It is said that when Cary Ewles was asked his opinion of them doing a remake he is reported as saying "There are a shortage of perfect movies in this world, it would be a pity to ruin this one."

Peter Falk's goodbye to His Grandson at the end is one of the greatest deliveries ever.

Love the physical comedy of Westley's movements as he recovers on the wall while devising the plan to storm the castle

You're one of the first reactors I've seen who caught all the wounds that Count Rugon received, not just the two face scars.

Andre was the show stealer! He was so proud of his performance. He was also suffering from acromegaly complications when he was supposed to catch the girl the pain in his back was so bad he fell to his knees in agony. He was a good friend of mine.😢

One of my favorite bits of trivia involves Billy Crystal improvising his dialogue as Miracle Max. He'd do something different every time, and director Rob Reiner had to banish himself from set during that scene because he kept breaking up laughing and ruining takes. I believe Mandy Patinkin injured a couple of ribs trying to keep himself from laughing during Crystal's improv. Powerful stuff, that improv.

The entire scene at Miracle Max's hut (starting round 27:40) took days to film. The biggest problem was that Miracle Max is played by Billy Crystal and his wife is played by Carol Kane, two of the greatest comedic actors who ever lived. They improvised constantly. Scenes had to be shot over and over as they changed the lines and made up some new funny stuff. Why is that so bad? They made the other actors on the set laugh - it was especially awkward when Cary Elwes who played Westley, busted out laughing when he was supposed to be mostly dead. Not only that, they made the director, camera men, and other people working behind the camera bust out laughing too, and that made everybody else in front of the camera lose it. Eventually Rob Reiner, the director, had to get everybody off set and do most of the filming from soundproofed boxes. With such drastic measures in place, the 5 actors managed to cobble together some working footage that is funny but didn't make anybody crack up while the cameras were rolling. That story makes me think, maybe if this is the take that didn't make anybody laugh, is it the worst one?

One thing I learned from watching people react to this movie: Yes, there are people who do not recognize Westley with his mask on.

IMO, this is very near the top of a very short list of perfect movies.

I may or may not quote this movie way too much in life. "Good luck storming the castle!" can be used in many scenarios

I loved the look on your face when The Dead Pirate Roberts said that masks "are quite comfortable,I think everyone will be wearing them in the future " Scary how prophetic that quote was

Ah, what a classic. It's so quotable. Many people like "Inconceivable" or "As you wish", but my personal favorite is "Dream of large women" lol

Best sword fight put to film. You also have to remember we're watching how the kid imagined the story. Such a great movie.

I've never met anyone who has seen this movie that didn't like it! Which is actually pretty amazing for any movie! Definitely a classic!

The woman that played Buttercup, I always forget her name, said that Andre The Giant was extremely kind. She said that once the crew went horseback riding and got caught in freezing rain on the way back. She says that Andre saw her shivering and casually rested his hand on her head like a hat. She said that his hand kept the rain off her and warmed her up surprisingly well and for some reason, his actions made her feel safe.

What a wonderful movie. Watched this many many times growing up. So many memorable quotes - “Inconceivable!” “Mawwage” and “as you wish” to name a few. It’s amazing to see that both Billy Crystal and Carol Kane are in this. Masterful makeup job

Every time I watch people react to this movie I can't believe that they do not know the Dread Pirate Roberts is Wesley. Glad you picked up on it!

I was 17 when this movie was released. The 80's were amazing, and this movie is just as popular now as it was way back then. This is as close to "The perfect film" as you will ever get. Just one change to that incredible cast would have completely ruined the magic that was created. I'm happy you got to see this masterpiece, great reaction!! Now pass it on. :)

Mandy Patankin (Inigo Montoya) had recently lost his dad to cancer. During the fight with Rugen (6 Fingers), he imagined it as if he was fighting the cancer that took his dad. Makes that last line so much more impactful.

