JamesG
10-07-2011, 03:11 PM
Princess Bride Reunion, Thanks to Entertainment Weekly Magazine
by Susan Clarke
10/7/11
The Princess Bride is a movie that tells several simple stories; about the relationship between a grandfather and a grandson, about a son avenging a father’s death, about the misdeeds some people are willing to commit in order to gain power.
But, most of all, it tells a timeless story about the power of true love.
The 1987 hit film has risen to the level of cult classic, its lines instantly recognizable and highly quotable.
There was the character Westley’s “As you wish,” a phrase he repeated to his true love, Buttercup, throughout the film.
And who could forget this?
“Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.”
This from Spanish fencing virtuoso Montoya – played by Mandy Patinkin – as he seeks to punish his father’s killer.
Throw in a giant, a prince, a six-fingered man, sword fights, fire swamps, fearsome rodents of unusual size and a pair of miracle makers, and, voila, instant classic.
There’s even a president among the legions of admirers.
“I met President Clinton and he told me he was a fan. … I thought, you know, when he said, ‘I know exactly who you are’ I thought, ‘Oh, God, what’s in my FBI file?’ And he goes, ‘No no, it’s not what you think, I’m a big fan of ‘The Princess Bride,’” Cary Elwes, who played Westley, the movie’s farm boy turned pirate, told Dan Harris of “Good Morning America” when Entertainment Weekly got the cast together again.
Asked why they thought the film remained so popular nearly 25 years after its initial release, Chris Sarandon, who played the evil Prince Humperdinck, said he believed the movie had a timeless appeal for viewers across generational lines.
Crystal said he thought the success was because of the right combination of factors.
“A great screenplay. It was the perfect cast,” he said. “The perfect director. It’s the perfect movie for us. For me, I’m so proud to be in it with everybody.”
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/entertainment/2011/10/princess-bride-reunion-thanks-to-entertainment-weekly-magazine/
Watch Cast Reunion Here - http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2011/10/princess_bride_reunion.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+nymag%2Fvulture+%28Vulture+-+nymag.com%27s+Entertainment+and+Culture+Blog%29
by Susan Clarke
10/7/11
The Princess Bride is a movie that tells several simple stories; about the relationship between a grandfather and a grandson, about a son avenging a father’s death, about the misdeeds some people are willing to commit in order to gain power.
But, most of all, it tells a timeless story about the power of true love.
The 1987 hit film has risen to the level of cult classic, its lines instantly recognizable and highly quotable.
There was the character Westley’s “As you wish,” a phrase he repeated to his true love, Buttercup, throughout the film.
And who could forget this?
“Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.”
This from Spanish fencing virtuoso Montoya – played by Mandy Patinkin – as he seeks to punish his father’s killer.
Throw in a giant, a prince, a six-fingered man, sword fights, fire swamps, fearsome rodents of unusual size and a pair of miracle makers, and, voila, instant classic.
There’s even a president among the legions of admirers.
“I met President Clinton and he told me he was a fan. … I thought, you know, when he said, ‘I know exactly who you are’ I thought, ‘Oh, God, what’s in my FBI file?’ And he goes, ‘No no, it’s not what you think, I’m a big fan of ‘The Princess Bride,’” Cary Elwes, who played Westley, the movie’s farm boy turned pirate, told Dan Harris of “Good Morning America” when Entertainment Weekly got the cast together again.
Asked why they thought the film remained so popular nearly 25 years after its initial release, Chris Sarandon, who played the evil Prince Humperdinck, said he believed the movie had a timeless appeal for viewers across generational lines.
Crystal said he thought the success was because of the right combination of factors.
“A great screenplay. It was the perfect cast,” he said. “The perfect director. It’s the perfect movie for us. For me, I’m so proud to be in it with everybody.”
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/entertainment/2011/10/princess-bride-reunion-thanks-to-entertainment-weekly-magazine/
Watch Cast Reunion Here - http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2011/10/princess_bride_reunion.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+nymag%2Fvulture+%28Vulture+-+nymag.com%27s+Entertainment+and+Culture+Blog%29