@TheJoeGreene aside from some minor differences, the movie book is dead on to the novel. I could not believe it when the most quotable lines were in the book.
Oh no... you left out the best part! When little Freddie Savage ask his grandfather to come back tomorrow and read it again... and the great Peter Falk turns... and says "As you wish"... tears... every... time!
This was a perfect reaction....UNTIL THAT POINT!!!!! but you know what? they were talking over the beginning, I think they missed the narration that says "every time he said 'as you wish', what he really was saying was 'i love you'! I've seen at least one other reactor do the same thing; it's early in the movie and they're chatting over that narration and then miss the whole "as you wish" thing. (Sometimes people chat over him shouting "as you wish" as he rolls down the hill, and miss that reveal, also.) Anyways, a super-fun reaction.....but yeah, that's the final thing everyone's waiting for!
I wanted to hear Inego's line as he delivered the death blow. Those 2 lines are my favorites of the whole movie. Probably could have given us a little more Billy Crystal, too. I would suggest having these movies edited by someone who has seen them before. There are certain iconic scenes that really MUST be included, as those are the scenes that make the movie special enough to react and review in the first place. Otherwise, great job!
If you like this one you should check out "Willow" A sad but interesting fact about Andre, the end scene where Buttercup jumps from the tower to his arms, they had to put her on cables and slowly lower her to Andre because his back hurt so bad from his condition. Andre had a condition called Acromegaly, it's a hormonal disorder that develops when your pituitary gland produces too much growth hormone during adulthood. His back and his legs where starting to buckle under his immense mass and weight. It's what eventually took his life far too soon at age 46. Peace
First of all. THANK YOU!!! I have been wanting reactors to do Willow for so long. It was one of my favorite movies, growing up. My friends and I still quote the brownies to this day. It is a timeless classic. Secondly, Andre, reportedly, really liked filming this movie, because he wasn't stared at, or treated weirdly for his size. Back in those days, the world was FAR less forgiving for people whose physical appearance was outside the norm.
Mandy Patinkin who plays Inigo Montoya lost his father to cancer and viewed the 6 fingered man as cancer. In his fight scene when he says "I want my father back", he drops the accent and says it in his real voice ......powerful
I've heard that Christopher Guest (who played Count Rugen) said in an interview he was actually afraid Patinkin would hurt him while filming that scene.
@@Madbandit77 in fact if I recall right, he reworked a screenplay he couldn't sell into the book, in the hope it would sell well enough to get optioned for a film.
It is an actual book, and it might even be funnier than the movie. The author pulled a gimmick where the story of how he wrote the book was just as fictional and satirical as the book itself. It's hard to explain, but well worth a read.
It's a great book. One of my faves. I loved this film as a little kid, so when I found out there really was a book I was SO EXCITED. But then I was immediately confused, because I was looking for S.Morgenstern's version and I kept finding the "abridged" version by Bill Goldman. Took me ages to realize that the actual book was a satire, lol.
S Morgensten's book is a classic. When Goldman did the 25th anniversary version he added more on what he had to do to get it published, and how the folk tale continues.
I had a Literature and Film class in college and one of our projects was to do a full analysis of an adaptation from book to film. One of the students did their project on The Princess Bride, but she mistakenly thought it was actually an adaptation of an older book by S. Morgenstern. In fact, William Goldman invented the whole thing as one of the layers of humor in the book. The "transcriber" frequently jumps in about how they skipped large segments that were originally pretty boring or unintelligible (supposedly there were several pages the transcriber skipped that covered Princess Buttercup packing her socks, for instance). The framing narrative of a grandfather reading the book to an impatient kid achieves that function from the book.
@@RyanPeterson23 It's a wonderful example of how you need to change a book to make it work on screen. Both versions work for the media they use. Did you see the lockdown remake? th-cam.com/video/lR8pA_WV9QI/w-d-xo.html
Sadly, you also cut Inigo's punch line: "I want my father back, you son of a bitch." It's his motivation for the entire film. I understand the time limitation, but cutting it is a shame.
Remember when Inigo kissed the miracle pill? That's why he was able to survive being stabbed like he was. It's in the book. Great scene, played perfectly.
That's a fun idea, but none of that is in the book. Inigo survives by determination to avenge his father, and remembering his trainer, and it's a very near thing. And at the very end,, his wound reopens and complicates their escape. (At no time does he kiss or bite the pill.) For that matter, in the book it's not a permanent-resurrection pill: it's designed to last for an hour, and Westley dies a second time -- for a moment, until (in his words) the Lord of Permanent Affection brings him back. I just reread those chapters to make sure (it's easy to forget just how many details are different between Goldman's screenplay and his book).
Andre had the most wonderful time making this because, as he himself said, "nobody looks at me." I'm so happy this record of the gentle giant, even in his waning days, survives.
He also had a hard time because he was in a lot of pain with his back especially. He couldn’t even really “catch” Robin, she was obviously on wires, but she had to remain on wires even when he was supposed to just catch her. Poor guy. He was such a sweet man.
Andre the Giant was an amazingly kind person... and ridiculously large. During the ship scenes Robin Wright was uncomfortably cold. When the camera was off... Andre would rest his huge hands around her head to keep her warm.
@@dje6719 as a wrestling fan as a kid and seeing this, andre was a legit nice man to kids, breaking whats called "kayfabe" aka "coming out of character and being yourself" to all his kids fans, he only was in character in the ring, and yes he did legit carry them on his back and told cary to "squeeze hard " when he was attempting to choke him
My uncle is a pastor, and when he was performing the marriage ceremony for my cousin’s wedding this summer, he quoted the entire “Mowwage” part of this movie in the same voice. Did it completely by surprise and everyone died laughing.
On The Big Bang Theory, when Sheldon and Amy get married, at the end Kripky sings At Last (wast) and I broke out laughing because it reminds me of this.
I believe this is the most universally loved movie, across generations, even beating Forrest Gump (for being too political 😆). I truly love this movie sooo much. Who hates this film hates joy.
I agree,this is such a classic movie,and loved by so many people.Everyone should watch The Princess Bride reunion video it is so good.It's a movie for young and old.
@@stefanlaskowski6660 I have to say that my ex loved this movie but I grew up with it before she was even born so I can officially say that I love it so much more and I deffintly love Buttercup and Wesley and the love story with in
It's fantasy. I has humor, but fantasy and comedy are not mutually exclusive. It's fantasy, by all definitions of the genre. Pretending like it's somehow beyond genre is just pretentious.
@@diakojim1977 Actually, I would classify Terry Pratchett's books as philosophy. Many philosophers have set stories in mythical worlds in order to examine the human condition without bringing politics into it. Philosophy and humour are not mutually exclusive. It's a sly but surefire way of getting your point across.
I would just classify it as a love story. The love of Westley and Buttercup, the love of Inigo for his father, the love of Fezzig for his friends, and the love of a grandfather for his grandson.
Inigo Montoya's scene where he kills Count Rugen is the most fantastic vengeance scene in all of cinema, and I cannot be convinced otherwise. And the main reason is as HDTripp mentions in another comment. Mandy Patinkin was visualizing Rugen as the cancer that had taken his Father. Still gives me chills to see the look on his face. Real rage and anguish.
On the sword fights: Bob Anderson (who died in 2012 at age 89) was behind all the sword fighting in this movie, Pirates of the Caribbean, and also a few Errol Flynn movies many decades before. He had to train both actors for months on fighting with each hand, all the while working their characters into the fight. Side note: Mandy Patinkin sustained one injury on set. After countless hours of swordfighting left him unscathed, he later found himself working opposite Billy Crystal (Miracle Max). He found Billy Crystal so hilarious that he bruised a rib trying to suppress laughter during his scenes.