All-time classic! It took me like 100 years to realize Buttercup is the same actress that plays Jenny in Forrest Gump haha

Part of the fun is the movie is what the 10 year old boy is imagining while his grandfather is reading it. Such a timeless movie.

Fun Fact 1: Peter Faulk's last line "As you wish" was done as a "pick-up shot". Meaning that for one reason or another, sound or lighting, or camera focus.... they had to REDO the whole shot IN ONE TAKE. ONLY, when they did it, Peter Faulk had NOBODY to work off of. All you had was Peter, the Director, ONE camera man, ONE lighting guy and ONE sound guy. And yet, the line is delivered with ALL the love that a Grandfather could have for their Grandchild with such calm, and ease, that it actually has far more impact than possible for such a simple line. Fun Fact 2: Andre the Giant wrestling career-mates were so AFRAID of this movie because they thought that it would do nothing but make fun of Andre and make him look like a complete fool. HOWEVER, the way the character is actually portrayed in the movie had so many direct "similarities" to how Andre was in REAL LIFE, that they LOVED the fact that millions of Andre's "wrestling fans" would now see him in a completely new light and know HIM AS A PERSON far more than "just a wrestler". Fun Fact 3: Andre was so PROUD of this movie, that for a few years, the WWF (Later WWE) had a contract with the air-lines that they used that stipulated that this movie had to be shown AT LEAST ONCE PER FLIGHT, or they would lose the WWF contract. (Meaning for every flight the WWF took, this movie was shown at least once, sometimes 3 times depending on Andre's mood... or the air-line would lose MILLIONS in revenue from lost "charter flights") Fun Fact 4: For DECADES, this movie was considered to have "One of the best sword fights in movie history". Something that might not be seen as "the best" today, but is STILL studied by Stunt crews WORLD WIDE for inspiration.

How Cary Elwes did not blink during the "To the Pain" monologue always is something to see. Great pick of movies!

11:00 and 30:56, your reaction was utter perfection 😂😂🤣🤣. Also, a friend of my family who had gotten married had the priest speak exactly like the priest at the end of the film and say every word line-for-line. The whole room erupted in laughter; best wedding I've ever been to 😆🤣.

It’s funny to me that Vizzini actually solves the puzzle; he can’t drink either wine. But then he keeps going and talks himself out of that conclusion.

Peter Falk had become so identified with his detective character that he had trouble getting any other parts. It's nice that he got to play the grandpa in this extremely popular movie to offset Columbo.

It's a rare film that feels like a warm comfort blanket. I would really recommend Midnight Run as another film with fantastic interplay and warmth etc.

I was a groom's man at a wedding where the priest did the Marwige bit at the bride's request. It was as hilarious as you would think and a nice geeky book end considering the groom presented the engagement ring during a D&D game out of a Pokemon ball. Touche'.

One of the best films ever made, the book is incredible too and later editions include the first chapter of the never realised sequel. I'm pushing 50 so it's been part of my life for a very long time, glad to see it filtering down to younger audiences.

"You keep using that word. I don't think it means what you think it means." I get to use that weekly on the Internet. Great movie, easy to rewatch...and I'm as old as the grandpa.

Prime Billy Cristal.

"They seem familiar." Cary Elwes and Robin Wright Penn This movie was their first major movie roles. Him: Liar, Liar Her: Jenny from Forrest Gump

You are the first reactor i've seen who understands the grandpas "as you wish" as just him saying i love you to his grandson most decide he must be westly im so happy to have seen someone who gets it

Nice one Evie. What's not to like about this timeless gem? The 'mawwage' guy is late Brit comedy legend Peter Cook, a very influential and inventive satirist who had a successful partnership with Dudley Moore in the 60s.

30:24 that laugh warms my heart because back when I was a kid, I completely lost it at this scene out of how hilarious I thought it was.

