A New Favourite Film?! I The Princess Bride (1987) *First Time Watching & Reaction*

Buttercup, a princess, is madly in love with a farm boy, Westley. Unfortunately, things take a turn in their lives when Westley goes out in search of employment and gets attacked by a pirate.
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[@adamskeans2515]

Andre the Giant, the actor who played Fezzick said that filming this movie was the happiness part of his life because everyone treated him like a fellow actor and not some giant freak.

[@megafan2000]

My favorite bit I've learned is that the entire movie was finished filming except for the grandpa and grandson scenes. Fred Savage was sad and wanted to meet Andre as a wrestling fan. Andre went to set and spent all day with him and answered all his wrestling questions. Fred said Andre sent him a Christmas card every year until he passed and it was the one he looked forward to most.

[@acehigh79]

Andre was an amazing human. He had an ornery side for sure but for the most part he was a sweet gentle giant. Side note Vince was always jealous this film was better and more well received than any of Hogans lol

[@glenncabacungan9269]

Question: Was Andre still a baby face by the time of the movie shoot or had he turned Hogan’s mortal enemy by then?

[@megafan2000]

@@glenncabacungan9269 Wikipedia says the film was shot in late 86 so I'm guessing he ripped the crucifix from Hogan right when he went back to work for the buildup to WrestleMania III.

[@glenncabacungan9269]

@ Okay, yeah, I always knew the film was within a year of Mania III. How strange it must have been to one moment see Andre on the big screen as gentle Fezzik and the next moment turn your tv on to then WWF programming and see him yelling at Hogan “I’m challenging you for the world championship belt at the Wrestlemania. And therefore I wonder how awkward it might have been for Fred to talk to Andre if it was after that infamous segment of Piper’s Pit.

[@ThrashyThrash]

My favorite bit I've learned is the story about Andre's 17 second fart. I think the story originated in Cary Elwes's book about the movie and is so simple and humorous.

[@Michael-dy2lb]

"To be fair, Lord Farquod doesn't seem that bad. He seems like a man of honor." "Once we're out of sight, take him back to Florin and throw him in the Pit of Despair." "I take it back."

[@AndreaMGC]

I laughed SO hard when that happened

[@0okamino]

It’s that vampire charm of his.

[@n00bingtarget]

This movie should NEVER be remade. They could NEVER find the way that set of talent worked together so well. That's one of the reasons it's held up so well.

[@jspencer91]

I could be okay with a Muppet version

[@adamwells9352]

I was going to emphatically agree with the OP, but then I saw this and I realized I was too hasty. ... It's time to start the music!

[@Graelcase]

I'd be okay with a version where Fred Savage reads to his child.

[@TheHomelessDreamer]

It actually has been remade. Look for "Home Movie: The Princess Bride" During the pandemic, dozens of actors were involved in the project... and the ending is a tear-jerker... but no spoilers.

[@mattp6089]

It also isn't at all JUSTIFIED. It's not like a charming fantasy story with swords but no sorcery and very little in the way of complex fantasy beasts will benefit from modern visual effects (although CGI is normally pretty crap if you ask me).

[@messingmusic_and_animation]

You've never seen "The Princess Bride" before! Inconceivable!

[@armynurseboy]

You keep saying that word. I don't think it means what you think it means.....

[@Lynn-u7l]

The "classic trope" of poisoning both cups came from this movie.

[@badbone7704]

LOL! That's what I was assuming. I never heard of that before this movie came out. No one guessed this beforehand (back then).

[@gunkulator1]

It's a surprise take from 1955's The Court Jester where only one cup is poisoned. That movie gives us the classic line: "The pellet with the poison's in the flagon with the dragon; the vessel with the pestle has the brew that is true."

[@anonygent]

​@@badbone7704I did. But I'm a genius.

[@PaulMartin-n6m]

@@gunkulator1 LOVE that movie. Don't forget about "The chalice from the palace.". (I saw that move maybe 45 years ago)

[@Agimus_AGO56]

Like when people say, "he pulled a dread pirate roberts." I've heard that a few times. There are probably more.

[@andrewschwarz3405]

This one wins the "You're stranded on an island with only one movie" quiz for me... every. single. time.

[@finnmcool2]

For me it would be a toss up between this and The Earthling. It's an Australian film starring William Holden and a very young Rick Schroder. Not a fantasy but so worth a watch.

