I've heard that Andre the Giant was in incredible pain during the filming of this movie. The medical condition that caused his great size also put a terrible strain on his body and undoubtedly contributed to his early death. I believe he was also slow in healing from an injury suffered from his wrestling career. In spite of the great pain he said being a part of this film was one of his proudest moments. Being able to show the world that his massive size was matched by his equally enormous heart!
@Elena_Rea4 ай бұрын
I'm so sad to hear this story about his health.
@0okamino2 ай бұрын
With his particular condition of gigantism (the onset of his acromegaly was so early that he was already taller than 190cm by age 12), André had a maximum life expectancy of 40 years. He lived to almost 47. He was an undeniably extraordinary gentleman in so many ways.
@movieandtheatrelover5587Ай бұрын
@@0okamino He had the option to have treatment in order to live longer but he refused saying "If God made me to be this big then so be it".
@kathleenmayhorne3183Ай бұрын
@@Elena_Reahis back was so bad, they had to make structures to take weight off his back, particularly when catching Buttercup.
@stephanginther90514 ай бұрын
34:09 Yup, how big his hands were, was one of the things he was famous for. He was one of the tallest people in the world at the time. Actually Robin Wright tells a story about him. She says that one day the whole crew went horseback riding in the countryside and got caught in freezing rain on the way back. She says he noticed her shivering and rested his hand on her head like a hat. She says it kept her dry and warm surprisingly well. It also made her feel safe.
@ronaldfinkelstein63354 ай бұрын
"Prince Humperdinck inspired the design of Lord Farquar, in "Shrek"
@richardknight80614 ай бұрын
watched an interview where she said that she and Aundre the Giant became good friends through the movie. he treated her like a little sister. an ex-boyfriend of hers turned up on set and was hassling her, and Aundre walked up and asked if he was annoying her. then told him to leave. the ex ran away like a little puppy.
@Elena_Rea4 ай бұрын
wow😎cool story!
@kathleenmayhorne3183Ай бұрын
We watch and rewatch the dvd, and the informative bonuses. Did you know Count Reugen actually knocked farmboy out. He woke up in hospital, the doc called him zorro, because of his costume. He also had an injured foot, in the Sword fight. Carey Elwes was in Ella Enchanted.
@ronaldfinkelstein63353 ай бұрын
At the end, the grandfather said, "As you wish". Remember what was said about yhat phrase, and ehst it realky meant, ehen Westly said it to Buttercup?
@artbagley1406Ай бұрын
Great winter read with roaring flames in the fireplace would be Cary Elwes' book "As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of 'The Princess Bride'." Relates behind-the-scenes hijinx, problems, and the FUN everyone had in the studio and on-location. Totally enjoyable!
@kevinmarshall8542 ай бұрын
André 'the giant' (his wrestling name) was so strong that Arnold Schwarzenegger (the actor who body builder) said that he had once went out to dinner with Andrè and when the bill came and they were arguing about who was going to pay it Andrè lifted up Arnold like he was a doll and sat him on the top of a tall cabinet so that he could go ahead and pay for their dinner and after he finished paying he came back and put Arnold back on the floor so that they could continue with their evening. Arnold is 6'2". Andrè was 7'2" and 520 pounds.😮
@quixote69424 ай бұрын
The Sword Fight between Roberts and Inigo was performed by the actors themselves (with the Exception of the Acrobatics). Cary and Mandy spent 4 months in intense fencing training to get the choreography just right. LIFE LESSON 101: Never trust a person that "just Happens" to have a deadly poison in his pocket...
@Elena_Rea4 ай бұрын
that's incredible!!!
@sh1701-A3 ай бұрын
With all Respect, anyone that would have you as a bride is blessed.
@christophersimmons87094 ай бұрын
Another amazing reaction and you are so beautiful Elena ❤❤😁😁.
