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The Princess Bride (20th Anniversary Edition) |  | Director: Rob Reiner
Actors: Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Robin Wright, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Category: DVD
List Price: $14.98
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Rating:  957 reviews
Sales Rank: 668
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), English (Original Language), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Discs: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 98 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.5
MPN: 027616092199
UPC: 027616092199
EAN: 0027616092199
ASIN: B000TJBNHG
Theatrical Release Date: September 25, 1987
Release Date: November 13, 2007
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Product Description
Buttercup loves Westley, but when he is captured by pirates and assumed dead, she is chosen by the evil Prince Humperdinck to be his bride, beginning
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Screenwriter William Goldman's novel The Princess Bride earned its own loyal audience on the strength of its narrative voice and its gently satirical, hyperbolic spin on swashbuckled adventure that seemed almost purely literary. For all its derring-do and vivid over-the-top characters, the book's joy was dictated as much by the deadpan tone of its narrator and a winking acknowledgement of the clichés being sent up. Miraculously, director Rob Reiner and Goldman himself managed to visualize this romantic fable while keeping that external voice largely intact: using a storytelling framework, avuncular Grandpa (Peter Falk) gradually seduces his skeptical grandson (Fred Savage) into the absurd, irresistible melodrama of the title story. And what a story: a lowly stable boy, Westley (Cary Elwes), pledges his love to the beautiful Buttercup (Robin Wright), only to be abducted and reportedly killed by pirates while Buttercup is betrothed to the evil Prince Humperdinck. Even as Buttercup herself is kidnapped by a giant, a scheming criminal mastermind, and a master Spanish swordsman, a mysterious masked pirate (could it be Westley?) follows in pursuit. As they sail toward the Cliffs of Insanity... The wild and woolly arcs of the story, the sudden twists of fate, and, above all, the cartoon-scaled characters all work because of Goldman's very funny script, Reiner's confident direction, and a terrific cast. Elwes and Wright, both sporting their best English accents, juggle romantic fervor and physical slapstick effortlessly, while supporting roles boast Mandy Patinkin (the swordsman Inigo Montoya), Wallace Shawn (the incredulous schemer Vizzini), and Christopher Guest (evil Count Rugen) with brief but funny cameos from Billy Crystal, Carol Kane, and Peter Cook. --Sam Sutherland
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 Storybook Love August 30, 2010
Aerotan
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Come my love, I'll tell you a tale. A tale with fencing, fighting, giants, miracles, and the kind of true love only found in storybook stories.
The Princess Bride is one of the best, if not THE best movie I've ever seen, and this blu-ray version is just as wonderous as the VHS tapes I grew up watching. The movie transferred well enough from film to high-def, and the special features included are entertaining, interesting, and serve to make the experience all the more memorable. This was my first blu-ray purchase, and I couldn't be more satisfied, or more in love, with it.
If you've never seen this movie, and you've ever once believed in true love, then I couldn't recommend anything more than to watch it at least once, and let yourself believe again that true love really is the greatest thing in the world (except for a nice MLT).
The Princess Bride August 16, 2010
Sherries
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Love this movie! Quick delivery to my home. It was in perfect condition. Thanks a bunch!!!
The Princess Bride July 24, 2010
Michael Dawson (North East)
This is my all time favorite movie. Rob Reiner does an amazing job at directing this one.
The cast was great and the one liners make this one of the most quotable movies in the world.
There is a truly magical air to this movie.
Fast and in great condition! July 22, 2010
Michelle
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
The DVD came quickly and in great condition, and the price was right. "As you wish..."
The Princess Bride July 18, 2010
Denster
This is a "GREAT" movie. It is one I can watch over and over again. If you love to laugh you will want this movie in your library.
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