[@randyn825]

RIP André the Giant

[@krisfrederick5001]

The gentle giant

[@Taylorswiftfan13308]

And Peter Falk too if we are going full maudlin

[@MrVvulf]

I ran into André at a gas station in a Podunk town here in NC (back in the late 80s). It ranks high on my list of personal surreal occurrences. He wasn't someone I ever expected to see just doing normal life things in rural NC.

[@ckobo84]

Got to laugh at the rope climbing scene, Andre couldn't pull his own body weight off the ground 1 inch for 1 second. He was being honest when he said he doesn't even exercise.

[@supafoob4528]

obey!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@RobertFergus-l3c]

At 17:57 Alyska: 'Is he going to put poison in both, but somehow, he's trained his body to accept any poison.' THEN at 19:48 'It's a classic trope in romantic/fantasy.' Princess Bride released in 1987, and I'd guess the fantasy books were written AFTER and were referencing the movie.

[@francisco5434]

I ordered a coffee at a Starbucks and the barista picked up a sharpie and the cup and asked my name. I said: “My name is…Inigo Montoya.” Her face lit up with a smile and she said: “Ou, prepare to die!”

[@mrsocko316]

Not to downplay your story, but imagine if she poisoned your coffee afterwards.

[@myke13021]

@@mrsocko316 well, i guess he spent the last few years to build a immunity to poison.

[@petercofrancesco9812]

If she had said "As you wish" you would have got a happy ending.

[@Metzwerg74]

that answer would have made my day,

[@Mitheledh]

I used to have a t-short that had a "My Name Is..." sticker on it. And on the sticker was written Inigo Montoya, then in small letters, "You killed my father, prepare to die."

[@SoshiMECH]

I love the fact that the entire movie is done as a parody except for that one line "I want my father back you son of a b*tch" complete with Oscar worthy delivery from Mandy Patinkin!

[@reverance_pavane]

And the reason Mandy Patinkin was able to put so much emotion in that line was that he had just lost his father to cancer.

[@stephenseay3878]

@@reverance_pavane And I appreciate that line as I know exactly that same pain and I still harvest that hate.

[@crazyscarecrow8136]

Mandy was an absolute standout in a fantastic cast. The desperation in his voice when Count Rugen almost got away was powerful.

[@SoshiMECH]

@@crazyscarecrow8136 I'm a fan of Mandy Patinkin becuse of "Dead Like Me"

[@stephenlackey5852]

It’s the only line he spoke without the Spanish accent

[@scubadawgy]

26:40 .. And you have given me new sayings!! "Don't just stand there like a bloody lemon." And "about as useful as a chocolate teapot"!!! Love those and will be adding them to my repertoire. 😂

[@Divhreaza]

SAME!!! *LOL*

[@scubadawgy]

@Divhreaza I've already used them 😁

[@mattvsmetaverse]

To be fair, chocolate teapots are perfectly useful. You just have to pour the tea very quickly.

[@scubadawgy]

@mattvsmetaverse you forgot about steeping the tea.

[@mattvsmetaverse]

@ Hmmm, true. Might need one of those really, really, really thick chocolate pots then.

[@johnway2699]

You edited out the "As you wish" from Grandpa at the end, which ties the whole movie together!

[@Im_The_Dude]

Yeah, well, that’s just like, your opinion man

[@MarvinRock787]

It hits differently for different people. ​that's the beauty of it.

[@Michael-dy2lb]

That's the greatest final line in any movie ever. I was looking forward to hearing her reaction to it ... and alas, it didn't happen.

[@dh728]

@@Im_The_Dude 😂 ok Dude good time to use that

[@B-a-t-m-a-n]

I love watching her reactions. Alyska is so pretty and I LOVE her voice. And she says legitimately funny stuff. But I felt short-stroked when she cut "As you wish." Still a great reaction!

[@bigdream_dreambig]

25:33 "Is that a giant rat?!?" Of course not! It's a Rodent of Unusual Size! 😉

[@nyxald]

Rodent of Unusual Size? I don't believe they exist.

[@reuz5462]

@@nyxald RAWRARAWARRRR!

[@SuperiorlySubversive]

ROUS's

[@0okamino]

Which could just be a description of capybaras, but no such luck in the Fire Swamp. Would have made for quite a different scene. “I don’t think they exist.” (Capybara docilely strolls by)

[@Figgy20000]

It's a normal sized New York City Rat

[@cardiac19]

"Have fun stormin' the castle." is one of my all time favorite and most used quotes. It is useful in so many situations.