@Elena_Rea4 ай бұрын
Chris🥰 Thank U
@christophersimmons87094 ай бұрын
@@Elena_Rea Your welcome Elena ❤❤🥰🥰.
@CoastalNomad4 ай бұрын
Elena, You are Looking especially Stunning in this Reaction....... 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..... 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.....
@Elena_Rea4 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot CoastalNomad 🤗 And thanks for this info!😉
@nicksykes45752 ай бұрын
The musical score for the film was written by Mark Knopfler of the band "Dire Straights", a brilliant guitarist and songwriter.
@artbagley1406Ай бұрын
It's a shame that the love theme by Mr. K and sung by Willy DeVille -- "Storybook Love" -- plays as the credits roll at the end; it always gets edited out of these Reaction videos. Take a listen to this set of heartfelt lyrics woven into very lovely music; kzbin.info/www/bejne/qafFp2N3p8-Dfbc .
@dennisswainston4113 ай бұрын
Robin also played Diana's Aunt (Antiope) in the "Wonder Woman" movies! From Buttercup to Amazon Warrior!!
I'd also suggest Dungeons and Dragons (the recent Chris Pine one, not from around 2000.)
@ruarikelsey179327 күн бұрын
Also good to note that one of the best spiritual successors to this film is Stardust, insanely underrated, well made and star-studded.
@deepermind48844 ай бұрын
Elena, I don't know if you've seen any "John Wick" movies, but in them they say the name 'Baba Yaga', but they pronounce it differently from you. They said, BA-ba, YAY-ga. It's nice to see someone who knows who Peter Falk was 🕯 Mark Knopfler is the composer of the music for this movie. He was the leader/guitarist/songwriter of the legendary band, 'Dire Straits'.
@parissimons63854 ай бұрын
Here's Mr. Knopfler with an all-star band playing one of the better known Dire Straits songs he wrote and played. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHSlaoKofL9qY8U
@Elena_Rea4 ай бұрын
Deepermind4884 thank U so much🤗
@wayland763 ай бұрын
Since it's a Slavic legend, I was glad to hear the proper Slavic pronunciation. Only an English speaker would say "Yayga" (and not all of them). For reasons why, Google "great vowel shift".
@antoniolugo374 ай бұрын
The 8th wonder of the world: Andre the Giant!!! Rest in peace
@adamskeans25154 ай бұрын
He once remarked that filming this movie was the best time in his life because everyone treated him like just another actor.
@movieandtheatrelover5587Ай бұрын
@@adamskeans2515 the movie also meant so much to him that he made his wrestling buddies swatch an advanced vhs copy of the movie over and over and over again whilst suppyling them with drinks and dinner and he's ask them "Did you like the movie? What did you think of my performance?" He also said being on his ranch was the best time in his life as the animals also didn't look twice at him
@wayland763 ай бұрын
If you liked the soundtrack, the same composer did a song called "Sultans of Swing". There's a famous live performance (can someone reply with the correct one?), and people who react to songs often choose it. Might be nice sometime as a shorter video.
@mikebrown77994 ай бұрын
Hello Elena, you are looking very lovely in white!😊🤍 I was very surprised you knew that Peter Falk was "Columbo". My mother watched the detective shows around that time on TV when they first aired. Columbo was one of her favorites, probably like your mom. He made many episodes and specials as "Columbo" from the 70s to 80s. Great reactions to this very well made and acted fairytale story, Elena!!!!🎬👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@Elena_Rea4 ай бұрын
Mike, heyyy! Thank U🥰
@lazerx18284 ай бұрын
In the beginning Buttercup did not agree to marry the prince because of "boredom", if you listened they said that the prince had the right to choose his bride. She had no choice in the matter.
@JKM3954 ай бұрын
Such a beautiful film.
