Princess Bride Review "Inconceivable!"

Princess Bride Review

Review by Brent Williams

Starring: Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin and Peter Falk
Director: Rob Reiner
Genre: Adventure, Family
Year of Release: 1987

"We are men of action. Lies do not become us"

Here we have it; one of my all time favourites. This film has earned its status as a cult following due to its satirical take of the fairy tale formula and the passion of the characters. 
Plot:
A charming and talented man must overcome the very worst of the magical kingdom of Florin in order to save his kidnapped childhood love. Along the way, Wesley, forms an alliance with some unlikely allies in order to do so. 
Characters:
The Princess Bride has all of the regular tropes of a fairy tale. There is the evil prince, the charming Wesley as the Dread Pirate Roberts, the damsel in distress as Buttercup and the foreign swordsman Inigo aptly played by Mandy Patinkin. Despite this, the characters all feel fresh and charming and its hard not to fall in love with each and every one of them. The antagonist Vizzini is humorous and will have you exclaiming "inconceivable" for the next week.
Overall:
Although there is the idea of a happily ever after it occurs within the first 5 minutes, the main thematic concept of the film is; passion. Its the passion that drives Inigo, Wesley and Buttercup.
As the real plot takes place inside of a book, it allows for the film to be self aware and poke fun at the stereotypes of a happily ever after. It does so in a way that you cannot help but be charmed by its quirks. It is the definition of the family film; there is something for everyone. 

A timeless classic that still holds today. 
Giving this film an Inconceivable 10/10 fudges.
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