best with a good cast, good score & beautiful settings I recommend.