Cary got a few injuries, including actually getting knocked out when the 6-fingered man hit him on the head. Lots of great stories in the 'As You Wish' book by Cary Elwes
Patinkin said when he first met Andre he was overwhelmed and almost in tears at how large he was. But he was also the most kind and gentle person. Wallace Shawn is terrified of heights. During the filming of the cliff scene he looked frightened and Andre asked him what was wrong. He kept saying that he didn't think he could do it, he was going to ruin the movie. He was petrified. Patinkin said Andre calmed him down by stroking his head as if he were a child saying, "Don't worry, I'll take care of you" over and over. He was fine after that. They went up and down several times during filming and not one problem.
Classic. Could watch this anytime it's on. As for the duel Elwes & Patinkin trained for like 4-6 months. They were too good & Rob Reiner had them extend the duel. They had trained so well they adjusted on the fly no problem.
I've seen it listed by experts as the second most realistic movie sword fight, right behind some obscure French film starring two professional fencers using real swords.
Wallace Shawn might be best known, inconceivable as that may be, as the voice of the T Rex in all the ‘Toy Story.’ movies. He is a surprisingly well-educated economist, believe it or not. Contrary to your beliefs, the production crew had serious doubts the crane they brought to set could lift Andre and the other actors, mainly Andre.
@@stefanlaskowski6660 Nice to see I'm not alone. We switched to GURPS many years ago, but that campaign just celebrated its 30th anniversary this past January.
D&D Scenario: *roll a random character* You wake up on an island just off the mainland and all your gear has been removed and placed neatly on a rock beside you. *story forced action*: You put your gear on and attempt to cross the water to the mainland only to reappear, once again, in the middle of the island with your gear beside you. *PLAY*
This movie is so unique, it's actually hard to tell someone about it without ruining the whole thing for them. I've watched it so many times I can quote most of the scenes right along with the action. Great reaction.
I know I"m late to the party, but if you liked The 13th Warrior, I highly recommend the book it was based on, 'Eaters of the Dead' by Michael Crichton. Obviously the movie adaptation is a bit different, but it's a great story.
@@rickardroach9075 shes also in the wonder woman films as diana's aunt antiope....i saw this and wonder woman at the theater and saw her and instantly said "buttercup!!" lool
The scene was genius because it was choreographed by the great Bob Anderson, who worked with Errol Flynn and who set up the greatest swordfights in movies. No one compared to Bob.
Watch the cast interviews on the anniversary edition release where the cast talk about Andre the Giant. Every single one of them is crying by the time they're done telling their story. He was a special dude.
The sweetest production story, told by Robin Wright, was that on cold shooting mornings in England, Andre, RIP, placed his enormous paw on the top of her head to keep her warm. A truly gentle soul. The fencing involved 6 months of prep as well as Cary and Mandy grabbing swords and practicing the second unrelated scenes cut. Andre absolutely stole this and, apparently, as you supposed, not a bit of acting.
I remember an interview with director Rob Reiner where he told how Wallace Shawn was terribly afraid of heights, so when they were shooting the cliff-climbing scene Andre held him and stroked his head like a puppy, saying "Don't worry my friend, I've got you," and he was fine for the rest of the filming, they did the scene no problem.
Arctic Banana If you look carefully you can see how the production was almost ruined or seriously delayed on the very first day. The very first scene shot was when Buttercup’s dress catches fire in the Fire Swamp and Wesley kneels and puts it out. You can see Cary Elwes working on it and, at one point, jerking his hand back then going right back to it. Her dress was actually on fire and he actually burned his hand but kept going, lest the lead actress burn up.
You are absolutely right about Andre. He was in real life just like his character in the movie. Also, when a couple of years ago there were rumors of a Princess Bride remake in the works, half of Hollywood actors, directors and producers came forward to shout "YOU LEAVE THAT MOVIE ALONE!!"
It is based on a book of the same title--novelist was credit with screen play, too. The book has the same tone but just (as usual) has more in it it, if you're into the story, consider the book too. Nice reaction, one thing that makes it so good is that audience perceives it as silly (and it is), but the characters play it like it's real. And Billy Crystal is a scene stealer.
@@jeandoten1510 I believe you mean William Goldman was the author and screenwriter. William Golding wrote Lord Of The Flies, amongst other novels. Btw, if you were closer to my (advanced) age, you might have recognized many of the actors in this "little" movie from TV shows and movies, making this one even more hilarious. The young, sick boy (actor Fred Savage) starred in the TV series, "Doogie Howser, MD"; his grandfather (actor Peter Faulk), starred in the TV detective series, "Columbo"; someday you may want to see actor and playwright Wallace Shawn (the Sicilian) in the movie, "My Dinner With Andre", and he has done lots of TV and movie acting; the albino man working in the Pit of Despair was British comedian Mel Smith, who came to fame as part of the team writing and acting in "Not the Nine O'Clock News" TV series in the UK; others have mentioned Billy Crystal and Carol Kane; the marriage priest/minister with a speech impediment was British comic and writer Peter Cook, 1/4 of the original "Beyond The Fringe" comedy group with musician and comic actor Dudley Moore, playwright/screenwriter Alan Bennett, and neurologist/opera and stage director and TV writer and host Jonathan Miller (their performances are now on TH-cam); later, Cook co-founded the scandalous satirical UK magazine, Private Eye, and in addition to TV shows with Dudley Moore, they made a good 1960s movie together called "Bedazzled", in which Cook played the Devil - so being a priest or minister in "Princess Bride" is a hilarious reversal. th-cam.com/video/7v9nzfYZAFk/w-d-xo.html
@@parissimons6385 You are right, of course. One of these days I'm going to stop being lazy and double check these things before I post them! Goldman won Academy Awards for the screenplays of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and All the President's In addition to the actors you mentioned, I also always remember that the director Rob Reiner is the son of the fabulous comedian/writer Carl Reiner, and I always enjoy Peter Falk.
I was 17 when this movie came out. To this day it's still in my top three great nostalgic films of all time. Rocky Horror and The Quiet man being the other two. I'll always consider Maureen O'Hara from The Quiet Man (1952) the first love of my life.
You keep bringing up D&D, so I'll mention this. This is Laura Bailey from Critical Role favorite movie. So much so that she got married to Travis Willingham on the anniversary of this movie's premiere. And their friend who presided over the marriage almost did the "Mawwage. Mawwage is what bwings us togethah today" speech to begin the ceremony.
For many people, Peter Falk will always be Colombo. For me, Peter Falk will always be Max, henchman to Professor Fate in The Great Race. What a movie, what a duo.
@@JayM409 Eeeyyoouuu idiot!!! They must have had an absolute ball with those scenes. The aftermath of some of the problems were the best. Max having to feed Fate after the periscope problems, and the greasy looks from Fate. Or the moustache incident in the snow. I watched an interview with Blake Edwards recently where he talked about his disappointment that The Great Race was not a big success. I was surprised because it was a staple movie throughout my childhood. We always watched it when it was on, and the bar fight and pie fight were incredible. Natalie Wood was a young crush of mine from that movie. She was like the mould from which Princess Leia’s feistiness and anti-damsel-in-distress character traits were formed.
GM: As you approach the castle, you can see that the gate is guarded by 60 men armed with swords and pikes. Rogue: 60 men? Hmm, that math is not good. Barbarian: I can't handle that many. Swashbuckler: Let's think for a minute. There's got to be a way to do this. GM: You decide to look for another way in. Going along the castle wall - Swashbuckler: If we only had a wheelbarrow! Rogue: Didn't we get a wheelbarrow three sessions back? Barbarian: Yeah, from the albino. Swashbuckler: And a holocaust cloak from that crazy wizard? Barbarian: Right here. It fit me, so he said I could keep it. Swashbuckler: I think we can do this. GM: Uh, guys, I said the gate is guarded by 60 men. That's six-zero trained guards. Swashbuckler: No, no, hear me out: we dress the Barbarian in the holocaust cloak. GM: Ok, you have a Barbarian in a holocaust cloak. That's not going to help - Swashbuckler: THEN we have him stand in the wheelbarrow, which Rogue will push so it looks like he's way taller and just creepily floating towards the guards. Then, when he gets close, we'll light the cloak so he's this giant figure wreathed in flames and have him make an Intimidate check to make the guards panic. GM: Well, I guess that would be kind of scary, but these are trained guards. What could he say that would - Swashbuckler: He'll tell them he's the Dread Pirate Roberts. GM: ... Rogue: The Dread Pirate Roberts is a legend in Florin. That's been established. Swashbuckler: He takes no survivors. GM: ...make me an Intimidate check. Barbarian: THE DREAD PIRATE ROBERTS IS HERE FOR YOUR SOULS! (rolls) 18 plus my modifiers is... 26. GM: ...you know, I had this whole dungeon crawl ready for you guys to go in through the sewers, but screw it. That plan is totally insane and I love it. All 60 guards panic and flee in terror from the slow, unstoppable approach of the Dread Pirate Roberts, who appears to be 10 feet tall and wreathed in terrifying flames. Only the captain of the guard remains. You guys are crazy, you know that?
