The Princess Bride (1987)

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A young boy listens to while his grandfather reads him the adventures of Buttercup (Wright), the most beautiful woman in the world, and Westly (Elwes), the man she loves, in the fairy-tale kingdom of Florin. [MGM]

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Directed By: Rob Reiner

Written By: William Goldman

Starring: Cary Elwes, Wallace Shawn, Peter Falk, Carol Kane, Billy Crystal, Christopher Guest, Robin Wright, Chris Sarandon, Peter Cook, Mandy Patinkin, Fred Savage, André the Giant

Genres: Romance, Family/Kids, Fantasy, Adventure

Country: USA

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Stars	User	Rating
17	BeeDub	100 _97%
I don't know anyone who doesn't like this movie, and I don't want to know anyone who doesn't like this movie.
10	Paxton	98 _99%
As great as this movie is, they didn't know how to market it. I love this movie, but when I watch the official trailer, I'm not moved to watch it at all. This is especially egregious because the movie has a built-in preview, when the grandpa tries to sell the story to his grandson, listing all the reasons to love it. Just play that speech and I'd stop everything to watch it again.
10	Ytadel	10 _99%
An insanely charming work that may have once been mere entertainment, but time has revealed it as a work of art, elegant in its simplicity - a new fairy tale to stand proud with the classics. Westley and Inigo's duel is the greatest sword fight in cinema. I know it's cheesy and my score is colored by nostalgia, but I have absolutely no capacity to be objective about this movie. I truly love it.
9	grimsooth	93 _97%
A classic. Boy meets girl, boy loses girl, boy finds girl, girl trys to kill boy, boy and girl almost die in the fire swamp.
8	BillyShears	100 _98%
Strong enough for a man, but made for a woman.
7	Leonardis	97 _95%
I’m a young adult and I’m ashamed I took this long to watch it. It’s cute and wholesome without being corny, it’s sweet without being too violent, it’s legitimately hilarious without getting overbearing… I cannot think of anything I definitively didn’t like. I liked all of the characters and their respected arcs and I found myself throughly invested in the story, even the romance. I watched the timeless tale everyone else did and it’ll likely become a comfort movie for me. Damn good.
6	Spitfire	90 _97%
Great story, great characters, great performances. Kids can enjoy this movie as easily as adults. Includes one of the best movie scenes ever in my book. The sword fight at the top of the Cliffs of Insanity is an instant classic. Have fun storming the castle!
6	fuxoft	90 _93%
One of the few precious fairy tales that can be enjoyed on very different levels by all members of the family.
5	Moribunny	88 _96%
A very funny and instantly lovable fantasy adventure from the talented Rob Reiner, with unforgettable supporting performances from Wallace Shawn and (in the roles of his henchmen) Mandy Patinkin and Andre the Giant. The likes of Peter Falk & Chris Guest are the icing on the cake, and let's not forget that this has ex-Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler's most gorgeous film score to date. A total must-see.
5	easydiff	100 _99%
Less than a perfect score? INCONCEIVABLE!
5	Farzan	86 _84%
A lot of fun. It literally has everything, romance, action, humour. It was very well told and presented. Really good.
5	Jeb	91 _82%
Endearing and joyously everlasting, The Princess Bride is a cheerful and rapturous romantic escapade with a nice humourous voice and a very merry fairy-tale arrangement. A bit overrated but it's still a charming delight of a film that feeds off of your nostalghia until you can't resist watching it. Rob Reiner is a genius.
5	somnivore	93 _91%
Inconceivable!
5	Landstander	8 _85%
Reiner plays with conventions while at the same time depending on them for his story to work. And...he pulls it off. Most notable about this film, and I believe the main source of it's popularity, is the fact that just about every sequence works on this level, making the movie pretty consistently entertaining. Bonus point for stories of Andre the Giant getting drunk every night and bringing fellow cast members to the set hungover.
4	AgentSnipe	93 _98%
I can recite this movie frontwards and backwards. I've seen it so many times but it never gets old. It's timeless and entertaining.
4	MonsterGear	88 _86%
A clever, entertaining, and tremendously quotable film.
4	hotsake	96 _99%
This has got to be one of the most quotable movies I've every seen in my life (and I've seen a shit ton). It's also one of the few films that never fails to bring a smile to my face whenever I watch it no matter what mood I'm in. By far the best pure fantasy films ever. Just goes to show that you don't need a big budget or massive amounts of special effects to make a great fantasy film, all you need is a great script and a talented & dedicated cast.
