It is said that when Cary Ewles was asked his opinion of them doing a remake he is reported as saying "There are a shortage of perfect movies in this world, it would be a pity to ruin this one."
Technically there is a remake: during the pandemic famous actors filmed themselves with props they improvised and their family as the extras or side characters, and then it was all stitched together. It's totally worth it since they're all fans of the film and did it for charity.
I can see a point. Those are the characters from the book as imagined by Fred's character. They would be different in the imagination of his kid, just as the characters in the movie are different from those in my imagination when I read the book.
@@Deathbird_Mitch Superman was a few inches taller than Klark Kent, had a different voice, a different posture and most importantly: we all have learned what taking off the glasses and letting your hair loose does to people from 90s movie librarians and secretaries. 😜
@@Deathbird_Mitch Whenver this comment comes up, it is always worth reminding people that Henry Cavill, after playing Superman, sat in Times Square NY in a Superman shirt as an experiment and nobody recognized him. People are incredibly bad at noticing the obvious and will often tell themselves that there is no way what they saw can be what they thought it was.
The entire scene at Miracle Max's hut (starting round 27:40) took days to film. The biggest problem was that Miracle Max is played by Billy Crystal and his wife is played by Carol Kane, two of the greatest comedic actors who ever lived. They improvised constantly. Scenes had to be shot over and over as they changed the lines and made up some new funny stuff. Why is that so bad? They made the other actors on the set laugh - it was especially awkward when Cary Elwes who played Westley, busted out laughing when he was supposed to be mostly dead. Not only that, they made the director, camera men, and other people working behind the camera bust out laughing too, and that made everybody else in front of the camera lose it. Eventually Rob Reiner, the director, had to get everybody off set and do most of the filming from soundproofed boxes. With such drastic measures in place, the 5 actors managed to cobble together some working footage that is funny but didn't make anybody crack up while the cameras were rolling. That story makes me think, maybe if this is the take that didn't make anybody laugh, is it the worst one?
the best part of it... is that somewhere in the world, there is a missing footage of all those scenes of these 2 legends, that is a treasure that is hidden from the world and one day might be found and when it is, it is going to stop wars...
Andre was the show stealer! He was so proud of his performance. He was also suffering from acromegaly complications when he was supposed to catch the girl the pain in his back was so bad he fell to his knees in agony. He was a good friend of mine.😢
Never forget the time two guys in a bar were messing with Andre until he got up, started moving toward them, they ran outside and hid in their car, and Andre just *flipped the car over and left.*
One of my favorite bits of trivia involves Billy Crystal improvising his dialogue as Miracle Max. He'd do something different every time, and director Rob Reiner had to banish himself from set during that scene because he kept breaking up laughing and ruining takes. I believe Mandy Patinkin injured a couple of ribs trying to keep himself from laughing during Crystal's improv. Powerful stuff, that improv.
I loved the look on your face when The Dead Pirate Roberts said that masks "are quite comfortable,I think everyone will be wearing them in the future " Scary how prophetic that quote was
I have used "I know something you don't know. I'm not left-handed" before. I was playing tennis, which I had learned left handed because my right arm had been in a cast. Said the line, tossed my racket to my right hand and blew a ball right by him.
One of the best. It’s only right behind the sword fight from the 1940 Mark of Zorro film. And that is only by a smidgen, bc both Tyrone Power and Basil Rathbone were champion fencers.
The woman that played Buttercup, I always forget her name, said that Andre The Giant was extremely kind. She said that once the crew went horseback riding and got caught in freezing rain on the way back. She says that Andre saw her shivering and casually rested his hand on her head like a hat. She said that his hand kept the rain off her and warmed her up surprisingly well and for some reason, his actions made her feel safe.
Andre also said that he had a wonderful time filming this movie because everyone treated him like a friend and not a "freak of nature". The movie meant so much to him that he made his wrestling friends watch an advanced copy of the VHS with him over and over again. He'd supply dinner, drinks and then sweetly asking them each time, “What did you think of the movie? Did you like my performance?”
@@alexbeardsley751 Arnold Schwarzenegger tells a story about that. I recommend looking up him being interviewed about Andre. He said that Andre never allowed any of his friends to pay for anything, *ever.* He said he felt like a leech, so he secretly paid for an expensive meal Andre took him and another guy to. Andre made a huge deal about it (jokingly). I won't tell the story here because its much funnier in the interview than me retelling it.
I was 17 when this movie was released. The 80's were amazing, and this movie is just as popular now as it was way back then. This is as close to "The perfect film" as you will ever get. Just one change to that incredible cast would have completely ruined the magic that was created. I'm happy you got to see this masterpiece, great reaction!! Now pass it on. :)
For many years of online DJing in Second Life I've used a remixed song of the movie's music with bits of dialogue in it. I've also told listeners that if they didn't already have this movie to buy it and if they didn't LOVE it that I'd buy it back from them, no questions asked. Someone did buy a copy told me... and did NOT want me to buy it back from them! (^_^)
People often fail to recognize each other when they are wearing different clothes or are in different situations. There are any number of stories of famous actors walking by fans and not being recognized until they say or do something they are known for. It is said that Marilyn Monroe was never recognized unless she wanted to be,
@@GarthKlein Yeah, with a little suspension of disbelief it works. Only thing that makes it hard for me is when she describes how uniquely beautiful his eyes were, while looking right into them. 😅 Of course they glare at her in that moment rather than lovingly gaze, but still.
Mandy Patankin (Inigo Montoya) had recently lost his dad to cancer. During the fight with Rugen (6 Fingers), he imagined it as if he was fighting the cancer that took his dad. Makes that last line so much more impactful.
What a wonderful movie. Watched this many many times growing up. So many memorable quotes - “Inconceivable!” “Mawwage” and “as you wish” to name a few. It’s amazing to see that both Billy Crystal and Carol Kane are in this. Masterful makeup job
Westley was Robin Hood ("Men In Tights")... Inigo was Sam Francisco in "Alien Nation"... Vinzini was Grand Nagus Zek in "Deep Space Nine"... the kid was in "The Wonder Years"... and Grandpa was "COLUMBO"!
It speaks to the kid in all of us (and actual kids) as a parent would read to/with us and we'd imagine the story. I still "see" most stories as I read them.
