In this enchantingly cracked fairy tale, the beautiful Princess Buttercup and the dashing Westley must overcome staggering odds to find happiness amid six-fingered swordsmen, murderous princes, Sicilians and rodents of unusual size. But even death can't stop these true lovebirds from triumphing.
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 7 wins & 10 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
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The film works well enough, providing its fair share of laughs and thrills, and in technical terms it is by far Reiner`s most professional job of direction.
– Dave Kehr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Jun 2013
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Heroic fantasies, we often feel, should be lighter than air, hot as dragon fire, fast as a sword in sunlight. And that's mostly what we get from the delightful The Princess Bride -- along with some bracing humor and foolery.
– Michael Wilmington,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jun 2013
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For parents who have felt as if they were approaching the Cliffs of Insanity while enduring the inanities of standard kiddie pictures, The Princess Bride may be a godsend.
– Jay Boyar,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Jun 2013
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Patinkin, the most dazzling movie swordsman since Errol Flynn, steals the movie with his athletic grace and delivery of lines like: "My name is Inigo Montoya! Prepare to die!"
– Carrie Rickey,
Philadelphia Inquirer,
28 Jun 2013
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As you watch this enchanting fantasy, feel free to be thrilled or to giggle, as you wish.