Watching the Princess Bride for the First Time Ever // I've been snoozing on this?!

[@ShanelleRiccio]

Did you watch this as a kid? What did you think? let's talk!

[@michaelgordon8235]

I probably watched it 1000 times as a child.. my parents were happy because it meant a break from Star Wars

[@jonathanross149]

Saw it in the theater. It had quite a buzz when it premiered.

[@jonathanross149]

Also, If I knew you had never seen it...I would have wanted this bumped this to the top of your list.

[@vodengc520]

I STILL watch this movie several times a year to this day. Easily one of my most-watched movies of all time. I don't think I ever got to see it in the theaters when I was a kid though, but I honestly cannot remember since I was 8 at the time, lol.

[@peteg475]

Love Chris Sarandon. His whole career has been underrated

[@jeanabradbury3766]

Whenever my siblings and I would leave the house my dad would always say “ Have fun storming the castle.”

[@ShanelleRiccio]

So funny!! I loved that part!!! 😂😂

[@theashrook6129]

Your dad is legend

[@chriskelly3481]

D'ya think it'll work?...

[@darkamora5123]

@@chriskelly3481 it'd take a miracle.

[@JayM409]

That line used to be part of my work email signature.

[@Gregular72]

The only thing better than watching The Princess Bride, is watching The Princess Bride with someone who has never seen it before. Thanks for this.

[@dragon-ed1hz]

You'd never seen this movie before? Inconceivable!

[@darkamora5123]

I truly love arguments where people can't express why they think you are wrong and just say a thing is impossible to whatever you say. After the third time, I break out, " You keep using that word, but I do not think it means, what YOU think it means."

[@ShanelleRiccio]

my uncle sent me this EXACT text today 😂

[@darkamora5123]

@@ShanelleRiccio LOL sounds about right. We uncles have a club and calendar to follow, after all.

[@TheTravelingCamper]

You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means

[@kenbarton2920]

@@darkamora5123 Yes, we do! My cousins grew up worshipping my dad, they rightly considered him their favorite uncle all their lives. No prob, I could see that but I did point out to them he was still Dad to me: No slack!!

[@danielchipman8967]

EVERY SINGLE first-time ‘Princess Bride’ viewer on KZbin: “Why didn’t I watch this SOONER??!!!!” The rest of us: “That’s a good question. Why DIDN’T you?”

[@ThreadBomb]

Because of the overly vague title.

[@pleasantvalleypickerca7681]

Because of the title I'd guess. I didn't watch it until about 15 years after it came out as I thought it would be a silly Disney "Chick Flick". Once I saw it I had the same reaction. Awesome, perfect film. One of my all time favorites!

[@roshi98]

Not my response. Mine is "I envy that this is the first time you've seen it."

[@jamesweekley1087]

I saw it as soon as it was released. But then again, I had read William Goldman's book years before. I still have a copy on my bookshelf.

[@vinnygi]

“as you wish”… one of the best closing lines in movie history.

[@kharilane1340]

It's the whole point of the movie.

[@wfly81]

Part of the reason Mandy Patinkin loves this role so much is because it helped him during the grieving process of his own father dying. His father died of cancer not long before he got the role of Inigo Montoya, and he used his grief to inform his performance of a son avenging the death of his father. I personally get emotional when he tells the 6 fingered man (Christopher Guest, btw) "I want my father back, you son of a bitch."

[@Rookmark]

Having learned that a few years ago now every time I see that scene I can't help but tear up.

[@YugSihtTsuj]

And it gave such fury to his performance that Christopher Guest was genuinely frightened during that scene.

[@vincentlyon7448]

I think any man who lost his father young will tear up at this. I know I do.

[@HaveL0veWillTravel]

@@vincentlyon7448 Women too... the dead Dad's club is a rough one.

[@lydiakirsch5142]

I did not know that! Thank you, that’s puts a whole new meaning to the movie for me!

[@thomasharris4942]

"You keep using that word. I don't think it means what you think it means" is one of the greatest movie quotes that can be repurposed for everyday life.

[@MWSin1]

It's honestly hard to find a line in this movie isn't quotable.

[@calebtate4994]

I still use it to this day! 😂

[@Neville60001]

@@calebtate4994, as do I.

[@jdhcdfdfnikki3233]

With the accent right

[@tonyacasdrummer]

That line “I want my father back you son of a b****”. Delivered with such passion that he had no accent on that line.

[@Insaneian]

That's because Mandy Patinkin's father passed away from cancer just before filming on this movie. The line delivery was catharsis for how he was feeling at the time.

[@sanityisrelative]

@@Insaneian I believe he's said that he was addressing the cancer that took his father when he delivered the line.

[@Insaneian]

@@sanityisrelative oh yeah, like saying it TO the cancer, yeah.

[@Bonobanos]

@@Insaneian i do believe mandy patinkin said in interviews that his father had passed a few years before the movie was filmed

[@Insaneian]

@@Bonobanos ah, well still.

[@angusferdinandleonardojone8501]

Love this movie! Favorite line: “Life is pain. Anybody who says different is selling something.”

[@TumultuousM]

I love that line! Most people don't seem to recognize that one though

[@octochan]

Solid life advice

[@jeffreysmith236]

I knew it was pure Truth the first time I heard it. And I use it often. Anytime someone is complaining about something rather trivial.

[@johndododoe1411]

A modified version of this line is used for a plot point in "The Long Kiss Goodnight"

[@jeffreysmith236]

@@johndododoe1411 this line ought to be in every movie

[@larrystuder8543]

Mandy Patinkin tells a great story about the Cliffs of Insanjty scene. Wallace Shawn( Vinzini ) was terribly scared of heights, even just a few feet. Some of it was shot on a set, vertically. Wally was terrified, could not control himself, was afraid that Rob Reiner would have to replace him . Andre the Giant saw that something was wrong and asked about it. Wally explained. Andre took Wally's hand in his own, said, "Don't worry, I take care of you." Wallywas cured, just like that, shot the rest of the sequence without any trouble.