@briangreen96774 ай бұрын
Elena, it's awesome that you finally got to see this movie. I remember going to see it in the theater in 1987. I had an uncle that loved watching pro wrestling, and Andre the Giant was a part of all that. Seeing him play this role changed my entire perception of him and it's such a great thing that he got a chance to play this role because so many people thought just like me. Now, we remember him for this fantastic role and barely remember his wrestling days. There are a LOT of fantastic films that came out in the 80s that I hope you get a chance to see. It's awesome that you got a little vacation even if it was really hot. Hopefully it didn't get above 35C. It was 39C here in Arizona today. Normal summer weather. Anyway, it's good to see you back at it. Take care and keep smiling!
@Elena_Rea4 ай бұрын
Hey Brian!🙌 wow) 39 - it's a hell !! 😯
@indiecab95934 ай бұрын
Notice the grandpa said, “As you wish,” to his grandson, meaning--
@Fast_Eddy_Magic4 ай бұрын
Deleted scene: at the end, the grandfather comes back in and says "Just one more thing..." 😂
@Elena_Rea4 ай бұрын
Yes yes, of course) I got those 3 words))
@thejamppa4 ай бұрын
Elena, thank you for reacting this timeless classic. If you are ever mood for romantic fairy tail film like this, I highly recommend: Stardust (2007)
@Elena_Rea4 ай бұрын
Thank U for recommendation!🤗
@ShadowRyu4 ай бұрын
Elena:: "it's so hot in Georgia" Me: *laughs in southern Nevada*
@Elena_Rea4 ай бұрын
what's going on in southern Nevada ?))
@ShadowRyu4 ай бұрын
@@Elena_Rea it's always hot here 🤷 from July to 3nd of August it's always 90°f or hotter, and it's really common to see temps in the 100°f,-115°f range 🤷
@Jeff_Lichtman3 ай бұрын
I don't think I've ever met anyone who didn't love The Princess Bride. Not many people today recognize Peter Falk. Columbo was one of the great fictional detectives, but since most of the shows were made in the 70s, many young people today haven't seen them. The movie is based on the book of the same name by William Goldman. One of his two daughters had asked him for a story about a princess, and the other for a story about a bride. He combined the two ideas, and included elements of stories he had already told his girls. Rob Reiner directed The Princess Bride. He's made several classic films, including This Is Spinal Tap (maybe the first mockumentary), Stand by Me, When Harry Met Sally, Misery, and A Few Good Men. When Harry Met Sally would be a good one for you to react to if you're looking for another romantic movie. Stand by Me is an excellent coming of age story.
@glenncabacungan92694 ай бұрын
Yes! This is just about the first reaction that has all six deliveries of Inigo’s most famous line.
@JFrazer43033 ай бұрын
Robin Wright was in "Message in a Bottle", a great rather tragic romance drama with Kevin Costner. Worth watching if not reacting to.
@artbagley1406Ай бұрын
"House of Cards," a U.S. TV political intrigue series (2013-2018) starring Robin Wright and Kevin Spacey.
@sourisvoleur48542 ай бұрын
Nice call-out to Baba Yaga.
@Fast_Eddy_Magic4 ай бұрын
22:47 "You can live on it, but it tastes like shit".
@firebladetenn66332 ай бұрын
9:12 like a Chihuahua barking at a gentle giant dog. The author of the book helped make this movie. Just know if you decide to read the book it can get dark. Starts out slow and a bit annoying (Buttercup is just shy of extra special.) please get through the start, it’s worth reading to get to the actual story.
@3DJapan4 ай бұрын
You say you recognize him from the mustache, but he didn't have the mustache in the beginning.
@Elena_Rea4 ай бұрын
Oh, yep. my bad🙃
@benzillamusic4 ай бұрын
You're magnificent and stunning, fantastic new reaction, great video, much love my dear friend ❤️😍
@Elena_Rea4 ай бұрын
benzillamusic thank U so much🤗
@EnglishRalph4 ай бұрын
🎵First things first dum a dee dum a deedy dum dee…🎵 And of course this fight is not to the death but to the 🎵Pain! You made me a, you made me a believer, believer🎵
@Elena_Rea4 ай бұрын
EnglishRalph thank U)) I always forget the lyrics🙃
@jean-paulaudette92464 ай бұрын
I've heard of Baba Yaga as a character, but I've never gotten to hear any stories featuring her. I would love to -- folklore from around the world is a hobby of mine.
