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    Unique ID Code: 0000007462
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    Added on: 30/7/2000 02:05
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    Princess Bride, The (US)

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    Scaling the cliffs of insanity, battling rodents of unusual size, facing torture in pit of despair
    Certificate: PG
    Running Time: 98 mins
    Retail Price: $19.98
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    Synopsis:
    A fantastical escape into a world of swashbuckling swordsmen and gallant heroes, The Princess Bride is extraordinary entertainment for the whole family. Filled with "romanticism, adventure and a liberal shot of humor" (People), this innovative film from producer/director Rob Reiner and Academy Award-winning screenwriter William Goldman stars Cary Elwes, Robin Wright and Mandy Patinkin. Featuring brilliant cameo appearances by Peter Falk, Billy Crystal and more, and boasting "wonderful scenes and character vignettes" (Leonard Maltin), this lovable film is a fantasy everyone will adore!

    When Westley (Elwes) leaves to seek his fortune, his true love, Buttercup (Wright), is captured by an evil prince. Will Westley return in time to save her? Can he battle the wizards, warriors and pirates set in his way? You`ll find out in this "wonderfully inventive" (Los Angeles Times) film for all ages!

    Special Features:
    Interactive Menus
    Scene Access
    Original Theatrical Trailer
    Collectible Booklet

    Video Tracks:
    Pan & Scan 1.33:1
    Widescreen Letterbox 1.85:1

    Audio Tracks:
    Dolby Digital 5.1 English
    Dolby Digital Mono Spanish

    Subtitle Tracks:
    French
    Spanish

    Directed By:
    Rob Reiner

    Written By:

    Starring:
    Wallace Shawn
    Christopher Guest
    Chris Sarandon
    Mandy Patinkin
    Cary Elwes

    Casting By:
    Jane Jenkins
    Janet Hirshenson

    Soundtrack By:
    Mark Knopfler
    Willy De Ville

    Director of Photography:
    Adrian Biddle

    Editor:
    Robert Leighton

    Costume Designer:
    Phyllis Dalton

    Production Designer:
    Norman Garwood

    Producer:
    Jeffrey Stott
    Andrew Scheinman
    Rob Reiner
    Steve Nicolaides

    Executive Producer:
    Norman Lear

    Distributor:
    United Artists
    Metro Goldwyn Mayer

    Your Opinions and Comments

    7 / 10
    A cute (yet childish) fantasy about so-called "true love".
    This was easily one of the most romantic teenage movies of its time, and the romance remained over the years.
    The video transfer (for both the widescreen and the cropped fullscreen versions) is good. While there are no compression signs, the picture is not clear of defects and several scenes look a bit out of focus.
    The DD 5.1 soundtrack is somehow flat. The surrounds are barely used and the sound envelope isn`t that great.
    The menus are animated with sound.
    The disc offers no extras at all.
    Bottom line - a nice and romantic story for kids and teenagers to enjoy, but, alas, a below average disc.
    posted by Zvi Josef on 15/3/2003 15:00