[@shainewhite2781]

"My name is Ingnio Montoya, you killed my father, prepare to die." Most immortal line in the movie.

[@sadlobster1]

A pity that Rob Reiner later made that dumb movie, North

[@liljenborg2517]

The greatest problem with this movie is that every other line is the most immortal line in the movie (and pretty much EVERY line spoken by Billy Crystal). My vote still goes to "You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means." In fact I think this movie alone accounts for about a quarter of the most quotable movie lines from Hollywood, and if it doesn't, it ought to.

[@galonski64]

One of my favorite parady lines too. Like in one of the nosglitic critic movie, lol

[@JayM409]

I have a t-shirt with that line.

[@alanfoster6589]

@@JayM409 Screenwriter William Goldman's best line is describing Hollywood: "Nobody knows anything".

[@antimatter2380]

I've heard others complaining about the campiness of the sets like the cliffs or it being unrealistic/over the top. But I think it all fits perfectly because this is what a kid's imagination would visualize what a read book would describe.

[@Logan_Baron]

Exactly. I always figured the obvious set pieces and such were deliberate choices because it's being read from a book.

[@umphreak9999]

@@Logan_Baron Plus it's basically a trope parody of all the early Hollywood swashbuckler movies that were shot on sound stages (its the one parody movie that's unironically the best film of the genre its parodying)

[@donpaladino]

Y.E.S.

[@geraldgarcia777]

Bingo 🎯

[@albertperson4013]

Exactly!

[@tommyboy049]

fear of quicksand from this? Oh, no no no...that'll be the Neverending Story

[@ShanelleRiccio]

Ohhhh that’s another one ive got to do!!

[@jeanabradbury3766]

@@ShanelleRiccio , Yes!!! Please!

[@kevinramsey417]

There's no quicksand in Neverending Story

[@TheAbstruseOne]

And Blazing Saddles. And the Transformers cartoon. And the GI Joe cartoon. Seriously, the late 70s and 80s made me think that quicksand would be a much more constant threat to my life than it turned out to be, and I live in a friggin' swamp.

[@tommyboy049]

@@kevinramsey417 well, close enough

[@paulwagner688]

During the swordfight when they were talking about Bonetti's Defense, and Capafero, and what not, they were talking about actual fencing techniques and USING them. That's how well this fight was choreographed.

[@artbagley1406]

The fencing scenes were fought by Cary and Mandy; they practiced daily for at least 4 months each (I think Mandy maybe for 5 months). They had as coaches olympic coaches/fencing experts who had taught the likes of actors Burt Lancaster and Erroll Flynn. Rob Reiner wanted HIS fencing scene here in "TPB" to be greater than any of those in earlier films. Mandy and Cary started their learning by tackling the LEFT HANDED sequences first!

[@donwild50]

The names used in the sword fight were those of actual historic fencing masters, Rocco Bonetti, Ridolfo Capo Ferro, Girard Thibault and Camillo Agrippa. The techniques performed have little if any relationship to the fencing techniques actually taught by these men but there is some very obscure but sly wit involved which only persons familiar with the styles taught would catch. For example "You're using Bonetti's Defense!" Ironic, as Bonetti's Defense, if it existed wasn't very good since he was killed outside his own school by an Englishman. Capo Ferro would have looked at the scene and scoffed because his treatise said the cuts and spins were useless and almost all rapier work should be linear and purely directed at the thrust. Camillo Agrippa disagreed and said cuts and thrusts were valid...but he would have said the extreme parries were over the top as he reduced the classical eleven guard positions to only four. And Thibault wouldn't have agreed with any of them because, unlike the others who taught the Italian School linear thrust techniques, he was a master of the Spanish School, which was based on a very circular theory. (Ironically, if you watched the Antonio Banderas "Zorro" movies, the training he receives from Hopkins is almost totally in the Spanish School style.)

[@randyhawley7202]

Rob Reiner aimed for a surpassingly GREAT fencing duel, and achieved it with the actual actors. It took a great deal of work, but it was worth it. The best fencing scene I have ever seen !

[@ernesthakey3396]

@@artbagley1406 I believe the legendary Bob Anderson was the main fencing expert. Peerless! Jill Bearup has a nice stage fighting analysis of that scene on her channel.

[@albertperson4013]

Thank you, Sheldon!

[@stephanginther9051]

A bitter sweet thing about this film was Andre's health. This was towards the end of his life and he had a lot of health problems. In the scenes where he is carrying Buttercup, he insisted on a harness and wire do the actual lifting because with his back he was afraid he would drop her. The actress tells this story about him. They went riding horses in the rain and she was shivering because she was cold and drenched. He noticed and rested his hand on her head like a hat. She said the heat from his hand warmed her up and made her feel safe. The actress chocked up a bit when talking about him, saying he was one of the kindest people she'd ever met.

[@badplay156]

Andre was an unusual person although I have never heard anyone say anything except how nice he was. He had a daughter, where she lived or who her mother was he never divulged in order to protect them from the reporters

[@alanfoster6589]

Schwarzenegger tells a great story about them drinking and dining together.@@badplay156

[@movieandtheatrelover5587]

He lived for another 5 and a half years after the movie was released. The movie meant so much to Andre that he would make his wrestling buddies watch it over and over and over again with an advanced VHS copy and he would supply them with dinner and drinks and hed ask them "Did you like the movie? What did you think of my performance"? Andre said it was the best time of his life performing this movie as he got on well with the cast and crew and said everyone treated him like a normal person. Funny to know he nearly didnt perform the role.

