The Princess Bride (2 Discs)

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Call Number: DVD Fantasy Princess
On Shelf At: Downtown Library, Traverwood Branch, Westgate Branch

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Based upon the book by William Goldman.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1987.
Wide screen (1.85:1 aspect ratio).
New 4K digital transfer.
Special features: audio commentary from 1996 featuring director Rob Reiner, screenwriter William Goldman, producer Andrew Scheinman, and actors Billy Crystal and Peter Falk ; edited 1987 audiobook reading of Goldman's novel "The princess bride" by Reiner ; new program about Goldman's screenplay ; new program about Goldman's tapestry based on the film ; archival interviews with Reiner, Goldman, and actors Crystal, Cary Elwes, Christopher Guest, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Fred Savage, and Robin Wright ; new interview with art director Richard Holland ; programs about makeup, fencing, and fairy tales ; on set-video diary filmed and narrated by Elwes ; five behind-the-scenes videos with commentaries from 1996 by Reiner, Scheinman, and Crystal ; trailer ; plus an essay by author Sloane Crosely.
Disc one. [Feature film] -- disc two. [Special features].
Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Wallace Shawn, Andre the Giant, Fred Savage, Robin Wright, Peter Falk, Peter Cook, Mel Smith, Carol Kane, Billy Crystal.
A kid, home sick from school, grudgingly allows his grandfather to read him a dusty storybook, which is how we meet the innocent Buttercup, about to marry the nefarious Prince Humperdinck though her heart belongs to Westley. A mysterious pirate, a vengeful Spaniard, and a good-natured giant interrupt the wedding plans.
DVD; NTSC, region 1; 1.85:1 aspect ratio; 5.1 surround.
Contents: Princess bride.

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A Classic submitted by caburr47 on July 1, 2020, 8:25pm This film was a confluence of all of the stars aligning for the right group of people to make this film. It is a film for all ages, where jokes and moments are appreciated differently with growth. There of course is some nostalgia in viewing this film, however it warms my heart every time I watch it, and really it is timeless.