Andre's back was in really bad shape during the filming of this movie. They had a golf cart and a driver just for Andre on the set and after every scene, Andre would gingerly climb into it and they would drive him back to his trailer where he would spend the rest of the time laying down and trying to recuperate. He was a true warrior though, and managed to soldier through the movie.
❤ "As you wish." ❤ Fun Fact: Cary Elwes and Mandy Patinkin performed all of their own sword-fighting after many hours of training. According to Rob Reiner, the only stunt performed by Elwes' stunt double was one flip during the "Chatty Duelists" scene. Historical Fact: There really was a "Dread Pirate Roberts" in real life. His name was Bartholomew Roberts, also known as Black Bart, who operated in the Caribbean in the early 18th century. He is reckoned by many to have been the most successful pirate of all time. Gentle Giant Fact: Despite his character Fezzik's almost-superhuman strength, André René Roussimoff's back problems at the time prevented him from actually lifting anything heavy. Robin Wright had to be attached to wires in the scene where Buttercup jumps from the castle window into Fezzik's arms because he couldn't support her himself.
You get invested because it is GREAT acting, GREAT writing and GREAT directing. The story pulls you in because everything is done so well. Thank you for another great reaction to and all time favorite movie. 😁
The characters are all very VERY well defined and distinct. Even the bad guys make you smile, because they are ridiculously "stereotypically over the top" and "played with a straight face". All the "I am soo busy ... killing my wife, blaming Gilda and arranging a war" stuff is just hilarious ... and the straight-faced manner makes it easy to have Inigo and Fezzik swap from being bad guys to good guys.
It is so hard to believe that Peter Faulk's (Grandfather's) "As you wish" line was done as a PICK-UP. Meaning that they had to re-shoot the scene for one reason or another, and he was ALL ALONE..... No actor to work off of, no "feeding of the line", MINIMUM sound and camera crew and JUST the director saying "action".... and he did it in ONE SHOT with absolute perfection and complete expression of grandfatherly love. An amazing piece of acting that for the most part is completely ignored from a technical aspect, but has one of the most impactful moments of the entire movie.
I had to go back and watch the ending and never caught that. If you look at the color of Faulk's mustache and hair it is completely different before he turns.
Trivia: When I got around to looking them up, I found out every one of the great sword fighters’ names Inigo and Westley mentioned during their duel were real historical swordfighters/fencers, specifically of the Italian schools of fencing from around the Renaissance, many of whom wrote famous treatises on the art. - Camillo Agrippa (1553) - Rocco Bonetti (1570) - Ridolfo Capo Ferro da Cagli (1610)
There's more to it than that! A fencing expert in some video somewhere on RUclips explained that there are really obscure jokes in how each fencing master's names are used. I don't remember most of them, but one was, "You are using Bonetti's defense against me." "I thought it fitting, considering the rocky terrain." A pun with Bonetti's first name Rocco. This movie is amazing.
Added trivia: As a fencer for more than 30 years, I can assure you that while each of these great teachers had a distinct style, the styles in question had nothing whatsoever to do with what Westley and Inigo were doing with their blades as they spoke. That said, the mere fact that the writers got those in with the jokes was very impressive, and when I first saw the film when it came out I didn't know those names! I can say that this movie sparked my interest in fencing though!
@@seannovack3834 That makes sense. Apparently the scene was originally much shorter, but Reiner found it dissatisfying and not sufficiently impressive. So Elwes and Patinkin worked with the fight choreographer? drawing it out to the much longer scene and practicing and rehearsing it for days in order to make it look much more dramatic.
Great reactions/comments - Princess Bride is on my list of MUST SEE movies and definitely one of my all time favs. So good, so clean, so pure ... just priceless.
The Grandfather in the story was the great actor Peter Falk who is best known for his role as the detective Columbo. Montoya was played by Mandy Patinkin who was great in Sunday In The Park With George. The character who brought him back to life was Billy Crystal and the grandson was played by Fred Savage the star of Wonder Years.
There are endless quotes from this movie I've been saying for 35 years. I'm really surprised you've tried to watch this before and felt it "wasn't for you". I hope you enjoy it this time. I'm not sure I've ever seen someone not enjoy this film.
I got really mad at this movie the first time I watched it. I was 8, I think, and I was used to female characters with personality and skill who could be cool on their own. Buttercup was essentially walking scenery. Even when she was in direct danger she barely moved. I spent the whole movie just feeling angry that she wouldn't DO anything. It kinda spoiled the whole thing for me.
So many people miss that Inigo bites off a piece of the miracle pill before putting it in Westley's mouth. That's how he's able to come back after all the stabs. That and his willpower.
I highly recommend reading the novel, which is just as fun and funny, but also different than the film. It's a perfect adaptation, and the framing device in the novel in some cases is even better than the Fred Savage / Peter Falk framing device in the movie.
