Princess Bride - The Sword Fight

My favorite scene in the movie.

[@joshwinter1097]

The dialogue in this movie is absolutely perfect

[@Fennecfox10]

and it's exactly written practically word for word in the book, even the part where the priest is reading wedding vowels, I think that's what makes it so great!!

[@MichaelLee-tt7gm]

My favorite exchange, just because it's so realistic: "You are ready, then?" "Whether I am or not, you've been more than fair."

[@vorshack8968]

Nuh-uh . . . because feminism.

[@Awes0m3n3s5]

The movie was also written by the author of the book. It allowed him to make changes that fit perfectly into a movie, and gave Inigo and Fezzik more lines.

[@mish375]

@@MichaelLee-tt7gm I love that they showed respect between the two duelists in this scene. You don't see very much of that anymore.

[@berserkley]

"I just work for Vizzini to pay the bills. There's not a lot of money in revenge." I love that line

[@FrostshadowStudios0310]

But it's also true.

[@tatianalyulkin410]

Well, you can always write a bestseller and put your enemy in it and kill him- slowly and very painfully.

[@monkey39128]

@@FrostshadowStudios0310 Tell that to the Count of Monte Cristo. 😂

[@kfures3469]

At least he admits that it's just a job and nothing personal

[@SeenAGreatLight]

I always wondered what bills he meant. Water? Electric? XD

[@poisonbonbons8684]

Westley knew from the beginning that Inigo was right-handed; he wears his scabbard on his left side because he draws with his right. Whereas Westley wears his on his right to fool his opponent into thinking he's a southpaw. He even takes Inigo's sword with his left hand to keep up the ruse.

[@GamerLeFay]

Moreover, if you watch carefully, Inigo draws with his right hand then transfers it to his left. It's hard to tell because of the camera angle, but when you watch carefully it's pretty clear.

[@keith6706]

@@GamerLeFay When he draws the sword to show it off at the beginning he's drawing (and holding it) as a rightie would.

[@magicmanscott40k]

That's insane amount of detail. Holy crap.

[@elijahcota2408]

Swords are cool

[@SweetZombiJesus]

Well his left was closer to grab Inigo's sword. But otherwise I think you're right.

[@taleoftwowolves74]

"You seem a decent fellow. I hate to kill you." "You seem a decent fellow. I'd hate to die." Every single line in this movie is pure gold and every exchange is perfect

[@jv-lk7bc]

especially in this scene.

[@EndlessSummer888]

The second line is especially good, because by saying that, he's stating that he has no intention of _killing_ Inigo.

[@Wild-Eye]

The response is gentlemanly. Others would reply with the obvious “I would hate to kill you too.” Wesley is Legend.

[@jokerjoker007]

This is such a well written film, I adore it.

[@mike91mdk45]

One of the most quotable films in cinematic history

[@noobflyboyx3301]

I think this is about the most honorable sword fight I've ever seen.

[@nighttray1489]

I love the respect between the two fighters.

[@dwrdwlsn5]

Honor has it's place when dealing with honorable people. It is FAR too rare in today's world.

[@buttzilla6958]

I agree

[@3Rayfire]

Might be the most honorable one you'll ever see.

[@brooklynpaige1619]

Ian Prehmus agreed

[@matthewperry4387]

I love the he literally handed Wesley his sword to examine before the fight. That level of trust and respect between fighters is unseen anywhere else in movies.

[@justarandomaccount7011]

These duels had the utmost honor

[@Jamplays592]

Having honor was one of the few things that was respected in the medieval ages

[@Rebellions]

"You are ready then?" "Whether I am or not you've been more than fair" *Respect 100*

[@mhobson2009]

@@Jamplays592 In romantic fantasy novels about the medieval period and Hollywood cinema, only.

[@Rissamlu]

@@mhobson2009 I mean, mostly. Christmas truce of WW1 really happened. That's one example. I'm sure there are others.

[@bibniebt]

Inigo is smiling throughout most of the fight. He's clearly enjoying this so much. It must have been years since he's fought someone of equal skill

[@wantonmee23]

That was actually what happened to Inigo in the book. His skill was equal to a swordmaster who was given the rank 'wizard'. Inigo could not beat the wizard, but that wizard could not beat Inigo either. As a result, Inigo starts getting depressed as he wins every duel and fails to find the six-fingered man. He then becomes a drunk until he meets the sicilian

[@thefanwithoutaface8105]

Okay that raises the question, if Inigo is pretty much the best swordfighter on the planet, and has been training for 20 years with only the desire to become the strongest in the world....How the hell did Wesley beat him?

[@wantonmee23]

The Fan Without a Face By working very hard to do so.

[@dongato6838]

+Hansel Wong - As well as projecting confidence in his own ability. His not allowing himself to be intimidated by Inigo's skills in effect sort of threw Inigo off his game a bit.

[@zorrozinho]

The book makes it clearer - Inigo is better among the rocks, and among trees, having trained for any eventuality - but the man in black is superior (just slightly) in open areas - presumably because he learned the sword on the deck of a pirate ship. At the end of the duel, the man in black forces Inigo to a clear area and cuts off his areas of escape - and in the clear area, in just a fractional way (but enough), the man in black is better.

[@bradcarter1790]

“Get used to disappointment.” “Ok…” Makes me laugh every time lol

[@vorshack8968]

That he is so obviously intrigued but _actually_ accepts that he'll never know in the next breath is an absolutely brilliant bit of writing.

[@justsomeguywithatophat6248]

His incredulous face, watching the insane acrobatics and poses and going "...Who... are you?" Is what cracks me up, so good

[@AwestaKhalid]

The respect and sportsmanship in this scene is amazing. And the level of trust. Inigo even lets him hold his sword. This is a great scene from a great movie.

[@SIRtrizzytreyofcameltoe]

The Lord Chief Rocker #1 Tbh, I don't think he had any intention of killing anyone.

[@beakt]

And this sets up the contrast with Count Rugen, when Inigo is finally able to confront him. He tells him why he's there and what's about to happen, and then Count Rugen runs away and ambushes him like a coward by throwing the dagger.

[@russellpaloor8225]

@Judson Joist I don't see it as treachery though. It's a battle to the death, don't we do what we must to survive. If you were 6'6" and I am 5'2" you are 300 lb of muscle and I am 140 lbs of muscle, would you consider it an equal match? I dont, and i would do what I must to survive. The dagger was cowardly. But smart. He lost by talking and not ending Inigo when he had the chance Favorite quote from the good the bad and the ugly "When you have to shoot, shoot! Don't talk."

[@LucasDanielAdvogado]

Ruger never had a chance, Inigo would be able to just avoid his tries and kill him just like he did.

[@AlphaAffirmations]

It's a good representation of what used to be called "gentlemen." Men who, although maybe not nobly born, sought to embody aristocratic values like honor and chivalry. It's more rare today.

[@cosmicsmith836]

I love how the title is just "The Sword Fight" there are multiple sword fights throughout this film but you just have to say "the sword fight" and everyone still knows which one it is

[@lifemattersnot]

It's the best scene in the movie it set the stakes for the kin of action we would get throughout.

[@alwaysahiccupandastrid]

There’s sword fights… and then there’s THE Sword Fight.

[@burninsherman7196]

The only competition is Inigo and the six fingered man

[@carrotsshirley5792]

Honestly

[@heartysquid]

"Since the invention of the (sword fight), there have only been five (sword fights) that were rated the most passionate, the most pure. This one left them all behind."

[@Carrot421911]

Fun fact; the names dropped during the duel, Bonetti, CapoFerro, Thibault and Agrippa were all real fencing masters of the renaissance period. Their fencing manuals still exist today and are being used to revive historical european martial arts.