@Elena_Rea4 ай бұрын
I'd recommend you to watch Morozko (Морозко 1964)
@DarraghC4 ай бұрын
Love this :)
@Elena_Rea4 ай бұрын
😉
@paulalexandredumasseauvan23574 ай бұрын
so THAT is how you pronounce "Baba Yaga"! enjoyed your reaction ☺
@Elena_Rea4 ай бұрын
heyy paulalexandredumasseauvan2357 ! Thank U so much🤗
@roybrowniii14464 ай бұрын
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@Elena_Rea4 ай бұрын
🥰
@aitchaywhyess3 ай бұрын
How old do you think all of the characters were?
@nightflame694 ай бұрын
For someone who was going to try to not fall asleep at the beginning he still is awfully interested in if Westley and buttercup would get together
@subitman4 ай бұрын
The giant who wrestled with Wesley is Andre the Giant. He used to be a professional wrestler. Look him up if you're curious. I'm just at that scene and enjoying your reaction so far.
@JCG525774 ай бұрын
I looked up his stats once and his forearms were bigger than my waste!
@hanng12423 ай бұрын
30:00 Hut not on chicken legs? Not Baba Yaga.
@kevinmarshall8542 ай бұрын
If you watch the movie JOHN WICK, they refer to him as "BABa YAGA". He is an assassin.
@LeeWinstead19624 ай бұрын
When you were comparing Miracle Max to Baba Yaga I was thinking wait until you meet his wife
@Elena_Rea4 ай бұрын
I think, in this case, the gender is not important even. In old Russian fairy tales baba Yaga always played the same actor George Millar (man)
@LeeWinstead19624 ай бұрын
@@Elena_Rea Learn something new every day thank you
@nothernmonkey86124 ай бұрын
Cary elwes was the lead in the PENTAGON WARS a movie about the BRADLEY Fighting Vehicle that are in service now with the Ukrainians 👍
@JTOCIII4 ай бұрын
R.I.P Andre The Giant
@joshuacampbell74934 ай бұрын
You look Beautiful every day Elena 😍😍😍😍.
@Elena_Rea4 ай бұрын
I'm glad to hear it🥰
@nothernmonkey86124 ай бұрын
And JENNY from Forrest Gump is the most evil person in movie history
@paulmartin23484 ай бұрын
She was sexually abused by her father as a child and was trying to live her life with no support as best she could. She made poor choices but I rather would spend a lifetime with "JENNY from Forrest Gump" than 5 seconds with you judging someone trying their best.
@deepermind48844 ай бұрын
Far from it
@nothernmonkey86124 ай бұрын
Forrest loves jenny but she puts him in the friend zone and sleeps with everybody drug dealers, pimps uses hard drugs tries to kill herself reaches rock bottom then uses forrest to get back on her feet sleeps with him then takes off. Falls pregnant with his baby gives birth and the only time she tells him he's a father of a 6 year old is because she's dying of cancer and she found out he owns a multi million dollar company so that's why she's evil she took advantage of a man with learning difficulties 👍
@nothernmonkey86124 ай бұрын
The kid at the end wasn't forrests kid she was only using Forrest because she was dying. DNA test when it comes back not his kid drop it off at the orphanage
@llanitedave4 ай бұрын
@@nothernmonkey8612 Jenny was not evil, just lost. Sounds like the only evil in your post is coming from you.