Nice reaction. 🙂 This is my favorite movie of all time, but I'm a romantic. When I was a little kid my dad would tell me made-up bedtime stories and/or read them to me out of books. Starting when I was ten or eleven, and my little sister was six or seven, Dad sat in the hallway between our bedrooms and read us the Lord of the Rings as our bedtime story night after night, for months. My sis fell asleep fairly quickly, but I was entranced. That stayed with me ever since, and ever since I've loved reading out loud to friends and loved ones. Near the end of her life, as she was fighting her losing battle with cancer, I came to stay with my dad and step-mother for ten days. She'd heard me (and Dad for that matter) read out loud before and always loved it, so she had me read to her and Dad every evening to help her relax before bed, and often during the day too. She had me come back with her for a chemo treatment and I read to her while she endured it. She laughed a few times during the treatment and I didn't know why, but as we left she told me that though she kept her eyes closed for most of the time every time she opened them she'd see that all the nurses had drifted down to the end of their counter closest to us and were watching and listening as I read aloud to her. 😀 So thanks, Dad, for teaching me the joy of reading aloud to others. I'm glad that that gift brought some comfort to my stepmom, and to my dad too. Two weeks from today will mark the first anniversary of his death, and I'm still not quite settled to that being real. But the lessons he taught me keep him alive in a way, and reading aloud and storytelling are a way I try to remember and honor him.
Now on your Rob Reiner journey you need to see This is Spinal Tap a rockumentary, ah make that mockumentary about fictional rock band Spinal Tap starring Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer, Micheal McKean and a host of others.
The reason the story works has to be credited to the original writer, THE quintessential Hollywood screenwriter/novelist of all time, William Goldman. The reason the movie works is how much Rob Reiner loves the source book. And also, of course, that wonderful cast he assembled. It's just a classic. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Really fun reaction.
Don't be too hard on the princess for the fire swamp. Remember that it is satirizing fairy tales and so the roles of the characters are very much in place. She's the helpless princess and he's the dashing swashbuckler. Also, if she had quickly killed it with the sword then we don't get to drag out watching him wrestle with that wonderfully funny rat costume :D
Peter Falk was a great actor. You should do some reactions of him in the Columbo television series from the 70s. It is a fun murder mystery series that he is famous for.
My sons are 24 & 21 and anytime they complained growing up, I’d always say “life is pain, anyone who tells you different is selling something” We love this movie 😎
Christopher Guest, who plays the 6 finger man, plays Nigel in Spinal Tap, another Rob Reiner movie. Also, Guest is married to Jamie Lee Curtis. Oh, and he's an actual English Lord. Interesting guy.
For me, the final line is the most perfect of all time. There are other classics of course. Casablanca, King Kong, Chinatown, and many others. My 3 favorite all time last lines of a movie are all from Rob Reiner films. This Is Spinal Tap, Stand By Me, and this one.
I had such a movie crush on Buttercup as a kid, and Peter Falk has perfect grandpa energy. If I ever get to be a grandpa, I'm just gonna copy this guy.
I'm glad you enjoyed this very special film. I first saw it on its release while in HS. Over the years, it has only become more endearing. Thank you for providing a great reaction.
So glad you (finally!) enjoyed it, Madison! 👍 I think that Inigo is probably the favorite character of many viewers; he certainly is _my_ favorite! And my favorite phrase of that final monologue: "It's conceivable, you miserable, vomitous mass, ..." Classic! 🤣 Thanks so much for sharing this with us!
On reading stories: Yes I remember my mom reading me stories of Star Wars and Superman when I was very little and as an adult realizing that she had no interest in those but she read them because I liked them.
Cool reaction Lady Madison, totally fun movie that never took itself seriously. Can't wait to see your book promo video, I know it will be outstanding.
The score (rarely spoken of) is curiously simplistic...on purpose. It's intended to sound like a video game's music from the 80's...because we're seeing the book through Fred Savage's eyes...who just wanted to play a video game at the start. (The "music" to the baseball game at the beginning isn't from the actual game...it was added to match the score.)
Let's ask the real questions here. Buttercup seems to have no family so how exactly has she kept that farm? How can she afford a farm boy? How did he end up there? Where does he sleep? And, most importantly, why can't she reach that damn pitcher? This film is deeper than "2001: A Space Odyssey" and "Jacob's Ladder" combined.
This movie is for everyone boys and girls it is such a great movie. This movie is based on a book. The writer of the book also wrote the script of the movie . The scene with Westley and the six finger man when the six finger man hit him in the head was real and the actor who plays Wesley had to go to the hospital. here was real spark between the main actors in real life Westley and Buttercup that's why it works. Andre the giant used his big hands to protect Robin Wright (Buttercup ) head when she was cold on the set. You should also see Wilow, Lady Hawk, The Never Ending Story and The Labyrinth 1986. This is one of the movies with an epic soundtrack like Conan The Barbarian or Highlander which you should also see. one of my favorite quotes from this movie "“We are men of action, lies do not become us.”"