Great observation! Sure, we the omniscient audience SEE that The Man in Black is "you know who," but the grandson is only HEARING words describing who and where and he has to conjure in his mind "who could that man in black be?"
11:00 and 30:56, your reaction was utter perfection 😂😂🤣🤣. Also, a friend of my family who had gotten married had the priest speak exactly like the priest at the end of the film and say every word line-for-line. The whole room erupted in laughter; best wedding I've ever been to 😆🤣.
Peter Falk had become so identified with his detective character that he had trouble getting any other parts. It's nice that he got to play the grandpa in this extremely popular movie to offset Columbo.
It’s funny to me that Vizzini actually solves the puzzle; he can’t drink either wine. But then he keeps going and talks himself out of that conclusion.
Fun Fact 1: Peter Faulk's last line "As you wish" was done as a "pick-up shot". Meaning that for one reason or another, sound or lighting, or camera focus.... they had to REDO the whole shot IN ONE TAKE. ONLY, when they did it, Peter Faulk had NOBODY to work off of. All you had was Peter, the Director, ONE camera man, ONE lighting guy and ONE sound guy. And yet, the line is delivered with ALL the love that a Grandfather could have for their Grandchild with such calm, and ease, that it actually has far more impact than possible for such a simple line. Fun Fact 2: Andre the Giant wrestling career-mates were so AFRAID of this movie because they thought that it would do nothing but make fun of Andre and make him look like a complete fool. HOWEVER, the way the character is actually portrayed in the movie had so many direct "similarities" to how Andre was in REAL LIFE, that they LOVED the fact that millions of Andre's "wrestling fans" would now see him in a completely new light and know HIM AS A PERSON far more than "just a wrestler". Fun Fact 3: Andre was so PROUD of this movie, that for a few years, the WWF (Later WWE) had a contract with the air-lines that they used that stipulated that this movie had to be shown AT LEAST ONCE PER FLIGHT, or they would lose the WWF contract. (Meaning for every flight the WWF took, this movie was shown at least once, sometimes 3 times depending on Andre's mood... or the air-line would lose MILLIONS in revenue from lost "charter flights") Fun Fact 4: For DECADES, this movie was considered to have "One of the best sword fights in movie history". Something that might not be seen as "the best" today, but is STILL studied by Stunt crews WORLD WIDE for inspiration.
Many thanks for the inside views herrzimm. I"ve always thought, from my first-ever viewing of "TPB," that Peter Falk's exit "As you wish" as the best delivery of that oft-used line. It echoed the emotion of the "left them all behind" kiss between Buttercup and Westley at the end.
It's a rare film that feels like a warm comfort blanket. I would really recommend Midnight Run as another film with fantastic interplay and warmth etc.
I was a groom's man at a wedding where the priest did the Marwige bit at the bride's request. It was as hilarious as you would think and a nice geeky book end considering the groom presented the engagement ring during a D&D game out of a Pokemon ball. Touche'.
One of the best films ever made, the book is incredible too and later editions include the first chapter of the never realised sequel. I'm pushing 50 so it's been part of my life for a very long time, glad to see it filtering down to younger audiences.
"You keep using that word. I don't think it means what you think it means." I get to use that weekly on the Internet. Great movie, easy to rewatch...and I'm as old as the grandpa.
I know what you mean. So many people on the internet use big words in an effort to sound intelligent, when they clearly have no clue what they mean. That's so botanical. 🙄
You are the first reactor i've seen who understands the grandpas "as you wish" as just him saying i love you to his grandson most decide he must be westly im so happy to have seen someone who gets it
Nice one Evie. What's not to like about this timeless gem? The 'mawwage' guy is late Brit comedy legend Peter Cook, a very influential and inventive satirist who had a successful partnership with Dudley Moore in the 60s.
I have a funny story regarding this film, a few years back while shopping with my mom happen see a copy of this film on a shelf. I geek out at stumbling this childhood classic, but she completely forgotten seeing it 😔. But, a few days later, the fates align as the movie happen to be playing on Freeform, a cable channel she regularly watches. Now recalling our earlier conversation, she decided to see what the fuss was about...needless to say she loved it and I believe own it now😁
this movie has the perfect cast for every role. it has the perfect blend of comedy and drama. minor characters become main characters seamlessly. everyone's story combined into one. savage and faulks interruptions don't take away from the scenes but add to it. i can go on and on about it until this comment section is just one giant one from me.
23:00 "Why would Humperdinck want to start a war? He didn't really explain his reasons." No, the movie did not. The book did. Yes, there is a real book. In the book, Humperdinck desperately wanted to rule his kingdom as well as neighboring Guilder and he thought that he could win the war and be king of both lands.
Does there really NEED to be an explanation for powerhungry people starting/causing wars? Just look at eastern europe right now, but only if you figure in all the broken promises and treaties that were meant as "security guarantees" for Russia since 1989 ... and how "the West" [mostly the USA] completely ignored them and kept BULLYING Russia ... trying to "take their lunch money" [Ukraine and Syria], because there are russian naval bases in those two countries. [Russia has a SMALL FRACTION of the military budget of the USA, they arent capable of "being the global threat" which the US/western propaganda CLAIMS they are.]
Inigo gave Count Rugen the same wounds except the belly wound. The last wound he gave him was in his heart, which was the first wound that the Count gave Inigo when he killed Inigo's father. Basically Inigo gave the count all the same wounds in reverse.
This movie is a genuine masterpiece. It was the VHS that I would choose every week from Blockbuster when I was a kid. On the first viewing it’s the perfect “mawiage” of adventure and fun. On rewatching you see how cleverly orchestrated it is. Pure genius.
I had a creative writing course in college and the professor loved William Goldman. Marathon Man came up a lot but he really liked to go on about The Princess Bride. This man had all kinds of info and even a first printing of the book. The movie hadn’t come out yet so I went to the bookstore and bought a copy. The book was everything he said it was and more. Two years later the movie came out and I was there laughing my ass off. The casting was perfect, top to bottom. My favorite of course was Mandy Patinkin. I was a fan of David Letterman and he would rush into the studio with his “Broadway emergency,” and grab Paul Schaefer. Silly stupid comedy bit, Dave’s Late Night Show was all about that kind of thing. The Princess Bride is one of the top films in my collection. I have it on VHS, DVD, Blu Ray, and I guess I need to get it for streaming.
