 | | | | | | The Princess Bride | | Item Specifics - DVDs | | | Format: | DVD | | Rating: | PG | | | Leading Role: | Cary Elwes, Robin Wright Penn | | Release Date: | Sep 04, 2001 | | | Director: | Rob Reiner | | UPC: | 027616865731 | | | Region Code: | Region 1: US, CA | | Display Format: | -- | | | Genre: | Comedy | | Condition: | -- | | | Sub-Genre: | Action | | | | | | |
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Princess Bride
Special Edition DVD
Combining dead-on perfect casting, superb direction, an impeccable
comedic script and sumptuous visuals, The Princess Bride is a
marvellous piece of cinematic storytelling that, thanks to its
brilliant combination of childlike wonder and adult sarcasm (that in
itself being a great feat), is accessible to viewers of all ages. The
enchanting Robin Wright is wonderful in the title role, with her
expressive face and aura of melancholy. Her accent is so convincing
that for years I actually thought she was English. (she's from
California.) Cary Elwes' cocky, eccentric turn as Westley, the dashing
swordsman with a smart mouth, is a stereotyped persona that remains
with him to this day, but it works beautifully in this film. Mandy
Patinkin and Wallace Shawn add their impeccable comic timing as
alcoholic swordsman Inigo and the viciously arrogant Vizzini, and Andre
the Giant is lovable as "rhyme-loving giant Fezzik". And The Princess
Bride sports two great movie villains in Chris Sarandon's Prince
Humperdinck and Christopher Guest's Count Rugen, both evil to the core
but so charismatically played by the actors that they come off as truly
worthy opponents to the chivalric Westley and Inigo. William Goldman is
of course a demigod in the world of screenwriting, his lines sharp and
his narrative tight and engrossing, while Rob Reiner's comic-book
execution fits the tone of the story perfectly without sacrifice
moments of tension, drama, or depth. High points: Goldman wrote in his
screenplay "one of the two greatest swordfights in modern movies" and
Reiner delivers with Westley's duel with Inigo; the encounter with
Miracle Max and his wife Valerie (Billy Crystal and Carol Kane in
delightful cameos); Fezzik's wrestling match with Westley; the
nail-biting entrance of the R.O.U.S.; the hilarious meeting on the
castle wall; Westley's showdown with Vizzini. This movie belongs in any collection.
Special Features:
As You Wish Documentary featuring all-new interviews with Cary Elwes, Robin Wright Penn, Billy Crystal, Mandy Patinkin & more
New Audio Commentary by Director Rob Reiner
New Commentary by Author William Goldman
Exclusive Footage Shot by Cary Elwes during the marking of the movie
2 Original Featurettes and more!
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| Movie description | Director Rob Reiner breathes vividly colored cinematic life into William Goldman's THE PRINCESS BRIDE, effectively evoking the wondrous, wide-eyed spirit of the witty 1973 novel. When a sick boy (Fred Savage) receives a visit from his doting grandfather (Peter Falk) who intends to read to him from his favorite book, he's not exactly pleased to be extracted from his world of video games. However, his mood quickly changes as he, along with the viewer, is transported to a place out of time--to Florin, a kingdom in the ultimate imaginary land, complete with dashing heroes, cowardly princes, rhyming giants, shrieking eels, rodents of unusual size, fancy swordfights, and yes...even some kissing.
The lovely Buttercup (Robin Wright) learns that "As you wish" really means "I love you" when she falls for her charming farmhand, Westley (Cary Elwes). While trying to seek his fortune, however, Westley disappears at sea, an apparent victim of the Dread Pirate Roberts, who takes no prisoners. A few years later, Buttercup, engaged to the oily Prince Humperdinck (Chris Sarandon), is kidnapped by an oddball trio of rogues--brains, Vizzini (Wallace Shawn); brawn, Fezzik (André the Giant); and sword, Inigo Montoya (Mandy Patinkin in a standout performance). As they sail away toward the Cliffs of Insanity, they notice the pursuit of a man in black...and the adventure begins. A clever fairy tale for all ages, THE PRINCESS BRIDE is arguably one of the funniest and most entertaining films of all time.
| | Credits | | Producer: | Arnold Scheinman, Rob Reiner | | Cast: | Andre The Giant, Billy Crystal, Carol Kane, Cary Elwes, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Fred Savage, Mandy Patinkin, Mel Smith, Peter Falk, Robin Wright Penn, Wallace Shawn |
| | Details | | Sound: | Stereo Sound, Surround Sound |
| | Notes | DVD Features:
Region 1
Keep Case
Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Dolby Digital Mono - Spanish
Additional Release Material:
Production Interviews - 1. Cary Elwes, Robin Wright-Penn, Billy Crystal, Mandy Patinkin - Stars
Documentary - 1. AS YOU WISH
Audio Commentary - 1. Rob Reiner - Director
2. William Goldman - Screenwriter
Behind-The-Scenes Footage
Featurette
Theatrical release: September 25, 1987.
THE PRINCESS BRIDE was screened at the 1987 Toronto Festival of Festivals and London Film Festival.
Shot at Lee International Studios in Shepperton, England, and in Ireland. Filming began August 1986, and was completed December 1986.
Estimated budget: $16 million.
Author William Goldman also wrote the screenplay for THE PRINCESS BRIDE.
The film features early starring roles for Cary Elwes and Robin Wright.
Wright later married actor-director Sean Penn, changing her name to Robin Wright Penn.
Christopher Guest (Count Rugen) plays Nignel Tufnel in director Rob Reiner's THIS IS SPINAL TAP.
The hat of Marty DiBergi (Reiner) from THIS IS SPINAL TAP appears on the boy's (Fred Savage) bedpost.
THE PRINCESS BRIDE features the first (and only) sizeable film role for professional wrestler André the Giant. It's his only major appearance playing a character other than himself.
Mark Knopfler of the Dire Straits composed the music for the film.
| | Editorial reviews | "...At heart, PRINCESS BRIDE celebrates the power of true love to triumph over adversity..."
Variety - Jagr.
"...THE PRINCESS BRIDE is a fun, sad, scary, witty fairy tale featuring the greatest performance ever given by a professional wrestler, the late Andre the Giant..."
Entertainment Weekly - Marc Bernardin (09/14/2001)
"Reiner's beautifully crafted fairytale pastiche still represents one of the high points of US comedy in the 1980s..."
Sight and Sound - Danny Leigh (02/01/2001)
"...Rob Reiner's uncategorisable blend of action, romance, spoof, swashbuckler and fairytale is purely and simply a corking movie..."
Total Film - Ceri Thomas (05/01/2000)
"...Sweetness and sincerity....A delightful cast and a cheery, earnest style that turns out to be ever more disarming..."
New York Times - p.C10 - Janet Maslin
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