Why The Princess Bride Movie is a Masterpiece That Stands the Test of Time

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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[alyrios]

I just hope Hollywood does not remake this film. Leave it as it is, pretty please.

[laioren]

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.

[bp-obic]

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.

[louisberry]

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.

[InnerProp]

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."

[Schellnino]

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.

[heinleinreader]

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.

[chewi]

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.

[shamrockdragon]

I watch it several times a year, it never gets old.

[alyzu]

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.

[RazingthenRaising]

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.

[RabidRaptor]

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."

[mikemdk]

It simply has everything. Romance, comedy, action, the works. Also one of the most quotable films of all time

[UpRoaryus]

Vizzini: "INCONCEIVABLE!"
Inigio: "You keep on using that word... I dunna think it means what you think it means." 😆

[ansoislander]

It's such a lovely film. My kids loved it, looking forward to sharing it with my grand kids if I'm still around.

[trukeesey]

Wallace Shawn has always been my favorite character whateverin I have seen him.

[dreworyan]

I think the most “timeless” movies feel like “plays”

Ex: Phantom of the Opera, Princess Bride, Star Wars, etc.

[teresacardell]

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.

[JayInDecent]

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.

[sheilarough]

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