The Princess Bride
A grandfather reads “The Princess Bride” to his grandson who is currently in bed. This tradition has been handed down through the generations. He is certain he will not like this story. It has romance at its heart. However, the grandson doesn’t mind grandfather reading it to him. Buttercup is a former farmgirl who was chosen to be the Princess Bride of Prince Humperdinck. Buttercup doesn’t love him and she still regrets the loss of Westley five years ago. Westley was an employee on the farm. His standard answer to all her requests was “as you like” which was her understanding that it was his way to tell her that he loved them. Westley was taken to sea by Dread Pirate Roberts. Buttercup, on a horse riding trip to get her thoughts out of the impending marriage predicament, is abducted by Vizzini, who works hard on her intelligence, as well as his two accomplices, Fezzik, who concentrates on his strength, and Inigo Montoya who, having been a skilled swordsman all his life, works tirelessly to make her feel better. The Dread Pirate Roberts follows them. The Prince and the men of Count Tyrone Rugen are chasing after them. These collectives will be affected partly by Buttercup’s decision not to marry the prince and partially on other possible options and the motives of the individuals in the group. The bigger question is how the grandson will view the story at the end and as it progresses, particularly since he regards justice as as important as any action. –Huggo
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Romance
Director: Rob Reiner
Actors: André Roussimoff, Cary Elwes, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Mandy Patinkin, Robin Wright, Wallace Shawn
Country: United States