Mandy Patinkin, who played Inigo Montoya, stated that he drew on his most painful memory for motivation: the death of his father. When he was talking to the Six Fingered Man, he imagined he was talking to the cancer that claimed his father’s life. Thus, the real emotion behind the line, “I want my father back, you s.o.b.”
Whar's not to like here? It was my daughters' fave growing up. Surehanded direction (Rob Reiner); witty script (Oscar-winning William Goldman of 'Butch Cassidy' fame, adapted from a bedtime story told to his daughters, one of whom wanted a princess, the other a bride); fine ensemble cast, both the principals and the cameos; inspired casting (non-actor Andre the Giant); and not least, the gorgeous soundtrack (Brit guitar hero/composer Mark Knopfler, with a romantic theme 'Storybook Love' sung by the late Willy De Ville). You're not the first to pick up on Buttercup's apparent passivity in the fire swamp scene, strange considering her eternal devotion to 'my sweet Westley', and willing to die rather than lose him again. A whole essay possible in there on the 'princess helpless swoon' factor. Inigo's invulnerability to Count Rogen's dagger also never quite sat well with me. I've found American viewers are quick to appreciate their countrymen's various cameos, Billy Crystal, Peter Falk et al.,but sometimes overlook two veritable Brit comedy legends in Mel Smith (the dungeonmaster) and Peter Cook ('mawwage' - edited out here). Sadly both are no longer with us. Thanks again Madison. Nice change of genre, refreshing.
People often pass over this one on first look as silly. Then they watch it and realize it's a fantastic movie. If you want something from Rob Reiner that's different still, you should watch Spinal Tsp (another often culturally referenced movie)
"I think he approached those cliffs a long time ago"...Yeah I get it. LOL Thanks, it is always a pleasure to watch this great film alongside someone who's never seen it.
You cannot go to any type of convention or meeting where they have you put your name on the "Hello, my name is" name tag without seeing at least one person put Inigo Montoya. Another classic Rob Reiner film is the mockumentary "Spinal Tap". It started the whole mockumentary genre of film.
Can’t wait for the trailer for your novel! It all sounds so exciting! I’m currently writing my own, I love writing so much and it’s always great to see other writers publishing and also doing cool things with their writing and books. I’ll be sure to check it out on April 5th and I look forward to reading your novel.
FOR INIGO: I love that for each wound he received from the 6 fingered man, he gave back. the Face, the Arms, then the killing blow to the stomach. "Miracle Max and his Wife " (Billy Crystal and Carol Kane) were so terrific they could have had their own movie! During Shooting, Robin was getting cold in those Light Robes. So Andre would Place his hand on her head to keep her warm... He truly WAS a Gentleman Giant!
I would have loved a sequel where they follow Inigo Montoya as he becomes the new Dread Pirate Roberts and Wesley could have played the part of his 2nd in command to help convince everyone that he's legit. Imagine that.
As some of the other commenters have mentioned, This is Spinal Tap is definitely worth watching. Actor Christopher Guest who played Count Rugen (the six fingered man) is one of the writers and actors of This is Spinal Tap.
The similarities between Prince Humperdink and Lord Farquad (Shrek 1) can't be a coincidence. As others have said This is Spinal Tap is another one to watch.
Forgot Peter Falk was in this. If you wanna see him at the start of his career, check out the zany classic "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World." TONS of old Hollywood stars in that one.
The real reason he's limping is he broke his big toe between takes and when the count hits Wesley on the head Carey had to be rushed to hospital with concussion
William Goldman, one of the best screenwriters in Hollywood history, first wrote this story as a fairy tale for his two young daughters. He asked them what should the story be about, and one said, "A princess!", and the other said, "A bride!"...and the rest is history,
Billy Crystal...all his movies are great! He told THE best story once...being in a restaurant, sitting at a table. He gets his food, starts eating. A guy at the next table says to him," u know this food is great, but u know what would be better? When they cut the meat really Leeeean, it's nice and leeeean!" So funny!!
Don't worry, you're not the only one who initially thought this movie wasn't for them. I first saw it when I was 14 and while I didn't hate it, I didn't think it was anything special either. Fast-forward 5 years and I watched it again and was struck by a) how much of it I actually remembered and b) how stinking FUNNY this movie is. Somehow a lot of the humor failed to land with me the first time around, which is honestly baffling in hindsight (and yeah, I was a little annoyed with Buttercup initially as well, but not every heroine has to be a badass fighter). Anyway, that second viewing was when I fell in love with this movie and it's been my favorite ever since. Oh, and as you have no doubt noticed since watching this movie, there is a Princess Bride quote for nearly every occasion.
Amazing! This is a favorite movie of mine. And I just realized, many woman reactors do not believe that Wesley was killed by the Dread Pirate Roberts. Most male reactors do.
If you ever read the novel, there is a great framing device around the story like this movie has but it's more in depth. The main story is pretty close.