[@vinvass2674]

Choreographer Bob Anderson is an expert is ALL of them. That's why his scenes are so good and the actors he coaches so effective and realistic.

[@jeremydaly8293]

Fencing dosen't exist without Agrippa, he defined the techniques in both fencing and conventional bladed weaponry.

[@jeremydaly8293]

Essentially the first guy to use math to figure out how to murder people better. He's the guy who really figured out that a thrust is much faster and more difficult to parry than any other attack, hence why fencing has become almost exclusively dedicated to thrusts and stabs, because the shortst distance between two points is a straight line

[@MegaAgamon]

@@vinvass2674 Realistic? No mate they are using Rapiers as if they were Sabers with many cuts and slashes and with almost 0 stabs, while you can slash and cut with a rapier it is preferred to stab (which in this fight scene doesn't happen XD) Realistic Rapier Fencing is absolutely beautiful, like a dance, I wish they had bother to read the manuals they reference before making this movie :(

[@toneh154]

​@@MegaAgamon Keeping in mind that it's a movie, slashing allows all the wooshing sound effects and large movements that might seem more exciting to those who do not know the art. That said could it be viewed by those that know a tad, that the caricatures didn't want to kill by thrust but rather force submission by cuts. The scene is as much about their honor and code, so it's not unreasonable that the duel was choreographed to suggest their lack of fatal intent.. I'm not disagreeing, just musing.

[@haldosprime3896]

6:39 I've always loved the addition of this line. His father's killer let him live to shame him, Westley let him live to honor him. Even if he was unconscious, he wanted to make the distinction clear.

[@singletona082]

It helps that Weasley really didn't see it a personal. 'you are a hireling and yo uare in my way. I do not want ot kill you andh ave the mans to not have to. Plus that is the msot fun I've had in a while.' Funny how that act of mercy paid off.

[@tomedy_official]

I'm actually curious do you think he held back,

[@angelofrevelation5822]

​@@tomedy_officialTo be honest, they both held back. You can tell they had many chances during the actual duel. They chose to honor each other this way (pointing the obvious, but do forgive me)

[@CoralCopperHead]

@@angelofrevelation5822 In a real duel, I'd agree wholeheartedly, but movie logic kind of throws a spanner in the works.

[@mudawott]

​@@CoralCopperHead the reason id assume they are holding back is because of the banter, like for the first half of the fight they definitely were, but after that they werre still showing off. The end is where that cuts out because wesley wants to rescue buttercup

[@gatorbyte5254]

“Who are you?” “No one of consequence.” “I must know.” “Get used to disappointment” -my favorite dialogue in this sequence

[@sillygoosetaur]

the shrug and then “okay” is what really gets me

[@dennish300]

@@sillygoosetaur Agreed!

[@bravozulu0380]

"..mkhay"

[@watcher1258]

That something everyone must learn. And the way he said it was perfect 👌

[@CalTxDude]

@@sillygoosetaur ME TOO!! LOL

[@EndlessSummer888]

The guy who played Inigo, Mandy Patinkin, got to CHOOSE which part he wanted in this movie. He chose Inigo because he felt a connection to the character; Inigo lost his father, Patinkin lost his father. He also said that in the scene where he finally kills Count Rugen, he felt like he was killing the cancer that took his father's life.

[@thatsoundslikeheresytomeyo4960]

I'm crying now thanks.

[@ringwraith1984]

I heard that when Mandy Patinkin and Christopher Guest (Count Rugen) did their final rehearsal for their duel Patinkin was so intense that afterwards Guest went to the fencing master and basically said, 'Tomorrow, I'm forgetting everything you taught me and I'm just trying to stay alive!'

[@SongRainbows]

Expendable84 Where did you hear this? I’d love to read/watch it. Mandy was known for being intense in scenes which is why his acting is to the highest level. Nicest guy in real life though

[@ringwraith1984]

@@SongRainbows It was in an interview, I want to say on the special features for the special edition dvd but it might have been online somewhere. I'll see if I can find it.

[@JnEricsonx]

I can relate. My dad died when I was barely 15 of lung cancer. He didn't smoke.

[@voldlifilm]

This film does more to make me care about these characters in five minutes than most big movies today can do in 90 minutes.

[@avatar19822]

That’s definitely something lacking in movies today. I don’t care about any of the characters in today’s movies.

[@blindriverstudios3516]

So true!

[@xzavierwhite7703]

Same.

[@jharvey433]

Yep

[@isaachess9356]

The problem is that this movie didn't struck a balance in how seriously it took itself, and modern movies don't. Modern movies tend to interrupt serious moments with comedy. They jerk us out of serious moments so often we never get invested and instead anticipate the joke. Princess bride is so amazing because it fills in the space between jokes in a funny scene with serious plot. It also has every joke stay completely in character, things in other movies that would become memes, this movie goes "that is funny, let's frame it so you're laughing with us" ... I did not think that would take so many words, OOF.

[@Glimjii]

"I promise I will not kill you until you reach the top." "That's very comforting but I'm afraid you'll just have to wait." "I hate waiting -- What if I give you my word as a Spaniard?" "No good -- I've known too many Spaniards" "Is there anyway you trust me?" "Nothing comes to mind" "I swear on the soul of my father Dominga Montoya you will reach the top alive." "Throw me the rope." One of my favorite dialogue scenes of the film

[@Jermbot15]

This dialogue, and the later one with Fezzik, didn't just justify the team up that happened later in the film, but it made us like these three together so much that he wanted it.

[@professional.commentator]

"No good- I've known too many Spaniards" sounded racist but also respectful at the same time. Kind of ironic.

[@JeshuaMorbus]

One, this is a really heartfelt scene indeed. Two, there's a typo: "Dominga" instead of "Domingo". "Dominga" is slang for "boob" in spanish ^_^U

[@different_stuff]

@@professional.commentator spanish people are a separate race now?

[@professional.commentator]

@@different_stuff I mean Southern Europeans have historically been seen as culturally as well as racially different from Northern Europeans.

[@Darwin327]

" I do not envy the headache you shall have when you awake. But in the meantime...rest well, and dream of sword-fighting women. "

[@3Rayfire]

Or Catherine Zeta Jones losing a sword fight.

[@adriannaranjo4397]

I guarentee that that quote will *NOT* be in the SJW remake they're planning on making

[@pondboy3682]

@@adriannaranjo4397 remake?! NOOOOO!! 😨

[@lum26akua28]

@@adriannaranjo4397 It sounds like exactly the type of line that would be in an "SJW remake", though...

[@pondboy3682]

@Connor Stiles he got it wrong?! Inconceivable!

[@Movierebel3]

The fact that Inigo freely hands his sword over for inspection, and is given it back in return, says more about their immediate relationship than even the dialogue spoken. He knows that Wesley wouldn't turn the sword against him as a defenseless challenger. And then the constant compliments to one another as they duel. You just knew they were going to end up friends.

[@Notorious503]

lol

[@jv-lk7bc]

Neither mentions it - but both have little irrepressable smiles under the conversation.

[@Nicky2414]

Like the saying goes. *"Today's enemy is Tommorow's friend.*

[@dp7933]

That relationship was established with the rope throw.

[@badlaamaurukehu]

Toledo

[@fufury]

This is such an entertaining fight scene too, dialogue aside. No shaky cam bullshit or rapid cuts. You can see the actors in full view and it is a very intense sword fight. This is how its done.