[@RedKincaid]

It's my standard light-hearted farewell at this point

[@danbluck]

Easy point to miss...Inigo kissed the miracle pill berore giving it to Wesley and so gained his own miracle recovery

[@tamhwangsaek]

Inigo kissed the chocolate coating. He likely survived because it was a shallow knife wound to the belly (look how much is sticking out before he slides down the wall).

[@jbusley]

@@tamhwangsaeksurvived from kissing the miracle pill

[@AlexanderOsias]

@@tamhwangsaekthe book also gives more explanation along these lines

[@Kissfan96dr]

@@tamhwangsaek to be fair, the book states they rode off, Wesley's pill wears off and he dies from his machine wounds, Indigo loses blood from his wounds and dies, Fezzik gets lost in the forest, and Humperdinck, being an expert tracker, catches Buttercup, brings her back to the castle and slays her. moral of the story, Life is pain, anyone who says otherwise, is selling you something. Reiner didn't like that ending but also didn't want to change the story...so he just ended it at them riding off.

[@RaymondBCrisp]

This is by far one of the most quotable movies ever. My wife and I have loved this since it first came out many years ago.

[@quixote6942]

Both Cary (Wesley) and Mandy (Inigo) Studied Fencing for 3 straight months! With the exception of the Gymnastics, that entire fight was performed by the actual Actors!

[@LordGrokken]

It was also the longest duel ever filmed for years, and was choreographed in part by Errol Flynn's understudy I believe, there was a connection to Errol Flynn.

[@Wolvorine]

@@LordGrokken And is, bar none, the greatest fencing scene ever filmed.

[@shalekendar6759]

Not only that, but they are actually using the techniques they refer to while fighting!

[@bigdream_dreambig]

17:57 Congratulations! You're the only person I've ever seen who has _won_ the battle of wits! 😁👍

[@gregwinslow8750]

I recently saw an interview of Arnold Schwarznegger talking about Andre the Giant paying for their dinner at a restaurant, but, Arnold insisted on paying. Andre says, “No! I pay.” and lifts up Arnold like he was a child and placed him on top of a credenza.

[@0okamino]

But I thought it was Wallace Shawn who had dinner with Andre. 😉

[@72Guyman]

If you haven't seen Stardust, that's one I'd think you would really like, fantasy and romance, a similar energy to this movie.

[@zanzibart3]

The book is worth a read, as well.

[@andrewgrossman4982]

Yep. That’s what I came here to say as well. I don’t like it as much as TPB, but it is great; and some of the things that make TPB wonderful are also present in Stardust.

[@StevenHenry-h9g]

Stardust is delightful.

[@chrisd7047]

And it stars Daredevil!

[@ModernEphemera]

@@zanzibart3 Hard to recommend Neil Gaiman anymore

[@Moricant]

I’ve been fencing for nearly thirty years (initially FIE and later HEMA) and pretty much everyone I’ve met through that loves this film.

[@vordt4139]

HEMA? Nice.

[@waterbeauty85]

As I heard it, the filming of Billy Crystal's Miracle Max scene required a lot of takes because his comedic ad libs kept making director Rob Reiner break out laughing and "mostly dead" Wesley's chest kept bouncing up and down as Cary Elwes struggled to suppress his laughter.

[@darylabrams2]

You can tell he is grinning at one point. He must have been biting his tongue to keep from laughing.

[@JHN12x12]

Cary Elwes relates this story in full, with many more great ones, in his memoir "As You Wish", about the making of this movie. I thoroughly enjoyed it. if you want to get the accurate version of the many stories people will post here, most of them are in the memoir.

[@audiododd]

Yes! As I recall, Rob Reiner had to leave the set and observe the scene from a video monitor because he was laughing so much. Also, I believe Carey said they ended up using a dummy for most the scenes where he was laying on the table with Billy Crystal because he couldn’t stop laughing.

[@alaneskew2664]

And here's the thing Mandy Patinkin literally bruised a rib because he was holding in his laughter so much during that scene. I've never heard of somebody bruising a rib because they were holding and laughter. But apparently Mandy Patinkin did

[@darylabrams2]

@alaneskew2664 oh yes. I've heard people can do that. Unable to control their laughing. Mel Brooks said when he showed George Lucas his Spaceballs film before it was released that Lucas laughed so hard he thought he was going to break a rib.

