The Princess Bride
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7.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 59 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 59
  3. Negative: 6 out of 59

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  1. DanC.
    Feb 7, 2004
    10
    Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya. You kill my father. Prepare to die... So friggin' hilarious!!!
  2. jond.
    May 6, 2005
    10
    One of the best movies ever!
  3. James
    Jul 16, 2004
    10
    This is such a great film. Brilliantly cast and full of comedy and romance with some truly memorable lines. What more could you want?
  4. MontoyaS.
    Jul 10, 2004
    10
    Tastae. screeching eels are da best.
  5. PaulB.
    Jan 2, 2006
    9
    One of my family's all-time favorites! New ideas every time we watch it.
  6. QBeing
    Nov 20, 2002
    10
    One of my all time favorite films. Each time I see it I find some nuance that I missed the last time around and end up on the floor belly laughing. I even danced to the theme at my wedding!
  7. AndrewY.
    Feb 27, 2003
    10
    This is one of my all time favorite movies!
  8. MichelleP.
    Mar 2, 2003
    10
    Excellent.
  9. patrickD.
    Aug 26, 2005
    10
    A few flaws, but truly underrated by the critics. A GREAT film.
  10. LauraL.
    Sep 12, 2005
    10
    I have seen this movie a thousand times and each time I watch it my laughter becomes more intense. This movie surpasses all "love stories" and should be a must-have in every household (whether you have little girls in the house or not).
  11. CodyC
    Apr 16, 2007
    10
    This is the best fantasy movie I ever saw, the fire swamp was amazing!!!
  12. SimonD.
    Jun 26, 2003
    10
    Simply put, one of the greqt films of the 80s. Touching, well-acted, funny, a bit unpredictable, and set in a world unlike any we see in movies now. A deservedly well-loved film.
  13. JennelO.
    Apr 15, 2004
    10
    I really liked this movie.
  14. RobM.
    May 27, 2004
    10
    This is a warm movie and a cast of keen characters. A clean show with as much excitement needed to keep one's attention captured. This movie has turned out to be a great classic.
  15. JaredB.
    Nov 25, 2007
    10
    I remember watching this movie when I was about 8 years old. I will never forget sitting in front of the T.V. and doing nothing but laugh till it hurt. The reason I will never forget this is because I still do. From the beginning, all the way until the end, I found this to be an absolute laugh riot. I enjoyed the entire cast. But, the performances that stood out in my mind were those of Billy Crystal and Carol Kane as Miracle Max and his wife, whose name I have totally forgotten. The way this film mixes rousing action with sidesplitting comedy is nothing short of amazing. Watch for a pre- Forrest Gump Robin Wright as Princess Buttercup. Now, THIS is how fantasy adventure-comedies should be made.… Expand
  16. DeVr33z
    Feb 18, 2011
    9
    One of the best adventure movies ever made. The only thing that I can complain about is the slow pace it occasionally has. Also, sometimes the jokes seem cheeky, but there are enough good ones to keep the moving going. Overall a great film.
  17. Andys_Reviews
    Sep 30, 2012
    9
    So why do I love this film so much? Well, for me it has everything; pirates, a giant, great swordplay, a damsel in distress, an evil bad guy, revenge, an awful lot of humour and not least a happy ending. There is quite a modern feel to it all but with the traditional values of chivalry along with a little dastardly play. Of course, some magic; how could you have a fairytale without magic? But over all, I love it because it doesn… Expand
  18. littlemanp32
    May 30, 2011
    10
    This is hands down my favorite movie of all time!!! I loved it as a kid and still haven't found a movie I'd rather watch more than this one, It puts a big smile on my face and warms my heart
  19. DreadPirate
    Dec 13, 2010
    10
    One of the most underrated movies of all time. So many great lines and scenes, hilarious but also filled with great action. Wonderful characters. Even though the "stars" are Cary Elwes and Robin Wright, it is the supporting cast that makes this movie so enjoyable. Andre the Giant is super in his "goon squad" role as Fezzig. Wallace Shawn as Vizzini is "inconceivably" funny. His mental duel with The Dread Pirate Roberts is classic. Mandy Patikin and his quest for the Man with the Six Fingers blends in throughout; his duel with Westley is one of the best sword fights I have seen in movie history. Then there are the quick cameos of Billy Crystal and Carol Kane as the Miracle Man and his wife - another great scene. Intermixing all of this is that the story is really being "read" by Peter Falk to his sick grandson, played by Fred Savage right before he started his Wonder Years period.… Expand
  20. Spielberg00
    Aug 21, 2011
    10
    I didn't even know this was based on a book! Anyway, it's an instant classic. Everybody and everything here is hilarious--especially Billy Crystal. I don't see how anyone can hate on THE PRINCESS BRIDE.
  21. shamusolarry
    Sep 7, 2011
    10
    My fifth favorite movie of all time. It's got everything: romance, comedy, action, fantasy...There are some great laughs and oodles of memorable quotes. The only person who was less than perfect in this movie was the actress who played Buttercup. Other than that, an absolute classic.
  22. Discord
    May 19, 2012
    10
    A very competent and entertaining movie. Wonderful characters, engaging plot, and excellent acting. This film is a rare gem, an actually good film based on a book. Brilliant.
  23. Necromus
    Jan 3, 2013
    10
    This is one of my favourite movies of all time. This is the way a fairytale should be done, the storytelling is done well. After seeing the Hobbit: An unexpected Journey the other day, I think Peter Jackson needs to sit down and watch this movie to see what a fantasy film aimed at children should be like. The characters are witty and memorable because they actually all have distinct personalities. The pacing is great. There are many funny scenes in the movie. Even as an adult I really enjoy this movie. 10/10… Expand

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Metascore
77 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Desson Thomson
    80
    A percolating comedy. The laughs may not tear your belly up, but they're constant and they dovetail with the story.
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  2. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Dave Kehr
    75
    The Princess Bride wants to be sweet and warm, but it doesn't want to take the chance of seeming uncool -- and that is an attitude far, far removed from innocence. [9 Oct 1987]
  3. Chicago Reader
    Reviewed by: Jonathan Rosenbaum
    80
    Not even the crude ethnic humor--Billy Crystal's Mel Brooks-ish Miracle Max--pricks the dream bubble, and the spirited cast has a field day.
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