[@noisyrhysling]

Andre the Giant had so many great lines in this movie I still quote to this day. "My way's not very sportsmanlike." "Hello Lady!" "I only doggy paddle."

[@Brashnir]

It's not my fault I'm the biggest and the strongest. I don't even exercise.

[@ItDoesntMatterReally]

Max: "Beat it or I'll call the brute squad" Fezzik: "I'm on the brute squad" Max: "You ARE the brute squad"

[@kevinramsey417]

Andre was definitely a gentle giant. Unless he didn't like you.

[@christopherschreiber5805]

Fecinni: "No more rhymes now. I mean it!" Fezzik: "Anybody want a peanut?"

[@adamsgrad93]

@@christopherschreiber5805 my favorite

[@skyfly3555]

You may have read this in the trivia, but Billy Crystal Ad-Libbed nearly his entire dialogue.

[@ShanelleRiccio]

I think I was speeding too fast through the trivia because I missed this, and it's important! I just know that Reiner had to leave set because he was laughing so hard! and I was reading that like, "wouldn't he know what's coming? he knows the script" I missed that, and Inigo/Mandy's delivery of the I want my father back line being inspired by true events.

[@skyfly3555]

@@ShanelleRiccio Yeah, Reiner just couldn't stop laughing at Billy's improvisation! And I think it is incredible how Mandy was seeing the 6 finger man as the cancer that killed his father. Such a great movie.

[@peteg475]

@@ShanelleRiccio The MLT line kills me the most. Miracle Max is basically Crystal's iconic impression of an elderly Jewish New Yorker, so of course he's going to talk about a delicatessen sandwich and why it's good. LOL

[@sallyintucson]

@@peteg475 Billy Crystal said that was a “red light line”. Driving home, some of his best lines would hit him at a red light. He still has the hat he wore in the movie.

[@donpaladino]

It is due to Rob Reiner's GENIUS directing this film.

[@dandotvid]

"Never go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line! AHAHAHAHAHA AHAHAHAHAHA AHAHAHA---"

[@Pip8448]

*thump*

[@mattleuty5285]

Always made me think that even though this is a fantasy film they still refer to Sicily and Greenland

[@donsample1002]

"Never get involved in a land war in Asia" is the lesson I wish a lot more people (especially ones named "Bush") would have taken to heart.

[@ClipperHorizon]

Shanelle: "I'm sure a lot of you guys love it because of the nostalgia factor." Fans: Wait for it... Shanelle: "I can't believe I took this long to see this!" Fans: Welcome to The Princess Bride Fan Club. :)

[@SenseiDave51]

i saw this as a young teen with a group of older friends. the next day the whole group went to a wedding. sitting in the back, the only person you could hear was the pastor, the oldest of the group, out of nowhere quietly said, "mawage". the whole row completely cracked up! all the adults looking back at us completely annoyed. such a fun movie to watch.

[@jposton86]

I would consider this to be a near perfect movie. Timeless, captivating, and adored by those who've seen it. Great reaction.

[@meredithchandler73]

Agreed. This movie is still as wonderful today as it was when it was originally released. It sort of defies description as it is an amazing blend of many genres. And that last "As you wish" always makes me tear up.

[@crispmom]

It's one of the most quotable movies of all time imho.

[@joeypotter6051]

And every storyline that it sets up gets paid off, from the main plots right through to Inigo becoming the Dread Pirate Roberts. Perfection.

[@Sarune7893]

I still have the D.V.D👌

[@saorse5918]

@@Sarune7893 I got a copy as a birthday present best gift ever in my opinion.

[@lobobungy8710]

I've always heard it said as "The Princess Bride" but I can definitely see how someone would say it as "The Princess Bride".

[@ShanelleRiccio]

💀💀💀

[@notmee2388]

@@ShanelleRiccio No, it is "The Princess Bride." The skulls are silent. So silent they aren't there.

[@flinx1241]

How did you get it wrong twice? It’s “The Princess Bride.” Full stop.

[@31Mike]

No, no, no... it's "The Princess Bride!!", and it's not spoken, it's yelled very loudly.

[@CraigKostelecky]

That’s exactly how I say it too! I can’t believe there are some that say it the other way. It’s like the gif debate all over again. And for the record, it’s said like the G in gigantic.

[@andrewkelley434]

Andre the Giant is on record of saying that making this film was his favorite time in his life. Him and the cast became extremely close. Cary Elwes and Mandy Patinkin have sooo many Andre stories :) he loved it so much because he didn't feel like an outsider like he did everywhere else. He felt like an equal while working with the cast and crew. When Andre died the whole cast was devastated. Robin Wright can't talk about him without tears welling up in her eyes. There's a great story about how Wallace Shawn (who played the little guy Vizzini) how he was deathly afraid of heights. So much so, that he was having panic attacks about going up the cliffs of Insanity. He was afraid he was going to get fired. Finally, when it came time to shoot the scene, Andre saw how nervous Shawn was. Andre cradled him while they were in the harness (there weren't dummies, it was actually them!) and according to Mandy Patinkin "Andre patted his head and whispered, 'Don't worry. I'll take care of you,'" all the way up. Shawn had no more issues with the cliffs from then on :)

[@sadlobster1]

I wonder if Hulk Hogan ever saw this movie, way back then

[@andrewkelley434]

@@sadlobster1 Good question. Andre is a far more superior actor than Hulk, though. Case and point...Suburban Commando, LOL!