[@PaulArk]

“Don’t just stand there like a bloody lemon!” and “she’s as useless as a goddamn chocolate teapot” are some of the most creative insults and criticisms I’ve ever heard 😂😂😂

[@Ylyrra]

Most Brits will have heard or said both at least a few times in their life. Creative insults is a bit of a national sport.

[@PaulArk]

@ I was born in the wrong country. I should have been a Brit 🤣

[@Ylyrra]

@ Hah. Aussies are pretty good at it too, probably better if I'm entirely honest.

[@JohnM-yl7ly]

@@Ylyrra You are carrying on like a pork chop now

[@logandarklighter]

If you're wondering at Inigo's recovery after the thrown knife stab. Recall that out of curiosity he LICKED THE PILL that he gave later to Westley. Not enough to bring him back from death like Westley. But he wasn't dead. It gave him just enough to stabilize him!

[@tmanknoll9702]

I have seen this movie so many times and NEVER noticed this!

[@johnmiller7682]

You edited out the best line in the movie. When the kid asks his grandfather to come back tomorrow to read the story again, he replies "As you wish".

[@randyhawley7202]

Which, translated through the book, really means "I love you". !!!

[@hakulives2613]

What I love most about this movie (especially in this day and age) is how SINCERE it is. There's no ironic detachment, the quips aren't used to detract from the genuinely beautiful moments, it's just all-in with the true love and miracles! That scene with Wesley and Buttercup's reunion? Beautiful.

[@benvsreality]

This is the first time I've ever heard "Don't just stand there like a lemon". Lol.

[@DaveH82]

*a bloody lemon And chocolate teapot.

[@theylied1776]

The Princess Bride is a real Book! This movie is 80% word for word from the Book.

[@stephanginther9051]

Robin Wright (Buttercup) tells a wholesome story about Andre' The Giant (Fez). She says one day the crew went horseback riding on a day they weren't filming and got caught in freezing rain on the way back. She says Andre' saw her shivering and casually, like it was the most normal thing ever, rested his hand on her head like a hat. She said that his giant hand hat warmed her up and kept her dry surprisingly well. She said that his actions that day made her feel safe and protected.

[@RoGueNavy]

Wallace Shawn, (Vizzini), played Doctor Sturgis on "Young Sheldon", and Grand Nagus Zek on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine". It's a testament to his acting ability, that he can be so utterly detestable in this, and so lovable in "Young Sheldon".

[@BeOtterMyFriend]

03:57 No Lord Farquard looks like him.

[@Sairin13]

I love that the people that are starting to watch this after first seeing Shrek all point out the resemblance. This is the guy they based him off of, yes. 😅

[@badbone7704]

Yup, I remember seeing lots of references to older films (like this character) when I saw Shrek in the theater.

[@charleslee8313]

"It's kissing again. You don't want to hear that." I love that line.

[@MacAisling]

For those that love this film, I also recommend Ladyhawke.

[@starbugmechanic5236]

“Murdered by pirates is good”

[@nachofilament294]

"He must have been reading that book for hours." It took him about 98 minutes.

[@R0NINnoodles]

This and 'Labyrinth' were my two favorite films growing up....anytime I was sick and stuck in bed I'd watch both of them.

[@adamparker43]

"TV show in your mind" is such a brilliant line from you 😂

[@highlander31527]

For a disgusting fact: Fezzig, Andre the Giant, was a famous wrestler. He was a very large man, and it took a LARGE amount of beer to get him drunk. Gallons of beer. And he loved beer. Consequentially, it led to a seventeen second fart while filming that had the people in charge asking him if he was alright. His response? "I am now, boss."

[@royroblox]

A sad twist on it too, I recall from the "As You Wish" book -- being a giant, he had such intense chronic pain that he had to drink huge amounts of alcohol throughout the day just to not feel the pain :( Seemed like such a jolly dude

[@cardiac19]

One of the funniest things is seeing a normal beer can in the hand of Andre. I don't think I've even heard a thing that was bad about him. Depending on how close to him you were to that fart of course.

