I saw this as part of the Cinemark Classic Series - a movie I had never seen. It was billed as a cult classic so I thought I should join in.
Upon reflection the biggest thing it had was the dialogue - witty and clean, fast-paced, slightly dry. I had to read a selection of quotes afterwards to appreciate it.
http://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/lists/2012/09/25-great-quotes-from-the-princess-bride.html
Buttercup loves Westley, a poor farm boy, but he is kidnapped by pirates and believed dead. Later the local prince sends for Buttercup as the fairest maiden for his marriage and sends his three henchmen to find her, an unusual trio of a giant, a swordsman and a nasaly leader. But they are chased down by a masked man and the princess gets away with the masked man.
The story is told as grandfather (Peter Falk) reading an old story to his grandson (Fred Savage).
Without giving more away, it was a fine movie. A good addition to the 1987 Collection.
* * * 1/2 of 4
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