The actor for the Giant is a famous wrestler, Andre the Giant. This movie was his pride, it’s said he held onto a copy of it and showed it to everyone who met him.
Its always funny to see people watching this film for the first time. It takes them awhile to get used to the mix of humor and drama in the film and the quirkiness. I love this movie. I was a kid when the film came out and with years of meme'ing quotes from this movie, before meme'ing existed, it makes me nostalgic. Literally 70% of the lines in this film are memeable.
Fun fact: European conger eels can get that big. They don't scream, and their teeth are a bit smaller than the Shrieking Eels', but eels that size do exist irl. Thankfully, ROUS do not; the closest we get to them is capybaras, and they're more chill than Buddha after a bong~😂
I'd be surprised you've never seen this movie, but I'm mostly just excited for you. I grew up watching this movie, so I don't even remember my initial reactions to it. I envy you.
The writer, William Goldman asked his two daughters what kind of story they wanted him to write for them. One said a book about a Princess, the other wanted a book about a Bride... He published the book under the pseudonym "S. Morgenstern" and wrote the screenplay. Goldman was the screenwriter for many great films (check IMDB), but among his best that you would enjoy is "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid"
There are very few perfect movies in this world. This is one of them... it joins the likes of Unforgiven, Shawshank Redemption, and The Sandlot. There are others, but there are very few. You can not watch this movie without being both invested and satisfied. For the ganere, you could not ask for a more complete film. Also, I truly enjoyed your reaction... you have one more subscriber.
At the twenty-fifth anniversary reunion, parts of which were filmed, Robin Wright confessed her main frustration with the filming - that the script called for so many interruptions just as Cary was leaning in for a kiss.
Great movie. This movie is for everyone boys and girls it is such a great movie. This movie is based on a book where the person who wrote the book wrote the screenplay for this movie. The scene with Wesley and the six finger man when the six finger man hit him in the head was real and the actor who plays Wesley had to go to the hospital. There was real spark between the main actors in real life Westley and Buttercup that's why it works. Andre the giant used his big hands to protect Robin Wright (Buttercup ) head when she was cold on the set. You should also watch Lady Hawk, Wilow, Labyrinth 1986 and The Never Ending Story.
Inigo was in the revenge business for so long he doesn't know what to do, and our hero says he'd make a great Dread Pirate Roberts. Roberts' ship is named Revenge...
In the movie Inigo kisses the miracle pill before he gives it Westley. That little bit is enough to cure the wounds from Count Rugen. It may have been mentioned before but Miracle Max was played by Billy Crystal. The theme song was written and played by Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits.
One of my favorites movies. It's very corny at parts (that's good), is funny, shows sportsmanship and friendship, and so on. It's a weird mix, but well done.
This was a truly great movie. I highly recommend Cary (Westley) Elwes' book "As You Wish" about the making of it. Its a good read. Apparently they all had a lot of fun making the movie. When Count Rugen knocked Westley on the head with his sword hilt, it was unconvincing because Christopher Guest didn't want to hurt Cary Elwes. Cary insisted he hit him more convincingly and Christopher accidentally over did it and knocked him out for real. That was the take they actually used in the film. Cary wasn't faking!
I probably have watched this movie at least 20 times ever since I was a kid and I just now realized this. Inigo spent his whole life trying to get revenge for his father only to then not know what to do with the rest of his life. When he becomes Dread Pirate Roberts he inherits Roberts' ship: Revenge.
Everyone I’ve seen react to this movie is always surprised that Buttercup doesn’t recognize Wesley. It makes sense to me. It’s been five years. Half his face is covered and he is acting completely different.
A few years ago they were talking about doing a remake, and when they asked Cary Ewles his opinion it is reported that he said "There is a shortage of perfect movies in this world, it would be a pity to ruin this one."
Fred Savage, the kid in the movie, was also in the tv sitcom The Wonder Years. It was about the turbelent sixties in a middle income family. Thank you for your reaction. Oh, if see any eels, let me know. I like slow cooked unagi in a thick sweet sauce.
Great reaction! This is one of my all time favorites. Mad Max was played by Billy Crystal who starred in another one of my favorite movies "Forget Paris", another great story telling movie. Best ever!
I love watching reactions to this movie, and I love how so many of them react to Dread Pirate Roberts talking about masks saying "I think everyone will be wearing them in the future" by sort of turning to the camera with a look as if to say "Ah...about that..."
The big 500lbs man was the late, GREAT, WWE HALL OF FAMER: ANDRE THE GIANT. The prince was Cary Elwes. The Spanish swordsman is MANDY PATINKIN, FROM Criminal Minds. Can you guess whom BILLY CRYSTAL PLAYED?
I saw an interview with Cary where he was talking about filming this. His stories about Andrè the Giant were hilarious! He said they all had so much fun filming this & remained lifetime friends.
The kid (I forget who played him) wanted to meet Andre but they never worked the same days so Andrea shows up 1 day to meet with him. He got a Christmas card from Andre every year until Andre's death.
Great reaction to this timeless classic. The best thing about this movie is that every actor's character was memorable. And i love the scenes wirh Wallace, Mandy and Andre. Comedy gold.
1:57 Buttercup is played by Robin Wright, best known as Jenny in Forrest Gump. Wesley is Cary Elwes who has been in many things including the parodies 'Hot Shots' and 'Robin Hood: Men in Tights'. 22:35 If i was an evil prince and I managed to marry someone a beautiful as Buttercup I would wait until after our night together before killing her. I have seen many reviews of this movie, but never a bad one. Everyone loves it. The 'reading the good bits' style means it has great pacing, no padding that does not drive the plot. The casting and acting are great as well.
Inigo gave a good luck kiss to the pill they bought from Miracle Max, just before they gave it to "The Man in Black." This is the reason Inigo wasn't killed by the stab wound to his belly - it should have been a mortal wound, but not only did it not kill him immediately, he immediately began to heal from it. By the time he finished killing Count Rugen it appears that all he had was a bit of residual soreness. Yep. Miracle Max is THAT good. And BTW, the thing that actually killed Rugen was being stabbed in the heart with the same sword Rugen had used to stab Inigo's father in the heart. That was the killing blow, not the stomach wound.
I think "As you wish" is one of the greatest final lines of a movie ever. It wouldn't be equaled for a full decade with, "and like that, poof, he's gone". Come to think of it, that's also a callback to earlier in the movie.