[@cfire99]

It's why I don't really enjoy modern action films

[@brettbewley5798]

It definitely holds up. I just showed this movie to my 5 year old son and he was absolutely enthralled by this sword fight. Acting it out while watching it. And he's seen plenty of those ADD Lego "sensory overload" movies.

[@nathanschubert3048]

@@cfire99 it's guns not swords, but both John Wick movies do a stellar job at this.

[@joey589]

It’s pretty good besides how much the swords wobble

[@mysteryshadow5]

@@joey589 swords either wobble or they break. They need to have some give

[@derekiswalking]

The most beautiful thing about this interaction, IMO, is that both of them have a chance to kill the other before the fight even starts (Inigo when Wesley is on the rope, Wesley when Inigo hands him his sword) and both choose to pass on the opportunity for the sake of honor. It's hard to find examples of positive, healthy masculinity in film - but here we find it, in one of the greatest scenes in modern American film history.

[@Atreus21]

As well as Inigo not trying to kill Wesley during the show-off acrobatics, and Wesley waiting for Inigo to catch his sword after it gets thrown in the air. Watch Master and Commander (2004) if you haven't already. That's another excellent movie about relationships between and among men.

[@greenapetranslord4870]

understand one thing, brother: there is no such a thing as "toxic masculinity".

[@paulsalerno6362]

It’s a great moment in film history

[@northernheel2829]

Its hard to find positive healthy masculinity in movies? You must not watch a lot of movies then.

[@pumpkinknight5732]

It reminded me of the fight in Sherlock Holmes. "One moment, if you please?" "I'm in no rush."

[@lrmcatspaw1]

This movie is how I thought adults behaved when I was a kid. I was more dissapointed than Montoya.

[@caroline8590]

At least now that we’re adults, we can try our best to be like this, right?

[@lrmcatspaw1]

@@caroline8590 You haven't been in the youtube comment section for long, have you?

[@TheEnergizer94]

@@lrmcatspaw1 only person whose actions you have control over is yourself

[@liberaltears9192]

Lol

[@lrmcatspaw1]

@@TheEnergizer94 Unless you are Bipolar :D.

[@112steinway]

Fun fact: The man who planned the fight choreography for this movie was a man named Bob Anderson. Some of his other films he helped choreograph were the Mask of Zorro, Pirates of the Caribbean, Highlander, and Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers AND the Return of the King. Oh and he was one of the stunt doubles who wore the Darth Vader costume when they were filming the fight scenes.

[@Klaaism]

Love to watch his work.

[@3Rayfire]

I was just comparing this with the Mask of Zorro today. It makes sense.

[@mitchellulrich930]

Didn't he also do the Adventures of Robin Hood?

[@asturianix9820]

112steinway What a man.

[@timbyrne242]

Unlikely, since Adventures of Robin Hood was a 1938 picture.

[@SeenAGreatLight]

"I love my father." There's such a beautiful sincerity in the way he says that line that you can almost hear their whole good history as father and son.

[@atomfallen2409]

Thats exactly how I feel about my father❤❤🙏🕯...R.I.P dad

[@jaimicottrill2831]

Mandy’s father died of cancer before this movie and he found this role very fitting as Iningo felt that same love her felt for his father.

[@DarthAverage]

@@jaimicottrill2831 ... and in his final duel with Count Reugen, Patinkin says he imagined he was killing his father's cancer; when he delivered the line, "I want my father back, you son-of-a-bitch!" he was speaking to the cancer - and you can hear that very real emotion in his delivery.

[@thewab1974]

@@jaimicottrill2831 - There's a part where he almost tears up talking about his father. I can't help but think he was drawing from thoughts of his real father. It felt so very real.

[@metaljacket8128]

@@jaimicottrill2831 Wonderful story

[@julianfischer2341]

As a child I was taken by Montoya's passion, trust and integrity. He owns this scene.

[@Excalibur01]

A true warrior to the end. We should all aspire to be such honorable man

[@HasegawaRayven]

A lesser quote, but one of my favorites: Inigo: "Is there anyway you'll trust me?" Wesley: "Nothing comes to mind" Inigo: "...I swear, on the soul of my father, Domingo Montoya; You will reach the top alive." Wesley: "...Throw me the rope." The timing on it is just perfect to me. Wesley has just the right amount of lag on his response that you can pretty much instantly understand why he trusts this oath out of all the other promises Inigo has tried.

[@kylerae9196]

And then, out of respect for putting his life in his hands, Inigo reciprocates by handing Wesley his sword. They each proved their honor to the other.

[@SwordTune]

Indigo: I give you my word as a Spaniard! *I've met too many Spaniards.* Me: Ha! Got'im!

[@SwordTune]

@Urrcreavesh exactly

[@Jen-Yueh_Hu]

@Urrcreavesh But that's a legit tactic. They are just using the tools available to them. Frollo did the same thing to Quasimodo in Disney's Hunchback of Notre Dame and Frollo is French.

[@ramjb]

@Urrcreavesh Fighting dirty has nothing to do with honor, unless is a duel or something similar where certain rules for the fight are agreed upon. But a fight is a fight and when your life is on the line you do what you must in order to win. If no rules were set, spaniards would fight as dirty as anyone else - because what you mention about the cloak wasn't something only the spaniards did. That, throwing dirt to the opponent eyes, whatever dirty fighting trick was done by everyone regardless of the nation of procedence,and was perfectly legit unless, again, it was an arranged fight with established rules. In what regards to giving a word and keeping it, fullfitting a promise or an oath, etc Spaniards were, indeed, known for their high regard for honor. Doesn't mean there weren't some that used that reputation to their own advantage, but their reputation as honorable was real and well founded.

[@Runeforged]

I love the respect and honor in this scene. Giving your sword to your enemy to examine and you both know you will get it back. Nothing has to be said. The world needs real people like this..

[@ugh9671]

Gay

[@Runeforged]

@@ugh9671 Supporter.

[@ugh9671]

@@Runeforged I love you 💋

[@danielhaire6677]

Unfortunately, very few people keep such old codes of conduct anymore.

[@Runeforged]

@@danielhaire6677 Ikr? Compassion and Humanity have been removed from such things.

[@tythosdelta2650]

“I give you my word as a Spaniard” “No good, I’ve met to may Spaniards” Doesn’t even try to refute it, just moves on

[@robwalsh9843]

This is technically a fantasy world, yet the rivalry between the English and the Spanish remains.

[@kingstarscream320]

@@robwalsh9843 What country hasn’t been a great enemy of the Spanish?

[@thefisherman0074]

Australia?

[@Hekkle01]

@@thefisherman0074 Spain

[@thefisherman0074]

@@Hekkle01 i was talking to king

[@bookergrimm]

No CGI, no overblown effects with impossible action, just a great scene with incredible writing, chorography and sublime performances. Still stands up today as one of the best fight scenes ever.

[@Scifismurf]

IMO the best sword fight in cinema

[@stephencholewa6543]

yeah, except for the dorky gymnastic dismount, but it proved a point.

[@jonathantadlock-stein2023]

And no quick cuts, all long takes with easy to follow geography, the balance shifts between them several times and we can always tell who’s got the upper hand and who’s on the back pedal. You just don’t see fight scenes this good in most movies, and that’s why the princess bride is and always will be one of my favorites

[@DanielAppleton-lr9eq]

@@Scifismurf Such civil dueling. I wonder if all duels through history had such civility.

[@Scifismurf]

@@DanielAppleton-lr9eq id like to think so but i think we can safely say Not! lol

[@alexlassila271]

Inigo: Who ARE you? Wesley: No one of consequence. Inigo: I must know. Wesley: Get used to disappointment Inigo: *shrug*

[@MrPaddy5526]

....k

[@kittycat-sc7je]

Korrekt

[@KaosHpal]

@Stimulator7 it's hard to appreciate anything like that as a kid imo

[@TheRealityStation]

Inigo actually says, "Okay." Which makes it even more hilarious, imo.