Great film, glad you enjoyed and reacted to this one Madison, Cary Elwes, and Robin Wright do have on screen chemistry, and as we all know she went on to a bigger film a few years later, as Jenny in Forrest Gump, hope all is well with you Madison, can't wait to see more of your content, take care!...👍👍👍👍👍
A perfect film. I'm sure it's been mentioned but when Mandy Patinkin was filming his own father was dying (or I believe finally succumbed to ) cancer and his justifiable revenge line "I want my father back you son of a bitch!!!" really knocks you out (and sadly every time I've seen it since my own dad lost his battle over a decade ago truly hits home). Glad you gave this another shot to re-watch Mads. Also Reiner & the screenwriter William Goldman (who adapted this novel) would go on to do the adaptation of MISERY.
I know this is late but, I am thrilled you gave this movie another chance. There is a movie I think you might like though. The Jungle Book 1994 with Jason Scott Lee. Gorgeous movie. All but one animal is real. Add to that? Cary Elwes is the villain in this one.
Every adult who’s ever read to a child or showed them a favorite old movie, has had that same experience as the grandfather: “Yes, you’re very smart. Now shut up.” 😂🤣
😄👍 Wait 'til you see Rob Reiner's first (and best) film, "This Is Spinal Tap," which also features Christopher Guest (the six fingered man), but in a much different role.
A Rob Reiner film you need to watch is "This Is Spinal Tap". Done as a documentary of a rock band where the main characters actually play all the music. They even toured and I saw them and it was such a good/fun show. Also, the grandpa in this movie was the legendary Peter Falk. He was Columbo in the old tv series but in movies as well. One you should check out is "The In-Laws" with him and Alan Arkin. Just make sure you watch the original and not the lame remake.
Lovely reaction Madison, such a classic, fantastic dialogue. I guess you should now see "This is Spinal Tap" to complete Rob Reiner's golden streak. Looking forward to the trailer on Wednesday 🙂
Hi Madison, I'm so glad you watched one of my favorite movies. At the beginning you seemed rather cynical and I didn't think you were going to like this movie at all. I'm so glad you came around. 🙂 Can't wait to see the trailer for your book. I didn't know there was such a thing as a trailer for a book, but if it's your book, I know I'll make the time. By the way, Robin Wright also played Jenny in Forrest Gump.
If you're not handy with a sword, you can actually do more harm than good - the sword might have gone into the wrong object. Buttercup is not good at physical defense or offence. But she has other gifts: she speaks truth to Vezzini and Humperdinck - the only non-yes person in his circle. She sacrifices her happiness to save Westley from the archers. She sees Humperdinck's fear and tells him so: there's an untapped well of observation in her that Westley will likely foster. So if she can't stab a rat, I give her some slack. There are other things.
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Darth Vader saying "As you wish" to Tarkin, and Boba Fett to Vader, takes on a whole new meaning after seeing this movie.
RIP, Andre The Giant, 1946-1993
Andre's back was in really bad shape during the filming of this movie. They had a golf cart and a driver just for Andre on the set and after every scene, Andre would gingerly climb into it and they would drive him back to his trailer where he would spend the rest of the time laying down and trying to recuperate. He was a true warrior though, and managed to soldier through the movie.
❤ "As you wish." ❤
Fun Fact: Cary Elwes and Mandy Patinkin performed all of their own sword-fighting after many hours of training. According to Rob Reiner, the only stunt performed by Elwes' stunt double was one flip during the "Chatty Duelists" scene.
Historical Fact: There really was a "Dread Pirate Roberts" in real life. His name was Bartholomew Roberts, also known as Black Bart, who operated in the Caribbean in the early 18th century. He is reckoned by many to have been the most successful pirate of all time.
Gentle Giant Fact: Despite his character Fezzik's almost-superhuman strength, André René Roussimoff's back problems at the time prevented him from actually lifting anything heavy. Robin Wright had to be attached to wires in the scene where Buttercup jumps from the castle window into Fezzik's arms because he couldn't support her himself.
You get invested because it is GREAT acting, GREAT writing and GREAT directing. The story pulls you in because everything is done so well. Thank you for another great reaction to and all time favorite movie. 😁
The characters are all very VERY well defined and distinct. Even the bad guys make you smile, because they are ridiculously "stereotypically over the top" and "played with a straight face". All the "I am soo busy ... killing my wife, blaming Gilda and arranging a war" stuff is just hilarious ... and the straight-faced manner makes it easy to have Inigo and Fezzik swap from being bad guys to good guys.
It is so hard to believe that Peter Faulk's (Grandfather's) "As you wish" line was done as a PICK-UP.
Meaning that they had to re-shoot the scene for one reason or another, and he was ALL ALONE..... No actor to work off of, no "feeding of the line", MINIMUM sound and camera crew and JUST the director saying "action".... and he did it in ONE SHOT with absolute perfection and complete expression of grandfatherly love. An amazing piece of acting that for the most part is completely ignored from a technical aspect, but has one of the most impactful moments of the entire movie.
I had to go back and watch the ending and never caught that. If you look at the color of Faulk's mustache and hair it is completely different before he turns.