4	recklessmess	90 _97%
This is the epitome of movies that bring you back to your childhood and make you feel young again. I gasped when I found out that one of my friends didn't like this movie and wished she was doing seatwork instead. How blasphemous.
4	Skenkere	89 _95%
Funny and charming classic that doesn't seem to get old.
4	lachapelle	94 _94%
One of my all time favorite flicks! A great movie! Swords! Pirates! Andre the Giant! You must see this film twice to begin to catch all the jokes. Mandy Patinkin is God (or at least Death - see "Dead like me", great show).
3	Marnie	3 _1%
The only reason I gave it any points is because Peter Falk is cool. Everything else sucked big time!
3	twincinema	70 _53%
Sometimes a film goes by and you say, "yep, I like that", and there's no much to it. This is one of those times.
3	hellboy76	95 _99%
One of my childhood favorites. Perfect tongue in cheek rom-com fantasy. Excellent supporting cast and witty script make this entertaining for all ages.
3	Barthalen	70 _55%
If you're in the mood for something whimsical, cute and sweet, you could do a whole lot worse. It all looks a bit made-for-tv and the music is at times embarrassing, but there's a sense of fun and genre-parodying here that quickly disarmed my grumpy self. Also, Rodents of Unusual Size!
2	panzerwolf	77 _75%
I didn't see it as a kid, so while watching the movie I was free of the nostalgia-factor. I enjoyed it, it was funny and light-hearted. Many moments of "ooh, so that's where that joke comes from!" were had.
2	CMonster	83 _76%
Having grown up Mormon, I can tell you that if you want to bag a Mormon chick, watch this movie with her. Mormon chicks love this movie more than most people.
2	GreatScott85	93 _82%
A hilarious, enchanting fairy tale that will enliven the day of any viewer regardless of age.
2	TheRealJ-Ro	90 _93%
Aaaaaaaaaaaas youuuuuuuuu wiiiiiiiiiiiish... and Andre the Giant.
2	Shmendrek	4 _83%
It seriously never gets old!
2	Luna6ix	90 _97%
children and adults alike can appriciate this movie and it will remain a classic for many years.
2	bof	89 _96%
When I get tired of the Princess Bride, shoot me.
2	Gamul1	99 _99%
Classic and nearly perfect. A must watch
2	magdabag	95 _95%
The family are HUGE fans of this film, and they've always gotten on me for not watching it. I finally sat down and gave It a watch and found myself absolutely loving it. I haven't the original book, so I can't speak on the accuracy, but the writing was perfectly hilarious and satirical. Elwes and Wright have great chemistry, and Patinkin and Andre are very likable and funny. Probably a damn near perfect movie that will forever be quoted. I give 9 farm boys out of 10.
2	bethelysa	90 _91%
The absolute best of it's kind. Witty, tender, funny, charming -- perfect. I can't count the number of times I've seen it, and it only improves with each viewing. The only thing that beats the film is the book of the same name!
2	bratings	96 _98%
The Princess Bride's brilliance lies in its ability to tell a simple, even cliched story, and seamlessly fill it to the brim with some of the most quotable dialogue, over-the-top characters, and unforgettable moments of any film of the 1980s.
2	lonercm	75 _35%
It's not the classic its supporters claim, but entertaining enough.
2	Hawkins	74 _55%
Cheeky fantasy about the importance of proper branding. Has a bad case of the-book-was-better. Imaginative locales are confined to cheap sets, Knopfler's aimless score adds nothing. Where it does translate well - the casting - I still find glaring misfires. I suppose when I read it as a kid I never pictured Westley being as much of a smarmy douchebag as Cary Elwes manages. And Billy Crystal is too hammy. Everyone else is spot on though, especially Christopher Guest who disappears into his role.
2	TheAlliance	73 _30%
Childish family romance fantasy fairytale movie, subpar acting, predictable story. Not sure how this ended up in imdb's top 250. Youth sentiment?
2	krytonix	95 _97%
THE classic storybook fairytale movie. A bit confusing to find Columbo on the set of The Wonder Years at the beginning, but somehow it works :)
2	CaptTesticle	75 _67%
Columbo can spin quite the tale. He probably should have toned down that racist bit about arguing Jewish people for little Kev though.
