The Princess Bride (1987)
Sometimes the memory is better than the movie.
Presentation:
The Princess Bride is a light family friendly flick for all ages that is one of the most fun feel good movies set in the medieval era. It’s visually and tonally comparable to Steven Spielberg epics like Raiders of the Lost Ark blending humor and sword dueling action with appropriate balance. It’s a lighthearted, very PG and safe film. If you like those types of films, then this will be a perfect movie for you and is beloved by many for its nostalgia.
Conclusion:
There are many movies that I associate with my childhood including How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Matilda, and this one. They are integral to my earliest memories, but these experiences will always be remembered through rose tinted windows and shouldn’t be revisited. In 2024, this save the princess fairy tale feels outdated but could still be a film that you’ll enjoy watching by yourself. For the serious cinema enjoyers it might feel cliche because it’s not really ashamed or pretending to be anything bigger. I really enjoyed this as a kid but it’s just too goofy and campy rewatching as an adult. If you like these family fairy tale quest epics, this adventure is one you wouldn’t mind watching again and again, even if it’s associated with cable TV. I personally get bored of PG films especially after watching them in bits and pieces so many times, even if the lines are iconic. Offer me money and power, prepare to die!
Recommendations
If a cinephile could have a Princess Bride.