[@sadlobster1]

@@andrewkelley434 Can you imagine Hulkster, Randy Savage and all the classic wrestling greats sitting in a theater; watching Andre's character on screen

[@TSIRKLAND]

To slightly clarify: the moment when it was the long shot, and she commented that they were probably dummies: they were in fact dummies on a stunt actor in that shot. Andre the Giant did not *literally* haul three grown adults up a thousand foot cliff. But the close-ups of the three of them strapped to Andre, when Vizzini is berating him for not climbing faster: that was on a set piece that was some few feet off the ground. Wallace Shawn was indeed scared, and Andre did indeed (according to anecdotes told by Mandy Patinkin and other cast members) soothe and calm him. So your story is true, but there were intercuts of a stunt person with dummies for the long shots, also.

[@movieandtheatrelover5587]

He nearly didnt perform the role either. The author of the novel wrote the role of Fezzik with Andre specifically in mind for it. Andre he felt was perfect for the role. When they first tried to get him in this movie they found he was scheduled to perform a wrestling match in Japan which would conflict with filming and he was getting paid 5 million dollars to perform that match. Because the crew could not match that salary Andre was not available to perform the role. So at that time it was looking bleak for the producers. They did try other tall guys for the role but they knew none of them could really fill andres boots. By luck, Andre's match got cancelled and hence he was able to perform the role.

[@Aurochhunter]

You left out some of the best dialogue Shanelle. Inigo: This is Buttercup's true love, if you heal him, he will stop Humperdink's wedding. Max: Wait, wait: I make him better, Humperdink suffers? Inigo: Humiliations galore! Max: That is a noble cause, give me the 65, I'm on the job.

[@hulkslayer626]

I've seen this movie so many times... seen so many reactions to it... still had tears well up when he was leaving the bedroom and said "As you wish". I miss my grandfather...

[@parallaxnick637]

"He's like a little New Yorker". Oddly enough, Wallace Shawn's dad was the editor of The New Yorker.

[@ShanelleRiccio]

Ha! That’s awesome!!! Had no idea

[@TarossBlackburn]

Like some little money-grubbing alien or something...

[@jasonlittle6542]

@@TarossBlackburn Ha! Love the reference

[@3ddfi]

Born in NY, and played the neighbor of the Huxtables, also set in NY

[@lancer525]

@@ShanelleRiccio Wally Shawn was also a Fulbright Scholar, and lectured at Cambridge and Oxford when he was on breaks while they were filming the movie.

[@robrip2]

As a film enthusiast I highly recommend reading or listening to Cary Elwes' book, "As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride" Its a great step by step trip through the making of this film. The audio book especially is great since the actors/staff read their own interview portions.

[@sadlobster1]

I have that book, along with the Princess Bride novel

[@anthonyrome7543]

I recommend the audiobook version... Cary Elwes performs it wonderfully

[@norariley7109]

Love this book! It really provided such a great behind the scenes break down of this movie. I also recommend the audiobook due to having many of those involved voice and read.

[@moeball740]

I especially love the comments in the book about Andre the Giant. Everything about him was legendary!

[@brianschoner3350]

I came to post this as well. Absolutely great stories about the making of the film. Elwes' audiobook of it is delightful.

[@CraigKostelecky]

Great reaction as expected. My favorite line in the movie is as they’re running into the fire swamp. Buttercup says “we’ll never survive,” and Westley responds with supreme confidence and not a hint of sarcasm, “Nonsense! You’re only saying that because no on ever has.” Also, there’s a line in the book that almost made it to the movie and I wish they left the whole thing in. That line is “who says life is fair? It’s just fairer than death is all.”

[@ShanelleRiccio]

Oh that would’ve been a cool line to add, since I’ve heard life isn’t fair before but not the rest of it!!

[@Paldasan]

I think a big part of the reason Clue and The Princess Bride are such fan favourites is because even though the both poke fun at their respective genres they still remain true. They're love stories to the genre.

[@Valandar2]

The fact that I've seen 15 year olds quoting this movie to each other pretty much proves it's timeless. And, yes, I saw it in theaters when it came out, with my girlfriend at the time. She was expecting a sweeping romance, and got this masterpiece. She joined my D&D game the following week. :D

[@viclagina347]

Great reaction knew you'd love it..... You would love Galaxy Quest...... Total satire of star trek conventions

[@hkpew]

Yes! I hadn't really made the connection before, but Princess Bride and Galaxy Quest are two of my favorite movies. People like to recommend other fantasy movies to someone who has just watched and liked Princess Bride, and there are some other good fantasy movies out there but none of them really capture the same spirit as Princess Bride for me. Galaxy Quest probably comes as close as any, and maybe closest of all if you ignore the genre shift.

[@jasonlittle6542]

The beautiful thing about Galaxy Quest is how it makes fun of the genre, while also paying respect to the fandom.

[@ThreadBomb]

Honestly, you're better off just watching one of the two "Trekkies" documentaries.

[@chthonianqueen]

Omg I second this wholeheartedly! Its su ch a great satire movie while also being completely serious at the same time. It's one of my favorites

[@silverhairedgamer]

@@hkpew By Grabthar's Hammer, what a movie!

[@kirbywilliamson2942]

The most quotable lines in cinematic history... my name is Indigo...! Is like poetry to my soul. That and Andre s rhymes, I love it.

[@kirbywilliamson2942]

P.S. wake 2am , write for 3hrs. , back to sleep for 2, wake up start my day.

[@ShanelleRiccio]

Yes! I loved such excellent payoff!!

[@Insaneian]

I love this movie, but it's so common for folks to name the characters wrong because we're so used to what the names are close to. His character's name is Inigo (no D), just like the lead is Westley (with a T), not Wesley.

[@dvwilbur]

Anybody want a peanut? A common phrase used in our family. :-D

[@kirbywilliamson2942]

There are millions of us. I am over 60 with the heart of a child, and not in a creepy way. Never knew about the absence of the D. Thanks.

