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The Princess Bride

A staple of the romance genre, The Princess Bride is the perfect film. My appreciation for it grows stronger after every viewing. Action, comedy, romance, The Princess Bride has everything. It's timeless.

One cannot grow tired of this movie. The script is just a riot. It's cheesy without being overbearing or fake. Everything spoken is genuine. The humor reaches all ages; it doesn't discriminate. There's the physical humor that children will understand and the ridiculous, tongue-in-cheek humor and sexual innuendo that adults will appreciate. The Princess Bride just has one brilliant line after another.

The performances are unforgettable. Cary Elwes is just a dish as Westley. He's dreamy when he's the quiet farm boy, melting your heart with "As you wish." His sex appeal reaches new heights when he returns as the swashbuckling hero. Though I could do without the 'stache. He's great with mixing the comedy and drama in his performances. He's got that Cary Grant way of delivery. Robin Wright made a great debut as Buttercup. Though her character isn't exactly a role model for young girls, she brings the allure and sweetness to all classic princesses. She's just so beautiful.

The backbone of the film comes from the supporting performances. Mandy Patinkin stole the show. He delivers the film's most famous line and has the most fun with the role. Andre the Giant is just lovable as Fezzick and Wallace Shawn is hilarious and annoying, as usual.

Christopher Guest and Chris Sarandon are the perfect villains. Before we have verbal or physical confirmation that they were villains, one knows. Their upturned noses, sneers, and the arrogance in their voices say it all.

I just love The Princess Bride. It's a great story with a rewarding ending. It leaves a wonderful impression on all viewers.


Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's

What a seducing performance. Hepburn seduces Paul, she seduces the audience. Holly isn't the world's greatest person but she makes it damn near impossible to see that. You just can't help but love her.



Netflix
Couples Retreat-I love Kbell and Jason Bateman, even though this movie got awful reviews.
Pretty in Pink-I think I'm on this kick of rewatching old favorites.
Brief Interviews with Hideous Men-Netflix instant. John Krasinski's directorial debut, I'll watch it just for that.