In that fight scene, Cary Elwes and Mandy Patinkin spent weeks learning the fencing routines and with the exception of the gymnastics routines, did the entire fight without stuntmen.
When lockdown started last year, a long list of actors did their own "Home Movie" versions of this movie. The list includes Hugh Jackman, Jennifer Garner, Elijah Wood, Chris Pine, and even Fred Savage who reprises his role as the sick kid. A highlight: Sophie Turner as the Man in Black and Joe Jonas as Buttercup, against the R.O.U.S. played by their corgi. It has a cast of several with a budget well into dimes! It's a fantastic watch! You should give it a look.
It also featured the legendary Carl Reiner, father of the director of the movie Rob Reiner, as the grandfather. It was his last on-screen role. Watching him finish it off with "as you wish" was as touching as it was heartbreaking.
It's funny you said (at 22:43) that it had no fat on it, because the idea in William Goldman's novel is that he has edited out the waffle to make it more enjoyable. When he buys a copy for his son, but the son can't get into it, Goldman realises that his father used to tell him a "good parts" version. (In reality, the story is entirely Goldman's creation. There is no S. Morgenstern.) That framing device is replaced in the movie with the Fred Savage/Peter Falk scenes.
Yes there is a book that the movie was based off of and it is called the Princess Bride and it is a brilliant read (slightly different than the movie). Awesome reaction! This is a top 10 cult movie classic that stands the test of time. Also probably one of the greatest romance movies. I laughed so hard that you bleeped out the Prince's name Humperdink.
My college roommate was a huge fan of the book, so when the movie was released, we took several buses to get across Milwaukee to the one theater that had a preview showing the night before the official release. There were only two other people in the theater, but we all had a great time!
The look on Simone's face when it looked like Buttercup was about to be eaten by a giant screeching eel was priceless. It's a good thing the Grandfather stopped reading to assure her Buttercup wouldn't be eaten. Also, LOOONG before there was D&D, there was Lord of the Rings.
I was in my early twenties when this came out and I saw it in the theater. Even so, the overriding feeling it gave me was nostalgia. Even though it was a new story, it managed to capture what I felt listening to my grandmother act out the classic fairy tales for me. That's why that wraparound of the kid with his grandpa is so perfect - because it puts us right there in bed in our jammies, listening to that elder voice telling us a tale of the olden times. That feeling is what makes this story (a sweet but rather silly tale) so deeply touching - not the story itself, but what it awakens in those who watch it.
The Friendship between Inigo and Fessick is great when Vincinni yells at Fessick and puts him down on the ship, Inigo right away cheers Fesick up by tormenting Vincinni with their rhyming.
Cary Elwes, who played Wesley, also was the main character in Robin Hood: Men In Tights. Men In Tights is primarily a spoof of Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves with Kevin Costner. Prince Of Thieves also featured Alan Rickman (Snape in the Harry Potter movies) as the Sheriff of Nottingham. I would highly recommend Men In Tights, but it would be a good idea to watch Prince of Thieves first.
The house in Britain standing in for the castle of Humperdinck, was also used in Robin Hood Men in Tights, so Cary Elwes could show people around like he owned the place.
I have been a DnD player since Red Box Basic pre first ed. (1986) When this came out DnD campaigns were not like this, but it was something for them to aspire to grow into...
"I believe Andre The Giant could actually do that" ... INCONCIEVABLE! It's unlikely Andre could lift his own body mass 1inch off the ground. The world's strongest man can only do a few pull ups, Serena Williams said she can't do a single pull up. Bulky people aren't made for that kind of stuff at all.
Or the 19th century composer of the opera Hansel and Gretel (whose honest to goodness given name, unlike the singer, was actually Englebert Humperdinck.)
Apparently Andre was a really nice guy and the amount of beer he could drink was astounding. My favourite anecdote from this movie is during filming Andre let out a fart that lasted a solid minute, literally and when he has finished the director asked if Andre was okay and Andre goes " I am now, boss" ;p;
It was 16 seconds because it was caught on tape and they checked how long it was later but just watch a second hand for 16 seconds and imagine a fart that long. It remains impressive nonetheless.
"My name is Ingnio Montoya, you killed my father, prepare to die. My name is Ingnio Montoya you killed my father prepare to die. MY NAME IS IGNIO MONTOYA! YOU KILLED MY FATHER! PREPARE TO DIE.!" "Stop saying that!" Lol!
So many actors in this film go on to do voice work in at least one disney animated film. Cary Elwes (Westley) was in A Christmas Carol with Jim Carrey. Chris Sarandon (Humperdinck) is Jack Skellington in The Nightmare before Christmas. Wallace Shawn (Vizzini) is Rex from the Toy Story films, he's in The Incredibles, A Goofy Movie & Chicken little. Robin Wright is also in A Christmas Carol. Last Billy Crystal (Miracle Max) in Monsters inc. & Monsters University.
The stunt of Wesley and Buttercup rolling down the hill was done by the same stuntman. They got the shots they needed of Wesley rolling down the hill and then the stuntman changed into Buttercup's dress, put on a wig and did it again. Billy Crystal was so taken with Andre that he wrote a movie for them to star in called "My Giant" but Andre passed away before they could make it. I believe Billy Crystal still made the movie, but I don't remember it being very well received.
Andre the Giant was a really nice guy. He was in a bar one night and 4 husky guys kept taunting him. He remained calm. When the four walked outside and got into their van, Andre walked out and tipped the whole van on its side and walked off. This is the testimony of guests at the bar.
A truly perfect film. It doesnt drag. It races onward but never feels exhausting. Is it a love story? Yes! is it an action movie? Yes! Is it a date movie? Yes! Is it a family movie? Yes! Will you cheer? Yes! Will you tear up? Yes! Will you quote the movie at random times? Yes!
Honestly, "there will be blood tonight!" Is one of the most underrated lines in this whole movie. They way he says it hits me every time 😆. The script for this movie was written so well (I know it's based on the book).
You guys totally got what this movie is all about. The hilarious names of the places, the ludicrousness made of each element of standard romances and fantasy films. Every line of dialogue is priceless. One of the best reactions I've ever seen to this film. (It is an actual book, btw.)
"Humperdinck" is a real name, albeit a surname. There was a fairly famous German composer (who died 100 years ago this month) named Engelbert Humperdinck. Later a singer born Arnold Dorsey chose "Englebert Humperdinck" as his stage name. A couple of his more popular love songs were "This Moment in Time" and "After the Lovin'". (Also, Humperdinck Duck was Donald Duck's paternal grandfather.)
Andre the Giant was one of the nicest people, and funny too. During shooting he disrupted a scene by ripping the loudest and longest fart known to mankind. After it finally ended, the director Rob Reiner looks at him and asks "Are you ok?" "I am now, boss" he replied. :D Wallace Shawn (Vizzini) is also a great guy, he plays a similar character in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Grand Nagus Zek of the Ferengi Alliance.
