Why The Princess Bride Movie is a Masterpiece That Stands the Test of Time
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- čas přidán 8. 03. 2023
- In this video, we explore why The Princess Bride movie is a timeless masterpiece that continues to capture the hearts of audiences across generations. From its witty dialogue to its swashbuckling action and epic romance, this film has it all. We'll dive into the film's enduring themes and characters that have made it a beloved classic for over three decades. Join us as we take a closer look at why The Princess Bride stands the test of time.
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I just hope Hollywood does not remake this film. Leave it as it is, pretty please.
Oof. I hadn't thought of that. But I agree. Although - I did like The Whiz as a kid with Michael Jackson and Diana Ross. It was a unique visual take on everything. The parking lot scene with those things that came to life always scared me!
AMEN!!! Some things are never to be re-done. It doesn't need to be brought to a new generation as anything other than what it already is. The only thing that they might do to "improve " it would be to digitally remaster it to improve the optics. That's it. Other than that, leave it alone.
It's a story that bears re-telling, but not by anyone in today's Hollywood.
They did "remake" it during COVID-19 as a fundraiser. It's great without taking away anything from the original. Large cast of famous actors, playing their favorite characters at home, with homemade props. There is something about Jack Black looking at a plastic light sabre and saying, "I've never seen its equal."
Exactly as it is.... leave it... re release sure... but don't remake
Peter (Columbo) Faulk is the grandfather. "When I was your age, television was called books!"
At family gatherings, we have three generations trying to out-quote each other. I'd say it holds up pretty well.
Falk
I'm not sure you touched on this specifically, but the pacing of the film is just top notch. Like... there's never a moment where you're bored or overstimulated or where you find yourself waiting for the next part. Probably some of the best pacing in a film that I've ever seen.
be glad they went with the abridged version of the book
@@nicholaskehler9169😂😂 that’s hilarious
@@jessewong2486 Seriously the unabridged version (which never actually existed) has entire chapters devoted to descriptions of hat collections and the native flora, not to mention explanations of the political landscape and details of economics.
If I had to read that version I might have to do something drastic (I've never carved sections out of a book but with that one)
@@nicholaskehler9169 yeah i was saying it was hilarious because the unabridged version like you said never actually existed.
also published by S. Morgenstern :)
very true
GAH, I didn't even think of putting "As you wish" in my wife's wedding band. I put something else from the movie and it wasn't, "Inconceivable!"
Our first dance was meant to be to "Storybook Love," but the version with the words. The DJ didn't have the soundtrack CD (this was 1990) so we lent him ours and made it very clear that this job was at stake if he didn't play the LAST song on the CD, not the first (which was the instrumental version). He played the first song and as we were dancing and the intro of the song ended and the words didn't start and my brand new wife had to hold me back. I said, "But no one is going to know what this song is! Without the words, they won't know why we chose this song!" She said, "The song is just for us. Don't worry about anyone else."
OMG.That's a beautiful story. You handled that moment perfectly!
When a movie becomes so good that it not only encapsulates the time period it was made in but also the nostalgic eras that it was hearkening back to, it feels hypnotic.
Not only is this movie a great example of a movie from the '80s, it also feels very much like the Romantic fantasy from the early 1900s that it was alluding to.
One of the best films ever. The mix of comedy, romance, fantasy, adventure and action makes this a timeless classic that many films try to do but fail through D&D: Honor Among Thrives is having that vibe.
Not likely, as much as I want it to be good, I bet the male protagonist is an ignorant moron who can’t even fart in the right direction. I hope I’m wrong tho
Vizzini was probably Wallace Shawn's funniest and greatest character ever. He will forever own the word "Inconceivable!"
I don't know. He was great, but his recurring character in the TV Series Eureka was pretty darn good too. Then there's Tuesdays With Morey. He was great there as well.
@@heinleinreader My Dinner With Andre; Vanya on 42nd Street...
I love him as the Grand Nagus too though!