2	PeaceAnarchy	91 _95%
In general the whole kidnapping section is pure delight, a mix of action, adventure, and wit that's hard to match in any film. With half the film left I expected a drop in quality, but while it doesn't reach the heights of what precedes it, the second half is only slightly less consistent and nearly as delightful. I like the way the film mixes pessimism and optimism so wonderfully, giving the audience the pure pleasure of a great fantasy with a slight nod at the harsher reality of the setting.
1	Yiannos	43 _9%
It makes sense that Reiner's most artistically successful film is This Is Spinal Tap: its documentary aesthetic was perfectly suited to a director of such limited cinematic skill. Within that format he didn't have to worry about the particulars of lighting and staging, the basic building blocks of mise-en-scene. T.P.B is sloppily directed and the sets are ugly and cheap. The so called 'postmodern attitude' isn't clever, it's annoyingly smug and self satisfied. An irritating experience.
1	Hephaestus	84 _57%
My name is Inigo Montoya, you killed my father, prepare to die!
1	deaddilly	75 _60%
Shrek before Shrek
1	PetrosTser	90 _96%
The most ordinary fairytale storyline transformed into a side-splitting and fascinating movie. The cast is fantastic, the dialogues are hilarious and the stakes are so much higher than they would normally be. It's only a fairytale, as we are reminded every time the film cuts to the grandfather reading it to his grandson, but this might as well be the best fairytale ever, both simple and subversive, both meat-and-potatoes and meta, and definitely made with love, care and brilliant inspiration.
1	misterlizard	50 _52%
A charming tale, full of slightly tongue-in-cheek humour and some nice supporting roles. Without any nostalgic memories it didn't amaze me the way I expected from the sheer number of people who fawn over it. A fun watch, but not something I'd sit through again.
1	apparatus	0 _3%
I didn't view this in the 80's and that must explain why I couldn't get involved with the fairy-tale. Everything wasn't up to mark. I hated the cinematography which is key to a good fantasy film.
1	DavidJohnson	86 _82%
This movie reminds me a lot of Monty Python And The Holy Grail. It is a perfect mix of comedy, fantasy and romance. It's just a really fun movie. Robin Wright is hot.
1	Tuwanda	90 _80%
If you can't quote some small portion of this movie, I don't know if we can be friends.
1	Yawgmoth	5 _88%
It's a very enjoyable and light-hearted spoof of your typical fantasy love story. A lot of memorable characters/moments and super quotable!
1	Thelenius	20 _2%
WTF? I finally watched this cult classic and I just can't see what's the big deal. During the first half it was just jaw-droppingly bad, I couldn't believe my eyes and ears. Not even bad in a good way, just awkward: sloppy directing, bad (over)acting, boring plot, absolutely horrible 80's sfx, just blah. There was some improvement in the second half; I actually laughed at some points during the finale! But overall, it was just a huge, huge disappointment. What's wrong with you people?
1	Ununnilium	83 _79%
I'm glad I finally sat down and watched this all the way through, so I could really appreciate the ridiculous level of charm on display. The dialogue sparkles and the tone is pitch-perfect - it's difficult for modern-day adventure pastiche to hit the right combo of playful and action-y, but The Princess Bride is the definition of good-natured. (Minus a couple points where sexism and weird ideas about relationships get a hold.) It's fun and inspiring, a movie I can see watching again and again.
1	creakyboardz	8 _26%
This is one of those films that feels like it's always existed.
1	Vaudevillian	100 _93%
Perfect in every single way.
1	htiman	90 _98%
This is a fun, entertaining fantasy movie with great characters and a great story. Its pretty funny, and has a lot of memorable lines and moments. Its a must watch for any fan of fantasy.
1	JPFerguson	60 _52%
An entertaining and clever film - a refreshing take on the fairy tale - but the near universal acclaim for this movie has always somewhat dumbfounded me.
1	Bondy	8 _86%
Too much fun and rewatchable.
1	girl666	80 _0%
i liked it
1	otakat	87 _91%
This story is a timeless classic; I could watch it again and again, and never be bored of it. It is one of the truly great family films, serving up great action, a heart-wrenching love story, and select bits of comedy gold. Every kids wants to be the Dread-Pirate Roberts the first time they see this movie (though I always liked Inigo Montoya, myself; what resolve!).