[@learningatthemovies]

There are very few perfect movies in this world and “The Princess Bride” is absolutely one of them! It was the first movie I watched with my wife (she hadn’t seen it before) and she absolutely loved it 😊

[@terrysperman304]

"Robin Hood Men in Tights," is like a cross between "Princess Bride," and "Monte Python's Holy Grail," with a Mel Brooks Robin Hood wrapper on it.

[@maximillianford9301]

That Mel Brooks wrapper is a weird one, though. Aside from Blazing Saddles, Mel Brooks' work is frightfully uneven. Some of the dialogue and acting in Men In Tights is just bizarre

[@SeebsL]

I was thinking about Men in Tights, too :)

[@FootballGnome]

"And then he spoke of a girl of surpassing beauty and faithfulness....I can only assume he meant you." get me every time, lol.

[@RichardX1]

I just realized something: In this movie, Christopher Guest's fingers go to eleven! EDIT: Yeah, I probably forgot that I'd seen/heard that in the Honest Trailer for this movie...

[@ltdanu]

Wow. Never thought about that either.

[@poolhall9632]

Underrated Comment.

[@jjlonsdale5971]

Shut up and take my upvote.

[@jmgonzalez4]

I just referenced the "this one goes to eleven" line a few days ago... how did I never put 5 and 6 together?

[@BeastrealDT]

"This is Spinal Tap", another great Rob Reiner film. ✌

[@TC_Smitty]

As a kid in the 80s, there were more than a few movies and tv shows that had me convinced I would indeed encounter, and need to escape, quick sand at some point in my life.

[@greenjr06]

The 1994 live action version of The Jungle Book also springs to mind as a prime example

[@brownstarslots]

I've escaped quicksand at the Salton sea in southern California. It was definitely no bueno.

[@jeffreysmith236]

Quicksand was a reliable killer in shows in the 70s, from Tarzan to Gilligan's Island, and many more that are impossible to remember.

[@TC_Smitty]

@@jeffreysmith236 there can be only one! ...I feel compelled to say that every time I encounter another Jeff Smith

[@jeffreysmith236]

@@TC_Smitty how do you think i felt when I read your comment? Except when I was 12 and went to the doctor and the receptionist asked me which one, we have 6.

[@WastedPo]

I'm so glad you enjoyed this movie so much. One thing that might not be as appreciated today is the quirky, post-ironic sense of humor - because nowadays that type of humor is VERY common. However, when Princess Bride came out, a script for a genre movie filled with such self-awareness was considered a breath of fresh air. My worries were unfounded though, since you clearly "got" it.

[@ShanelleRiccio]

When I was editing this one I realized that I didn't think this was going to be a comedy at all, definitely thought it'd be a serious fantasy story...so in the beginning up until the sword fight, I'm actually nervous and tense because I was talking it all super seriously, then I was able to chill out knowing that it was all going to be fun and self-aware. Like the eels scene had me all nervous lolol

[@youngbloodk]

I saw this movie in the theater when it came out. A friend and I decided to go see a movie, but had no idea what was playing. We had never heard of "The Princess Bride", but took a gamble. When the movie ended, we walked directly to the ticket booth, bought two more tickets, and dashed back into the the theater. I eventually saw the movie six times in the theater. It was better with each viewing. My favorite line has always been Peter Faulk's "As you wish" at the end. I thought he deserved an Academy Award for that one line.

[@SapSapient]

This is what a person wants in a reaction: a chance to relive something they love again for the first time. But it only works when someone really experiences and gets that thing. This was a great reaction. This old guy greatly appreciates that you watched it the same way I did, all those years ago.

[@ladyshar42]

One of my favorite movies ever. So many quotes.

[@SuddenReal]

Fun fact: The cover of 20th anniversery Collector's Edition of the Princess Bride has Princess Buttercup and Dread Pirate Roberts together on the upper half, the title in the middle and Buttercup and Wesley in the same pose upside down on the lower half. The font of the title is in such a way that if you flip it upside down, it still reads The Princess Bride.

[@sadlobster1]

I have that DVD

[@JayM409]

@@sadlobster1 - So do I, and I just though it was their reflection.

[@bryanegelhoffsanimationtec257]

I have that cover. Such an awesome one.

[@TheScreamingMime]

As a kid I was obsessed with this and Willow.

[@kohdee8263]

me too!

[@tonycardone990]

Willow is another great one

[@ShanelleRiccio]

I’ve heard i have to see Willow!

[@kohdee8263]

@@ShanelleRiccio absolutely a must see! Would love to watch your reaction

[@hectornonayurbusiness2631]

Willow was awesome!

[@saena971]

This movie was like a perfect storm of the right people (cast, director, music, fight choreography, casting, etc) that came together to make a film loved by nearly everyone who sees it.

[@MsSneekyNinja]

"Is this where every 80's 90's kids fear of quick sand came from?" O.o Yes. Definitely yes!

[@itsjamieokay2645]

"As you wish" is like the equivalent of "I can fix that" from Holes 2003

[@ShanelleRiccio]

yes!!!!

[@lendondain1]

A movie I liked a lot more before I learned what an asshole Shia Labeouf grew up to be.