The grandson is Fred Savage from The Wonder Years. Buttercup was Jenny from Forrest Gump. And Wesley was in Glory. So many great actors.
and Wesley was also in Saw, Hot Shots, Robin Hood men in Tights... Gary Elwess is criminally underated actor. His has amazing range.
Trivia:
When I got around to looking them up, I found out every one of the great sword fighters’ names Inigo and Westley mentioned during their duel were real historical swordfighters/fencers, specifically of the Italian schools of fencing from around the Renaissance, many of whom wrote famous treatises on the art.
- Camillo Agrippa (1553)
- Rocco Bonetti (1570)
- Ridolfo Capo Ferro da Cagli (1610)
There's more to it than that! A fencing expert in some video somewhere on RUclips explained that there are really obscure jokes in how each fencing master's names are used. I don't remember most of them, but one was, "You are using Bonetti's defense against me."
"I thought it fitting, considering the rocky terrain." A pun with Bonetti's first name Rocco.
This movie is amazing.
Added trivia: As a fencer for more than 30 years, I can assure you that while each of these great teachers had a distinct style, the styles in question had nothing whatsoever to do with what Westley and Inigo were doing with their blades as they spoke.
That said, the mere fact that the writers got those in with the jokes was very impressive, and when I first saw the film when it came out I didn't know those names! I can say that this movie sparked my interest in fencing though!
@@seannovack3834 That makes sense. Apparently the scene was originally much shorter, but Reiner found it dissatisfying and not sufficiently impressive. So Elwes and Patinkin worked with the fight choreographer? drawing it out to the much longer scene and practicing and rehearsing it for days in order to make it look much more dramatic.
@@gluuuuue read "As You Wish", by Cary Elwes for the full story from the horse's mouth!
This Is Spinal Tap is another gem from Rob Reiner. He even plays a part in the mockumentary.
The best is when you watch it with a kid, they usually totally don't get all the irony and see it as a aaaaaawesome adventure.
"I have been in the revenge business so long, I don't know what to do with my life." This was Mandy Patinkin's favorite line.
Peter Falk... I always get a tear at that end scene...
My favorite line is: "Let me explain....no, there is too much. Let me sum up." 😄😄
Inconceivable!
You keep using that word. I am thinking you do not know what that word means.
I do not think it means what you think it means.
Great reactions/comments - Princess Bride is on my list of MUST SEE movies and definitely one of my all time favs. So good, so clean, so pure ... just priceless.
Add Rob Reiner's "This is Spinal Tap" to your list!
Starring Christopher Guest (the 6 Fingered man).
The Grandfather in the story was the great actor Peter Falk who is best known for his role as the detective Columbo. Montoya was played by Mandy Patinkin who was great in Sunday In The Park With George. The character who brought him back to life was Billy Crystal and the grandson was played by Fred Savage the star of Wonder Years.
There are endless quotes from this movie I've been saying for 35 years.
I'm really surprised you've tried to watch this before and felt it "wasn't for you". I hope you enjoy it this time. I'm not sure I've ever seen someone not enjoy this film.
Yup! Our family quotes it all the time. My kids are in college now and they make sure that all their friends have seen this movie.
It's really weird, my boss strongly dislikes this movie. I don't understand her at all.
I got really mad at this movie the first time I watched it. I was 8, I think, and I was used to female characters with personality and skill who could be cool on their own. Buttercup was essentially walking scenery. Even when she was in direct danger she barely moved. I spent the whole movie just feeling angry that she wouldn't DO anything. It kinda spoiled the whole thing for me.
So many people miss that Inigo bites off a piece of the miracle pill before putting it in Westley's mouth. That's how he's able to come back after all the stabs. That and his willpower.
I highly recommend reading the novel, which is just as fun and funny, but also different than the film. It's a perfect adaptation, and the framing device in the novel in some cases is even better than the Fred Savage / Peter Falk framing device in the movie.
I love the book, but I think the framing device is the weakest part of the novel and the thing the movie most improved upon.
Nice reaction. 🙂 This is my favorite movie of all time, but I'm a romantic.
When I was a little kid my dad would tell me made-up bedtime stories and/or read them to me out of books. Starting when I was ten or eleven, and my little sister was six or seven, Dad sat in the hallway between our bedrooms and read us the Lord of the Rings as our bedtime story night after night, for months. My sis fell asleep fairly quickly, but I was entranced. That stayed with me ever since, and ever since I've loved reading out loud to friends and loved ones.
Near the end of her life, as she was fighting her losing battle with cancer, I came to stay with my dad and step-mother for ten days. She'd heard me (and Dad for that matter) read out loud before and always loved it, so she had me read to her and Dad every evening to help her relax before bed, and often during the day too. She had me come back with her for a chemo treatment and I read to her while she endured it. She laughed a few times during the treatment and I didn't know why, but as we left she told me that though she kept her eyes closed for most of the time every time she opened them she'd see that all the nurses had drifted down to the end of their counter closest to us and were watching and listening as I read aloud to her. 😀
So thanks, Dad, for teaching me the joy of reading aloud to others. I'm glad that that gift brought some comfort to my stepmom, and to my dad too. Two weeks from today will mark the first anniversary of his death, and I'm still not quite settled to that being real. But the lessons he taught me keep him alive in a way, and reading aloud and storytelling are a way I try to remember and honor him.