1	nobamba	95 _97%
Classic. Some adult themes are too oversimplified for children. The villains don't feel as scary as the kidnappers. Why was Fred Savage needed as a bookend? Robin Wright looked a lot different in her debut but she has a strong presence. I liked the Patinkin revenge storyline the most. Andre the Giant was heartwarming. Film drags a bit when Elwes was captured and has to get restored by Crystal and Kane. Monty Python had better humor. Fav scene: Patinkin/Elwes swordfight on top of the cliffs.
1	buffratings	96 _98%
The Princess Bride's brilliance lies in its ability to tell a simple, even cliched story, and seamlessly fill it to the brim with some of the most quotable dialogue, over-the-top characters, and unforgettable moments of any film of the 1980s.
1	FoxyRussian	32 _11%
An overrated bore of a romantic comedy. This movie has "quotable" lines that just plain aren't funny. Scene get dragged on for to long and not many characters are likable. I really don't understand how this movie is a classic.
1	DyanneThorne	89 _93%
A mixture of sweet adorableness that could rot your teeth out and some deliciously dark moments, with an added frosting of pythonesque humour and now I want cake.
1	o_rety	40 _10%
I guess I'm just too old for fairy tales. I only recommend watching this to those who'd welcome a realization of how far fantasy genre has moved on since 80s.
1	eCitizen	91 _90%
Whimsical look at love. A young man falls in love with the fairest maiden in the realm. He leaves to make his fortune and returns. Meanwhile, the reigning prince employs evil means to obtain his desires. A mostly comical love story with many fantastic events. Robin Wright at her finest and Cary Elwes as her handsome suitor survives wicked tortures to be with her. Also a few funny cameos, especially those by Billy Crystal and Carol Kane.
1	Ceekay19	70 _55%
Inigo Montoya: "Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."
1	fudgieb	98 _95%
One of the all-time classic films.
1	Bown	83 _68%
A “classic 80s movie” that ISN’T horrifically overrated? Wonders never cease. Very funny and keeps the perfect tone, with a brilliant cast.
1	rockwell	91 _98%
has all the elements that a movie should: action, adventure, romance, comdey, drama...its a trans gender...oh i mean genre
1	mlightle3	99 _97%
Brilliant satire, gorgeous fairy-tale.
1	paul	70 _28%
It's good, but what's up with all the fanatical love?
1	jazz_learner	88 _83%
very funny movie. random jokes thrown in at random times (during fights, life-or-death situations, etc.) i highly reccommend this movie to anyone who likes a good comedy.
1	Pickpocket	7 _68%
A non nostalgia review: it is pretty funny and good but it just can't escape the trademarked Reiner cheese. The cast is great, especially Andre the Giant and Billy Crystal who has a great minor role. Prob Reiner's 3rd best movie.
1	pprom	88 _93%
Wonderful take on the fantasy genre with a great cast of characters and cameo roles. And don't worry about the R.O.U.Ses. I don't think they exist.
1	BattleToad	93 _94%
The Princess Bride is a joyous and humorous fantasy adventure. Incredibly endearing in its storybook manner, it is definitely one of the most fun timeless movies anyone will ever see. Awesome!
1	cellophane	80 _43%
A sweet love story with some funny lines and entertaining performances.
1	joseywales	86 _94%
I'm not giving this a perfect score, but it is a perfect movie!
1	Actionberg	70 _49%
Rob Reiner's got talent, but this movie gets really stale after the first viewing.
1	doctor7	83 _79%
A very enjoyable romance film that still has the boy gets girl, boy loses girl, boy gets girl back, boy loses girl again but gets girl back again. However it's the journey and characters that really set this apart. It's self aware and all the characters in it are humourous and well written. It's terribly hard to make a great movie that anyone can enjoy and this film pulls it off.
1	svicciarelli	93 _91%
A wonderful mix of magic, humor, adventure and romance wrapped up in a nice package.
1	mrbeck	70 _58%
It's a children's fairy tale, but damn me if it isn't well done. I still watch this movie, and enjoy it. It's got Andre the Giant in it folks, and a smackload of comedy. Go for it.
1	SlrSoapbox	90 _92%
Perhaps one of the most oft-quoted cult classics ever. Still hilarious and doesn't grow old.