I have a funny story regarding this film, a few years back while shopping with my mom happen see a copy of this film on a shelf. I geek out at stumbling this childhood classic, but she completely forgotten seeing it 😔. But, a few days later, the fates align as the movie happen to be playing on Freeform, a cable channel she regularly watches. Now recalling our earlier conversation, she decided to see what the fuss was about...needless to say she loved it and I believe own it now😁

this movie has the perfect cast for every role. it has the perfect blend of comedy and drama. minor characters become main characters seamlessly. everyone's story combined into one. savage and faulks interruptions don't take away from the scenes but add to it. i can go on and on about it until this comment section is just one giant one from me.

23:00 "Why would Humperdinck want to start a war? He didn't really explain his reasons." No, the movie did not. The book did. Yes, there is a real book. In the book, Humperdinck desperately wanted to rule his kingdom as well as neighboring Guilder and he thought that he could win the war and be king of both lands.

The actor for the Giant is a famous wrestler, Andre the Giant. This movie was his pride, it’s said he held onto a copy of it and showed it to everyone who met him.

34:44 "He gave him exactly the same -- all the same wounds." Yay! Most first-time viewers don't notice that.

I had a creative writing course in college and the professor loved William Goldman. Marathon Man came up a lot but he really liked to go on about The Princess Bride. This man had all kinds of info and even a first printing of the book. The movie hadn’t come out yet so I went to the bookstore and bought a copy. The book was everything he said it was and more. Two years later the movie came out and I was there laughing my ass off. The casting was perfect, top to bottom. My favorite of course was Mandy Patinkin. I was a fan of David Letterman and he would rush into the studio with his “Broadway emergency,” and grab Paul Schaefer. Silly stupid comedy bit, Dave’s Late Night Show was all about that kind of thing. The Princess Bride is one of the top films in my collection. I have it on VHS, DVD, Blu Ray, and I guess I need to get it for streaming.

"Why would he want to start a war?" Kings loved to start wars becausw winning them is how thier names would be remembered.

This movie is a genuine masterpiece. It was the VHS that I would choose every week from Blockbuster when I was a kid. On the first viewing it’s the perfect “mawiage” of adventure and fun. On rewatching you see how cleverly orchestrated it is. Pure genius.

I'd be surprised you've never seen this movie, but I'm mostly just excited for you. I grew up watching this movie, so I don't even remember my initial reactions to it. I envy you.

Here's the funny thing. This movie is based on a novel that was written in 1973. And the minister's speech impediment is in the book, word for word.

Inigo gave Count Rugen the same wounds except the belly wound. The last wound he gave him was in his heart, which was the first wound that the Count gave Inigo when he killed Inigo's father. Basically Inigo gave the count all the same wounds in reverse.

Such a sweet story! 😊 I enjoyed rewatching this one with you. Thanks for sharing it, Evie!

There are very few perfect movies in this world. This is one of them... it joins the likes of Unforgiven, Shawshank Redemption, and The Sandlot. There are others, but there are very few. You can not watch this movie without being both invested and satisfied. For the ganere, you could not ask for a more complete film. Also, I truly enjoyed your reaction... you have one more subscriber.

Fun fact: European conger eels can get that big. They don't scream, and their teeth are a bit smaller than the Shrieking Eels', but eels that size do exist irl. Thankfully, ROUS do not; the closest we get to them is capybaras, and they're more chill than Buddha after a bong~😂

The Impressive Clergyman you got such a hoot out of was Peter Cook, one of the absolute giants of British comedy.

Its always funny to see people watching this film for the first time. It takes them awhile to get used to the mix of humor and drama in the film and the quirkiness. I love this movie. I was a kid when the film came out and with years of meme'ing quotes from this movie, before meme'ing existed, it makes me nostalgic. Literally 70% of the lines in this film are memeable.

The writer, William Goldman asked his two daughters what kind of story they wanted him to write for them. One said a book about a Princess, the other wanted a book about a Bride... He published the book under the pseudonym "S. Morgenstern" and wrote the screenplay. Goldman was the screenwriter for many great films (check IMDB), but among his best that you would enjoy is "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid"

Buttercup is played by Robin Wright who was Jenny in Forrest Gump.