[@generatingid]

I bought this on vhs back in the '90s.. it came with a cardboard board game inside. The part at the end where Wesley tells the Prince that he'll leave his ears intact so he can hear how horrified people are is bloody ruthless and I luv it. :D

[@tamarleigh]

This bit of trivia will blow your mind and make you feel better about failing to recognize Mandy (and Billy Crystal). At the cast party after this movie was done filming, the director Rob Reiner saw Christopher Guest in attendance and thought to himself something like “hey, my good friend Chris, whom I recently worked with on Spinal Tap-how nice of him to stop by the party!” - and he went over and greeted Guest and thanked him for coming out to support the film. … Christopher Guest had played his role as Count Rugen (the six-fingered man) so well that the DIRECTOR, his FRIEND Rob Reiner, had forgotten that Guest was in the movie they just made. 😂

[@unimatrix0169]

Part of what makes this such a good movie, in my opinion, is the stellar cast. It was perfect in every respect. You could NEVER remake this move because you can't improve perfection.

[@TheAndroidBishop]

"Where does this take place?" That's actually an interesting question. The book this movie is based on is written from the perspective of its author, William Goldman. In it, he claims he sought after this book so that he may write a translation for his son as a means of getting closer to him, and after a lengthy battle with the original author's family in Florin (who owned the rights) he was finally able to publish his translation. He also teased the first chapter of a sequel he was writing, which you could request from his publisher. Only this book never actually existed, neither did his son (he had two daughters), the wife he described was fictional, and the country never existed. Although you would receive the first chapter of the sequel if you wrote the publisher, the sequel didn't actually exist, and neither did the publisher. Long story short, it takes place in Florin, a fake small european country the author gaslit the readers into believing. Also, I highly recommend reading the book of you have a chance, well worth it.

[@JoeMama410]

I think the movie is better (both written by Goldman) but the book has some excellent moments absent in the movie

[@katecassidy9357]

It takes place before Europe but after America. What’s so hard to understand about that?

[@peterk7931]

Florin and their sworn enemy Guilder are both Dutch coins.

[@NeuroticNomadic]

Seconded. The book is well worth the (very quick) read.

[@nikolatesla5553]

The book is good. It provides more complete backstories of the different characters. Goldman does a fantastic job of cutting all that detail to make a great script without feeling cheated by a movie of a good book.

[@djlittell4090]

The Iocaine poisoned wine dilemma is still one of my favorite things ever.

[@unominous4759]

When Carey Elwes is on Andre's back he's actually on a platform because Andre couldn't hold him up from the pain caused by his wrestling years and the condition that caused his giantism.

[@3Rayfire]

Poor Andre's back pain was so bad he could barely hold up Robin Wright, who is 5'6" and a feather compared to Hulk Hogan.

[@susiecarson]

I’ve seen this movie more times than I can count. It’s one of my all-time favorites. I have had Vizzini’s speech memorized for years- I had friends in high school that knew almost every line of the film word-for-word. We just watched it again as a family a few weeks ago, and it’s just as good now as the first time. So happy you watched it!

[@360Effects]

I love you're "I can't wait to see some choreography" .... This is basically one of the top 3 gold standards of sword fights in cinema😂

[@lokithecat7225]

"The Neverending Story", and "The Goonies" feel like obvious movies that you should see if you haven't.

[@ShanelleRiccio]

I have seen the Goonies, love love it. Must catch Neverending story !

[@lokithecat7225]

@@ShanelleRiccio Very 80s, with a dash of Jim Henson. Had some very interesting style choices and was incredibly immersive filmmaking for its time.

[@ShanelleRiccio]

@@lokithecat7225 i remember some of the visuals! A flying creature of sorts? Maybe I’ve even seen it as a kid and I’m having brief flashbacks? In any case must rewatch with my adult brain!

[@lokithecat7225]

@@ShanelleRiccio Flying Doggo! Actually a "Luck Dragon" but was the Poster shot.

[@ShanelleRiccio]

@@lokithecat7225 ohhh so maybe I’ve seen the poster 😂

[@Insaneian]

When I was a kid, my best friend and I got wooden swords from the local renaissance fair and would have little battles in my front yard. He pulled the "I know something you don't: I am not left handed" thing on me and I hadn't seen the movie yet. Afterwards, he and I would emulate Inigo and Westley's fight with Nerf swords years later. This has always been one of my favorite movies because of those memories, not just from watching the flick. Also, as I said in a reply to another comment here, Mandy Patinkin says his "I want my father back, you son of a bitch" line with such passion because sadly his father passed away from cancer just before filming began, and the line was obviously fairly cathartic for him at the moment.

[@wubranch1]

It’s one of the most perfect movies of all-time.

[@brianwilliams7607]

Fun fact about the scene where he gets revenge for his father....the actor playing inigo Montoya, his real father died of cancer and during that scene he was imagining that he was facing his father's cancer. Thats why it's so emotional.

[@robbiehooley3639]

This was a movie that I grew up watching! I've always liked it! The characters are so likeable, and it's just a good fantasy story. Like you said, it doesn't take itself too seriously, but has a ton of heart!

[@romero329]

At least you knew Andre the Giant! I've seen some reactions where they say, "Who's the guy with the big hands?"

[@chrismeulen8108]

so far i have seen VKunia and Shanelle react to this movie, and both were shocked to see Andre the Giant, and clearly (somewhat) knew who he was.

[@CraigKostelecky]

I was hoping this one would make your list. Like many, this is my all-time favorite (though it sometimes swaps places with Shawshank) I’ll comment more after watching ❤️

[@hangoodrich983]

I literally just x’d out of another video when I saw this on the side recommended videos. lol I loooovvvveee princess bride and was definitely a favorite as a kid. Can’t wait!!!

[@turbulentlobster]

When I was in college (a few years after the movie came out) I took an introductory fencing class. The instructor was an extremely talented fencer who'd once been on the US National team. She absolutely loved the swordfight scene. One day she brought in her VHS copy of the movie and we spent the class breaking down and analyzing their moves from a fencing standpoint. Was informative and also hella fun.