[@highlander31527]

@ I've never heard a mean thing about Andre.The worst I've heard was him leaving his family when he was fourteen, then returning and supporting them five years later after he was famous. That's about it. I saw a lot of him wrestling as a kid. And I still take Andre's side when he fought Hulk Hogan. I love Hogan, yet I wanted Andre to win.

[@jordantaylor260]

it was sixteen seconds as recorded by the sound guy but I'll be lenient. It's just a second.

[@chrisd7047]

Arnold Schwarzenegger tells a story about filming Conan the Barbarian with Andre. There was a night where they went out to dinner. If you went to dinner with Andre, Andre's rule was that Andre paid. Period. No exceptions. Arnold, being the star of the movie, felt that it was only right that HE paid for dinner, so he tried to sneak-pay for it. Andre caught him, lifted him up and sat him on, like, an 8-foot armoire.

[@JayPadrig]

I’ve seen a lot of reactions to this movie! But I think you’re the first one I’ve seen to guess right that both of the glasses were poisoned 😜

[@MrTech226]

Alyska Robin Wright aka Buttercup stated during one of those late-night shows' interviews that late great Andre the Giant aka Fezzik kept her warm during light time filming by placing one of his big hands on her head.

[@swytchyglytch]

This movie gave the world the best stealth affection ever... "As you wish." Anyone who's seen this movie and hears that line instantly swoons lol.

[@hkpew]

And anyone who's seen this movie but hasn't already seen Star Wars will have a very different reaction to the scene where Tarkin tells Vader to release the man he's choking than George Lucas intended.

[@leftcoaster67]

Movie that didn't do well in the box office. But found an audience in video and DVD. It's pretty much a perfect movie.

[@derek2479]

I saw it when it came out, in December of '87. Snowy night, 11pm show. Went in cold, having no idea of what it was. It was magical. Its humor, the cast, and Mark Knopfler's soundtrack fit my mindset perfectly (and still does).

[@0okamino]

Yeah, even though it was a flop at the box office (it fell short of even bringing in twice its budget), I’m glad it at least wasn’t a total bomb (those that make less than their budget). There so many movies I love in both categories, it often makes me question the taste and sanity of the movie-going public of any given year.

[@stevemielke]

The scene with Miracle Max, Billy Crystal was completely improvising his lines. It should have been a quick shoot but took days because the cast and crew were cracking up so badly. To the extent that the character that played Westley had to be replaced with a dummy on the table because he was shaking while trying to keep his laughter in. Mandy Patinkin (I believe it was Mandy) ended up cracking a rib trying to keep the laughter in.

[@DAVID-yv6dc]

A Tom Cruise movie called Legend, Jennifer Connelly in Labyrinth, or even The Dark Crystal are all classic fantasy films worth reviewing

[@anonygent]

Don't inflict The Dark Crystal on her. That movie is terrible.

[@presto668]

@@anonygent Good lord could you possibly be any more wrong?

[@liquid825]

A Couple of suggestions...Willow (1988)... Lady Hawk (1985)... Time Bandits (1981)

[@ThrashyThrash]

Willow is one of my favorite fantasy movies. Val Kilmer's second best role behind Tombstone.

[@euphoriatoast]

@@ThrashyThrash I guess you've never seen him as Jim Morrison in "The Doors"?

[@ThrashyThrash]

@ I have, but Madmartigan and Doc Holliday are too damn near perfect.

[@euphoriatoast]

@ I mean Willow was good, but I don't see it as his second best role. Maybe that's just me. By the way, if you like thrash music I made a couple pretty cool tracks called "Ink and Fury: Octo's Revenge" and "Infernal Hop". They're posted on my channel, one in the video's and the other in the shorts. I come from a family of thrash metal musicians so expect good things.

[@ettiennemalan8487]

I Love Willow

[@EgadsNo]

Sorry to inform you there are no other films like this. A true stand alone masterpiece.

[@PaulMartin-n6m]

"she is as useful as a goddamn chocolate teapot here", the reaction has been over for an hour and I am still laughing about that line. Thank you, I needed a good laugh. WONDERFUL reaction to one of my favorite movies. (yes I own the DVD from back in the '90s)

[@ChewieLuke]

Inigo spent so much time in the revenge business, only to be offered the job of captain of the pirate ship Revenge.