Humperdinck seems to provide amusement but it's a real name. Engelbert Humperdinck was a German composer (1854-1921). His sister Adelheid wrote the libretto for his opera "Hansel & Gretel". It's also the stage-name of Engelbert Humperdinck, a British pop singer who is now in his 80s. Wallace Shawn, the "inconceivable" man, provided the voice of Gilbert Huph, Mr Incredible's boss at Insuricare.
I love your reaction! This is truly a classic movie, one of the best. It's campy and full of jokes and a whole lot of heart. The gags are all so well timed, every one is good for a laugh. Another gem of a movie in the fantasy adventure genre is Stardust, with Charlie Cox and Claire Danes.
I'm glad you noticed that Inigo gave Ruegen all the same wounds Ruegen gave him. In the book (note - the movie isn't based on the book, it's the other way around) Inigo ends the duel by cutting out Ruegen's heart, once again 'matching' the wound Ruegen gave him by killing his father.
@@BalrogQuoteThe movie is BETTER than the book. I don't recommend reading the book. The ending is terrible and it isn't even funny. What's seen cannot be unseen.
@@BalrogQuote What cliffhanger? Did you read the ending?? This was set in a middle ages fantasy world. There is no care flight or trauma hospitals. Their ends are dark and clear. It is not a happy ending or a cliffhanger.
@@playfulpanthress Clearly you never read chapter 1 of `Buttercup's Baby` Edit: Also, yeah. It's Medieval Fantasy. Miracles are shown to exist in-universe, already. Therefore, no fate of theirs is set in stone.
Because of my childhood, if I watch this movie I must also watch The Three Musketeers (1993). I watched them back to back, and now it's become a tradition.
It is said that when Cary Ewles was asked his opinion of them doing a remake he is reported as saying "There are a shortage of perfect movies in this world, it would be a pity to ruin this one."
Technically there is a remake: during the pandemic famous actors filmed themselves with props they improvised and their family as the extras or side characters, and then it was all stitched together. It's totally worth it since they're all fans of the film and did it for charity.
@@mauriciovillegas7285 Now that wouldn't be so bad, seeing as it's fan service, and not an attempt at an official reboot.
Saw someone suggest a reboot/ sort of sequel. It's Fred savage as a dad telling his kid the story.
@@jasenjacobs1365 That sounds kinda pointless, since they can't get the same actors for the parts.
I can see a point. Those are the characters from the book as imagined by Fred's character. They would be different in the imagination of his kid, just as the characters in the movie are different from those in my imagination when I read the book.
Peter Falk's goodbye to His Grandson at the end is one of the greatest deliveries ever.
It was very sweet yes!
Agreed. Also, it seems that every line he delivered was spot-on. He was a great talent.
Still, I half expected him to say “oh, but there’s just one more thing…”
I still tear up.
@@gawainethefirstand then pat himself down checking his pockets 😂
Love the physical comedy of Westley's movements as he recovers on the wall while devising the plan to storm the castle
Yes it was great!!
You're one of the first reactors I've seen who caught all the wounds that Count Rugon received, not just the two face scars.
Yupp!
I would argue that the final stab is not in the belly, though, but the heart. When he talks about the wound he received when his dad was killed.
One thing I learned from watching people react to this movie: Yes, there are people who do not recognize Westley with his mask on.
Maybe superman had a good disguise after all...
@@Deathbird_Mitch Superman was a few inches taller than Klark Kent, had a different voice, a different posture and most importantly: we all have learned what taking off the glasses and letting your hair loose does to people from 90s movie librarians and secretaries. 😜
I was seven. I didn't see it coming.
@@Deathbird_Mitch Henry Caville tested it - no one recognized him
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@@Deathbird_Mitch Whenver this comment comes up, it is always worth reminding people that Henry Cavill, after playing Superman, sat in Times Square NY in a Superman shirt as an experiment and nobody recognized him. People are incredibly bad at noticing the obvious and will often tell themselves that there is no way what they saw can be what they thought it was.
The entire scene at Miracle Max's hut (starting round 27:40) took days to film.
The biggest problem was that Miracle Max is played by Billy Crystal and his wife is played by Carol Kane, two of the greatest comedic actors who ever lived.
They improvised constantly.
Scenes had to be shot over and over as they changed the lines and made up some new funny stuff.
Why is that so bad?
They made the other actors on the set laugh - it was especially awkward when Cary Elwes who played Westley, busted out laughing when he was supposed to be mostly dead.
Not only that, they made the director, camera men, and other people working behind the camera bust out laughing too, and that made everybody else in front of the camera lose it.
Eventually Rob Reiner, the director, had to get everybody off set and do most of the filming from soundproofed boxes.
With such drastic measures in place, the 5 actors managed to cobble together some working footage that is funny but didn't make anybody crack up while the cameras were rolling.
That story makes me think, maybe if this is the take that didn't make anybody laugh, is it the worst one?
...I'm on the brute squad.
YOU ARE the brute squad.
All those failed takes would have been a hell of a behind the scenes.
This scene was where Mandy Patinkin sustained his only injury in the film. He brusied a rib holding back his laughter.
the best part of it... is that somewhere in the world, there is a missing footage of all those scenes of these 2 legends, that is a treasure that is hidden from the world and one day might be found and when it is, it is going to stop wars...
I can't watch that scene without bursting with laughter
Andre was the show stealer! He was so proud of his performance. He was also suffering from acromegaly complications when he was supposed to catch the girl the pain in his back was so bad he fell to his knees in agony. He was a good friend of mine.😢
Everybody loved Andre both in and out of the ring. He left us too soon.
RIP Andre (The Eight Wonder of the World)
Never forget the time two guys in a bar were messing with Andre until he got up, started moving toward them, they ran outside and hid in their car, and Andre just *flipped the car over and left.*
@@everyonelovesmajima He used to lift up cars and change their parking spaces.
@@kevinerose He ate 26 lobsters in Providence RI. He was amazing.
One of my favorite bits of trivia involves Billy Crystal improvising his dialogue as Miracle Max. He'd do something different every time, and director Rob Reiner had to banish himself from set during that scene because he kept breaking up laughing and ruining takes. I believe Mandy Patinkin injured a couple of ribs trying to keep himself from laughing during Crystal's improv. Powerful stuff, that improv.