Now on your Rob Reiner journey you need to see This is Spinal Tap a rockumentary, ah make that mockumentary about fictional rock band Spinal Tap starring Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer, Micheal McKean and a host of others.
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You would like Prince Humperdinck, (Chris Sarandon)..in Fright Night 1985 ..a humorous tale of a vampire..
The reason the story works has to be credited to the original writer, THE quintessential Hollywood screenwriter/novelist of all time, William Goldman. The reason the movie works is how much Rob Reiner loves the source book. And also, of course, that wonderful cast he assembled. It's just a classic. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Really fun reaction.
One of the best movies ever made!
Don't be too hard on the princess for the fire swamp. Remember that it is satirizing fairy tales and so the roles of the characters are very much in place. She's the helpless princess and he's the dashing swashbuckler. Also, if she had quickly killed it with the sword then we don't get to drag out watching him wrestle with that wonderfully funny rat costume :D
Peter Falk was a great actor. You should do some reactions of him in the Columbo television series from the 70s. It is a fun murder mystery series that he is famous for.
"Have fun storming the Castle!"
That last "As you wish" really gets my feelers
My sons are 24 & 21 and anytime they complained growing up, I’d always say “life is pain, anyone who tells you different is selling something” We love this movie 😎
Christopher Guest, who plays the 6 finger man, plays Nigel in Spinal Tap, another Rob Reiner movie. Also, Guest is married to Jamie Lee Curtis. Oh, and he's an actual English Lord. Interesting guy.
For me, the final line is the most perfect of all time. There are other classics of course. Casablanca, King Kong, Chinatown, and many others. My 3 favorite all time last lines of a movie are all from Rob Reiner films. This Is Spinal Tap, Stand By Me, and this one.
A long time family favorite. Thanks for taking it on. I hope you like it. You might enjoy Kerry Elwess (spl) character in "Robin Hood, Men in Tights".
I had such a movie crush on Buttercup as a kid, and Peter Falk has perfect grandpa energy. If I ever get to be a grandpa, I'm just gonna copy this guy.
I'm glad you enjoyed this very special film. I first saw it on its release while in HS. Over the years, it has only become more endearing.
Thank you for providing a great reaction.
Great reaction! Glad you enjoyed it! The book is also a great read!
So glad you (finally!) enjoyed it, Madison! 👍 I think that Inigo is probably the favorite character of many viewers; he certainly is _my_ favorite! And my favorite phrase of that final monologue: "It's conceivable, you miserable, vomitous mass, ..." Classic! 🤣 Thanks so much for sharing this with us!
Mandy Patankin has said that "Inigo Montoya" is his favorite role throughout his career.
On reading stories: Yes I remember my mom reading me stories of Star Wars and Superman when I was very little and as an adult realizing that she had no interest in those but she read them because I liked them.
Cool reaction Lady Madison, totally fun movie that never took itself seriously. Can't wait to see your book promo video, I know it will be outstanding.
ROUS? I don’t believe they exist
Clearly a false report of their existence. Inconceivable.
The score (rarely spoken of) is curiously simplistic...on purpose.
It's intended to sound like a video game's music from the 80's...because we're seeing the book through Fred Savage's eyes...who just wanted to play a video game at the start.
(The "music" to the baseball game at the beginning isn't from the actual game...it was added to match the score.)
Let's ask the real questions here. Buttercup seems to have no family so how exactly has she kept that farm? How can she afford a farm boy? How did he end up there? Where does he sleep? And, most importantly, why can't she reach that damn pitcher? This film is deeper than "2001: A Space Odyssey" and "Jacob's Ladder" combined.
Lol! Of course Buttercup lived with her parents or grandparents. It’s understood.
This movie is for everyone boys and girls it is such a great movie. This movie is based on a book. The writer of the book also wrote the script of the movie . The scene with Westley and the six finger man when the six finger man hit him in the head was real and the actor who plays Wesley had to go to the hospital. here was real spark between the main actors in real life Westley and Buttercup that's why it works. Andre the giant used his big hands to protect Robin Wright (Buttercup ) head when she was cold on the set. You should also see Wilow, Lady Hawk, The Never Ending Story and The Labyrinth 1986. This is one of the movies with an epic soundtrack like Conan The Barbarian or Highlander which you should also see. one of my favorite quotes from this movie "“We are men of action, lies do not become us.”"
Mandy Patinkin, who played Inigo Montoya, stated that he drew on his most painful memory for motivation: the death of his father. When he was talking to the Six Fingered Man, he imagined he was talking to the cancer that claimed his father’s life. Thus, the real emotion behind the line, “I want my father back, you s.o.b.”
