Did a search for the title and it took me to you. Raz, I JUST SAW THE PRINCESS BRIDE! Feel stupid writing about a movie from 1987 but it's new to me. It gets 4 pickles, 5 herring and a partridge in a pear tree. That movie is brilliant, friggin brilliant. The direction is so sensitive and seamless that not once did I wince (well, perhaps at Billy Crystal's usual, obvious schtick - but I'll overlook that given the overwhelming perfection of the rest of the film and actors - it was even acceptable in context, actually). Perfect casting. Every actor created a unique and unforgettable character - with Reiner's help, I'm sure. And that Cary Elwes!!!!!! WOW! Couldn't get enough of him. Then again, I couldn't get enough of the movie.
Let me break up the praise with one more complaint. The scene with the rodent of unusual size in the fire swamp - how she stands there and I'm thinking, "I'm going to throw something at this screen in a minute if she doesn't grab that sword". I know there was good reason for it regarding keeping her in character, yet it was maddening as all hell. I got over it!
Now, back to praise: Anyone who's seen The Princess Bride and loved it also knows how truly amazing it is, so I'll shaddup now. Well, in a second. Charming characters - perfectly so, delightful, intelligent, witty dialogue, terrific choreography, just enough technology, the balance of all the parts rendered this potential heap of shlock a masterpiece, imo. It is now in my top ten (there actually may be 20 up there now - oh well), no question. Rob Reiner is a genius.
TX for suggesting it, Raz - months ago, I might add. My husband thought I'd seen it but I simply could not remember, so finally got off my arse and ordered it. I would remember this film, no way I'd forget it.
You have to see Best in Show now, okay? It's directed and written by Christopher Guest, btw (Count Tyrone Rugen in Princess Bride). It's mint :) ...I swear.
AI