It's one of my life-goals to someday find the unedited master copy of this film, just so I can see _ALL of the bloopers!_
I loved the look on your face when The Dead Pirate Roberts said that masks "are quite comfortable,I think everyone will be wearing them in the future "
Scary how prophetic that quote was
I may or may not quote this movie way too much in life.
"Good luck storming the castle!" can be used in many scenarios
Oops: "Have fun . . ."
way to much? inconceivable!
That is how I send my kids off to school
I do the same with.....rest well dream of large women: I swear it will be done.
Join the club
Ah, what a classic. It's so quotable. Many people like "Inconceivable" or "As you wish", but my personal favorite is "Dream of large women" lol
I have a buddy who uses that one occasionally when logging out of MMO's =)
I have used "I know something you don't know. I'm not left-handed" before.
I was playing tennis, which I had learned left handed because my right arm had been in a cast. Said the line, tossed my racket to my right hand and blew a ball right by him.
IMO, this is very near the top of a very short list of perfect movies.
Well, there’s a shortage of perfect *movies* in this world.. 😉
Rob reiner was on fire! spinal tap, Stand by me, princess bride, misery, few good men... all classics
This movie made Andre the Giant a true legend.
Simplicity isnt always bad ... and neither are stereotypes!
@@bradley4808 nah Andre was a legend already... jus in wrestling not the movie industry.
Best sword fight put to film. You also have to remember we're watching how the kid imagined the story. Such a great movie.
and its the actors doing all of it except the flipping on the bar
One of the best. It’s only right behind the sword fight from the 1940 Mark of Zorro film. And that is only by a smidgen, bc both Tyrone Power and Basil Rathbone were champion fencers.
The woman that played Buttercup, I always forget her name, said that Andre The Giant was extremely kind. She said that once the crew went horseback riding and got caught in freezing rain on the way back. She says that Andre saw her shivering and casually rested his hand on her head like a hat. She said that his hand kept the rain off her and warmed her up surprisingly well and for some reason, his actions made her feel safe.
Robin Wright she also played Jenny in Forrest Gump
Andre also said that he had a wonderful time filming this movie because everyone treated him like a friend and not a "freak of nature". The movie meant so much to him that he made his wrestling friends watch an advanced copy of the VHS with him over and over again. He'd supply dinner, drinks and then sweetly asking them each time, “What did you think of the movie? Did you like my performance?”
Robin Wright who is still an attractive woman
If Andre the Giant liked you he would go out of his way to make sure you were comfortable. If not...good luck
@@alexbeardsley751 Arnold Schwarzenegger tells a story about that. I recommend looking up him being interviewed about Andre. He said that Andre never allowed any of his friends to pay for anything, *ever.* He said he felt like a leech, so he secretly paid for an expensive meal Andre took him and another guy to. Andre made a huge deal about it (jokingly). I won't tell the story here because its much funnier in the interview than me retelling it.
I was 17 when this movie was released. The 80's were amazing, and this movie is just as popular now as it was way back then. This is as close to "The perfect film" as you will ever get. Just one change to that incredible cast would have completely ruined the magic that was created. I'm happy you got to see this masterpiece, great reaction!! Now pass it on. :)
I've never met anyone who has seen this movie that didn't like it! Which is actually pretty amazing for any movie! Definitely a classic!
For many years of online DJing in Second Life I've used a remixed song of the movie's music with bits of dialogue in it. I've also told listeners that if they didn't already have this movie to buy it and if they didn't LOVE it that I'd buy it back from them, no questions asked. Someone did buy a copy told me... and did NOT want me to buy it back from them! (^_^)
Every time I watch people react to this movie I can't believe that they do not know the Dread Pirate Roberts is Wesley. Glad you picked up on it!
It ties in to the storytelling though. we know it's Westley, cos have the visual, but Grandson wouldn't have the same clues :)
I always see them saying "how come she can't tell it's Westley?". It's been 5 years and she thought he was dead.
People often fail to recognize each other when they are wearing different clothes or are in different situations. There are any number of stories of famous actors walking by fans and not being recognized until they say or do something they are known for. It is said that Marilyn Monroe was never recognized unless she wanted to be,
@@GarthKlein Yeah, with a little suspension of disbelief it works. Only thing that makes it hard for me is when she describes how uniquely beautiful his eyes were, while looking right into them. 😅
Of course they glare at her in that moment rather than lovingly gaze, but still.
Mandy Patankin (Inigo Montoya) had recently lost his dad to cancer. During the fight with Rugen (6 Fingers), he imagined it as if he was fighting the cancer that took his dad. Makes that last line so much more impactful.
It's also the only line he spoke with no accent. So in a very real sense, that was Mandy speaking from his heart and not speaking in character.
He'd lost his father over a decade before. The grief remained, however.
i just wanna point out the name is iñigo.
What a wonderful movie. Watched this many many times growing up. So many memorable quotes - “Inconceivable!” “Mawwage” and “as you wish” to name a few. It’s amazing to see that both Billy Crystal and Carol Kane are in this. Masterful makeup job
You forgot, "Have fun storming the castle!".
@HemlockRidge My wife leaves for work two hours earlier than I do. I often send her off with a kiss and a "Have fun storming the castle!"
All-time classic! It took me like 100 years to realize Buttercup is the same actress that plays Jenny in Forrest Gump haha
She was also the Amazon who trained Wonder Woman.
Westley was Robin Hood ("Men In Tights")... Inigo was Sam Francisco in "Alien Nation"... Vinzini was Grand Nagus Zek in "Deep Space Nine"... the kid was in "The Wonder Years"... and Grandpa was "COLUMBO"!
How Cary Elwes did not blink during the "To the Pain" monologue always is something to see. Great pick of movies!
Part of the fun is the movie is what the 10 year old boy is imagining while his grandfather is reading it. Such a timeless movie.
You know as many times I've watched this I never thought about it that way
It speaks to the kid in all of us (and actual kids) as a parent would read to/with us and we'd imagine the story. I still "see" most stories as I read them.
Great observation! Sure, we the omniscient audience SEE that The Man in Black is "you know who," but the grandson is only HEARING words describing who and where and he has to conjure in his mind "who could that man in black be?"