[@richardlloyd2589]

Truly sublime.

[@cornucopiac1088]

"You seem a good fellow. i hate to kill you." "You seem a good fellow... i hate to die."

[@rizon72]

I don't think Wesley ever intended to kill Inigo.

[@everythingisawesome2903]

@@rizon72 and vice versa

[@shelldie8523]

Decent*

[@cadenkeller443]

“Begin.”

[@jaimicottrill2831]

Haha, if Benedict cumberbatch and Tom Huddleston ever had a sword fight!

[@iainballas]

Man cut off my favorite part. "I would offer you my help but I do not think you would accept it, as I am only waiting here to kill you." "That... *does* put a damper on our relationship."

[@grayfox6518]

Westley: Renowned for his swordplay, feared for his title, and adored for his wit.

[@mistycross3844]

The whole movie is full of perfect lines like this one!

[@doodlebob3758]

@@GraemeGunn People talk dumb now. Get used to the internet.

[@z34n]

@@GraemeGunn Shut the fuck up. Nice beard tho

[@ultellennocnir9255]

@@doodlebob3758 ​ ​ ​ Didn’t school teach y’all that language is constantly evolving? An isolated “man” in this context provides a distinct feeling from the alternatives. “You cut off my favorite part” would be directed at the poster of the video and has accusatory tones, “he cut off my favorite part” would be directed at other viewers while isolating the poster, and “that man” or “this guy” are alienating. “My favorite part got cut off” could work, but it puts focus on the commenters own feeling instead of on sharing the missing content. “Man cut off my favorite part” is casual enough to avoid being interpreted as an accusation, inviting both audience and creator to enjoy what is absent from the video without prioritizing the commenters personal opinion. It works.

[@BKAngmar]

The fact that Westley beckons for Inigo to grab his sword instead of just killing him always makes me smile

[@singletona082]

almost an apologetic 'well shit I broke the rythm we had going. Go ahead and get your sword.' He just didn't want Inigo to mistaken the gesture for 'turn your back so I can kill you.'

[@BKAngmar]

@@singletona082 fr

[@PianoMelodicaDark]

It wasn't a sword-fight as it was much more of a dance; it's so obvious they both enjoyed it!

[@jamescrandall9144]

There are actually people who gave this a dislike!? Inconceivable!

[@billybegood466]

I don't think that button meant what they thought it meant.

[@Roflcrabs]

Not enough shakey cam, jump cuts, cgi or tiddies.

[@Hanbaolaoshi]

"Dislike"? You keep using that word.......

[@daelen.cclark]

Perhaps they wanted to see the rest of it.

[@carlosencarnacion1255]

They are the Brute Squad

[@julianpradarodriguez7336]

0:13 As a spaniard I never felt so offended by something I 100% agree with

[@dmcrun3572]

😂 good one 😂

[@Nuka0420]

This was hilarious

[@davidvallejo1801]

unexpected james acaster

[@Jianju69]

Life is pain. Anyone who says differently is selling something.

[@Mustang-bk4ns]

That's because you are in good shape mentally.

[@theaterpup3466]

“Well I certainly hope you find him someday.” And right there, we know Westley’s going to win, but we also know Inigo won’t lose. Awesome moment.

[@torrentwolf6558]

Thank you for pointing out subtly of that line. For that, take my like for an even 400.

[@MikeMonroeMusic]

Take mine for an elegant 420.

[@michaelsong5555]

What are you talking about? Indigo lost. It's just that we knew that Indigo would survive.

[@Lanesra62905]

Same difference

[@thethirdsicily4802]

@@michaelsong5555 I think that's what he means. That Westley's going to win the swordfight, but Inigo isn't going to fail his quest there.

[@jameshill2450]

When you know the story, the ending of this is just so heartbreaking for Inigo. After all he's trained for, and the ending you know he's destined to get, to come back and think that it could have possibly ended here. He already has that final scene built up and ready to go in his mind, but this random dude comes along and for a moment he has to seriously say "Kill me quickly" because he thinks it's over and doesn't want to be made to think about what he never got to do.

[@brettdeacon3437]

Brilliant comment. I have never pondered how heartbroken he would have been at the moment he said, "Kill me quickly." Only later do we learn how determined he is and how out of character that line was.

[@PaulyT999]

The fact that all the sword play was in fact performed by Cary and Mandy, goes to show that this is one of if not the best sword fighting scenes of all time.

[@MXB2001]

I never realized that until you mentioned it. The scene is so engrossing I forget they are actually actors.

[@ObservingtheObvious]

That is a bold statement. There have been some very good actors that were good at sword fights. Tyrone Power/ Basil Rathbone/ Christopher Lee. I believe the trainers for TPB were also trainers with the afore mentioned actors. I do love this scene as well as the movie.

[@MrRadicalFish]

Cary mentions in another KZbin video that the 2 guys who trained Mandy and himself were the same guys that did the light saber duels in first 3 Star Wars movies. I think that means they trained the actors for the close-ups, and were the stunt doubles for the more distant scenes.

[@ObservingtheObvious]

@@MrRadicalFish Cary or Mandy, or both said they did the whole scene except for the acrobatic stunts. They trained so much for it, they got it down to a compact time. When they auditioned it for Rob Reiner he said it was too short. They had to slow it down a bit so it was more impactful.

[@Gillie2tat]

That's quite amazing. You might also want to watch some of the Errol Flynn movies of the 30s and 40s as he was another great swashbuckler and wonderful in the sword fights.

[@fw1421]

This is one of America’s most beloved movies. The perfect cast. Cary and Mandy actually did the sword fighting scenes. They worked for months with a very famous sword fighting coach to become this good.

[@tombstoneharrystudios584]

Bob Anderson was the sword master they trained with. Infact, when he was in Robin Hood: Men In Tights, Cary Elwes was overjoyed to show off his skills again

[@MrGregFrancis]

Only a matter of time until Hollywood remakes it. They’ll make Carey black and Mandy bisexual.

[@fw1421]

@@MrGregFrancis Sadly,you are probably correct. But they will probably give Mandy’s role to Elliot Page.😡

[@thegamingknight2096]

@@fw1421 damn y'all mad that in a hypothetical situation, a trans actor will be allowed to act. Touch grass.

[@rob9875]

@@thegamingknight2096 nah, they're mad cuz wokeness kills anything good

[@dagdamor1]

The sheer CLASS in this scene... IT'S TOO BRIGHT, I AM UNABLE TO LOOK ...*watches scene seven more times in a row*

[@ElSelcho77]

Are you left handed?

[@Shadowkey392]

dagdamor1 well, now you’re blind.

[@potterj09]

I am a big man & in 2001 put my hand in the outline plaster cast Dallas University Hospital took of Andre The Giant, who starred in this movie :)

[@russellpaloor8225]

@@potterj09 how much bigger was it, you didn't give us the ending

[@potterj09]

@@russellpaloor8225 it was terrifying :| lol

[@erikfldt390]

This is how you do action sequences. It's a perfect example of using a fight sequence to better elaborate on the story and characters. We learn so much from both men and even at six minutes, there's never a dull moment and it's engaging since you not only get spectacle, you have the story unfold while doing it. It's sadly something a lot of films forget as a lot of fight scenes feel like drum solos going on far too long and communicating nothing other than "guns go pew" or "explosions go boom."