Yes, it is based on an actual book....but quite different from the format used in the movie. The real author was William Goldman and the book was his fictional discussion of a book, "S. Morgenstern's "The Princess Bride." The text is supposedly William Goldman (the actual author) abridging "The Princess Bride, S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure"...."The Good Parts version." The premise was the fictional "S. Morgenstern's" book was way too complex and out of style and Goldman was cutting it down so only the Good Parts were included.
Every D&D rogue I've ever played has been basically been Inigo. Not only was it based on a book, but the author (William Goldman) was the screenwriter himself.
The stories of Robin and Andre during the filming of this is so unbelievably beautiful. From his affection towards her and gentleness of spirit to Robins feelings knowing that such a gentle-man could cover her head entirely but she felt completely calm knowing he'd be so upset to stuff up a take.
So many comments already. I'll just add if I had to pick one word for this movie it'd be "adorable." The action is exciting, but not viscous. The characters are wonderful and lighthearted. The meta story reading wrapper for the whole thing is cute. The movie is just adorable!
The story goes that when Cary Elwes and Mandy Patinkin were filming their duel it was virtually impossible to get them to focus as they were just playing around the set, making up their own fights and having an absolute ball.
Humperdinck is a legit surname. The prince's name is inspired by the British crooner Englebert Humperdinck. He was a second-tier pop singer in the late '60s - early '70s.
The music for this movie was written by Mark Knopfler from Dire Straits, also Cary Elwes in this movie also reminds me of Jesse Spencer(Chase from House MD)
It’s definitely worth reading Carey Elwes’ book As You Wish about the making of The Princess Bride - there’s some really cool behind the scenes stories
Yep. Top of the Perfect Film List. Full Stop. Cinematic Joy. God Bless Ted Turner and his networks for showing it non-stop through the 90s so it could gain it's cult status and appropriate recognition.
the man who wrote the story asked his 2 young daughters what kind of story they wanted him to tell. One said a story about a Princess. The other said a story about a new bride. And so he wrote The Princess Bride. tadah
Heard a story about Cary Elwes, who played Westley, that many years after this movie was out and he was much older. He was in a fast food place, the young girl waiting on him was smiling the whole time. He's thinking maybe she recognizes me from something. And after placing his order the girl replied, " As you wish" . Hope that 's a true story, it's so cute!
Sad part was Andre was so wracked with back pain and body pain due to his gigantism that he didn't have the strength for almost any of the stuff in the movie and couldn't even lift Robin Wright during the filming.
Mandy Patinkin has said when he delivered the line "i want my father back you son of a bitch" he was imagining himself saying to the cancer that took his own father, and that helped ignio come through so well easily my absolute favorite line in my absolute favorite movie
By all accounts from what everyone who met or worked with him have said about him, Andre was literally just his character in this film. Barely any acting required, he was just always that sweet, gentle and kind.
fun fact! the princess bride is a book written by william goldman, and if you can say it's "about" anything, it's how the princess bride by s morgenstern is Not In Fact a real book at all, and while we can never recreate the magic we felt in childhood we are able to make new magic for our own children.
Yes, it's a real book, by William Goldman. The "gimmick" of the book is that it's supposedly a condensed "good parts" version of the "real" book (which doesn't actually exist) because that's how the author's grandfather supposedly read it to him as a kid (skipping over the boring bits). Thus the grandfather reading it to the kid in the movie.
I still think the best part is the first sword fight scene when originally choreographed only last about minute and they decided that wasn't good enough so they made the showing off stuff like the left hand thin and the bar flip scene just to extend the greatest fight I'm the movie I mean pay attention to the fight with the six fingered man only reason it lasts so long is do to revenge man being severely wounded and the six fingered man retreating before he can get a good stance going again and once he does it's about a minute 2 tops before its down to the killing
New subscriber, love what I'm seeing so far. This is the 2nd video I have seen from you both after Mulan. I'm glad you guys enjoyed this movie its one of my favorites to watch when I can't think of anything else to watch. If you enjoyed this you may enjoy Robinhood: Men in Tights (1993) and Dracula: Dead and Loving It (1995). Either way I look forward to future videos. Edit: Last movie suggestion is Gunpowder Milkshake (2021).
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We were both a little.. drunk during this...
can definitely tell you two were feeling a little extra 'happy'. Nothing wrong with that.
That’s ok, I was a little hungover watching.
@TheJoeGreene aside from some minor differences, the movie book is dead on to the novel. I could not believe it when the most quotable lines were in the book.
For another fantastic collaboration between Rob Reiner and Christopher Guest, you should check out This Is Spinal Tap. Brilliant movie.
I just poured me a smile before watching this….
Oh no... you left out the best part! When little Freddie Savage ask his grandfather to come back tomorrow and read it again... and the great Peter Falk turns... and says "As you wish"... tears... every... time!
Exactly what i thought
I am disappoint.
Exactly
This was a perfect reaction....UNTIL THAT POINT!!!!! but you know what? they were talking over the beginning, I think they missed the narration that says "every time he said 'as you wish', what he really was saying was 'i love you'! I've seen at least one other reactor do the same thing; it's early in the movie and they're chatting over that narration and then miss the whole "as you wish" thing. (Sometimes people chat over him shouting "as you wish" as he rolls down the hill, and miss that reveal, also.) Anyways, a super-fun reaction.....but yeah, that's the final thing everyone's waiting for!
I wanted to hear Inego's line as he delivered the death blow. Those 2 lines are my favorites of the whole movie. Probably could have given us a little more Billy Crystal, too. I would suggest having these movies edited by someone who has seen them before. There are certain iconic scenes that really MUST be included, as those are the scenes that make the movie special enough to react and review in the first place. Otherwise, great job!
If you like this one you should check out "Willow"
A sad but interesting fact about Andre, the end scene where Buttercup jumps from the tower to his arms, they had to put her on cables and slowly lower her to Andre because his back hurt so bad from his condition. Andre had a condition called Acromegaly, it's a hormonal disorder that develops when your pituitary gland produces too much growth hormone during adulthood. His back and his legs where starting to buckle under his immense mass and weight. It's what eventually took his life far too soon at age 46.
Peace
The documentary about him and his life is so emotional!
First of all. THANK YOU!!! I have been wanting reactors to do Willow for so long. It was one of my favorite movies, growing up. My friends and I still quote the brownies to this day. It is a timeless classic.
Secondly, Andre, reportedly, really liked filming this movie, because he wasn't stared at, or treated weirdly for his size. Back in those days, the world was FAR less forgiving for people whose physical appearance was outside the norm.
And they were right, he was a super nice guy.
Also andre was having problems with his back on climbing and the fight scene
He'll live forever
Mandy Patinkin who plays Inigo Montoya lost his father to cancer and viewed the 6 fingered man as cancer. In his fight scene when he says "I want my father back", he drops the accent and says it in his real voice ......powerful
I've heard that Christopher Guest (who played Count Rugen) said in an interview he was actually afraid Patinkin would hurt him while filming that scene.
Y’all read Cary Elwes’s book too? It’s pretty good.
This is one of those rare occassions when I love the movie jyst as much as the book!😁
@@pfcampos7041 The late William Goldman wrote the book and screenplay.
@@Madbandit77 in fact if I recall right, he reworked a screenplay he couldn't sell into the book, in the hope it would sell well enough to get optioned for a film.
It is an actual book, and it might even be funnier than the movie. The author pulled a gimmick where the story of how he wrote the book was just as fictional and satirical as the book itself. It's hard to explain, but well worth a read.
It's a great book. One of my faves. I loved this film as a little kid, so when I found out there really was a book I was SO EXCITED. But then I was immediately confused, because I was looking for S.Morgenstern's version and I kept finding the "abridged" version by Bill Goldman. Took me ages to realize that the actual book was a satire, lol.
This is still my favorite book to this day!
S Morgensten's book is a classic. When Goldman did the 25th anniversary version he added more on what he had to do to get it published, and how the folk tale continues.
