Princess Bride, The (US)
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Scaling the cliffs of insanity, battling rodents of unusual size, facing torture in pit of despair
Certificate: PG
Running Time: 98 mins
Retail Price: $19.98
Release Date:
Content Type: Movie
Synopsis:
A fantastical escape into a world of swashbuckling swordsmen and gallant heroes, The Princess Bride is extraordinary entertainment for the whole family. Filled with "romanticism, adventure and a liberal shot of humor" (People), this innovative film from producer/director Rob Reiner and Academy Award-winning screenwriter William Goldman stars Cary Elwes, Robin Wright and Mandy Patinkin. Featuring brilliant cameo appearances by Peter Falk, Billy Crystal and more, and boasting "wonderful scenes and character vignettes" (Leonard Maltin), this lovable film is a fantasy everyone will adore!
When Westley (Elwes) leaves to seek his fortune, his true love, Buttercup (Wright), is captured by an evil prince. Will Westley return in time to save her? Can he battle the wizards, warriors and pirates set in his way? You`ll find out in this "wonderfully inventive" (Los Angeles Times) film for all ages!
Special Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
Original Theatrical Trailer
Collectible Booklet
Video Tracks:
Pan & Scan 1.33:1
Widescreen Letterbox 1.85:1
Audio Tracks:
Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Dolby Digital Mono Spanish
Subtitle Tracks:
French
Spanish
Directed By:
Rob Reiner
Written By:
William Goldman
Starring:
Wallace Shawn
Christopher Guest
Chris Sarandon
Mandy Patinkin
Cary Elwes
Casting By:
Jane Jenkins
Janet Hirshenson
Soundtrack By:
Mark Knopfler
Willy De Ville
Director of Photography:
Adrian Biddle
Editor:
Robert Leighton
Costume Designer:
Phyllis Dalton
Production Designer:
Norman Garwood
Producer:
Jeffrey Stott
Andrew Scheinman
Rob Reiner
Steve Nicolaides
Executive Producer:
Norman Lear
Distributor:
United Artists
Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Your Opinions and Comments
This was easily one of the most romantic teenage movies of its time, and the romance remained over the years.
The video transfer (for both the widescreen and the cropped fullscreen versions) is good. While there are no compression signs, the picture is not clear of defects and several scenes look a bit out of focus.
The DD 5.1 soundtrack is somehow flat. The surrounds are barely used and the sound envelope isn`t that great.
The menus are animated with sound.
The disc offers no extras at all.
Bottom line - a nice and romantic story for kids and teenagers to enjoy, but, alas, a below average disc.