[@krisfrederick5001]

I was so confused as a kid, I thought he was Zorro at first. “Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die” 😂

[@doorofnight87]

One of my ALL TIME favorite movies, it is so well put together. The script, cast, direction, humor, action, romance everything is spot on. The entire cast LOVES this film and site it as one of their favorite roles. The film especially has a special place in my heart because I was the kid's age when my parents showed this to me, and the kids reaction and evolving attitude to the story is EXACTLY how I experienced it while watching it.

[@richarddeaton5337]

This is my oldest daughter's favorite movie. I would watch it with her and watch her facial expressions and her eyes. She is now 34, and every time we talk and she says, "Bye Dad, love you. Talk to you soon.." I always answer her with, "As you wish." So, I guess it's my favorite as well 🥹

[@roscocsa]

Unlike some other farmboys, this one can speak in an english accent.

[@jameshenner5831]

"Lord Farquaad, the the rescue"😀 I think Shrek's Farquaad was based on him.

[@jamiewilson9280]

‘Have fun storming the castle!’

[@RealDrunkenMaster]

Way to predict the poison immunity. "She is as useful as a chocolate teapot" Never heard that before. :) "He seems like a man of honor. .... I take it back."

[@Uncle_T]

Never compete with Alyska in a game of poisoned cup!!! Unless you bring the poison.

[@Alexandertg1955]

BTW Buttercup is also Forest Gump's Jenny 🙂

[@biguy617]

The man playing Grandpa is Peter Falke. He is most known for playing the PI Columbo in the Columbo series which is on Tubi. Fun fact is Andre had to get around the set on a 4 wheel ATV. Andre let Cary ride the ATV. He hurt his toe on the ATV. This is why in some scenes. You see him trying not too much pressure on his foot.

[@alanflor703]

Actually, it was a three wheeler, a Big Red. I've seen pictures of him on it.

[@RedKincaid]

Columbo's a Police Lieutenant in charge of Homicide, not a PI btw

[@redcelticdrake]

ONE MORE THING....

[@jeanine6328]

Have you seen this before? If not, you’re one hell of a sharp cookie. I’ve never seen anyone guess so many of the plot points in advance of any kind of reveal. Recognizing Wesley was good, guessing it was him before we saw him was impressive. Working out that he BECAME Roberts and a new crew just blew my mind. I’ve never seen anyone figure all that.

[@royroblox]

I was surprised too. Really fun to see someone piece together and enjoy one of my favorite films too. I dunno what Shawn's about here.

[@Alyska]

I havent! I just read a lot of fantasy books so I can pick up on certain tropes 😅

[@Klayhamn]

@@Alyska that was very impressive

[@tom.prince]

I do wonder how many of those tropes exist because of the books this is based on.

[@blindleader42]

@@tom.prince Keep in mind that a comedic homage to the genre, which this movie is, must be made of tropes and clichés of the genre. That it was done so brilliantly is what makes it a classic.

[@tarlane]

The book was actually really great too and had a similar setup- The foreward talks about how the author's dad would read him this book whenever he was sick and how much he loved it, then when he was older he found the book and it was full of boring sections on history and the culture of the countries, but his dad would skip all that stuff. So this book was abridged to be 'just the good parts'. In truth it was an original work, but it gave such a good mindset for the story. A more sad bit of trivia- The actor who played Inigo lost his dad not long before the filming of this movie and you can see the emotion whenever he talks of his father. Finally loved to see what a fan you were of the genre, you can see it in a lot of the call outs you made. This just happened to be the movie that started a lot of the tropes.

[@kylecasey7010]

I was in my late 30’s before I realized two things. 1. His grandfather said “I love you” when he said as you wish. 2. This movie makes me miss my own grandfather terribly

[@leif712009]

My wife and I were married in 1992. This was and is our fav movie. We even had matching license plates made back in the day that read “As You Wish.”

[@stephenseay3878]

This movie is probably on more top 20 favorite lists than any other.

[@flynnoldman3542]

I love how this story is as much about Grandpa and Grandson as it is about Wesley, Buttercup, Inigo and Fezzig.

[@thedarkknight2221]

Robin Wright said in the HBO documentary about André The Giant that one very cold night when they were filming after André saw that she was shivering he took his massive hand and wrapped it around the top of her head, like he was holding a baseball, and the heat from his hand immediately warmed her up.