@Daniel O'Donovan He was the perfect choice for The Nagus, just as Armin Shimmerman was the perfect choice for Quark. Of course, the first Ferengi we see was played by Ethan Phillips early on in Season 1 TNG. He would later return as Neelix on Voyager. Hey, this game of "Name That Character" is fun.
You can't take the grandfather scene out at the beginning because you lose the foundation for the grandfather to say "As you wish" himself when the grandson suggests he come by tomorrow and read it again. That is key because we come to learn that the grandfather means that in precisely the same way that Westley did with Buttercup.
Vizzini: "INCONCEIVABLE!"
Inigio: "You keep on using that word... I dunna think it means what you think it means." 😆
I watch it several times a year, it never gets old.
The Grandfather is Peter Falk he was actually the most famous actor in that cast at that time. What should also be mentioned is that the music was written by Mark Knopfler, the songwriter and lead guitarist of Dire Straits and an absolute legend.
Peter Falk, who also played Columbo. Perfect for this role!
I will always love this film! My parents had VERY few movies when I was young, and this was one of them. I watched it at least once or twice per year growing up!
The perfect movie.
It's such a lovely film. My kids loved it, looking forward to sharing it with my grand kids if I'm still around.
William Goldman wrote the original novel for his daughters, one wanted a story about a princess, the other about a bride. Hence, The Princess Bride. The book is even more hilarious and satirical than the movie
I highly recommend "As You Wish: Inconceivable Takes From the Making of The Princess Bride", co- written by Cary Elwes. Especially the audio version, which has input from some of the cast and Rob Reiner, read by them.
Absolutely! I loved listening to the audiobook.
I read both the original book and saw the movie. Both perfect.
Thank you for this suggestion! I had intended to buy the book, but I've just listened to the audio, and hearing the actual people speaking is absolutely wonderful!
It simply has everything. Romance, comedy, action, the works. Also one of the most quotable films of all time
Yes, and it struggled in its initial release at the box office because the studio couldn't figure out how to market the film. They should have asked Goldman and Reiner.
I love this movie, I have this movie, what surprised me, is how much Mandy paddikin looks like Gene Kelly in the three musketeers , which I watched about two weeks before the princess bride.
Mandy Patinkin is AMAZING in this movie. We could do a whole video about just his character and performance.
One of the best films ever!
Peter Falk was the grandfather , famous for playing Columbo
Really good points about the script being so tight! Everything spoken adds to the movie.
There are only 2 female characters in the film (yes there is also the queen, but she's little more than a cardboard cut-out) and yet they manage to present tremendous depth. Buttercup is the most earnest and passionate character, and Valerie is the fiercest. She's also HILARIOUS, and wild where Buttercup is cultured.
The film is a perfectly balanced comic adventure.
The Princess Bridge is almost an Abridged version of the book in movie format.
All of the fat was cut out from the book itself, so all of the dialog and scenes pop and critical to the film as a whole with just the right amounts of humour and wit sprinkled in.
Put it all together with a classic fantasy story elements and perfect casting and you have a near perfect movie.
Wallace Shawn has always been my favorite character whateverin I have seen him.
I'm forty seven and I just actually watch it and pay attention to it for the first time a few days ago. I loved it. I understand now why its held in such regard.
Nice to hear it hits even for somebody without the nostalgia.
I'm 18 and I watched (and read) it for the first time a few weeks ago. I loved it. I understand now why its held in such regard.
My parents tried to introduce it to my siblings and I when we were kids but it gave my sister nightmares so I didn’t really get to watch it properly until a few years ago. Now it’s one of my favourite movies
A movie soo pivotal to my childhood ..I love it sooo much !! 🎉
I love the way they have Rugen and Humperdinck as an old married couple.
It is almost a perfect film of its genre. Thanks for reminding everyone!
5:20. Peter Falk. One of the roles he was known for was Columbo.
Such an awesome, classic film. One of my top ten favorite films. I hope to one day show it to my grandchildren.
They could not make a film like this today.
We showed it to our 5-month-old granddaughter last week. She loved it!
I think they could make a movie like this today, but that would require taking a risk on the story as well as finding some good writers that don't just regurgitate an older story.
