While watching this I was in a constant state of what the fuck am I watching and why haven't I watch this sooner?

Perfect family film, this has everything you would expect from a fairy tale story, but with added dry wit and humour that adds a huge amount of fun. Even the framing device, with a boy being told a bedtime story, initially seems unnecessary, but cleverly draws you into the story and is used throughout to add a lot of clever narrative touches and ultimately warmth and a fitting conclusion. There is an array of brilliant supporting characters here, with Peter Cook, Wallace Shawn and Billy Crystal standing out, but though the film strikes this fine balance throughout of threatening to undercut the plot with its humour, it never crosses the line and ensures the audience are just as invested in the outcome of the story and the fate of the central characters as they are in the jokes. This has something for everyone young and old, which is just "inconceivable!!!"

[10.0/10] A practically perfect film, one that mixes humor, heart, adventure, and character into one delightful package. The performances are superb, the jokes are hilarious, and despite the frame story that might otherwise create some distance between the audience and the story, it proves to be a wonderful lens to both poking fun at the nature of storytelling but also telling a simple but sweet story about a grandfather and grandson. Nearly every scene of this film is a delight, which is no small feat, and few films anywhere can deliver as much comic fun, thrilling adventure, and compelling heart as *The Princess Bride* does. It's in a class all its own.

Agree with the other reviewer that this is overrated, it was ok for a family movie but noway for the top250

Quotable but seriously overrated. The best thing for me was the character of Inigo Montoya. The romance feels forced and superficial.

Overrated, not bad, but by rating thought will be better, and this grandpas and boys storyline is like random made, there should be girl, not boy. and why de **** he spent 5 years in the sea, if he have his real love? why dont go back to her? ah, nvm. Forget it :)

THIS MOVIE IS ABSOLUTELY AWESOME AMAZING AND SOMETHING VERY VERY SPECIAL INDEED. TRULY PHENOMENAL AND CHARMING AND VERY VERY HEART FELT.
WOW...JUST..WOW
TIMELESS AND IS ONE OF THE BEST LOVE STORIES EVER EVER TOLD.
I LOVE IT 3000
AND CAN WATCH IT OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN.
WHAT A SPECIAL ONCE IN A LIFETIME MOVIE THIS IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE.
10/10+
THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING AND MORE....

The Princess Bride is so incredibly charming and fun...it’s inconceivable! Based on the beloved novel, Princess Buttercup is kidnapped in a fiendish plot to provoke a war, but a mysterious Man in Black intercedes with designs of his own. The film has a wonderful cast that includes Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, and Peter Falk; who all give brilliant performances. And, director Rob Reiner does a magnificent job bringing this magical fantasy tale to life in a compelling and captivating way. Additionally, the score is masterfully done and provides an enchanting air. A beloved classic, The Princess Bride is full of action, adventure, comedy, and romance.

This movie is charming. That's its strength. It's not the best movie ever made, but it is a nice mix of genres. A bit of action, a bit of romance, a bit of comedy.

The movie doesn't take itself too seriously, it's honest about what it is and that is very commendable.

A nice charming and whimsy movie for the whole family.

7/10

A pleasant experience. Overrated as it doesn't excel at anything it does and the story is pretty basic. At the same time it neither fails at anything it attempts to do. Some funny moments. 6.5

i like inigo montoya's character

"Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."

This is the perfect family movie. A great and enveloping story (part of this thanks to the interaction between grandfather and grandson that translate so well what we are feeling watching the movie). Of course it's a pretty basic and obvious story, but it doesn't matter, this movie has a perfect mix of adventure, comedy, romance and action.

In my opinion, the greatest film ever made. Amazingly well cast with an amusing, eminently quotable script, thrilling action sequences, and a fun story. What vaults this above other films is its replay value. Years later, the jokes still land. I recently introduced my tween to this (to initial eyerolls) and they kept exclaiming through the movie how great it was. Rarely does a film provide such a complete experience. Should we watch it again? As you wish.

"Life is pain, Highness. Anyone who says differently is selling something."

Would you guys believe me if I told you that I haven’t seen The Princess Bride until now. For years I was surrounded by people who would reference this regularly and man I was so confused. And yes, every iconic scene and quotes flew over my head.

But not anymore. I've seen it...I liked it a lot.

Feels great to join the club.