[@theMicW]

I remember watching this with my sister on videotape 2001 or 2002. The fire swamp really scarred us with the rats and the swampfires! As a 7 year old boy, the sword fighting was my favorite, especially Inigo vs. masked Wesley. Also Vizzini is hilarious, "Whoever he is, he's too late. See! The Cliffs of Insanity!" Hahaha

[@moonlitegram]

This was one of those films that it felt like pretty much everyone had seen and universally loved. For years and years afterwards, you'd hear it quoted by someone on what felt like a monthly basis. Just a wonderfully executed film in basically every regard. It might not be the deepest film out there, but I'd argue its among a small handful of films that can be called flawless.

[@tehawfulestface1337]

Hi Alyska. One of my son’s favorite films. When he was little I told him bedtime stories. When he starts to fall asleep I whisper, “Rest well, and dream of large women. I love you, Munchkin.” He giggles in his sleep and whispers, “I love you too, Big Belly.”

[@logankerlee]

Love that you loved this reaction so much! :) Watching this made me feel very happy, thank you. 10/10 reaction for sure!

[@dennydowling2169]

Lord Farquard is based on the officious bishop.

[@Gilgie101]

Lord Farquad looks like him

[@ReelPodcasts]

This film holds a special place in my heart. Not only is it probably forever be my number 1 favorite film but it also is the first film my Aunt and godmother introduced me to and what probably made me fall in love with movies to begin with.

[@billyp1836]

Fun fact: the actor that played Prince Humperdinck is the voice of Jack Skellington

[@0okamino]

He’s also the reason Susan is a Sarandon.

[@KuLaydMahn]

​@@0okaminoReally? I thought they were siblings, I've always thought they look a lot alike

[@gluuuuue]

During Westley's and Inigo's swordfight, they're both referencing real swordfighters who wrote treatises on fencing and swordfighting: Camilo Agrippa Rocco Bonetti Ridalfo Capo Ferro da Cagli Girard Thibault d'Anvers (Also, Inigo, who appears to be in his thirties, has been studying swordfighting his entire life, possibly since even before his father's death, and was defeated by Westley who's presumably only been studying it for about 5 years.)

[@Wayne-m9i]

Some men just have a natural gift at certain things. One can study and practice 30 years at something and be beaten by someone who only studied 5 years. Case in point, Inigo and Wesley.

[@thatpatrickguy3446]

In Inigo's defense, his frustration over the failure to find his father's murderer has turned him, as we see or hear a couple of times, into a compulsive drunkard. Anyone who has spent as much time inebriated to the point of pickling as Inigo has during the time Westley has been training will not be close to their best form, making the sober and in serious training Westley his equal if not superior.

[@blueboy4244]

perhaps Westley - as a pirate - has had to swordfight much much more than Inigo has

[@onyxdemonic2566]

@@blueboy4244 Exactly. He actually had to use it in real fights a lot more most likely. The fact that he did so and is still alive is a testament to his natural ability.

[@Wayne-m9i]

@blueboy4244 Ok. Westley has been swordfighting for 5 years. Inigo has been swordfighting for 30 years. Do you honestly think that Westley, just because he's a pirate, has had more fights than Inigo?

[@joegoodman8213]

You might also like the movie "Stardust". It's also a fantasy filled romantic adventure.

[@karvald]

Since you loved this movie, you should read the book it's based on. It's hilarious and much of the movie's dialogue comes directly from the text. The writing feels a bit like Terry Pratchett or Douglas Adams.

[@CoastalNomad]

Great Reaction..... Everyone comments about how "Over the Top" this movie is and how "Useless" Buttercup is.... Reminder, You are watching this from the Imagination of an 8 year old boy who is listening to a story....... The Grandfather is best known for his role "Columbo" a Detective TV movie series in the 1970's... The Grandson was the lead from the TV show "Wonder Years"...... Fesik is played by Professional Wrestler Andre the Giant, He Past Away to Young at Age 46..... RIP The Cliff-Top Duel was practiced by Wesley & Indigo, through-out the filming and one of the last things filmed..... And is considered one of the best filmed duels in movie history, and all but the gymnastic flips is the actual actors..... When 6-Fingered Man hit Wesley on the Head, it was a real hit and put the actor for Wesley in the hospital.... The Director had to leave the set when Filming the Miracle Max scenes cause the Actor Billy Crystal kept making him laugh.... If you notice, when Indigo delivers the line "I want my Father Back...." the actor drops the spanish accent, one reason is he was channeling how he felt about loosing his Father to Cancer.....