I am so tired of reboots!
@@msmith3090 I doubt they could make a movie like this today, which will have the same heart and charm as Princess Bride.
Such a period film would end up being filled with present day politics and social issues.
The story would be overshadowed.
And seemingly nothing original is successful. Which is why they grab previous IPs to regurgitate. After "fixing or modern audiences" of course.
imho
As always, I recommend that big Princess Bride fans also see Stardust. They are totally unrelated, but if I was to explain why they're comparable, I can confidently say they just hit the same kind of notes. Fans of either will appreciate the other.
Oh, for shame, forsooth! To forget the grandfather is Peter Falk? I can only say to you: Just one more thing...The grandfather is worth catching in the 1970s series "Columbo".
I've been watching the entire run of "Columbo" on DVD. It's really a very good series, especially for its time.
@@peterdeane4490 "Columbo" is definitely one of the best. But, I have to say, he's actually in very good company as far as 70s tv goes:
Kojak
Barretta
The Night Stalker
Barney Miller
Night Court
All in the Family as well as its various spin-offs: Maude; Good Times; The Jeffersons
Just off the top of my head. Good, sometimes gritty and brave scripts; dedicated talented actors; creative directors.
As to even the IDEA of remaking this movie, the Man in Black, himself, said it best: "There's a shortage of perfect movies in this world. It would be a pity to remake this one."
I cannot necc. disagree....
Totally holds up! Spot on with the comments about Quotable and “removable” scenes
Appreciate your take about the differing levels of engagement for the viewer
I don't know how many times I've watched it by now. I got the VHS tape in 1988, and every time they have an "Anniversary Version" we buy it again. DVD, now BluRay. At least 35 times, probably a lot more. When my kids were little, we watched it pretty often. Read Cary Elwes' book for fascinating behind the scenes trivia. It may be my favorite movie.
In a fractured fairy tale, you have fun storming the castle.
Absolute masterpiece
This video inspired me. My grandsons ( 10 years old and 5) are spending the night tonight and that’s the movie we’re going to watch!
That's amazing! I hope they enjoyed it!! A great watch for everyone.
Watched it last night. Twice. Yes, it holds up! 👸🏻👰♀️
The grandfather was played by Peter Falk. He was before your time.
Somebody mentioned Colombo and then I recognized him. I knew that character, although I did not watch the show.
It is the greatest movie ever produced. I wish cinema would go back to storytelling like that.
I think the most “timeless” movies feel like “plays”
Ex: Phantom of the Opera, Princess Bride, Star Wars, etc.
Peter Falk is the grandfather. "Columbo"
Thanks for the video. Cheers
I have always heard him say "STOP SAYING THAT!" Does he actually say "SAY"??
I always heard "say" and not "saying"
@@whytheline Your review made me go back and rewatch the scene (so thanks). Christopher Guest does indeed say "saying" but he does it with an angry frustrated growl that's almost a gurgle.
In the book, Goldman tells how The Princess Bride was read aloud to him because it's a boring historical book and his father just read him "the good parts". The type of dry writing S. Morgenstern did is nodded to by the "since the invention of the kiss" line. I think this is why the countries are named Florin and Guilder, because Morgenstern wrote like an accountant.
@@unominous4759 AMAZING!!!!
I love this movie so much one of my favorites.
I enjoyed this video. And I thought your commentary was very interesting/valuable. So thank you.
One of the best movies ever!!!!
yup
Longest fencing/sword fight scene of all movies in history
It’s the perfect D&D group
This and The Goonies are my favorite movies.
Check out the video we did on the Goonies!!!!
Peter Falk, a great actor, who was a couple generations before you.
Favorite movie of all time ❤❤❤
I don't like torturing and I don't like revenge. I scrollen past those scenes.
Princess Bride is a great movie but I wouldn't call it "high fantasy." It is more of classic fairy tale.
Yea - I think there's a gray area where those two meet. I could see it falling into either category. An interesting video would actually be trying to think about if there are any differences between "fantasty" "fairy tale" and "fable" ..maybe throw SciFi in there???