I had a Literature and Film class in college and one of our projects was to do a full analysis of an adaptation from book to film. One of the students did their project on The Princess Bride, but she mistakenly thought it was actually an adaptation of an older book by S. Morgenstern. In fact, William Goldman invented the whole thing as one of the layers of humor in the book. The "transcriber" frequently jumps in about how they skipped large segments that were originally pretty boring or unintelligible (supposedly there were several pages the transcriber skipped that covered Princess Buttercup packing her socks, for instance). The framing narrative of a grandfather reading the book to an impatient kid achieves that function from the book.
@@RyanPeterson23 It's a wonderful example of how you need to change a book to make it work on screen. Both versions work for the media they use. Did you see the lockdown remake? th-cam.com/video/lR8pA_WV9QI/w-d-xo.html
Sadly, you also cut Inigo's punch line: "I want my father back, you son of a bitch." It's his motivation for the entire film. I understand the time limitation, but cutting it is a shame.
My uncle likes to tell about how he first saw the movie in the theater, and when that line happened the audience got up and _cheered._
Without knowing the context, it makes sense that they might cut it.
Remember when Inigo kissed the miracle pill? That's why he was able to survive being stabbed like he was. It's in the book. Great scene, played perfectly.
Omg... I've never thought of that. That's so good!
actually, he bit open the chocolate coating so it would activate faster, but yes, that IS why he survived.
🤯
That's a fun idea, but none of that is in the book. Inigo survives by determination to avenge his father, and remembering his trainer, and it's a very near thing. And at the very end,, his wound reopens and complicates their escape. (At no time does he kiss or bite the pill.) For that matter, in the book it's not a permanent-resurrection pill: it's designed to last for an hour, and Westley dies a second time -- for a moment, until (in his words) the Lord of Permanent Affection brings him back. I just reread those chapters to make sure (it's easy to forget just how many details are different between Goldman's screenplay and his book).
@@DelGuy03 true, but this is one of those rare times when the movie was better than the book
Andre had the most wonderful time making this because, as he himself said, "nobody looks at me." I'm so happy this record of the gentle giant, even in his waning days, survives.
He also had a hard time because he was in a lot of pain with his back especially. He couldn’t even really “catch” Robin, she was obviously on wires, but she had to remain on wires even when he was supposed to just catch her. Poor guy. He was such a sweet man.
"This is the most ridiculous movie I've ever seen" Obviously, you've never seen a Monty Python movie. lol
Funny you mentioned Monty Python, because I think "This Is Spinal Tap", which Rob Reiner also directed, is a Python film, but made by Americans.
Or Mel Brooks.
Lol I think they would like Yellowbeard!
@@Madbandit77 That doesn’t even make sense. A Monty Python film is made by and stars Monty Python
@@simianinc It's a joke, sir. 😊
Andre the Giant was an amazingly kind person... and ridiculously large. During the ship scenes Robin Wright was uncomfortably cold. When the camera was off... Andre would rest his huge hands around her head to keep her warm.
She said that his whole hand fit her head
@@dje6719 as a wrestling fan as a kid and seeing this, andre was a legit nice man to kids, breaking whats called "kayfabe" aka "coming out of character and being yourself" to all his kids fans, he only was in character in the ring, and yes he did legit carry them on his back and told cary to "squeeze hard " when he was attempting to choke him
My uncle is a pastor, and when he was performing the marriage ceremony for my cousin’s wedding this summer, he quoted the entire “Mowwage” part of this movie in the same voice. Did it completely by surprise and everyone died laughing.
Your uncle is a boss!
On The Big Bang Theory, when Sheldon and Amy get married, at the end Kripky sings At Last (wast) and I broke out laughing because it reminds me of this.
Now in jail for mass murder?
At my friend's wedding, I started my best man speech with that too. It was the perfect segue.
What a mensch
I believe this is the most universally loved movie, across generations, even beating Forrest Gump (for being too political 😆). I truly love this movie sooo much. Who hates this film hates joy.
I agree,this is such a classic movie,and loved by so many people.Everyone should watch The Princess Bride reunion video it is so good.It's a movie for young and old.
I want my wedding to have some one say Marriage
I have yet to meet the person who dislikes this film. Hopefully I never will.
@@stefanlaskowski6660 I have to say that my ex loved this movie but I grew up with it before she was even born so I can officially say that I love it so much more and I deffintly love Buttercup and Wesley and the love story with in
Truly one of the few movies, if not the only one, that I would call "perfect"
Actually, it's a real name. There was a famous musician named "Englebert Humperdinck" back in the day.
....who took that name from a German composer, who's famous for the opera Hansel and Gretel...
I don’t know why he changed his name. Arnold Dorsey was fine.
My dad had a vinyl of Englebert Humperdink when I was a kid. I remember that I thought it was the name "Englebert" which was funny, not his surname.
He's actually still going. 85 years old and he's about to kick off a 9-county, 42-city concert tour. Amazing.
@@bookwoman53 I think I remember reading it was purely to have a more memorable name - worked perfectly for him!
I love the comment "that was a perfect little film"... yes it was. There is no way to classify this film into any one genre, but it absolutely works.
"The Princess Bride? What genre is that in?"
('Yes'.)
It's fantasy. I has humor, but fantasy and comedy are not mutually exclusive. It's fantasy, by all definitions of the genre. Pretending like it's somehow beyond genre is just pretentious.
@@DarthMohammedRules Like Terry Pratchett books, pure fantasy AND comedy!
@@diakojim1977 Actually, I would classify Terry Pratchett's books as philosophy. Many philosophers have set stories in mythical worlds in order to examine the human condition without bringing politics into it. Philosophy and humour are not mutually exclusive. It's a sly but surefire way of getting your point across.
I would just classify it as a love story. The love of Westley and Buttercup, the love of Inigo for his father, the love of Fezzig for his friends, and the love of a grandfather for his grandson.
Inigo Montoya's scene where he kills Count Rugen is the most fantastic vengeance scene in all of cinema, and I cannot be convinced otherwise. And the main reason is as HDTripp mentions in another comment. Mandy Patinkin was visualizing Rugen as the cancer that had taken his Father. Still gives me chills to see the look on his face. Real rage and anguish.
fully agree this movie is such a classic....its a great mix of humor, suspense, action, and fairy tale story telling
I love how Inigo returns all the injuries Count Rugen inflicted on him, in reverse order. Except for the knife to the gut, which was a dirty move.
@@arcticbanana66 Yes. I noted that too. It was a brilliant detail.
On the sword fights: Bob Anderson (who died in 2012 at age 89) was behind all the sword fighting in this movie, Pirates of the Caribbean, and also a few Errol Flynn movies many decades before. He had to train both actors for months on fighting with each hand, all the while working their characters into the fight. Side note: Mandy Patinkin sustained one injury on set. After countless hours of swordfighting left him unscathed, he later found himself working opposite Billy Crystal (Miracle Max). He found Billy Crystal so hilarious that he bruised a rib trying to suppress laughter during his scenes.
Humperdinck no body's listening!
They filmed the swordfight scenes at the end if filming so they could practice for a few hours every day.
@@Deathbird_Mitch And everyone one in the crew came to watch.
Cary got a few injuries, including actually getting knocked out when the 6-fingered man hit him on the head.
Lots of great stories in the 'As You Wish' book by Cary Elwes
Patinkin said when he first met Andre he was overwhelmed and almost in tears at how large he was. But he was also the most kind and gentle person.
Wallace Shawn is terrified of heights. During the filming of the cliff scene he looked frightened and Andre asked him what was wrong. He kept saying that he didn't think he could do it, he was going to ruin the movie. He was petrified. Patinkin said Andre calmed him down by stroking his head as if he were a child saying, "Don't worry, I'll take care of you" over and over. He was fine after that. They went up and down several times during filming and not one problem.
Classic. Could watch this anytime it's on. As for the duel Elwes & Patinkin trained for like 4-6 months. They were too good & Rob Reiner had them extend the duel. They had trained so well they adjusted on the fly no problem.