@tolgaesyar8313 ай бұрын
Adam Sandler movie CLICK (2006) reaction please
@parissimons63854 ай бұрын
Hi Elena, nice reaction! I'm glad that you recognised Peter Falk from his lead role in "Columbo". Many of the actors in this movie, even in small roles, were well-known American and British actors and comedians at the time. One of my favourites was Peter Cook (yes, another named Peter), who played the old man priest at the unsuccessful wedding ceremony. He had been part of the British comedy quartet, Beyond The Fringe, that had all been students at Oxford and Cambridge Universities. And with one of his colleagues from that project, Dudley Moore, he created a movie in the 1960s called "Bedazzled", based on the story of Faust, who traded his soul to the Devil for worldly success. That is why his casting as a priest in this movie is so funny, because he played the Devil in "Bedazzled". kzbin.info/www/bejne/baecn62cjr90fM0
@Elena_Rea4 ай бұрын
Oh, I see))) Thanks for this info)😊
@baron77554 ай бұрын
42:50 whoa that was dark
@mikealvarez23224 ай бұрын
I don't know if you look like a bride but you would make a most beautiful princess.😊❤
@Elena_Rea4 ай бұрын
Oh, Thank you Mikealvarez2322 🥰
@AndrewSmoot4 ай бұрын
Adding to what others have said about Andre and Robin, when Andre put his hand on Robin's head to warm her up on cold and rainy shooting days/nights, his hand was so massive that he could rest the heel of his hand at the base of her skull and his fingers would end up stretching to just under her cheekbones.
@AndrewSmoot4 ай бұрын
Also, Mandy Patinkin's father lost his life to cancer when Mandy was eighteen, and, when Inigo fights Count Rugen, Mandy imagined that he was fighting and killing the cancer that killed his father.
@AndrewSmoot4 ай бұрын
Also, funny story, when Buttercup and Westley roll down the hill, the same stunt performer was used for both, he did it once as Westley and once as Buttercup.
@Elena_Rea4 ай бұрын
😯woowie!!!!!!!!!
@movieandtheatrelover5587Ай бұрын
One funny story about Andre on set he let out a 16 second fart which brought the productuion to a standstill. The cast and crew were shellshocked. When one person asked him if he was ok he replied "I am now boss"
@leonardharper78854 ай бұрын
Andre( Fencik) was approximately 7ft4 (224 cm) and weighed 500 lbs (227 kg) so definitely a big man
@baron77554 ай бұрын
Will you please share the details on the little tree in the back with the glowy lights? I would like to get something like that but not sure what to search for
@Elena_Rea4 ай бұрын
Hi, of course. This is a small table tree with LED lights. Found in a local store in Georgia🤗
@baron77554 ай бұрын
@@Elena_Rea thank you
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@Elena_Rea4 ай бұрын
Hi Gallen Dugall! 🙌
@aranerem55694 ай бұрын
Hello there
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Hey aranerem5569🙌
@baron77554 ай бұрын
30:00 I thought John Wick was Babgaga? ;)
@jimspetdragons37374 ай бұрын
this movie brought Andre the Giant to the general public and was well loved for this role. (Great choice, Andre). See about Baba Yaga (sort of) in the John Wick movie series. (Should be Babayka, not Baba Yaga, as being more accurate (male vs female, respectively) in the JW movie(s), as I understand it). I would not risk calling John Wick a droopy-boobed old woman/witch. He might take exception to that.
@Elena_Rea4 ай бұрын
oh, Babayka and Baba Yaga are definitely two different characters.😉
@tranya3274 ай бұрын
Send an additional 'Thank you,' to Norman Lear (one who's political sense I'm likely to disagree with) -- ••HIS•• money paid for this wonderful film! (He passed away earlier this year, at age 101. Rest in Peace.)
@baron77554 ай бұрын
"your childhood"? Aren't you like 20?
@Elena_Rea4 ай бұрын
Am I look like 20 ?🤩 Good
@baron77554 ай бұрын
@@Elena_Rea if you told me you are 20, I wouldn't even blink