Whar's not to like here? It was my daughters' fave growing up. Surehanded direction (Rob Reiner); witty script (Oscar-winning William Goldman of 'Butch Cassidy' fame, adapted from a bedtime story told to his daughters, one of whom wanted a princess, the other a bride); fine ensemble cast, both the principals and the cameos; inspired casting (non-actor Andre the Giant); and not least, the gorgeous soundtrack (Brit guitar hero/composer Mark Knopfler, with a romantic theme 'Storybook Love' sung by the late Willy De Ville).
You're not the first to pick up on Buttercup's apparent passivity in the fire swamp scene, strange considering her eternal devotion to 'my sweet Westley', and willing to die rather than lose him again. A whole essay possible in there on the 'princess helpless swoon' factor. Inigo's invulnerability to Count Rogen's dagger also never quite sat well with me. I've found American viewers are quick to appreciate their countrymen's various cameos, Billy Crystal, Peter Falk et al.,but sometimes overlook two veritable Brit comedy legends in Mel Smith (the dungeonmaster) and Peter Cook ('mawwage' - edited out here). Sadly both are no longer with us. Thanks again Madison. Nice change of genre, refreshing.
People often pass over this one on first look as silly. Then they watch it and realize it's a fantastic movie.
If you want something from Rob Reiner that's different still, you should watch Spinal Tsp (another often culturally referenced movie)
"I think he approached those cliffs a long time ago"...Yeah I get it. LOL Thanks, it is always a pleasure to watch this great film alongside someone who's never seen it.
Nice one, Madison. Love this movie! 😊 And I agree with others here, the book is a really good read! 😄
15:27 IMHO, these are their greatest rolls.
You cannot go to any type of convention or meeting where they have you put your name on the "Hello, my name is" name tag without seeing at least one person put Inigo Montoya. Another classic Rob Reiner film is the mockumentary "Spinal Tap". It started the whole mockumentary genre of film.
Also see Christopher Guest, the 6 fingered man, as guitarist Nigel Tufnel in Rob Reiner's This Is Spinal Tap.
"Only compared to some", you are the only reviewer I have seen include this great line.
Can’t wait for the trailer for your novel! It all sounds so exciting! I’m currently writing my own, I love writing so much and it’s always great to see other writers publishing and also doing cool things with their writing and books. I’ll be sure to check it out on April 5th and I look forward to reading your novel.
FOR INIGO: I love that for each wound he received from the 6 fingered man, he gave back. the Face, the Arms, then the killing blow to the stomach.
"Miracle Max and his Wife " (Billy Crystal and Carol Kane) were so terrific they could have had their own movie!
During Shooting, Robin was getting cold in those Light Robes. So Andre would Place his hand on her head to keep her warm... He truly WAS a Gentleman Giant!
I would have loved a sequel where they follow Inigo Montoya as he becomes the new Dread Pirate Roberts and Wesley could have played the part of his 2nd in command to help convince everyone that he's legit. Imagine that.
As some of the other commenters have mentioned, This is Spinal Tap is definitely worth watching. Actor Christopher Guest who played Count Rugen (the six fingered man) is one of the writers and actors of This is Spinal Tap.
"Darkside Madison" is pretty cool!
The similarities between Prince Humperdink and Lord Farquad (Shrek 1) can't be a coincidence. As others have said This is Spinal Tap is another one to watch.
I did watch somewhere in Shrek documentaries, Farquaad was modelled after Humperdink, because animator´s loved this film.
I'm rooting for you. Wish you all the best.
Forgot Peter Falk was in this. If you wanna see him at the start of his career, check out the zany classic "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World." TONS of old Hollywood stars in that one.
I love this movie! Its basically the definition of a family film. Its something everyone can love and for all ages
The subtle pokes at chivalry are great!
The Princess Bride is one of the best fairy tales, in the same way that Galaxy Quest is one of the best Star Trek movies.
Inconceivable! This is personally a top 5 movie for me. Rob Reiner at his best. Great cast, great script, great movie! Cheers....
Yaaaa know, growing up I was lead to believe that quick sand was going to much more common and a far bigger problem then it is.
Yep and killer bees, at 8 yrs old I spent an inordinate amount of time worrying about both quick sand and killer bees 😛
The real reason he's limping is he broke his big toe between takes and when the count hits Wesley on the head Carey had to be rushed to hospital with concussion
A can't miss Reiner movie is the almost completely add-libbed, This is Spinal Tap! I think his first...
Can’t wait to see the trailer ❤
It's called chameleon affect. I have a friend from Alabama that has a heavy southern accent. I copy it every time we hang out.
William Goldman, one of the best screenwriters in Hollywood history, first wrote this story as a fairy tale for his two young daughters. He asked them what should the story be about, and one said, "A princess!", and the other said, "A bride!"...and the rest is history,
Billy Crystal...all his movies are great! He told THE best story once...being in a restaurant, sitting at a table. He gets his food, starts eating. A guy at the next table says to him," u know this food is great, but u know what would be better? When they cut the meat really Leeeean, it's nice and leeeean!" So funny!!