[@nicholasparks500]

Marvel movies come to mind. I get so bored of them. I haven't watched any of the stuff in recent years because of it. This scene (and movie) takes the whole cake in a way that current movies just can't really do themselves.

[@foolslayer9416]

Inigo: "Kill me quickly." Wesley: "I would destroy a stain glass window than an artist like yourself. But since I can't have you following me either..." Inigo: **gets knocked out* Wesley: "Please understand. I hold you in the highest respect." Again, I love the class and honor between the two characters!!

[@someonerandom704]

I really love this line. If you destroy a stain glass window, the artist can make a new one. If you destroy the artist, their work is lost forever.

[@foolslayer9416]

@@someonerandom704 Poetry, friend. Poetry.

[@phyto12]

“I would SOONER destroy a stain glass window..”

[@stvartak]

@@phyto12 That's what he should have said, but it's not what he actually said...and it drives me nuts.

[@phyto12]

@@stvartak Listen closer. He says sooner. It might actually be just “soon” without the “er” but maybe that’s just because he’s talking fast. It’s definitely in there though

[@KlldbyCuriosity]

I love the fact that Inigo *hands his sword to his enemy in complete trust*

[@thiefx100]

I don't. It breaks my heart to think that most would have killed him right there.

[@Cen2050]

EXACTLY! It's a cinematic storytelling masterpiece! That whole scene establishes Inigo's character. This is a man who wants a FAIR fight and holds honor in high esteem. The fact that Wesley ACCEPTS aid after Inigo makes that vow means he too understands the value of honor. Notice also that as SOON as Wesley reaches the top he goes to draw his weapon before Inigo, again showing honor, restraint and nobility in equal measure backs away non-threateningly, offering additional respite Inigo knew they were going to fight and that one of them would probably die...but they weren't fighting YET...they weren't enemies YET. They had already trusted each other with their lives...they had, through dialogue and actions tested each other extensively and sized one another up.

[@YeOldeTowneCryer]

True men of honor would never take unfair advantage of another. It is a trait be sought after and respected.

[@garyhamilton2104]

@@thiefx100 but he was able to get a read on him before this. Not like it was a total random

[@decadude6895]

During WW1 the enemy pilots would often wave and salute each other if they had run out of bullets, I have also heard of similar accounts of soldiers on the ground.

[@shinriley]

And to think, neither one of them has had any previous training in fencing before making this movie. The sword fighting was all them (no stunt doubles).

[@seppokepponen8386]

+Jesse Riley With both hands too

[@shinriley]

Seppo Kepponen That is very impressive.

[@Dalboni]

+Jesse Riley This explains why they are not trying to hit one another AT ALL. They're waving their blades like brush.

[@guyfaulkes3035]

+Jesse Riley - The swordplay was all them. But the acrobatics in mid-air were done by doubles. Insurance rules.

[@FinleyZero]

+Dalboni Willian That sort of swordfighting is called "flynning" in movie terms. The movie is well aware of the fact of how unrealistic it is, but it's pretty much just there to play around with the trope. In fact, even the screenplay states that the characters are flynning in this scene. ;)

[@michaelalexanderchadwick]

I used to fence, as well as teach blade combat for the stage. There is a moment that is completely glossed over that is incredibly difficult, and I absolutely love it. Watch Wesley at 6:14 as he switches hands mid-air, and mid-parry. Mr. Elwes doesn't even change his expression, because Wesley is just THAT GOOD. Easily one of the most clever and most well-executed sword fights in any movie I have ever seen.

[@MrRonco828]

So true! My favorite moment in an unforgettable sword fight!

[@lukewood7341]

Wow, he switches to his left just for that one parry, then TOSSES it up into the right for the blazé 5. Sick

[@staggerpace]

It's my favourite move in the entire fight. I just watched a stage combatant break this fight down and this sublime transition gets no mention sadly (an excellent critique otherwise: search "Jill Bearup") . Its difficulty and elegance get me every time.

[@cooperarbogast4018]

I just saw that and was scouring the comments to find a mention of it. It's crazy how as I kid this movie was amazing and now as an adult it's just even more so because we can appreciate these awesome little details.

[@ScoutLeader]

There's a sword duel in the Polish movie The Deluge (1974) between Kmicic and Wołodyjowski, considered one of the most realistic sword duels in movie history. Wołodyjowski, during the duel, would demonstrate his skill and his intimidation tactics by switching hands from right to left, parry and swing, switch back from left to right, parry and swing. Kmicic, on the other hand, started off as cocky and brash with his attacks, but later became more wild and desperate, swinging wide, overextending and spinning to try and intimidate Wołodyjowski, to little effect. Absolutely gorgeous to watch!

[@jadenaddams3674]

I think my favorite part was: "I would sooner throw a rock at a stained-glass window than destroy an artist such as yourself. However, since I can't have you following me, either... *KLUNK*" It was the sense of mutual respect they had for each other by the end of the scene. They need more of that in the fight movies.

[@SouthernAceCrafts]

+Jaden Addams ..."You ARE the goon squad..."

[@3Rayfire]

+VTV SD Brute Squad.

[@SouthernAceCrafts]

Brute Squad. Thanks.

[@georgiabrown8707]

+Jaden Addams - As Indigo tells the story of his father's death, he hands his sword to Wesley to admire, whom proclaims, "I have never seen its equal", and then hands it back to Indigo.

[@SouthernAceCrafts]

Georgia Brewer"Inigo" and yes, that was classy.

[@connorwalker8927]

The most polite sword fight in the history of sword fights.

[@Rekaert]

Many, many years later, I still adore this scene. To have two skilled combatants practically tripping over themselves to show incredible respect and courtesy to their opponent is just brilliant. You can't help liking both of them.

[@brianapereira2694]

If you read the behind the scenes book, this is the last scene they filmed because Mandy and Cary spent a whole month training for that scene. It's really just those two fighting. No special effects. Although I can't remember if Cary did the flip or that was the one time they used a stunt double...

[@DanielAppleton-lr9eq]

@@brianapereira2694 Only once did they use a stunt - double ? Maybe for an Indiana Jones movie. & MOCAP can simulate a digital " character ".

[@brianapereira2694]

@@DanielAppleton-lr9eq True, but that level of graphics/technology wasn't as good as nowadays.

[@iloveamerica11]

One of the best things about this movie is how easily you forget that it is a grandfather reading a story to his grandson.

[@MaskHysteria]

"I swear on the soul of my father Domingo Montoya, you will reach the top alive." Gets me in the feels every time.

[@jknight413]

It's when he looks him straight in the eyes and immediately says "Throw me the rope" that gets me. I get tears in my eyes every time.

[@DarthAverage]

In that moment, Westley knew this was an oath Inigo would _never_ break.

[@hadesbutmortal]

“I’m not left-handed either” I’ve seen this movie more times than I can count, but that line still makes me laugh every time.

[@joebloggs5318]

I've actually done this. A guy I was training with was going for it like a world title fight. He was getting the better of it so I switched hands. He couldn't cope with my being left handed and I tore him apart.

[@septegram]

This becomes tragic around 6:00 when Inigo realizes he can't beat Westley, and starts flailing, hoping for a lucky shot or to use brute force to create an opening. He is going to die at the top of this stupid cliff, and never avenge his dad. I cried...

[@mapuangames5847]

damn

[@samuelcapritta1086]

Inigo's sword is a testament to his character as well. As Wesley says, he's never seen it's equal. After twenty years of searching for the 6 finger man he could have sold the beautiful sword for a fortune, but he holds on to that last piece of his father.

[@biggestwanderer8827]

I always wondered what Wesley said about it, thanks.

[@kgunitkeese17]

I find it a little odd that the six-fingered man didn’t take the sword with him after killing Inigo’s father and sparing Inigo.