I've seen it listed by experts as the second most realistic movie sword fight, right behind some obscure French film starring two professional fencers using real swords.
Scaramouche. Takes place in France, but the lead was American.
Wallace Shawn might be best known, inconceivable as that may be, as the voice of the T Rex in all the ‘Toy Story.’ movies. He is a surprisingly well-educated economist, believe it or not. Contrary to your beliefs, the production crew had serious doubts the crane they brought to set could lift Andre and the other actors, mainly Andre.
Other than this movie, I remember Wallace Shawn best as Grand Nagus Zek of the Ferengi Alliance in Star Trek: Deep Space 9. Versatile actor.
@@Cadmandu2000 NAGUS (Ferengi genuflects). Also he was Cher's history teacher in Clueless.
You mention several times how it's like D&D. The book this was adapted from came out in 1973 and D&D I 1974.
I started playing D&D in 1977. I no longer play it, but I do still roleplay.
Our Champions campaign will have its 30th anniversary next summer.
@@stefanlaskowski6660 Nice to see I'm not alone. We switched to GURPS many years ago, but that campaign just celebrated its 30th anniversary this past January.
D&D Scenario: *roll a random character* You wake up on an island just off the mainland and all your gear has been removed and placed neatly on a rock beside you. *story forced action*: You put your gear on and attempt to cross the water to the mainland only to reappear, once again, in the middle of the island with your gear beside you. *PLAY*
This movie is so unique, it's actually hard to tell someone about it without ruining the whole thing for them. I've watched it so many times I can quote most of the scenes right along with the action. Great reaction.
Another movie that I LOVE that is like a D&D campaign is "The 13th Warrior".
Yes, it's grossly overlooked and like this one is perfectly paced.
13th warrior is so absurdly underrated.
I know I"m late to the party, but if you liked The 13th Warrior, I highly recommend the book it was based on, 'Eaters of the Dead' by Michael Crichton. Obviously the movie adaptation is a bit different, but it's a great story.
One of the best sword fights in cinematic history. They were trained by an Olympic medal winner.
Robin has a perfect English accent
@@rickardroach9075 shes also in the wonder woman films as diana's aunt antiope....i saw this and wonder woman at the theater and saw her and instantly said "buttercup!!" lool
The scene was genius because it was choreographed by the great Bob Anderson, who worked with Errol Flynn and who set up the greatest swordfights in movies. No one compared to Bob.
All the English accents are very good in this movie. Christopher Guest in particular proves he can do English without sounding like Nigel Tufnel.
TWO of the best sword fights in cinematic history, IMO.
The best part of the entire film is the Grandfather turning back to his Grandson and saying "As you wish..."
Watch the cast interviews on the anniversary edition release where the cast talk about Andre the Giant. Every single one of them is crying by the time they're done telling their story. He was a special dude.
The sweetest production story, told by Robin Wright, was that on cold shooting mornings in England, Andre, RIP, placed his enormous paw on the top of her head to keep her warm. A truly gentle soul. The fencing involved 6 months of prep as well as Cary and Mandy grabbing swords and practicing the second unrelated scenes cut. Andre absolutely stole this and, apparently, as you supposed, not a bit of acting.
I remember an interview with director Rob Reiner where he told how Wallace Shawn was terribly afraid of heights, so when they were shooting the cliff-climbing scene Andre held him and stroked his head like a puppy, saying "Don't worry my friend, I've got you," and he was fine for the rest of the filming, they did the scene no problem.
Arctic Banana If you look carefully you can see how the production was almost ruined or seriously delayed on the very first day. The very first scene shot was when Buttercup’s dress catches fire in the Fire Swamp and Wesley kneels and puts it out. You can see Cary Elwes working on it and, at one point, jerking his hand back then going right back to it. Her dress was actually on fire and he actually burned his hand but kept going, lest the lead actress burn up.
One of the sweetest and most enduringly funny movies ever made. Rob Reiner's the real deal as a filmmaker.
You are absolutely right about Andre. He was in real life just like his character in the movie. Also, when a couple of years ago there were rumors of a Princess Bride remake in the works, half of Hollywood actors, directors and producers came forward to shout "YOU LEAVE THAT MOVIE ALONE!!"
It is based on a book of the same title--novelist was credit with screen play, too. The book has the same tone but just (as usual) has more in it it, if you're into the story, consider the book too. Nice reaction, one thing that makes it so good is that audience perceives it as silly (and it is), but the characters play it like it's real. And Billy Crystal is a scene stealer.
Don't forget Carol Kane who played his wife.
The author of the book was William Golding, an Oscar-winnng screenwriter. Look him up!
@@jeandoten1510 I believe you mean William Goldman was the author and screenwriter.
William Golding wrote Lord Of The Flies, amongst other novels.
Btw, if you were closer to my (advanced) age, you might have recognized many of the actors in this "little" movie from TV shows and movies, making this one even more hilarious. The young, sick boy (actor Fred Savage) starred in the TV series, "Doogie Howser, MD"; his grandfather (actor Peter Faulk), starred in the TV detective series, "Columbo"; someday you may want to see actor and playwright Wallace Shawn (the Sicilian) in the movie, "My Dinner With Andre", and he has done lots of TV and movie acting; the albino man working in the Pit of Despair was British comedian Mel Smith, who came to fame as part of the team writing and acting in "Not the Nine O'Clock News" TV series in the UK; others have mentioned Billy Crystal and Carol Kane; the marriage priest/minister with a speech impediment was British comic and writer Peter Cook, 1/4 of the original "Beyond The Fringe" comedy group with musician and comic actor Dudley Moore, playwright/screenwriter Alan Bennett, and neurologist/opera and stage director and TV writer and host Jonathan Miller (their performances are now on TH-cam); later, Cook co-founded the scandalous satirical UK magazine, Private Eye, and in addition to TV shows with Dudley Moore, they made a good 1960s movie together called "Bedazzled", in which Cook played the Devil - so being a priest or minister in "Princess Bride" is a hilarious reversal.
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@@parissimons6385 You are right, of course. One of these days I'm going to stop being lazy and double check these things before I post them! Goldman won Academy Awards for the screenplays of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and All the President's In addition to the actors you mentioned, I also always remember that the director Rob Reiner is the son of the fabulous comedian/writer Carl Reiner, and I always enjoy Peter Falk.
@@parissimons6385 Fred Savage starred in The Wonder Years, not Doogie Howser
Disappointed you didn't show the end with grandpa and grandson (as you wish ).
I was 17 when this movie came out. To this day it's still in my top three great nostalgic films of all time. Rocky Horror and The Quiet man being the other two. I'll always consider Maureen O'Hara from The Quiet Man (1952) the first love of my life.
The Quiet Man is my favorite John Wayne film.
LEft off one of the best lines at the end!!!!! When he asked Grandpa to come read it to him again "as you wish"
You keep bringing up D&D, so I'll mention this. This is Laura Bailey from Critical Role favorite movie. So much so that she got married to Travis Willingham on the anniversary of this movie's premiere. And their friend who presided over the marriage almost did the "Mawwage. Mawwage is what bwings us togethah today" speech to begin the ceremony.
"He rolled a nat 20 on Intimidation"
To be fair, Andre the Giant on _fire_ as he comes at you shouting gets quadruple advantage on Intimidation rolls.
For many people, Peter Falk will always be Colombo.
For me, Peter Falk will always be Max, henchman to Professor Fate in The Great Race. What a movie, what a duo.
For me, Lou Peckinpaugh from the Cheap Detective.
Max, Push the Button.
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Eeeyyoouuu idiot!!!
They must have had an absolute ball with those scenes. The aftermath of some of the problems were the best. Max having to feed Fate after the periscope problems, and the greasy looks from Fate. Or the moustache incident in the snow.
I watched an interview with Blake Edwards recently where he talked about his disappointment that The Great Race was not a big success. I was surprised because it was a staple movie throughout my childhood. We always watched it when it was on, and the bar fight and pie fight were incredible.