Read the book about the same time the movie came out. Half the book is scratched out. VERY funny.
So glad you enjoyed this one, Madison. But honestly, how could you not?
Awesome reaction. Thank you. Take care.
Another VERY DIFFERENT Rob Reiner film ….
THIS IS SPINAL TAP
Don't worry, you're not the only one who initially thought this movie wasn't for them. I first saw it when I was 14 and while I didn't hate it, I didn't think it was anything special either. Fast-forward 5 years and I watched it again and was struck by a) how much of it I actually remembered and b) how stinking FUNNY this movie is. Somehow a lot of the humor failed to land with me the first time around, which is honestly baffling in hindsight (and yeah, I was a little annoyed with Buttercup initially as well, but not every heroine has to be a badass fighter). Anyway, that second viewing was when I fell in love with this movie and it's been my favorite ever since.
Oh, and as you have no doubt noticed since watching this movie, there is a Princess Bride quote for nearly every occasion.
Amazing! This is a favorite movie of mine. And I just realized, many woman reactors do not believe that Wesley was killed by the Dread Pirate Roberts. Most male reactors do.
If you ever read the novel, there is a great framing device around the story like this movie has but it's more in depth. The main story is pretty close.
Great film, glad you enjoyed and reacted to this one Madison, Cary Elwes, and Robin Wright do have on screen chemistry, and as we all know she went on to a bigger film a few years later, as Jenny in Forrest Gump, hope all is well with you Madison, can't wait to see more of your content, take care!...👍👍👍👍👍
Great review Madison!
A perfect film. I'm sure it's been mentioned but when Mandy Patinkin was filming his own father was dying (or I believe finally succumbed to ) cancer and his justifiable revenge line "I want my father back you son of a bitch!!!" really knocks you out (and sadly every time I've seen it since my own dad lost his battle over a decade ago truly hits home). Glad you gave this another shot to re-watch Mads. Also Reiner & the screenwriter William Goldman (who adapted this novel) would go on to do the adaptation of MISERY.
I know this is late but, I am thrilled you gave this movie another chance.
There is a movie I think you might like though. The Jungle Book 1994 with Jason Scott Lee. Gorgeous movie.
All but one animal is real. Add to that? Cary Elwes is the villain in this one.
The biggest one you are missing is "This is Spinal Tap" from Rob Reiner
Every adult who’s ever read to a child or showed them a favorite old movie, has had that same experience as the grandfather: “Yes, you’re very smart. Now shut up.” 😂🤣
Your next Rob Reiner film should be "This is Spinal Tap".
😄👍 Wait 'til you see Rob Reiner's first (and best) film, "This Is Spinal Tap," which also features Christopher Guest (the six fingered man), but in a much different role.
A Rob Reiner film you need to watch is "This Is Spinal Tap". Done as a documentary of a rock band where the main characters actually play all the music. They even toured and I saw them and it was such a good/fun show. Also, the grandpa in this movie was the legendary Peter Falk. He was Columbo in the old tv series but in movies as well. One you should check out is "The In-Laws" with him and Alan Arkin. Just make sure you watch the original and not the lame remake.
You forget that she has not seen Wesley in 5 years.
17:35 Silly girl! Only men can hold swords! It's the same as with TV remote controls and fishing rods!
"I don't think that's how it works" This is a fantasy film.
Thanks!
Thank you, Brian!💛
Lovely reaction Madison, such a classic, fantastic dialogue. I guess you should now see "This is Spinal Tap" to complete Rob Reiner's golden streak. Looking forward to the trailer on Wednesday 🙂
Hi Madison,
I'm so glad you watched one of my favorite movies. At the beginning you seemed rather cynical and I didn't think you were going to like this movie at all. I'm so glad you came around. 🙂
Can't wait to see the trailer for your book. I didn't know there was such a thing as a trailer for a book, but if it's your book, I know I'll make the time.
By the way, Robin Wright also played Jenny in Forrest Gump.
My favorite scenes are the ones with Billy crystal and Carol Kaine
Another Rob Reiner movie is This is Spinal Tap, a farce.
If you're not handy with a sword, you can actually do more harm than good - the sword might have gone into the wrong object. Buttercup is not good at physical defense or offence. But she has other gifts: she speaks truth to Vezzini and Humperdinck - the only non-yes person in his circle. She sacrifices her happiness to save Westley from the archers. She sees Humperdinck's fear and tells him so: there's an untapped well of observation in her that Westley will likely foster. So if she can't stab a rat, I give her some slack. There are other things.
30:47 Darth Vader said it to Grand Moff Tarkin and Emperor Palpatine as well. Hits different now, eh?
poor Andre was suffering with back problems at this time
18:07 WU-CHA!!!
You should definitely watch This is Spinal Tap, also by Rob Reiner.
Great reaction to one of my favorite movies.