New Special Edition DVD
The Princess Bride, PG rating
Cary Elwes, Robin Wright Penn, Chris Sarandon,
Christopher Guest, Billy Crystal, Mandy Pantkin, Carol Kane, Wallace Shawn,
Andre 'the Giant' Rene Roussimoff, Peter Falk, Fred Savage, and many more.
http://www.mgm.com/princessbride/
(Official Site DVD Special Edition)
The Princess
Bride Special Edition DVD is a must in any home! The movie was
originally released in the 1980's, and has only grown in popularity over the
years. It is a classic of our time. The movie is PG, and a very fun
family film! The DVD special edition has many extra's including current
interviews with most of the cast, and documentary (As You Wish), and footage not
previously viewed during the filmmaking (actor Cary Elwes added footage he shot
during that time), as well as many more fun features. I want to add that
the film was based from the novel, The Princess Bride, by William Goldman, who
has interesting comments to add in the special features of this dvd. The
director of the film, Rob Reiner, is also extensively interviewed. Rob
Reiner has had a pulse on what the audience wants to see with romance/comedies,
and other genre's. His films are among my top choices as a viewing
audience member.
The Princess Bride is a film that encompasses
the classic fairytale, but with a twist of humor. It has always been a
favorite film of mine, and it was the film that introduced me to hunky actor
Cary Elwes (Wesley) back in the 1980's. The film starts out with a
grandfather (wonderful actor Peter Falk) reading a fairytale to his sick
grandson (a young, and adorable, Fred Savage).
The fairytale is regarding Buttercup (played by
Robin Wright Penn) and Wesley, the farmboy (Cary Elwes), falling
in love, alongside all of the adventure that follows in their quest to be
together. Elwes and Wright Penn are both very fun to watch with their
good looks, chemistry, alongside the twists of humor and romance that
follow. The Princess Buttercup, while at a loss for her feared
dead Wesley, becomes engaged to Prince Humberdinck (wonderfully portrayed
by Chris Sarandon), a man she doesn't love, but needs for her survival.
Buttercup is then kidnapped by an unlikely sort
of fellows: Inigo Montoya (Mandy Patinkin), Vizzini (Wallace Shawn), and
Fezzik (Andre 'the Giant' Rene Roussimoff). While kidnapped and on the
run, the Dread Pirate Roberts (Elwes) has one of the best sword fights on screen
in film history with Inigo Montoya (Patinkin). It is truly amazing to
watch these two men (the actors did their own sword play) in the sport of
fencing.
The film continues onward with humor at times,
and romance, set in the form of a lot of adventure. The female audience
swoons at the thought of handsome Wesley carrying Buttercup through the Fire
Swamp, as well as his signature line of "As you wish." There is a moment
that Wesley doesn't seem to be alive, but then Inigo and Fezzik save him by
taking him to a healer and his wife (played by Billy Crystal, and Carol
Kane). The relationship between Wesley, Inigo, and Fezzik strengthens to a
great friendship. Buttercup is set to marry Humperdinck, but Wesley is
able to use his strong (and delightful) voice to ease his way out of a tough
situation with Humperdinck. The banter back and forth between Wesley and
Humperdinck is priceless. In the end, Wesley is able to conquer the
cowardess Prince Humperdinck. The ending
is one of every fairy tale, and every girl's wish: True Love avails.
This movie is definitely one for children and
adults alike. The message of good intent versus the opposite is present in
this film, as well as enough romance for women, adventure for men, and children
enjoying the general outline of the film. The Princess Bride is a classic,
and one for all generations to enjoy for many years to come.
~ Cheri
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