Review of The Princess Bride (1987) by James C — 12 Apr 2013

After being missing for five years Westley returns to claim his love, only to discover that a lot has changed.

Every so often we all need to watch a movie that is nice, where good beats evil and everyone lives happily ever after - and this is one of those film's that fits the bill perfectly. The story is just a classic of storytelling, and the movie adaptation is incredibly well done by the original author. The casting is very well handled, and you have got to love the faint sarcasm that Cary Elwes manages to inject into his character. The action is pure fairy-story, and there are enough sword fights and to keep anyone happy. All in all this is one of those movie's that you either love or hate, as it's 'feel good; feeling is not to everyone's taste, but I saw this in my teens and it has kind of stuck with me all these years, and I know that if I want a nice little movie to watch, I know which blu-ray to reach for.