@@whytheline High Fantasy involves more magical elements such a wizards, dragons, and elves. Example being the Lord of the Rings. It is a world unrecognizable from reality and requires explanation. High fantasy is centered around "world building."
Fairy tales are fictional but are still grounded in a world resembling our own. The stories are often simple requiring no explanation or exposition such as the stories from the Brothers Grimm and Mother Goose.
Fables are specifically told to teach a moral lesson about life. Examples being Asop's Fables showing the pitfalls of the 7 deadly sins.
@@Novusod LOVE IT! Thank you. I'll do a bit more research/thinking and make a video based on this thread.
Great job, wish you luck in your future reviews. This is one of my favorite movies of all time
The most quotable movie ever
He says "Stop saying that," dude.
It is a classic!
15 days! found it in a help yourself box quite unexpectedly, it is such a great feelgood film and it made me feel good, yes it stands up.
I used to LARP, one of the standard rules is called the Inigo Montoya clause. It says that if your character dies and you create a new one, your new character can't know about the old one and can't seek vengeance against those who killed him/her. :D
I can only assume your next video is "The sky is blue"
It's really good 👌
Love the movie. The weakest pat is the exposition explaining the war plot. It works but it is the weakest part of the film IMO.
Just imagine how horrible the movie would have been if they had based it on the non-abridged version of the book.
Pages and pages of descriptions of hats.
Going on and on about the economic basis for events.
Detailed descriptions of native flora and fauna.
If they had made it based on the non-abridged version the audience would have killed themselves.
...
Thank god no one ever wrote the non-abridged version.
I heard they were trying to remake it.... I hope not, but better be Pedro Pascal as Inigo at least and Billy Crystal comes back as Max
Have fun storming the castle! Do you think it'll work? It'll take a miracle. Billy Crystal and Carol Kane. ❤️
I almost didn't hit LIKE because you dissed the late great PETER FALK (05:17) :P however, since I love the movie so much and you did fairly well in the bulk of your video, I went ahead and hit LIKE. :D
Appreciated!!!
I named my robot vacuum Princess Buttercup. As she goes by I wave and say have fun storming the castle. 😀
You forgot the name of PETER FALK? COLUMBO!!!!!
That's Despereaux.
Booyah brother
If it were made today, Princess Buttercup would have to be made a girl boss who constantly has to save the bumbling doofus Westley. Sadly a movie this good will never be made again, at least not in any western countries.
Peter Faulk, fucking Lt Columbo bro.
What are some other timless movies? Let us know and we will take a look to think about what it is that makes them soooooo perfect.
May I offer some suggestions? They may not be timeless for everyone though - my taste might be somewhat peculiar.
Galaxy Quest
Shaun of the Dead (or the entire Cornetto Trilogy to be fair)
12 Monkeys
Natural Born Killers (I’m probably alone in that one, but it is just so very good)
Tucker & Dale vs Evil
Cabin in the Woods
Momento
From Dusk ‘til Dawn
Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn
Shutter Island
Fight Club
The Sixth Sense
Zoolander
The secret life of Walter Mitty (2013)
Little Shop of Horrors
Labyrinth
Trance
Saving Private Ryan
Hacksaw Ridge
Inglorious Basterds
Cat Ballou
I could go on and on….
I realize none of the above in any way resemble The Princess Bride, which is one of my all-time favourite movies, but these for me are too.
I wonder if mirror mask is good or bad 🤔
@@cristonsloan these are great suggestions. I can’t promise I’ll do them all. But I can def promise to do some of them over time. Fight Club has a Tooooon I want to do with. Thanks for the suggestion. Please subscribe to see what I make
@@whytheline Thanks man. Would never expect you to do all of them, but it would be great if you tackled on or two - whatever speaks to you.Will subscribe and ding-dong the bell, thank you.
A couple of weeks ago. And, yes, it did.