Natalie Wood was a young crush of mine from that movie. She was like the mould from which Princess Leia’s feistiness and anti-damsel-in-distress character traits were formed.
GM: As you approach the castle, you can see that the gate is guarded by 60 men armed with swords and pikes.
Rogue: 60 men? Hmm, that math is not good.
Barbarian: I can't handle that many.
Swashbuckler: Let's think for a minute. There's got to be a way to do this.
GM: You decide to look for another way in. Going along the castle wall -
Swashbuckler: If we only had a wheelbarrow!
Rogue: Didn't we get a wheelbarrow three sessions back?
Barbarian: Yeah, from the albino.
Swashbuckler: And a holocaust cloak from that crazy wizard?
Barbarian: Right here. It fit me, so he said I could keep it.
Swashbuckler: I think we can do this.
GM: Uh, guys, I said the gate is guarded by 60 men. That's six-zero trained guards.
Swashbuckler: No, no, hear me out: we dress the Barbarian in the holocaust cloak.
GM: Ok, you have a Barbarian in a holocaust cloak. That's not going to help -
Swashbuckler: THEN we have him stand in the wheelbarrow, which Rogue will push so it looks like he's way taller and just creepily floating towards the guards. Then, when he gets close, we'll light the cloak so he's this giant figure wreathed in flames and have him make an Intimidate check to make the guards panic.
GM: Well, I guess that would be kind of scary, but these are trained guards. What could he say that would -
Swashbuckler: He'll tell them he's the Dread Pirate Roberts.
GM: ...
Rogue: The Dread Pirate Roberts is a legend in Florin. That's been established.
Swashbuckler: He takes no survivors.
GM: ...make me an Intimidate check.
Barbarian: THE DREAD PIRATE ROBERTS IS HERE FOR YOUR SOULS! (rolls) 18 plus my modifiers is... 26.
GM: ...you know, I had this whole dungeon crawl ready for you guys to go in through the sewers, but screw it. That plan is totally insane and I love it. All 60 guards panic and flee in terror from the slow, unstoppable approach of the Dread Pirate Roberts, who appears to be 10 feet tall and wreathed in terrifying flames. Only the captain of the guard remains. You guys are crazy, you know that?
little did we know that Buttercup was Wonder Woman's aunt and fighting mentor.
In that fight scene, Cary Elwes and Mandy Patinkin spent weeks learning the fencing routines and with the exception of the gymnastics routines, did the entire fight without stuntmen.
When lockdown started last year, a long list of actors did their own "Home Movie" versions of this movie. The list includes Hugh Jackman, Jennifer Garner, Elijah Wood, Chris Pine, and even Fred Savage who reprises his role as the sick kid. A highlight: Sophie Turner as the Man in Black and Joe Jonas as Buttercup, against the R.O.U.S. played by their corgi. It has a cast of several with a budget well into dimes! It's a fantastic watch! You should give it a look.
It also featured the legendary Carl Reiner, father of the director of the movie Rob Reiner, as the grandfather. It was his last on-screen role. Watching him finish it off with "as you wish" was as touching as it was heartbreaking.
It's funny you said (at 22:43) that it had no fat on it, because the idea in William Goldman's novel is that he has edited out the waffle to make it more enjoyable. When he buys a copy for his son, but the son can't get into it, Goldman realises that his father used to tell him a "good parts" version. (In reality, the story is entirely Goldman's creation. There is no S. Morgenstern.) That framing device is replaced in the movie with the Fred Savage/Peter Falk scenes.
Yes there is a book that the movie was based off of and it is called the Princess Bride and it is a brilliant read (slightly different than the movie). Awesome reaction! This is a top 10 cult movie classic that stands the test of time. Also probably one of the greatest romance movies. I laughed so hard that you bleeped out the Prince's name Humperdink.
It is a must read. Absolutely hilarious and fun
My college roommate was a huge fan of the book, so when the movie was released, we took several buses to get across Milwaukee to the one theater that had a preview showing the night before the official release. There were only two other people in the theater, but we all had a great time!
The look on Simone's face when it looked like Buttercup was about to be eaten by a giant screeching eel was priceless. It's a good thing the Grandfather stopped reading to assure her Buttercup wouldn't be eaten.
Also, LOOONG before there was D&D, there was Lord of the Rings.
Not that long.
I was in my early twenties when this came out and I saw it in the theater. Even so, the overriding feeling it gave me was nostalgia. Even though it was a new story, it managed to capture what I felt listening to my grandmother act out the classic fairy tales for me. That's why that wraparound of the kid with his grandpa is so perfect - because it puts us right there in bed in our jammies, listening to that elder voice telling us a tale of the olden times. That feeling is what makes this story (a sweet but rather silly tale) so deeply touching - not the story itself, but what it awakens in those who watch it.
The Friendship between Inigo and Fessick is great
when Vincinni yells at Fessick and puts him down on the ship, Inigo right away cheers Fesick up by tormenting Vincinni with their rhyming.
Cary Elwes, who played Wesley, also was the main character in Robin Hood: Men In Tights. Men In Tights is primarily a spoof of Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves with Kevin Costner. Prince Of Thieves also featured Alan Rickman (Snape in the Harry Potter movies) as the Sheriff of Nottingham.
I would highly recommend Men In Tights, but it would be a good idea to watch Prince of Thieves first.
The house in Britain standing in for the castle of Humperdinck, was also used in Robin Hood Men in Tights, so Cary Elwes could show people around like he owned the place.
The very last "As you wish" from the grandfather (Peter Falk, who also played Columbo), for me is one of the most touching lines in cinema.
I have been a DnD player since Red Box Basic pre first ed. (1986) When this came out DnD campaigns were not like this, but it was something for them to aspire to grow into...
"I believe Andre The Giant could actually do that" ... INCONCIEVABLE! It's unlikely Andre could lift his own body mass 1inch off the ground. The world's strongest man can only do a few pull ups, Serena Williams said she can't do a single pull up. Bulky people aren't made for that kind of stuff at all.
I don't think the singer Englebert Humperdink will be too pleased to have part of his name bleeped out !!.
Or the 19th century composer of the opera Hansel and Gretel (whose honest to goodness given name, unlike the singer, was actually Englebert Humperdinck.)
Apparently Andre was a really nice guy and the amount of beer he could drink was astounding. My favourite anecdote from this movie is during filming Andre let out a fart that lasted a solid minute, literally and when he has finished the director asked if Andre was okay and Andre goes " I am now, boss" ;p;
It was 16 seconds because it was caught on tape and they checked how long it was later but just watch a second hand for 16 seconds and imagine a fart that long. It remains impressive nonetheless.
@@ronweber1402 Cary said iy was a minute in the interview I saw I think but the slight exaggeration could be forgiven anyway lol
This might be the most quoted movie in my life. My mom used to say "Good night boys. I'll most likely kill you in the morning."
FUN FACT: The small bald guy, Vizzin, is the voice of Rex from Toy Story.
Yes, The Princess Bride is based off a book by the same title, and it’s great.
and the screenplay was written by the author
William Goldman also wrote and adapted "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid"!
Translator. A bit different to Lord of the Flies.
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And ver different to Lord Of The Rings
"My name is Ingnio Montoya, you killed my father, prepare to die. My name is Ingnio Montoya you killed my father prepare to die. MY NAME IS IGNIO MONTOYA! YOU KILLED MY FATHER! PREPARE TO DIE.!"
"Stop saying that!" Lol!
Loved your Futurama reference. Such a brilliant show.
So many actors in this film go on to do voice work in at least one disney animated film. Cary Elwes (Westley) was in A Christmas Carol with Jim Carrey. Chris Sarandon (Humperdinck) is Jack Skellington in The Nightmare before Christmas. Wallace Shawn (Vizzini) is Rex from the Toy Story films, he's in The Incredibles, A Goofy Movie & Chicken little. Robin Wright is also in A Christmas Carol. Last Billy Crystal (Miracle Max) in Monsters inc. & Monsters University.