11:00 and 30:56, your reaction was utter perfection 😂😂🤣🤣. Also, a friend of my family who had gotten married had the priest speak exactly like the priest at the end of the film and say every word line-for-line. The whole room erupted in laughter; best wedding I've ever been to 😆🤣.
Peter Falk had become so identified with his detective character that he had trouble getting any other parts. It's nice that he got to play the grandpa in this extremely popular movie to offset Columbo.
Does “Push the button, Max!” ring any bells?
@@jrnsurlan405 No, should it?
It’s funny to me that Vizzini actually solves the puzzle; he can’t drink either wine. But then he keeps going and talks himself out of that conclusion.
Right??? I've been saying that for years!
@@blippitybloo this guy gets it!
There's a theory now that neither cup was actually poisoned. That when Vicini sniffed the container is when he was actually poisoned.
Fun Fact 1: Peter Faulk's last line "As you wish" was done as a "pick-up shot". Meaning that for one reason or another, sound or lighting, or camera focus.... they had to REDO the whole shot IN ONE TAKE. ONLY, when they did it, Peter Faulk had NOBODY to work off of. All you had was Peter, the Director, ONE camera man, ONE lighting guy and ONE sound guy. And yet, the line is delivered with ALL the love that a Grandfather could have for their Grandchild with such calm, and ease, that it actually has far more impact than possible for such a simple line.
Fun Fact 2: Andre the Giant wrestling career-mates were so AFRAID of this movie because they thought that it would do nothing but make fun of Andre and make him look like a complete fool. HOWEVER, the way the character is actually portrayed in the movie had so many direct "similarities" to how Andre was in REAL LIFE, that they LOVED the fact that millions of Andre's "wrestling fans" would now see him in a completely new light and know HIM AS A PERSON far more than "just a wrestler".
Fun Fact 3: Andre was so PROUD of this movie, that for a few years, the WWF (Later WWE) had a contract with the air-lines that they used that stipulated that this movie had to be shown AT LEAST ONCE PER FLIGHT, or they would lose the WWF contract. (Meaning for every flight the WWF took, this movie was shown at least once, sometimes 3 times depending on Andre's mood... or the air-line would lose MILLIONS in revenue from lost "charter flights")
Fun Fact 4: For DECADES, this movie was considered to have "One of the best sword fights in movie history". Something that might not be seen as "the best" today, but is STILL studied by Stunt crews WORLD WIDE for inspiration.
Many thanks for the inside views herrzimm. I"ve always thought, from my first-ever viewing of "TPB," that Peter Falk's exit "As you wish" as the best delivery of that oft-used line. It echoed the emotion of the "left them all behind" kiss between Buttercup and Westley at the end.
The sword fight is ripped directly from William Goldman’s original novel
It's a rare film that feels like a warm comfort blanket.
I would really recommend Midnight Run as another film with fantastic interplay and warmth etc.
I was a groom's man at a wedding where the priest did the Marwige bit at the bride's request. It was as hilarious as you would think and a nice geeky book end considering the groom presented the engagement ring during a D&D game out of a Pokemon ball. Touche'.
One of the best films ever made, the book is incredible too and later editions include the first chapter of the never realised sequel. I'm pushing 50 so it's been part of my life for a very long time, glad to see it filtering down to younger audiences.
Think I've read there will be a sequel published a few years back? Something about the author getting rights back or something...
"You keep using that word. I don't think it means what you think it means." I get to use that weekly on the Internet.
Great movie, easy to rewatch...and I'm as old as the grandpa.
I know what you mean. So many people on the internet use big words in an effort to sound intelligent, when they clearly have no clue what they mean. That's so botanical. 🙄
"They seem familiar."
Cary Elwes and Robin Wright Penn
This movie was their first major movie roles.
Him: Liar, Liar
Her: Jenny from Forrest Gump
You are the first reactor i've seen who understands the grandpas "as you wish" as just him saying i love you to his grandson most decide he must be westly im so happy to have seen someone who gets it
Nice one Evie. What's not to like about this timeless gem? The 'mawwage' guy is late Brit comedy legend Peter Cook, a very influential and inventive satirist who had a successful partnership with Dudley Moore in the 60s.
Prime Billy Cristal.
I have a funny story regarding this film, a few years back while shopping with my mom happen see a copy of this film on a shelf. I geek out at stumbling this childhood classic, but she completely forgotten seeing it 😔.
But, a few days later, the fates align as the movie happen to be playing on Freeform, a cable channel she regularly watches. Now recalling our earlier conversation, she decided to see what the fuss was about...needless to say she loved it and I believe own it now😁
this movie has the perfect cast for every role. it has the perfect blend of comedy and drama. minor characters become main characters seamlessly. everyone's story combined into one. savage and faulks interruptions don't take away from the scenes but add to it. i can go on and on about it until this comment section is just one giant one from me.
30:24 that laugh warms my heart because back when I was a kid, I completely lost it at this scene out of how hilarious I thought it was.
34:44 "He gave him exactly the same -- all the same wounds." Yay! Most first-time viewers don't notice that.
23:00 "Why would Humperdinck want to start a war? He didn't really explain his reasons."
No, the movie did not.
The book did.
Yes, there is a real book.
In the book, Humperdinck desperately wanted to rule his kingdom as well as neighboring Guilder and he thought that he could win the war and be king of both lands.
Does there really NEED to be an explanation for powerhungry people starting/causing wars? Just look at eastern europe right now, but only if you figure in all the broken promises and treaties that were meant as "security guarantees" for Russia since 1989 ... and how "the West" [mostly the USA] completely ignored them and kept BULLYING Russia ... trying to "take their lunch money" [Ukraine and Syria], because there are russian naval bases in those two countries.
[Russia has a SMALL FRACTION of the military budget of the USA, they arent capable of "being the global threat" which the US/western propaganda CLAIMS they are.]
Inigo gave Count Rugen the same wounds except the belly wound. The last wound he gave him was in his heart, which was the first wound that the Count gave Inigo when he killed Inigo's father. Basically Inigo gave the count all the same wounds in reverse.
This movie is a genuine masterpiece. It was the VHS that I would choose every week from Blockbuster when I was a kid. On the first viewing it’s the perfect “mawiage” of adventure and fun. On rewatching you see how cleverly orchestrated it is. Pure genius.
I had a creative writing course in college and the professor loved William Goldman. Marathon Man came up a lot but he really liked to go on about The Princess Bride.