I saw this movie once, because my husband recommended it and I wanted to see what's the hype. Didn't like it, did not understand the hype. Maybe because I saw it as an adult? Otherwise I love fantasy. I can re-watch Harry Potter any time. BUT I know that HP is in fact not that good and I love it mostly because of nostalgia. So I think if I saw Princess Bride as a kid I may have like it to this day the same way I love Potter or Never Ending Story.
funny, I feel the same way about Harry Potter -- I think if I saw HP as a kid I might love it!
Princess Bride is very classic American, filled with cultural references and so smartly done it's almost more appealing for adults than children.
Never remake this
Did Putin commit one of the classic blunders?
Never start a land war in Asia.
It's a lighthearted generic film that doesn't stress the viewer to watch. Everyone can watch, laugh and quote it, and there's nothing about that's difficult to see or creates anxiety.
Not loving this film is inconceivable.. Someone had to say it…..
Peter Falk was the grandfather
Somebody mentioned Colombo in the comments and then I recognized him. I knew that character, although I did not watch the show.
The movie has some big differences than the book, the book has backstories to the characters and Humperdink has a zoo where he wrestles animals, and those might have been cool to see but the movie as it is does it's own take and while different from the book, still makes it at least as good as the book.
Peter Faulk as the grandfather. Say his name...
attempting to remake this movie is like remaking Casablanca
i genuinely don't understand how this movie is satire
Peter Falk
Another timeless movie?, the wizard of oz.
Funny enough we were thinking of doing a video about the Wizard of Oz. I think we will make that our next project. Subscriber to be notified of when its out.
For the algo... ;)
Yea…they remake this movie there will be hell to pay lol
You definitely gave away your young age by not knowing who Peter Falk is.
Columbo was a TV show from the 70s. Somebody could be born in ‘75 and not remember this show (it wasn’t for kids). A full grown adult - 47 or 48 today might not know who Columbo is. Am I giving away how young I am ….. or are you giving away how geriatric you are?
@@whytheline Must've struck a nerve there. Didn't mean to. Your nasty reply is even more telling than not knowing who Peter Falk is. It's easy to see why you only have a couple hundred subs.
@@drider43 no nerve struck. Just pointing out that not knowing who Columbo is doesn’t make somebody young. Assuming somebody is young for not knowing who Columbo is suggests a bias for being elderly. That’s just the logic. If you’re offended - then you’re the one whose nerve was touched.
How many subs do you have? Sure. I’ve only got 210. I’ve only been doing this channel for a few months. Why would you point to that as some kind of “own”
You came to my Chanel and went out of your way to leave an obnoxious comment and then fawn over the slightest pushback from me like “oh this monster called me old.” Clutch your pearls somewhere else Becky.
Boring movie. I've tried hard to like it but I just can't get it up.
Come on, man...
PETER FALK!
Woman. You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.
The Princess is young Claire Underwood
It is Robin Wright
@@paladinsix9285 whoosh
It’s the most annoying movie I have watched. Cheaply done and lacked plot. People say it’s quotable? There’s nothing quotable about it. I just came to realise that this is part of the Americans culture, to agree that something is a nice idea, like allowing people to have guns, but is not. You have to go a watch A Knights Tale.
OMG the narrator's voice is so dull. Write a script before starting your narration!
Lololol. Create your own page and write your own scripts. I do my vids straight off the dome piece.
You should perhaps ask people who did not imprint on this while clueless children.
As a adult Brit seeing this once it was immediately apparent it was a pile of witless garbage, unfunny in the extreme.
Inconceivable!!!
I am so into classics and cult classics but Princess Bride was ummm dull. Maybe it's not timeless. I see how it ould have been hilarious in the 80s. But it just doesn't hold up. Like M.A.S.H, it's one is f those classics that needs to take a back seat now. Hyping it only makes it's gene ration seem.....whatever lol.
Inconceivable! Never put down a classic when death is on the line!
Hahaha. Your post is a classic post from a 2 month old troll account.
Top 5 movies of all time
Curious what the other 4 are for you?
@@whythelineit shifts from time to time but The Princess Bride always stays. At this moment if I had to fill the other 4:
Casablanca
White Christmas
Top Gun
Predator (original of course)