[@CoastalNomad]

@@shawnpatrick1877 I've only heard one or two comment about "Over the Top"..... I have heard a large number of reactors make comments about "Buttercup not helping".......

[@Daehawk]

One of the best films ever made. A true classic. ❤

[@hawke5311]

I have to say, you are the only reviewer who has correctly identified Inigo's Father as helping him beat Count Rugen in his final fight.

[@irishdc9523]

Apparently this was Andre the Giant's favorite movie he was in because no one on set treated him like an oddity and he was written in a way that didn't make him a monster

[@SuperiorlySubversive]

Its certainly a movie to be proud of. No Disney movie has come this close to being a fairy tale.

[@RandyYalch-iq4sz]

No more rhyming I mean it!!Anybody want a peanut!!!!!

[@ReeveAers-rg6gx]

i absolutely lost it when you said descarte. well done )

[@Longshanks1690]

MAWWIAGE! MAWWIAGE IS WHAT BWINGS US TOGETHEA… TODAY!

[@shooob]

WUV... TWUE WUV...

[@verwulf]

"As useful as a chocolate teapot." Never heard that one before, but I love it.

[@3DJapan]

I saw this in the theater when I was 10. It's been my favorite since then.

[@Darklight-knight]

What a great movie. This is a movie that has a bit of everything. Action, romance, and even some miracles. Truly a film for everyone. Thank you for showing it. Have a good day.😊

[@Fastwinstondoom]

"Willow" from 1988 has a very similar feel as this, minus the romance. Highly recommend!

[@BeOtterMyFriend]

During Covid Lockdowns there was a scene for scene recreation of the film with numerous big name Hollywood actors like Hugh Jackman, Jack Black, Pedro Pascal or Dave Bautista. Roles changed over the episodes because they were so many. And they all shot their parts in their homes. It has a very nice improvised feel to it. The proceeds went to some charity. My point being: The original film's director's dad played Peter Falk's part of the grandpa for the final scene, with the director being in bed as the kid, saying his "as you wish" (and we know what that means) as his last ever recorded words before he died a short while after.

[@Tyburn_Lil]

Please pin this comment! I didn't know this and have sourced it on yt channel 'the dornish queen' , I don't know it its any good, but I'll the watching it after lunch!

[@ronaldfinkelstein6335]

You left out the grandfather's last line: "As you wish..."!

[@tinyplasticgraves]

I have one for you, a medieval fantasy tale of romance made in this same era-- Ladyhawke.

[@thomasosypowicz1246]

A great movie, I highly recommend it as well 👍

[@JDP5127]

I had forgotten about that one, but I do love it.

[@mikesg001]

Saw this when it first came out and since then it has been floating around in my top 10 films of all time. I'm happy for you that you have discovered it as well.

[@jimgessner6071]

The film released when I was 20, I've seen it hundreds of times since then, but watching your reaction was like seeing it again for the first time.

[@ErisRising]

You are the first person I've seen figure out the solution to the poisoned cup challenge before it even started. Amazing.

[@TitanEidolon]

This has always been my favorite movie, and it was a genuine pleasure to enjoy it vicarioiusly through someone watching it for the first time.

[@greymalkin9228]

"You just know they needed like 10 showers to get all that sand out of their hair." Dead. I am dead. lololololol

[@josoffat7649]

You've never watched this before? Inconceivable!

[@gregsteele806]

You keep using that word. . .

[@i.marchand4655]

@@gregsteele806 Oh, good. You rose to the bait, and now I don't have to. 😀

[@paulsmith8510]

Cary Elwes did a show at my work. He was THE NICEST CELEB any of us have EVER met. His meet and greet was 3 hours for only 75 people. He talked to everyone.

[@andrewgrossman4982]

As other people have said, *Stardust* is probably the film that comes closest to this in ethos, and while it isn’t quite as classic, it is a really great film, and exactly the type of film you seem to like.

[@anthonycurby4606]

Just as a heads up, there are two Stardust movies. One is about a vacuum that gets a computer chip that brings it to life. The other has robert deniro

[@DavidB-2268]

27:32 everyone always blames Buttercup for not doing anything. They all seem to forget that what's happening is all in the kid's head, based on what his grandfather is reading. If the book doesn’t say that she does something, why would the kid imagine that she did?