[@seppokepponen8386]

"There's not a lot of money in revenge"

[@georgehowelliii5666]

Seppo Kepponen very true saying!

[@iambiggus]

Only cheap satisfaction.

[@Peagaporto]

Unless you have a pirate ship named Revenge, so in the end Inigo got 2 Revenges?

[@3Rayfire]

Something that I've only caught now that I'm older is the way this opens. Especially in retrospect knowing how much he loved his father, this line, "I Swear to you on the sword of my father, Domingo Montoya, you will reach the top alive." Even Westley hears it. Westley and Buttercup are the main story, but Inigo Montoya and his quest for revenge. Legendary.

[@TheLivingShadow_]

3Rayfire *soul, not sword

[@theAngryscotman]

+3Rayfire Yeah it occurs to me Indigo is similar to Prince Zuko from the last air bender series. We like the main characters from both these stories but we're drawn to these secondary characters that start out as antagonists and are on quests for personal honor/revenge.

[@3Rayfire]

+TheLivingShadow So I've come to understand. That said...both work.

[@3Rayfire]

+theAngryscotman Is Inigo even an antogonist? Even he said it, "I just work for Vizzini to pay the bills, there's not a lot of money in revenge."

[@theAngryscotman]

3Rayfire He works for him none the less. He's still fighting to beat Wesley and is still and obstacle in his path making him an antagonist.

[@carlwilliams9642]

"You seem a decent fellow. I hate to kill you." "You seem a decent fellow. I hate to die."

[@paragon1782]

Carl Williams I loved that

[@basquehound1999]

*BEGIN*

[@AlexIsModded]

I have always loved the great humor of this film, but there's something about Inigo that I have always found so compelling too. All of the characters are great, but Inigo is an honorable person and swordsman. The fact that Westley chooses not to kill him and only knock him out is lovely. Also, Inigo is even more empowering when we see how cowardly Count Rugen is later on.

[@brianapereira2694]

I loved that scene when he confronts Count Rugen where: -"Hello, my name is..." -Inigo steps forward -Rugen steps forward -he turns and runs (prob thinking "bye, sucker!")

[@txgunguy2766]

"Give us the gate key." "I...I..I have no gate key." "Fezik, tear his arms off." "Oh, you mean THIS gate key."

[@ericz.1270]

Reading Cary Elwes' memoir and the work that went into this scene really deepened my appreciation of it. The only time a stunt double was used was the acrobatic move on the bar; the rest of the swordplay came from the actors themselves.

[@Nikita_Turbo]

Great insight, Eric. Thanks for sharing

[@riventombs95]

I would like your comment, but it would be a sin to take away the 69 achievement. Nice

[@utuber1752]

I saw Cathy Rigby as Peter Pan, she did this sort of thing on parallel bars...

[@BloodyFlowerFilms]

Woah… I did not know that. There are some moments of insane choreography that I thought HAD to be stunt doubles but if that’s the case, that both Patty and Cary did the whole fight themselves, then I appreciate this duel even more.

[@christoff124]

I'll give you that. You've been more than fair.

[@MaxMercuryAnonymous]

I think that my favorite part of this scene is the fact that Westley is so smart that he basically hustles Inigo. Instead of saying something like “we’ll see about that” or the like, he simply remarks he doesn’t want to die and then he primarily uses defense, letting Inigo dictate the pace of the duel. And Inigo looks pretty exhausted by the end, sweaty and swinging without much restraint. Seems to me Westley didn’t much care if he could have actually won or not through straight technique, this entire duel was one big mind game. To just sort of let Inigo wear himself out long enough for Westley to subdue him and move on.

[@jakem5689]

That's a great point. Plus neither one started with their dominant hand. They both started left handed. Then they switched when they started losing. Subtle but after so much!

[@highstimulation2497]

Indeed. Just like Mohammad Ali's "Rope-a-dope" technique from the Rumble in the Jungle.

[@crdude806]

the best offense is a better defense.

[@joefair1137]

In the book inigo was a drunkard who was incredibly unfit by that point, not having done any real fencing for many years. It’s interesting to me to think who would have actually won if each were top of their game as westley is there. Might have played out differently.

[@Ambaryerno]

Part of the brilliance of this scene is that neither Westley nor Inigo are REALLY trying to kill each other, they're just having fun with the fight.

[@michalsoukup1021]

@Eric Miret If forced too, I believe that if he felt that he had the choice, he would try to take Wesley alive and do the job without killing him

[@PraetorianAU]

This movie is like watching a poem in action. The way they talk is so poetic.

[@nathannelson6843]

I love how humble and non aggressive they both are. It's not easy to both be fighting with someone and have integrity for them at the same time.

[@lawltack1401]

Integrity isn't something you have "for" someone else. Did you mean respect?

[@nathannelson6843]

@@lawltack1401 I thought integrity and respect were similar and both applied to how you treat someone. So I kinda meant both.

[@ryanjanis9184]

@@nathannelson6843 Integrity is something you yourself have (or do not), respect is something you have for someone else. In any event, love your comment!

[@nathannelson6843]

@@ryanjanis9184 Thanks. Would you say that integrity is more like confidence and character?

[@ryanjanis9184]

@@nathannelson6843 Yes, exactly. Maybe not so much confidence, but high moral character is basically the definition.

[@w.cooksy421]

Is it fair for me to say that this is the friendliest and most civil sword fight in cinema history?

[@MultiDean1980]

Followed by the friendliest and most civil fist fight in cinema history, yes.

[@kaylons]

Followed by the wittiest (and most Cecilian) battle of the wits in cinema history, yes

[@sheevpalpatine333]

Closely followed by Count Dooku Vs Obi Wan in Attack of the Clones

[@trazyntheinfinite9895]

How could it, nobody talked about the high ground.

[@kratos7893]

And all while on a broken big toe (Cary).

[@kfures3469]

What I like about this scene is that both are honorable and respectful enough not to kill each other at first and when Wes beats Montoya, he doesn't kill him, knowing he still has to avenge his father

[@stevejamieson8468]

It wasn't just the fact his opponent's quest for revenge needed to be complete. Wes found someone much like himself, realized that the spaniard was not a bad guy at all. His sparing of the spaniard was out of respect and appreciation for not betraying him on the climb up.

[@ozymandias7196]

I love how inigo offered his weapon to the enemy for inspection. After complimenting the workmanship the enemy handed it back to him.

[@BaronPRwasTaken]

The amount of times Wesley and Inigo had the chance to strike and end the battle but decided not to because it wasn't gentleman like to stab someone unarmed is really honorable and makes this one of my favorite sword fights.

[@stafey7659]

The contrast between characters styles is great. The sciciloan wouldn’t have hesitated to impale him, but Inigo didn’t.

[@lonestar6709]

Inigo: _"He slaved a year until it was done."_ *Hands Over Sword* Westley: _"I've never seen its equal."_ Man, I love that line.

[@EvilDoresh]

Strangely enough, this fight probably qualifies as the most authentic live-action adaptation of a shounen action fight: - two rivals who will probably become BFFs after the fight - an emotional backstory for one of the characters (a proper anime would've had a flashback, though) - both characters trying to change the tide of battle by pulling secret tricks and techniques out of nowhere. This movie was way ahead of its time.

[@jamesvanitas]

It’s a BIZARRE adventure in the making

[@singletona082]

And even with those mid battle tricks, a level of respect and decorum is shown by each to the other. This whole movie has heart.

[@KristineMaitland]

I would argue that the Indian film RRR follows this structure to some extent.

