The Princess Bride, directed by Oscar Nominee Rob Reiner, starring Robin Wright and Cary Elwes, is a movie some would label timeless. Though it was released originally in 1988, even now nearly three decades later it is an exceptional movie, a moving, exciting, and humorous adventure for audiences of almost any age to enjoy.
This movie tells the tale of a gorgeous maiden named Buttercup, and the true love she shares with her farm-boy, Westley. Their tale opens on the quaint farm, where Buttercup and Westley slowly fall in love. However, Westley is called away to a life abroad, and when Buttercup hears he has been killed, she goes into mourning, and eventually agrees – albeit reluctantly – to wed the show’s main antagonist, Prince Humperdinck. However, Westley returns as the Man in Black to rescue his true love, and once reunited, the two quest in pursuit of freedom to be together, both aided and hindered in their efforts by a vibrant cast of varied characters. Finally, with the evil Prince put to shame, Westley and Buttercup are at last at freedom to escape together, reunited in their genuine emotion and care for one another.
Inarguably, The Princess Bride carries a theme of true love; of its power and importance. Through the valiance of Westley to protect Buttercup, through Buttercup’s eternal faith in her farm boy, and …show more content…
Not only is its overall theme appealing to people of any ages and situation, but it is engaging, humorous, streamlined, and well-cast with interesting characters. Though very few elements of the movie are lacking, the dialogue in particular is often amusing, and oftener memorable, whether it is Miracle Max saying, “True love is the greatest thing in the world – except for a nice MLT, mutton, lettuce, and tomato sandwich, where the mutton is nice and lean and the tomatoes are ripe…” or Inigo Montoya’s timeless, though more serious, “My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to