A dear old friend that warms the cockles of your heart

Rating: 10/10 (9 May 2000)

To quote an Irish friend, this movie warms the cockles of your heart. Actually he was referring at the time to It's a Wonderful Life, but it applies equally to The Princess Bride (and more in my opinion!). It's a bit of a spoof I suppose, although the word doesn't seem gentle enough for the light humour in this story that has everything - action, adventure, romance, comedy. I know everybody says that, but it's true! If you haven't seen this movie yet, stop reading reviews of it and go out & rent it - in fact skip that part & go right out & buy a copy. I have watched this movie more often than any other & will often pop it in the VCR to cheer myself up on a rainy day. It has some great lines that really stick around and become part of the family. I recommend this movie wholeheartedly. It's a dear old friend.