This man had all kinds of info and even a first printing of the book. The movie hadn’t come out yet so I went to the bookstore and bought a copy.
The book was everything he said it was and more.
Two years later the movie came out and I was there laughing my ass off. The casting was perfect, top to bottom. My favorite of course was Mandy Patinkin. I was a fan of David Letterman and he would rush into the studio with his “Broadway emergency,” and grab Paul Schaefer. Silly stupid comedy bit, Dave’s Late Night Show was all about that kind of thing.
The Princess Bride is one of the top films in my collection. I have it on VHS, DVD, Blu Ray, and I guess I need to get it for streaming.
The Impressive Clergyman you got such a hoot out of was Peter Cook, one of the absolute giants of British comedy.
"Why would he want to start a war?" Kings loved to start wars becausw winning them is how thier names would be remembered.
Kings, Presidents, Supreme Leaders, Chancellors......all of human history is about men starting wars for fame and fortune.
Such a sweet story! 😊 I enjoyed rewatching this one with you. Thanks for sharing it, Evie!
My favourite part is the bit where Inigo is fighting Count Rugen and the music matches the sound of the sword strokes.
The actor for the Giant is a famous wrestler, Andre the Giant. This movie was his pride, it’s said he held onto a copy of it and showed it to everyone who met him.
Here's the funny thing. This movie is based on a novel that was written in 1973. And the minister's speech impediment is in the book, word for word.
The author of the book also wrote the screenplay for the movie.
Its always funny to see people watching this film for the first time. It takes them awhile to get used to the mix of humor and drama in the film and the quirkiness. I love this movie. I was a kid when the film came out and with years of meme'ing quotes from this movie, before meme'ing existed, it makes me nostalgic. Literally 70% of the lines in this film are memeable.
Buttercup is played by Robin Wright who was Jenny in Forrest Gump.
Fun fact: European conger eels can get that big. They don't scream, and their teeth are a bit smaller than the Shrieking Eels', but eels that size do exist irl. Thankfully, ROUS do not; the closest we get to them is capybaras, and they're more chill than Buddha after a bong~😂
The character of Lord Farquad, in "Shrek", was based on Chris Sarandon's Prince Humperdink.
I'd be surprised you've never seen this movie, but I'm mostly just excited for you. I grew up watching this movie, so I don't even remember my initial reactions to it. I envy you.
Princess Buttercup (Robin Wright) plays Jenny in the movie FORREST GUMP. It's one of the greatest movies ever. 🤞✌️
The writer, William Goldman asked his two daughters what kind of story they wanted him to write for them. One said a book about a Princess, the other wanted a book about a Bride... He published the book under the pseudonym "S. Morgenstern" and wrote the screenplay. Goldman was the screenwriter for many great films (check IMDB), but among his best that you would enjoy is "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid"
My mom showed me this movie when I was a kid and I've loved it ever since. 🔥👍🏼
Saw this in the theater when I was 10 and many many times since.
There are very few perfect movies in this world. This is one of them... it joins the likes of Unforgiven, Shawshank Redemption, and The Sandlot. There are others, but there are very few. You can not watch this movie without being both invested and satisfied. For the ganere, you could not ask for a more complete film. Also, I truly enjoyed your reaction... you have one more subscriber.
At the twenty-fifth anniversary reunion, parts of which were filmed, Robin Wright confessed her main frustration with the filming - that the script called for so many interruptions just as Cary was leaning in for a kiss.
14:08 I've always though that way better answer would have been: "None of the cups had the poison. He lost when he inhaled the poison by sniffing it."
Great movie. This movie is for everyone boys and girls it is such a great movie. This movie is based on a book where the person who wrote the book wrote the screenplay for this movie. The scene with Wesley and the six finger man when the six finger man hit him in the head was real and the actor who plays Wesley had to go to the hospital. There was real spark between the main actors in real life Westley and Buttercup that's why it works. Andre the giant used his big hands to protect Robin Wright (Buttercup ) head when she was cold on the set. You should also watch Lady Hawk, Wilow, Labyrinth 1986 and The Never Ending Story.
Robin Hood Men in Tights is another good one like this with the same main actor ❤
The lack of reaction to “Anybody want a peanut?!” Is wiiiild. 😂
Inigo was in the revenge business for so long he doesn't know what to do, and our hero says he'd make a great Dread Pirate Roberts.
Roberts' ship is named Revenge...
The priest in this one reminds me of when Ted Danson's character played one and stalled the wedding in Three Men and a Little Lady.
The PERFECT movie.
In the movie Inigo kisses the miracle pill before he gives it Westley. That little bit is enough to cure the wounds from Count Rugen.
It may have been mentioned before but Miracle Max was played by Billy Crystal. The theme song was written and played by Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits.
One of my favorites movies. It's very corny at parts (that's good), is funny, shows sportsmanship and friendship, and so on. It's a weird mix, but well done.
This was a truly great movie. I highly recommend Cary (Westley) Elwes' book "As You Wish" about the making of it. Its a good read. Apparently they all had a lot of fun making the movie.
When Count Rugen knocked Westley on the head with his sword hilt, it was unconvincing because Christopher Guest didn't want to hurt Cary Elwes. Cary insisted he hit him more convincingly and Christopher accidentally over did it and knocked him out for real.
That was the take they actually used in the film. Cary wasn't faking!
I never noticed she's Jenny from Forrest Gump, she did a great job.
I KNOW!!! it bugged me so much I recognized her face but didn't know from where! when I googled her and saw Forrest Gump I was like OF COURSE
@@eviereacts me too. She's a great actress.
@@eviereacts Also, she plays Claire, the wife of Kevin Spacy's character in House of Cards
You have to remember she has not seen or heard him for 5 years. Yes she remembers him but the image would be faded.
Its like waching movies with my kids again. Im a 71 yr old Veteran and inthank you!
I like how you seemed to perk up and get invested during the scene when Inigo and Wesley first meet.
I probably have watched this movie at least 20 times ever since I was a kid and I just now realized this.
Inigo spent his whole life trying to get revenge for his father only to then not know what to do with the rest of his life. When he becomes Dread Pirate Roberts he inherits Roberts' ship: Revenge.
Inigo survived because he gave the miracle pill a kiss before giving it to Wesley., taking a little bit of the magic for himself.
