Release Date: 5/12/2009 Original Release: 1987 Format: DVD Length: 98 minutes Rating:PG (MPAA) Rating Reason: (Reason unavailable) UPC: 027616092199 Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainm
Comedies, Adventure, Classic, Fantasy, Medieval, Spoof, Swashbuckler, Love Story, Rescue, Classic Fight Scenes, Recommended, Theatrical Release, Family (General), Essential Cinema
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.
DVD Features
Region 1 NTSC Keep Case Full Frame - 1.33 Widescreen - 1.78 Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - English Mono - English, French, Spanish Subtitles - English, French, Spanish - Optional Additional Release Material: Featurette: 1. "THE PRINCESS BRIDE: The Untold Tales" 2. "Fairytales and Folklore" 3. "The Art of Fencing" Audio Commentary: 1. Rob Reiner - Director 2. William Goldman - Writer Interactive Features: Interactive Games: "True Love and High Adventure: The Official PRINCESS BRIDE Game"
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