The stunt of Wesley and Buttercup rolling down the hill was done by the same stuntman. They got the shots they needed of Wesley rolling down the hill and then the stuntman changed into Buttercup's dress, put on a wig and did it again.
Billy Crystal was so taken with Andre that he wrote a movie for them to star in called "My Giant" but Andre passed away before they could make it. I believe Billy Crystal still made the movie, but I don't remember it being very well received.
The six fingered man is Christopher Guest, long time husband of Jamie Lee Curtis.
Andre the Giant was a really nice guy. He was in a bar one night and 4 husky guys kept taunting him. He remained calm. When the four walked outside and got into their van, Andre walked out and tipped the whole van on its side and walked off. This is the testimony of guests at the bar.
A truly perfect film. It doesnt drag. It races onward but never feels exhausting. Is it a love story? Yes! is it an action movie? Yes! Is it a date movie? Yes! Is it a family movie? Yes! Will you cheer? Yes! Will you tear up? Yes! Will you quote the movie at random times? Yes!
Greatest romantic comedy of all time. 10 out of 10.😂
Inconceivable!
YOU LEFT OUT the PAYOFF!!!! The last line - "As You Wish!!!
Honestly, "there will be blood tonight!" Is one of the most underrated lines in this whole movie. They way he says it hits me every time 😆. The script for this movie was written so well (I know it's based on the book).
Did you recognize Billy Crystal? He was amazing in this; they all were.
You guys totally got what this movie is all about. The hilarious names of the places, the ludicrousness made of each element of standard romances and fantasy films. Every line of dialogue is priceless. One of the best reactions I've ever seen to this film. (It is an actual book, btw.)
“I thought you were going to say something more crude...like with an F.”
FLIRT!
"Humperdinck" is a real name, albeit a surname. There was a fairly famous German composer (who died 100 years ago this month) named Engelbert Humperdinck.
Later a singer born Arnold Dorsey chose "Englebert Humperdinck" as his stage name. A couple of his more popular love songs were "This Moment in Time" and "After the Lovin'".
(Also, Humperdinck Duck was Donald Duck's paternal grandfather.)
Andre the Giant was one of the nicest people, and funny too. During shooting he disrupted a scene by ripping the loudest and longest fart known to mankind.
After it finally ended, the director Rob Reiner looks at him and asks "Are you ok?"
"I am now, boss" he replied. :D
Wallace Shawn (Vizzini) is also a great guy, he plays a similar character in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Grand Nagus Zek of the Ferengi Alliance.
You didn't show the final "as you wish"!!!!!!
Yes, it is based on an actual book....but quite different from the format used in the movie. The real author was William Goldman and the book was his fictional discussion of a book, "S. Morgenstern's "The Princess Bride." The text is supposedly William Goldman (the actual author) abridging "The Princess Bride, S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure"...."The Good Parts version." The premise was the fictional "S. Morgenstern's" book was way too complex and out of style and Goldman was cutting it down so only the Good Parts were included.
Every D&D rogue I've ever played has been basically been Inigo. Not only was it based on a book, but the author (William Goldman) was the screenwriter himself.
"It's very video gamy." Well you are seeing it through the eyes of that kid so you ain't wrong I guess.
What; You didn't include the last "As you wish"?! Disappointing!
Great reaction otherwise.
I've watched this movie probably over 100 times.
The stories of Robin and Andre during the filming of this is so unbelievably beautiful. From his affection towards her and gentleness of spirit to Robins feelings knowing that such a gentle-man could cover her head entirely but she felt completely calm knowing he'd be so upset to stuff up a take.
So many comments already. I'll just add if I had to pick one word for this movie it'd be "adorable." The action is exciting, but not viscous. The characters are wonderful and lighthearted. The meta story reading wrapper for the whole thing is cute. The movie is just adorable!
The story goes that when Cary Elwes and Mandy Patinkin were filming their duel it was virtually impossible to get them to focus as they were just playing around the set, making up their own fights and having an absolute ball.
Awesome reaction! And kudos for the Bert Kreischer "The Machine" edits. Made me LOL. 😂
Humperdinck is a legit surname. The prince's name is inspired by the British crooner Englebert Humperdinck. He was a second-tier pop singer in the late '60s - early '70s.
Everybody thinks their DnD campaign will be like Lord of the Rings, but they're all really Princess Bride.
The music for this movie was written by Mark Knopfler from Dire Straits, also Cary Elwes in this movie also reminds me of Jesse Spencer(Chase from House MD)
It’s definitely worth reading Carey Elwes’ book As You Wish about the making of The Princess Bride - there’s some really cool behind the scenes stories
You seriously cut out the best line of the movie? The grandfather saying "As you wish." would make a lumberjack tear up.
I don't think that there is anyway that that could make this movie better. I saw it in the cinema on first release, and many times since.
Yep. Top of the Perfect Film List. Full Stop. Cinematic Joy. God Bless Ted Turner and his networks for showing it non-stop through the 90s so it could gain it's cult status and appropriate recognition.
Yep, it's a real book by William Goldman - search "Princess Bride: A Hot Fairy Tale" (not making this up).
Popular british singer Engelbert Humperdink would like to take issue with your portrayal of his surname.
the man who wrote the story asked his 2 young daughters what kind of story they wanted him to tell. One said a story about a Princess. The other said a story about a new bride. And so he wrote The Princess Bride. tadah
Heard a story about Cary Elwes, who played Westley, that many years after this movie was out and he was much older. He was in a fast food place, the young girl waiting on him was smiling the whole time. He's thinking maybe she recognizes me from something. And after placing his order the girl replied, " As you wish" . Hope that 's a true story, it's so cute!
Sad part was Andre was so wracked with back pain and body pain due to his gigantism that he didn't have the strength for almost any of the stuff in the movie and couldn't even lift Robin Wright during the filming.
Mandy Patinkin has said when he delivered the line "i want my father back you son of a bitch" he was imagining himself saying to the cancer that took his own father, and that helped ignio come through so well
easily my absolute favorite line in my absolute favorite movie
By all accounts from what everyone who met or worked with him have said about him, Andre was literally just his character in this film. Barely any acting required, he was just always that sweet, gentle and kind.
fun fact! the princess bride is a book written by william goldman, and if you can say it's "about" anything, it's how the princess bride by s morgenstern is Not In Fact a real book at all, and while we can never recreate the magic we felt in childhood we are able to make new magic for our own children.
Many people are unaware that the music soundtrack for this movie was done by Mark Knopfler .
Yes, it's a real book, by William Goldman.
The "gimmick" of the book is that it's supposedly a condensed "good parts" version of the "real" book (which doesn't actually exist) because that's how the author's grandfather supposedly read it to him as a kid (skipping over the boring bits). Thus the grandfather reading it to the kid in the movie.
you guys have obviously not heard of Engelbert Humperdinck
I really enjoyed your reaction, but I have to say...the last line of the movie was the whole point of the movie.
I still think the best part is the first sword fight scene when originally choreographed only last about minute and they decided that wasn't good enough so they made the showing off stuff like the left hand thin and the bar flip scene just to extend the greatest fight I'm the movie I mean pay attention to the fight with the six fingered man only reason it lasts so long is do to revenge man being severely wounded and the six fingered man retreating before he can get a good stance going again and once he does it's about a minute 2 tops before its down to the killing
Ever notice that the evil prince in Shrek and Humperdinck dress exactly he same. An omoge I think
New subscriber, love what I'm seeing so far. This is the 2nd video I have seen from you both after Mulan. I'm glad you guys enjoyed this movie its one of my favorites to watch when I can't think of anything else to watch. If you enjoyed this you may enjoy Robinhood: Men in Tights (1993) and Dracula: Dead and Loving It (1995). Either way I look forward to future videos.
Edit: Last movie suggestion is Gunpowder Milkshake (2021).
You guys missed soooo many quotables... Inconceivable!
I was a kid when I saw this first time, and I originally thought his name was "Illegal toilet"...