This is the cutest, most adorable, and wholesome reaction video I've ever seen, and it's done to the perfect film. You're adorable.
Everyone I’ve seen react to this movie is always surprised that Buttercup doesn’t recognize Wesley.
It makes sense to me. It’s been five years. Half his face is covered and he is acting completely different.
Plus she probably never knew what his speaking voice sounded like, since he never said more than "as you wish."
Fun fact, the actor who plays Grandpa also plays Detective Columbo!
38:56 I think the best word to use to describe how you feel is pastiche. It is a humorous homage to the traditional fairytale story.
The "pit of dispair, don't even think..." line is one of my fav lines.
Absolute perfect film. I hope they don't ever remake this film. Would be a crime. The cast is perfect. Story is great.
A few years ago they were talking about doing a remake, and when they asked Cary Ewles his opinion it is reported that he said "There is a shortage of perfect movies in this world, it would be a pity to ruin this one."
Anyone else keep coming back here because the gentle sound of her voice helps to put you to sleep ?
Ah, the Dread Pirate Rob. Portrayed in the game Kings Bounty as an undead skeleton captain with dreadlocks in the Carrribean.
Fred Savage, the kid in the movie, was also in the tv sitcom The Wonder Years. It was about the turbelent sixties in a middle income family. Thank you for your reaction. Oh, if see any eels, let me know. I like slow cooked unagi in a thick sweet sauce.
Great reaction! This is one of my all time favorites. Mad Max was played by Billy Crystal who starred in another one of my favorite movies "Forget Paris", another great story telling movie. Best ever!
You probably heard the "mawiage" bit from Michael Scott in The Office. Great reaction. 👍 👍
I love watching reactions to this movie, and I love how so many of them react to Dread Pirate Roberts talking about masks saying "I think everyone will be wearing them in the future" by sort of turning to the camera with a look as if to say "Ah...about that..."
The big 500lbs man was the late, GREAT, WWE HALL OF FAMER: ANDRE THE GIANT. The prince was Cary Elwes. The Spanish swordsman is MANDY PATINKIN, FROM Criminal Minds. Can you guess whom BILLY CRYSTAL PLAYED?
Actually Cary Ewles was Westley/Dred Pirate Roberts.
@@bartonbagnes4605 for some dumb reason, I thought Elwes was the prince!! Too much partying in the late 80s!!!
I saw an interview with Cary where he was talking about filming this. His stories about Andrè the Giant were hilarious! He said they all had so much fun filming this & remained lifetime friends.
The kid (I forget who played him) wanted to meet Andre but they never worked the same days so Andrea shows up 1 day to meet with him. He got a Christmas card from Andre every year until Andre's death.
Carey Elwes was actually knocked unconscious even though the hit on the head that Count Rugon gave him didn't look that hard.
Great reaction to this timeless classic. The best thing about this movie is that every actor's character was memorable. And i love the scenes wirh Wallace, Mandy and Andre. Comedy gold.
1:57 Buttercup is played by Robin Wright, best known as Jenny in Forrest Gump. Wesley is Cary Elwes who has been in many things including the parodies 'Hot Shots' and 'Robin Hood: Men in Tights'.
22:35 If i was an evil prince and I managed to marry someone a beautiful as Buttercup I would wait until after our night together before killing her.
I have seen many reviews of this movie, but never a bad one. Everyone loves it. The 'reading the good bits' style means it has great pacing, no padding that does not drive the plot. The casting and acting are great as well.
Inigo gave a good luck kiss to the pill they bought from Miracle Max, just before they gave it to "The Man in Black." This is the reason Inigo wasn't killed by the stab wound to his belly - it should have been a mortal wound, but not only did it not kill him immediately, he immediately began to heal from it. By the time he finished killing Count Rugen it appears that all he had was a bit of residual soreness. Yep. Miracle Max is THAT good.
And BTW, the thing that actually killed Rugen was being stabbed in the heart with the same sword Rugen had used to stab Inigo's father in the heart. That was the killing blow, not the stomach wound.
Congrats to the editor, who kept all the best parts of the Miracle Max scene.
In the fantasy genre, if you return in a mask and a moustache, you can't be recognized. It works for Clark Kent/Superman too!
Superman doesn’t have a moustache.
I think "As you wish" is one of the greatest final lines of a movie ever. It wouldn't be equaled for a full decade with, "and like that, poof, he's gone". Come to think of it, that's also a callback to earlier in the movie.
One of the few movies that has ever come close to perfect
Truly great honoring of Fairy Tale genre
Humperdinck seems to provide amusement but it's a real name. Engelbert Humperdinck was a German composer (1854-1921). His sister Adelheid wrote the libretto for his opera "Hansel & Gretel". It's also the stage-name of Engelbert Humperdinck, a British pop singer who is now in his 80s.
Wallace Shawn, the "inconceivable" man, provided the voice of Gilbert Huph, Mr Incredible's boss at Insuricare.
I love your reaction! This is truly a classic movie, one of the best. It's campy and full of jokes and a whole lot of heart. The gags are all so well timed, every one is good for a laugh.
Another gem of a movie in the fantasy adventure genre is Stardust, with Charlie Cox and Claire Danes.
I'm glad you noticed that Inigo gave Ruegen all the same wounds Ruegen gave him. In the book (note - the movie isn't based on the book, it's the other way around) Inigo ends the duel by cutting out Ruegen's heart, once again 'matching' the wound Ruegen gave him by killing his father.
The movie is based on the book, though?
@@BalrogQuoteThe movie is BETTER than the book. I don't recommend reading the book. The ending is terrible and it isn't even funny. What's seen cannot be unseen.
@@playfulpanthress What, the cliffhanger where stuff starts going badly after the escape? I didn't have much problem with it.
@@BalrogQuote What cliffhanger? Did you read the ending?? This was set in a middle ages fantasy world. There is no care flight or trauma hospitals. Their ends are dark and clear. It is not a happy ending or a cliffhanger.
@@playfulpanthress Clearly you never read chapter 1 of `Buttercup's Baby`
Edit: Also, yeah. It's Medieval Fantasy. Miracles are shown to exist in-universe, already. Therefore, no fate of theirs is set in stone.
Because of my childhood, if I watch this movie I must also watch The Three Musketeers (1993). I watched them back to back, and now it's become a tradition.