My favourite part is the bit where Inigo is fighting Count Rugen and the music matches the sound of the sword strokes.

Fun fact, the actor who plays Grandpa also plays Detective Columbo!

I never noticed she's Jenny from Forrest Gump, she did a great job.

Robin Hood Men in Tights is another good one like this with the same main actor ❤

14:08 I've always though that way better answer would have been: "None of the cups had the poison. He lost when he inhaled the poison by sniffing it."

You have to remember she has not seen or heard him for 5 years. Yes she remembers him but the image would be faded.

In the movie Inigo kisses the miracle pill before he gives it Westley. That little bit is enough to cure the wounds from Count Rugen. It may have been mentioned before but Miracle Max was played by Billy Crystal. The theme song was written and played by Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits.

Inigo was in the revenge business for so long he doesn't know what to do, and our hero says he'd make a great Dread Pirate Roberts. Roberts' ship is named Revenge...

My mom showed me this movie when I was a kid and I've loved it ever since. 🔥👍🏼

At the twenty-fifth anniversary reunion, parts of which were filmed, Robin Wright confessed her main frustration with the filming - that the script called for so many interruptions just as Cary was leaning in for a kiss.

The lack of reaction to “Anybody want a peanut?!” Is wiiiild. 😂

This was a truly great movie. I highly recommend Cary (Westley) Elwes' book "As You Wish" about the making of it. Its a good read. Apparently they all had a lot of fun making the movie. When Count Rugen knocked Westley on the head with his sword hilt, it was unconvincing because Christopher Guest didn't want to hurt Cary Elwes. Cary insisted he hit him more convincingly and Christopher accidentally over did it and knocked him out for real. That was the take they actually used in the film. Cary wasn't faking!

I probably have watched this movie at least 20 times ever since I was a kid and I just now realized this. Inigo spent his whole life trying to get revenge for his father only to then not know what to do with the rest of his life. When he becomes Dread Pirate Roberts he inherits Roberts' ship: Revenge.

Princess Buttercup (Robin Wright) plays Jenny in the movie FORREST GUMP. It's one of the greatest movies ever. 🤞✌️

One of my favorites movies. It's very corny at parts (that's good), is funny, shows sportsmanship and friendship, and so on. It's a weird mix, but well done.

Great movie. This movie is for everyone boys and girls it is such a great movie. This movie is based on a book where the person who wrote the book wrote the screenplay for this movie. The scene with Wesley and the six finger man when the six finger man hit him in the head was real and the actor who plays Wesley had to go to the hospital. There was real spark between the main actors in real life Westley and Buttercup that's why it works. Andre the giant used his big hands to protect Robin Wright (Buttercup ) head when she was cold on the set. You should also watch Lady Hawk, Wilow, Labyrinth 1986 and The Never Ending Story.

You probably heard the "mawiage" bit from Michael Scott in The Office. Great reaction. 👍 👍

Fred Savage, the kid in the movie, was also in the tv sitcom The Wonder Years. It was about the turbelent sixties in a middle income family. Thank you for your reaction. Oh, if see any eels, let me know. I like slow cooked unagi in a thick sweet sauce.

Inigo survived because he gave the miracle pill a kiss before giving it to Wesley., taking a little bit of the magic for himself.

Absolute perfect film. I hope they don't ever remake this film. Would be a crime. The cast is perfect. Story is great.

The priest in this one reminds me of when Ted Danson's character played one and stalled the wedding in Three Men and a Little Lady. The PERFECT movie.

38:56 I think the best word to use to describe how you feel is pastiche. It is a humorous homage to the traditional fairytale story.

Its like waching movies with my kids again. Im a 71 yr old Veteran and inthank you!

This is the cutest, most adorable, and wholesome reaction video I've ever seen, and it's done to the perfect film. You're adorable.