[@EvilDoresh]

@@KristineMaitland That one's more friends-to-rivals-to-friends-again

[@Darkmind1970]

Mandy Patinkin trained for four months in sword fighting for this scene, and Cary Elwes for two. They filmed it almost at the end of shooting and it shows - it's magnificent.

[@adammilette3076]

who needs training for sword fighting when you can watch videos such as this one, to learn how to do it

[@92jwiener]

Seems oddly fitting that Patinkin trained the longer amount of time!

[@virgelflores8455]

in the book inigo trained for like 20 years while westley trained for three years i guess. Just like mandy patinkin. He practiced for 4 months while westley for two months.

[@hannahgentry2711]

I heard that this sequence was the first they shot so that they could get it out of the way, as it was the longest scene to film and that way both Cary Elwes and Mandy Patikan trained vigorously for MONTHS with highly skilled trained professionals. They couldn't do it at the end because Cary Elwes broke his toe two weeks into filming and filmed the rest of the movie with a noticeable limp if you pay attention. Like during the battle of wits when he sits to drink the wine he sits with one leg extended, as Elwes was trying to elevate his foot the best he could and give his toe a break. During some scenes you can see him limping or walking stranger than he was for this scene

[@macmcleod1188]

@@hannahgentry2711 if you read the other comments in the thread, they say that the scene was filmed last and that the actress practice with each other constantly during the filming and with the stuntman when one of the actors was busy with a scene. I suspect that those are the more accurate accounts. The chemistry between the two is very good and often movies film early High chemistry scenes later during production after the actors have established chemistry. Scenes that require less chemistry are often filmed early in production. And the way that the human brain works results in those scenes being colored by the scenes earlier in the movie that were actually filmed later. But you could be right. I have not seen a citation for any of the posts to an actual interview.

[@Iamgudjoe]

Unironically, this is a really awesome sword fight scene that is really well-choreographed. Aside from the end scene with the 6-fingered man, this is probably my most favorite scene in the movie. Rob Reiner is a genius.

[@Sully0020]

Don't forget William Goldman!

[@dhunter1133]

Fun fact: the swordmasters who choreographed this scene also did all of the lightsaber choreography for at least the first six Star Wars movies.

[@seanmurphy9913]

Every fencer has seen this scene

[@deathbykonami5487]

@@dhunter1133 Don't you mean 3 Star Wars movies (IV-VI)?

[@jameskessler2588]

Well, Sir Bob Anderson did the sword choreography. He also did Star Wars 4-6 and the three LOTR films, Highlander, and many more. And he was the one in the Vader costume during the lightsaber fights

[@DarkRoomAmbience]

As a kid, this scene taught me about honesty and honour

[@davidstar5008]

"Please understand I hold you in the highest respect"

[@jakem9174]

Every comment will talk about how amazing the choreography is, and duly so, but my favorite part of this scene is how perfectly scored it is. Perfectly timed to each clash, swing, and flourish, changing tempo and adding instruments each time the tension ramps up, and, my favorite, the snare drum as Westley does his mini gymnastics routine. Just so well done.

[@berserkley]

I agree completely. Also mention should be made of the music while Inigo is talking about his Father, and what happened to him. Beautiful.

[@ejayman]

@@berserkley That's Mark Knopfler, an absolute legend in every sense of the word

[@Cryft]

I love the bits at the beginning of the duel where they discuss fencing theory while testing each others' skills. It demonstrates not only immense respect for each other, but for the very act itself.

[@Taylorgreenbjj]

As an actual swordsman I just wanted to point out you Can very easily tell someone who studied German longsword vs Italian longsword. Especially and specifically, people that studied fiore vs lichetenaure (I butchered that last name there). I love switching between Italian and German styles when fencing because it very much changed the angles of attack and the expected techniques to be utilized.

[@sebastianb.3978]

​@@Taylorgreenbjj As a german I feel obligated to point out it's spelled Liechtenauer. Nice to see a fellow HEMA enthusiast here ^^

[@Taylorgreenbjj]

@@sebastianb.3978 you helped me out too buddy. Much appreciated!!!

[@singletona082]

Oh sure it's essentially technobabble and the actual fight is very VERY styalistic but it's.. >FUN. plus it helps that this is very clearly how the kid iamgines it so in built excuse for jyst flynning around.

[@Maximillian200HP]

My father took fencing in college shortly after this film had come out. He told me he'd watch it almost every day just to watch this duel. I appreciate it a lot more as an adult than I did when I first saw the film. The respect the two men had for each other adds so much to it, you're 100% right.

[@zabe7368]

The amount of respect and honor in this scene brings a tear to my eye.

[@KitKatNisa]

I love how much they're shown to enjoy dueling each other, knowing that neither of them really wants to kill the other, so it's more of a match than a fight. Also, from the get-go Westley lets us know he won't kill Inigo; "I certainly hope you find him some day".

[@stevejamieson8468]

They became friends afterwards and in all likelihood became regular sparring partners in the universe of this story.

[@coriusfarinprimarchofthese7007]

@@stevejamieson8468 I don't actually know if they would have the opportunity to spar. The ending inplies that Westley and Buttercup were going to return to the farm, or at least settled down together. Meanwhile, Inigo was seemingly going to take on the role of the Dread Pirate Roberts. It seems unlikely that they would have many opportunities to spar.

[@KitKatNisa]

@@coriusfarinprimarchofthese7007 I mean, I'm sure they could meet up sometimes to spar. If Westley really does settle down, it wouldn't be very hard to seek him out someday

[@singletona082]

@@KitKatNisa Plus no matter what else? The two would want to catch up. Why not a friendly go 'round. Especially to entertain the kids?

[@wanderer7500]

The best sword fight in movie history. The actors also trained with the two best fencers in the world.

[@cathleencooks748]

There is a trifecta of what I consider great sword fighting scenes. This one, The Adventures of Robin Hood (Errol Flynn/Basil Rathborn) & Rob Roy (Liam Nieson/Alan Cummings) for sheer physicality. Honorable mention for humor The 3 Musketeers (Michael York, Oliver Reed, Richard Chamberlain, Christopher Lee) in the royal laundry room.

[@4lugan]

The Best sword fight would be Guy williams Zorro or Stewart Wrangler in scaramouche

[@josephmanno4514]

@@cathleencooks748 What about Flynn and Rathbone in Captain Blood?

[@JS-ob4oh]

They trained in theatrical fencing, not real swordfighting.

[@ltrain7715]

I love this movie man. It straddles the line between goofy and serious, honorable and distasteful, action packed moments as well as character development

[@NormDeMoss]

It's hard to make comedy based on cheesy tropes that is funny. It's inconceivable to make a comedy based on cheesy tropes that is funny AND lands all its emotional beats and shows genuine passion.

[@Plumpus3545]

Truly a movie that has it all.

[@SolarFluxation]

When Wesley said “I’ve never seen it’s equal” he wasn’t talking about the sword, he was talking about this entire scene.

[@BlueMaxxW]

Is it possible for anyone to dislike this movie? It's been on my desert-island-all-time top five list of favorites since I've seen it and it never dropped off. It's always wonderful and this swordfight is but a fraction of it's perfection. That said, this swordfight is the standard to which I hold all cinematic swordfights I have seen. Few can compare.

[@Tazdingo01]

+BlueMaxxW Well said.

[@aregnav]

I liked a few scenes but it was too cliché and predictable- the actors were great, just it was too happily ever after-y and boring.

[@rachelf5466]

+Steven That's kind of the point; it's a satire of fairy tales and pretty much every adventure movie ever. I guess it depends on whether you like that sort of thing or not.