[@joshuasantana685]

Fun fact #1: Both Cary (Wesley) and Mandy (Inigo) both had months of fencing training by legendary stuntman Peter Diamond and legendary swordmaster Bob Anderson who have done sword choreography for Empire Strikes Back, Lord of the Rings, Pirates of the Caribbean Fun fact #2: Cary actually broke his foot on set. He didn’t want to leave the production so he completed the entire sword fight scene with a cast on. You can see him drag his foot a few times.

[@joshuasantana685]

@Rick O'Shea I read Cary’s book so I know what happened I don’t blame him, I would’ve done the same thing and made the same mistake

[@tomyoung9049]

This is a one of a kind movie. Great reaction. I get the comparison to Clue. And the final scene gives everyone an "aww" moment.

[@mikepluma7896]

I used to never believe people when they said they've never seen this... and then I remember how OLD I am. I'm the sick kid's age.

[@ShanelleRiccio]

yeah sometimes people don't believe me but I came of age in the late 90s, 2000s so all my movies are from then. My parents did a horrible job introducing me to anything that came out before I was born! I blame them!

[@coreym0]

Now you must react to "Spinal Tap" it's the same director, Rob Reiner, and stars Christopher Guest (the 6 finger man). Also after that then you must react to all of Christopher Guest's movies (Waiting For Guffman, Best in Show, etc.)

[@Insaneian]

Mark Knopfler (of the band Dire Straits, who did the score for this film) said he would only do it if Rob Reiner added a reference to This Is Spinal Tap. On the bedpost in Fred Savage's room is the hat Reiner wore as Marty DiBergi in Spinal Tap.

[@rollingstoneworks3183]

Waiting for Guffman, please...

[@matthewford5094]

i know it's blasphemy, but I'd say start with Best in Show, Spinal Tap can be a little slow.

[@toddmoore9841]

After you watch Spinal Tap, find the DVD and watch it again with the actor's commentary. Guest, McKean, and Shearer do the commentary in character and criticize their unfair portrayal.

[@ThreadBomb]

Spinal Tap is the best one. The others are optional, being less iconic and a bit too indulgent.

[@SassySoda]

I first watched this when i was 10/11 and my older bro was 13/14 My bro was one of those tough little sh*ts, getting in fights at school, smoking, thinking he's "mr. tough guy", but he'd invite friends home and excitedly say "Do you want to watch The Princess Bride?" His friends faces were so funny 😂

[@Wildwanderer99]

I subscribed to your channel because I was watching reactions to Princess Bride by multiple people. You were the only one to include this iconic scene and you were the only one to see "I am not left handed either" coming.

[@SGlitz]

"Just one more thing..." Grandpa is none other than Columbo!

[@grege5592]

Oh you are going to love this movie so much!!

[@ShanelleRiccio]

Hahaha i had NO idea!

[@muppetsstoogesfan1]

Billy Crystal still has the Miracle Max hat.

[@The_Bermuda_Nonagon]

"Rodents of unusual size? I don't think they exist."

[@gdiaz8827]

I forget their name but saw one that was brought to the local fair, it was the size of a pig and they said it was from Borneo

[@The_Bermuda_Nonagon]

@@gdiaz8827 They have the Capybara from South America - it's like a giant Guinea Pig - they can be up to 201 pounds (91kg).

[@gdiaz8827]

@@The_Bermuda_Nonagon yes seen those on Nat Geo, the fair one as Asian, but fairs tend to embellish things

[@donpaladino]

The Princess Bride is, in every sense of the word, a Masterpiece of filmmaking.

[@ChibiHoshiDragon]

It is a masterpiece in storytelling, not film-making. It can be filmed on a cell phone and still shine. In fact it HAS. Seeing Hugh Jackman with a bamboo steamer as a crown still doesn't detract from the story.

[@chrisleebowers]

"I didn't know this was going to be poking fun at the fantasy genre" This was like a whole thing in the 80's. Starting with "Monty Python and The Holy Grail". Director Terry Gilliam followed that up with "Jabberwocky", "Time Bandits", and "The Adventures of Baron Munchausen". Fellow Python Terry Jones directed "Erik the Viking" and Graham Chapman wrote "Yellowbeard". For that matter, the second Conan movie, aiming for a more kid-friendly audience, toned down the violence and cranked up the comic relief. And Willow is from George Lucas, so, like Star Wars, its full of quirky characters and banter

[@BenDowdy]

Jabberwocky. Weird, weird flick. Interesting, but weird.

[@chrisleebowers]

@@BenDowdy That's every Gilliam movie. "The Fisher King" and "12 Monkeys" is about as normal as he gets.

[@ThreadBomb]

Those Gilliam movies are great! It's a shame he went downhill after 12 Monkeys, but still, he had half a dozen true masterpieces behind him.

[@jspencer91]

When it came out, my group of friends and I had a rule that we couldn't go see it again in the theater unless we took someone who had never seen it before. We saw it many many times.

[@arnoldkegebein2147]

This movie is a treasure and has been one of my all-time favorites. Another film from the same genre: Stardust (based on a Neil Gaiman novel). If you have not seen it, you may want to put it on your list.

[@thomasharris4942]

This is in my top 5 GOAT movies, meaning if it's on TV, I can watch it from any point to any point and enjoy it.

[@shiro-kun5604]

Absolutely one of my favorite movies of all time! I'm so glad you finally took the time to watch it! Personally, my favorite line from the movie is "I hate for people to die embarrassed" during the fight between Fezzik and Wesley. As my mom has said, that is a line that could honestly never be used in another film. Also, I have managed to memorize whole sets of dialogue from the film and will sometimes read them off on my own to entertain others.

[@christopherschreiber5805]

This was what kids from my generation said when someone they lived with was going to work or school; "Have fun storming the castle!"

