Movie #2174"Princess Bride" (DVD) -- we had young guests over last week, and so we set up a movie night every night, and their first choice was this movie, which Dave and I had never seen all the way through. I am glad we finally did --- we could then see how the most funny bits and popular lines propelled the plot --- it was nice to see little Kevin Arnold (Ben Savage) and his grandpa (Peter Falk) make their narrative comments , and the cast is quite competent. However, I did not fall in love with the plot --- it is quite thin and meanders -- if it weren't for the funny bits occasionally (like "Good Luck storming he castle" - Billy Crystal), I am not sure the movie would be considered as great as it is --- in fact, I would go so far as to say this film seemed overrated to me --- it was just okay, and I like I said, the memorable funny bits have propelled it to a cult film, much loved by many. I'd give it 3 out of 5 stars. "
"PRINCESS BRIDE" 1 hour, 38 mins PG 1987
While home sick in bed, a young boy's grandfather reads him the story of a farmboy-turned-pirate who encounters numerous obstacles, enemies and allies in his quest to be reunited with his true love.
Stars: Robin Wright, Mandy Patinki, Cary Elwes, Billy Crystal, Wallace Shawn
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