[@nolandoubleu9179]

Good satire is a gift to cinema. Hot Fuzz is a wonderful example.

[@scotsbillhicks]

BlueMaxxW i

[@MasterJediDude]

The choreography for this sword fight has no equal in cinema. Both actors did an amazing job with the swordplay and the acting/dialogue is perfection.

[@darylabrams2]

@@MrCarlbrooks captain blood duel is good. I think the best duel with Flynn and Rathbone was Robin Hood though.

[@gmork1090]

@@darylabrams2 That was more action oriented, dramatic, and wild in Robin Hood. Plus they used a tiny bit of fast editing. The swordplay in this is superior.

[@Plumpus3545]

Even if Star Wars uses movie effects, the choreography of their fight scenes are also really good.

[@SithJorj]

"Please understand I hold you in the highest respect" What an absolute classic scene. Re-watching as an adult, for dialogue and action, there is no equal.

[@karenamy2117]

“I have never seen its equal.” 😊

[@captcorajus]

The move at 6:12 is so slick you almost miss it. Dread Pirate Roberts switches hands for a block, and goes from right hand to left hand, back to right hand in less then a second. lol

[@thecitizenarmy7958]

Always loved that move.

[@ben2741]

captcorajus damn, nice catch, never noticed that

[@Iamtheoneandonly01]

Just three years late to the party, but Inigo switches hands at the same time, from right to left and then to two handed.

[@neilgerace355]

Like Inigo's scar

[@keithcoleman4537]

The way his sword drifts upward at 6:15 is magical...

[@josephdickey5277]

I love how they talk about fencing styles like they’re chess moves.

[@thecommonman9524]

Chess and fencing have a few similarities. For example their both considered a gentleman's practice.

[@macklino]

Bonetti, Capoferro, Agrippa, and Thibault were all historical Italian fencing masters.

[@andrewames247]

@@macklino And did not most, if not all of them, write treatises on the subject?

[@Utubesuperstar]

Essentially they are styles develop then counters are made then counters to those and so on

[@parzingtheasian]

@HKJ 2. Ke2

[@mgsPWlover]

This might be the most technically perfect film sequence ever captured. It's an entirely consistent and entertaining short film within itself replete with jokes, action, and well-delivered character details, but of course it has larger contexts within the rest of the film that only improve it further.

[@fashizzle78]

Inigo had so much courtesy and honor

[@jackjones298]

"Who _are_ you?" "No one of consequence." "Please, I must know." "Get used to disappointment."

[@billygowhoop]

Easily the greatest sword fight in film history. It's perfectly paced with plenty of fun, surprising moments. And the performers clearly rehearsed the hell out of this and got it down perfectly. And the funny thing is, it's kind of a satire of swordfighting in film. And yet it's the best one ever.

[@dreamer2260]

Exactly.

[@FlorianFlorian573]

It’s definitely the second best.

[@leirumf5476]

The whole movie is a satire and it's definitely up there with the best movies of all time (imo)

[@colbey.h]

I've never seen a Princess Bride, but I thought it was hysterical that they had a conversation before they fought and they got to know each other before fighting. Usually that doesn't happen very often. The fact that the dude in the mask does not kill his opponent but just knocks him out shows a lot of character in a very small action.

[@byrongreene6234]

OMG See the movie. Just see the movie.

[@Indubidably0]

"I would sooner destroy a stained glass window as an artist like yourself." Top tier class.

[@aarongrefer2918]

I always thought he said "an a$$"

[@264aub]

When I was a kid, I thought this scene was the COOLEST thing I had ever seen in my life

[@tariqmaketab595]

I'm an adult and I still think it's the coolest thing I've ever seen in my life

[@brooklynfranke]

@Rick Slade then don't comment on his post.

[@theanonymousfander5443]

@Rick Slade damn what is even with the toxicity? Its just a movie? Gosh just chill out

[@presidentsnow7315]

me too!

[@ProfessorWhooves11]

I watched this multiple times from 5 to now. I am 22 and I STILL think it's the coolest thing ever made.

[@richardgosselin9548]

I love the way Inigo hands Wesley his sword to check out. Like he knows Wesley will hand it back so they can have a fair fight. Then he sits next to him like old friends while he finishes his story. Just a great scene.

[@kayden6695]

This has scene has always meant more to me than something from a movie. One time during a fencing class, me and my friend were fencing to the song in the background, and halfway through the fight, my friend blocked my attack, and the tip of my epee came off. The judge didn't even have time to stop the fight before another friend of mine tossed me a new epee as I tossed the broken one back to her. The fight continued normally. I lost, but it was still epic!

[@mango4554]

That sounds like it was a lot of fun

[@jinx1987]

“I know something you don’t, I’m not left handed” “I’m not left handed either” I just love those two lines

[@GallowglassVT]

This is what you call a gentleman's dual.

[@Adam-jr8ns]

if only they duel wielded the swords

[@nerodeadweightclaudius5422]

@@Adam-jr8ns did you use the wrong version dual on porpoise?

[@fishiefish6179]

Nero Dead Weight Claudius probably, since op also used the wrong one

[@nerodeadweightclaudius5422]

@Rodolfo Ruby glad you enjoyed it

[@MasterAnakinSkyWalker]

1:00 I like how Inigo is highly respectful towards his opponent. Tells how he's willing to fight fair.

[@jacksonevans5679]

No matter how high your morals are, Inigo Montoya waited for his opponent to get ready to fight.

[@elizagaskell7957]

It’s the best sword fight in film history. It really reminds me of the sword fights in the classic era of Hollywood - You could easily inserted Errol Flynn or Douglas Fairbanks duelling on “The Cliffs of Insanity”. Thank God it has no shaky cam or slow motion or zoom in and soon out camera work for fast action. Sword master and fight choreographer Bob Anderson did an amazing job and he is truly a genius with his choreography. RIP Bob your legacy lives on.

[@Ghost_spider87]

I agree

[@DukeOfJam7591]

This movie, aside being one of favorite movies ever, is also one of my go to examples of what a low magic DnD setting should be like.

[@taurusone5554]

As a child, all I wanted was a father...I was 6 or 7 when I first saw this masterpiece. I remember being both sad for and jealous of Inigo because he actually had something his father made. But now as an adult , I'm grateful I never knew my father because it spared me the pain of losing him! Life is twisted

[@49erfaithful86]

Incredible comment!

[@dashiesbbgurl]

"well I... I certainly hope you find him someday"

[@taurusone5554]

@@dashiesbbgurl thanks, but I found out that he died when I was 11, no child support, no hello or goodbye. The only thing I got from him was... the strongest mother in the world!

[@dashiesbbgurl]

@@taurusone5554 please understand I hold you in the highest respct.

[@taurusone5554]

@@dashiesbbgurl 💚 stay strong 🤘

[@corinnem.239]

All the work that Cary put into his arm positions and they way he holds himself and the sword made the character and this scene absolutely brilliant old Hollywood, and that elegance of movement made his character the true modern day recipient of all the old Hollywood suave swashbuckling leading men. His arm & hand gestures with and without the sword were brilliant, very British, and as fluent and sophisticated as any James Bond. Those were the biggest difference between Wesley and Robin Hood.

[@noahroangoldwing]

"I hate waiting." "No... we'll wait until you're ready." Make up your mind, amigo. Still love this scene.

[@CAPace09]

He doesn't like waiting, but he considers it unfair to duel a tired man.

[@mertarican5456]

Plus waiting a few minutes or. Waiting 20 to get him up And waiting 20 more to get a man who just climbed a mountain to be ready.

[@DC...]

Pointless waiting is horrible. Maintaining honor? What's a few minutes between gentlemen.