1	SirVasil	85 _91%
A very good fairy tale/ romance / comedy film. Nevertheless, although it's often considered to be a parody, I think that it is much more than just that. The Princess Bride is a much more mature film than I expected, far too mature to be only a parody, with lots of intelligents and funny dialogs or a "not-very-fairy-tale-like" finale (which surprisingly didn't degrade my experience) and because of the reader and his grandson, who arrange the story to the contrast with our reality.
1	TripleSH	88 _86%
There isn't much to say. I think everyone likes this movie, and it has Andre the Giant in it. How can you go wrong?
1	HalfJapanese	85 _76%
One of those classics that is best appreciated through a child's eyes, but almost equally impressive as an adult. A classic plot embellished with lots of fantastic acting, dialogue and memorable moments.
1	Difontaine	85 _88%
When people hark on about "the Golden Age" of cinema, they may just have a point. Endlessly quotable, epic exicitement, adventure, revenge, fighting, swords, true love, miracles, an Errol Flynn a-like for the lead AND Andre The Giant, they just do not make them like this any more. And mores the pity. Do your brain a favour and watch this on some wet Bank Holiday.
1	snowgray	100 _99%
Since the invention of the movie, there have only been five movies that were rated the most passionate, the most pure. This one left them all behind.
1	Enthusiast	75 _67%
Very fun, enjoyable movie, but how it has reached an almost mythical cult status is beyond me.
1	erinmtuttle	90 _87%
"Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."
1	walkearth	60 _60%
"My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die." Brilliant. Some of the mocking nature of the film falls flat, but other moments - like Inigo Montoya - are superb. The film is the epitome of lightheartedness without a single tense, dramatic or tearful scene. It doesn't say anything meaningful, doesn't have any spectacular filmmaking feats in any area - none that I can think of - and is really quite bland, but it's fun. The film works as it is. Inconceivable.
1	pompousass	20 _44%
Reiner, who's said to have been wanting to make a movie of the Goldman novel for many more years than he'd actually been a moviemaker, is not at this point a good enough director to cover up for a not good enough idea: he's still tied too tightly to the TV sitcom sensibility (acquired no doubt in his years as an actor on "All in the Family"), all the way down to the clunking closeup of whoever happens to be talking at the moment.
1	acropolis21	90 _87%
A typical rich girl - poor boy romance portrayed to perfection. The movie setting is pretty convincing of a fairy tale land, and easy to get carried away in their fantasy world for the whole 90 min. This movie is not just for children - it is akin to the classics of Aladdin and Rapunzel! The movie brought back sweet memories of listening to stories and fairy tales during my early childhood.
1	Josie19	80 _88%
A real gem of a tale! :)
1	laserdragon	100 _97%
This is a light and heartwarming comedy that manages to be good in spite of the silliness. It's even a good one for kids.
1	Shadrik	74 _64%
Seriously, how badass is Westly dodging the firespots?
1	AnnMovie	95 _79%
A true classic! Romance, adventure, action, humor - cute, sweet, funny, touching and... well, classic! A swashbuckling story about true love and how powerful it is.
1	Anomaly	79 _71%
A fun, lighthearted fantasy adventure. The framing story adds little.
1	critickerkaw	97 _86%
A true fantasy/fairytale/adventure/comedy/romance classic! I love this movie!
1	Quicky	53 _27%
It was funny indeed, and it's alright to watch with your family, but it's really not my cup of tea. It certainly is a quite alright in its genre, but I think I'll have all forgotten about this movie in a few weeks. In the end that's what movies are all about in my opinion: entertaining my mind and leaving a footprint in my heart. This movie does little of the former, but none of the latter.
1	phaedrus	65 _57%
Andre the Giant gives a stunning performance, you can tell what he's saying nearly half the time.
1	beladonnes	95 _99%
Everything thing about this movie is perfect to the story. Very well done, a timeless classic.
1	Matthias99	100 _99%
Definitely a chick flick at points, but a really good one. Also one of the best translations of a book to movie ever.
1	Boobjuice	74 _71%
You love it and you know it.
1	WoozyB	85 _73%
A decent enough adaptation, but it fails to catch the irony of the narrator's part in the book.
1	Gr8Googly	87 _87%
This film never misses a beat. Whip-smart and dead on with every gag, Princess Bride is a movie I would show any kid over the age of 8

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