- Film Review
- Reviewed By John Ferguson
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4 out of 5
Rob Reiner has always been careful to avoid typecasting as a director, so following the warm nostalgia of Stand by Me he opted for this curious but ultimately charming fable. The film opens with Peter Falk reading the story to grandson Fred Savage (from TV's The Wonder Years), and this ironic distancing continues throughout the movie. Although the requisite monsters, giants and sword fights are present and correct for the children, Reiner also ensures there are plenty of quiet chuckles for adults. That's largely thanks to the efforts of an eclectic cast, which includes Mandy Patinkin, Wallace Shawn, Billy Crystal, This Is Spinal Tap's Christopher Guest, Mel Smith and Peter Cook. An unexpected delight for all the family.
Plot Summary
Fantasy adventure set in a medieval fairy-tale land, starring Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin and Chris Sarandon. A farm boy falls in love with his beautiful employer and, in order to marry her, sets off for foreign parts to seek his fortune.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Westley
- Cary Elwes
- Inigo Montoya
- Mandy Patinkin
- Prince Humperdinck
- Chris Sarandon
- Count Rugen
- Christopher Guest
- Vizzini
- Wallace Shawn
- Fezzik
- André the Giant
- Grandson
- Fred Savage
- Buttercup, the Princess Bride
- Robin Wright Penn
- Grandfather
- Peter Falk
- Impressive clergyman
- Peter Cook
- Miracle Max, the Wizard
- Billy Crystal
- Albino
- Mel Smith
- Valerie
- Carol Kane
Crew
- Director
- Rob Reiner
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