[@geneinkc]

Wow, I wouldn’t have guessed that you never watched The Princess Bride before. Makes me very curious now to see what else shows up on the channel.

[@jasongilbert2379]

Another Great film from the 80s is License to Drive... Has Carol Kane, James Avery, Cory Haim, Corey Feldman and Heather Graham... super Funny Movie:)

[@rachelconsoli8428]

The reason Cary Elwes sits so gingerly with his foot extended during his scene with Buttercup by the rocks when he’s still the dread pirates Roberts is because he broke his toe messing around with machinery in-between filming. His tell-all book As You Wish is incredible and full of so much trivia like this 🥰❤️

[@LJSohma]

I genuinely can't remember when I watched this film for the first time because I'm positive I was too little. The Princess Bride (and Star Trek: Wrath of Khan and Search for Spock) were household staples for me growing up. My brothers and I will throw quotes at one another from this film to this day. It has such a special place in my heart 💚💚

[@katecassidy9357]

Shanelle, I’m gonna throw out kind of an odd rec, given that you like this style of comedy so much. It’s Oscar, with Sylvester Stallone. It has Tim Curry being hilarious and it takes place in real time over the course of a morning.

[@robinrhodes6391]

Kate, a big thumbs up for suggesting OSCAR. I can see Shanelle enjoying the interplay and snappy chatter. Remember Sylvester Stallone's nickname is 'Snaps'. Plus several famous and unexpected cameo appearances similar to THE PRINCESS BRIDE. Also the appeal of a well-done period piece. It is hard to put forward a strong recommendation without accidentally adding a 'spoiler'... so I'll stop here.

[@rogerjones]

Agreed. Very underrated film.

[@BlackavarWD]

I LOVE *Oscar!* The comedy and dialogue are great!

[@Chanteuse66]

Couldn't agree more--I love, love, love that movie!

[@robinc7709]

Whole heartedly agree on the Oscar recommendation 👌

[@HereBeDragonsYT]

In my house, when someone is leaving, we will often say "Have fun storming the castle!"

[@mena94x3]

Favorite scene? Impossible to pick. The entire movie is my favorite scene. Inigo‘s fight with Count Rugen absolutely deserves all the attention it gets, but I also love Wesley‘s To the Pain threat to Humperdinck and even Buttercup’s You’re a Coward speech. Grandpa saying As You Wish at the very end never fails to make me tear up. I love the scene of Westley sobbing after Count Rugen sucks one year of his life away, an entire year with his true love ripped away from him. The gorgeous perfection of The Man in Black & Inigo’s duel, especially knowing how much work they put into it, is poetry in motion. Mah-widge . . . , Inconceivable (and the whole battle of wits scene). Rest well and dream of large women. Have fun storming the castle! (and all of Miracle Max and Valerie. ThE PiT oF dEsPaIr! DoN’t eVeN tHiNk . . . And literally every word and scene not mentioned here. 🥰🥰🥰

[@jasonlittle6542]

My first time watching one of your reactions. This is one of my favourite movies. I appreciate that you pick up on stuff that other people don't seem to get.

[@greghillmusic]

I love your analysis and realizations as you watch this. Best movie ever. NEVER gets old.

[@lendondain1]

When reactors review this movie, they never talk about the music written by Mark Knopfler (from Dire Straits), arguably the best guitarist of all time. The soundtrack is so good. I've even been to a wedding who used the the soundtracks as the theme for the music, and the officiant ("By the powers granted me by the State of Rhode Island and a dubious online ministry...") even did the "mahwage" bit.

[@arcticbanana66]

One of my uncles saw this movie when it came out in theaters, he says that at "I want my father back you son of a b!tch" people stood up and cheered. Also, notice how Inigo returns every injury he received in reverse order (except the gut shot, which was a dishonorable move), starting with the shoulders, then the cheeks, and finally through the heart. Giant fact: For the beginning of the cliff climbing scene, they built a rubber foam facade of the base of the cliff with a forklift behind it to lift them up; supposedly (this part may not be true) they originally planned on using a pulley mechanism but even with five men pulling it they couldn't lift Andre. Also, Wallace Shawn (Vizzini) was absolutely _terrified_ of heights, but Andre stroked his hair like a pet and told him "Don't worry my friend, I have you", and he was totally fine for the rest of the day's filming.

[@rachelconsoli8428]

The deep cut quotes my siblings and I pull from this series. Any time someone goes “it’s possible” the other goes “...pig...” 😂❤️ I love this movie so much.

[@antoniophx99]

I am not sure how I stumble onto your channel but I love it! Your reactions are genuine and entertaining. Cheers!!

[@angelah1845]

Yay! I pray they continue to have a happy life full of fun memories like this 🙏 and that the parents are protected as well in their hearts and minds. Congratulations! What a wonderful beginning 🫶

[@michaelweinacht7811]

This is the perfect "everything" movie. Adventure, fantasy, romance, comedy, action, satire, mystery, family wholesomeness, even horror elements with the ROUSes and the Shrieking Eels.

[@nathanlawson313]

This movie is in the class of Back to the Future. It's just a perfect movie.

[@peepingtom9148]

This is one of my favorite movies of all time.

[@ordinator2008]

This was so sweet and interesting to watch, I immediately clicked next to see you watch ESB -you're going to LOVE it. It is super important and special to watch the right version in era format - well done. And, you have a new subscriber!

[@sopdox]

This is my first time visiting your channel. Great reaction! My favorite movie. My husband was visiting Ireland and he and his family went to the cliffs of Moher and were turned away as it was closed to visitors. They were filming the scenic shots of the cliffs for this movie. The rest of the cliffs were a set. Looking forward to your other videos. Greetings from Queens, NY.