Great reaction! This is one of my all time favorites. Mad Max was played by Billy Crystal who starred in another one of my favorite movies "Forget Paris", another great story telling movie. Best ever!

I saw an interview with Cary where he was talking about filming this. His stories about Andrè the Giant were hilarious! He said they all had so much fun filming this & remained lifetime friends.

Saw this in the theater when I was 10 and many many times since.

Carey Elwes was actually knocked unconscious even though the hit on the head that Count Rugon gave him didn't look that hard.

Anyone else keep coming back here because the gentle sound of her voice helps to put you to sleep ?

The big 500lbs man was the late, GREAT, WWE HALL OF FAMER: ANDRE THE GIANT. The prince was Cary Elwes. The Spanish swordsman is MANDY PATINKIN, FROM Criminal Minds. Can you guess whom BILLY CRYSTAL PLAYED?

20:05 That actually knocked out Cary Elwes.

Inigo gave a good luck kiss to the pill they bought from Miracle Max, just before they gave it to "The Man in Black." This is the reason Inigo wasn't killed by the stab wound to his belly - it should have been a mortal wound, but not only did it not kill him immediately, he immediately began to heal from it. By the time he finished killing Count Rugen it appears that all he had was a bit of residual soreness. Yep. Miracle Max is THAT good. And BTW, the thing that actually killed Rugen was being stabbed in the heart with the same sword Rugen had used to stab Inigo's father in the heart. That was the killing blow, not the stomach wound.

1:57 Buttercup is played by Robin Wright, best known as Jenny in Forrest Gump. Wesley is Cary Elwes who has been in many things including the parodies 'Hot Shots' and 'Robin Hood: Men in Tights'. 22:35 If i was an evil prince and I managed to marry someone a beautiful as Buttercup I would wait until after our night together before killing her. I have seen many reviews of this movie, but never a bad one. Everyone loves it. The 'reading the good bits' style means it has great pacing, no padding that does not drive the plot. The casting and acting are great as well.

The character of Lord Farquad, in "Shrek", was based on Chris Sarandon's Prince Humperdink.

I love watching reactions to this movie, and I love how so many of them react to Dread Pirate Roberts talking about masks saying "I think everyone will be wearing them in the future" by sort of turning to the camera with a look as if to say "Ah...about that..."

I like how you seemed to perk up and get invested during the scene when Inigo and Wesley first meet.

In the fantasy genre, if you return in a mask and a moustache, you can't be recognized. It works for Clark Kent/Superman too!

Ah, the Dread Pirate Rob. Portrayed in the game Kings Bounty as an undead skeleton captain with dreadlocks in the Carrribean.

Everyone I’ve seen react to this movie is always surprised that Buttercup doesn’t recognize Wesley. It makes sense to me. It’s been five years. Half his face is covered and he is acting completely different.

I'm in my 50s, and I loved this movie growing up! Somehow my sister had never gotten around to seeing it, so a couple of years ago, I sent her the DVD for her birthday, and she watched it. I was amazed when she said she hated it! 😳 (I know .... "inconceivable!") She said that she could see how she might have enjoyed it as a kid, but as an adult, it didn't hold up. Maybe she's right ... we'll never know. I do think that if she had seen it as a kid, she would love it now just like the rest of us do!

I love your reaction! This is truly a classic movie, one of the best. It's campy and full of jokes and a whole lot of heart. The gags are all so well timed, every one is good for a laugh. Another gem of a movie in the fantasy adventure genre is Stardust, with Charlie Cox and Claire Danes.

Because of my childhood, if I watch this movie I must also watch The Three Musketeers (1993). I watched them back to back, and now it's become a tradition.

Congrats to the editor, who kept all the best parts of the Miracle Max scene.

The "pit of dispair, don't even think..." line is one of my fav lines.

Great reaction to this timeless classic. The best thing about this movie is that every actor's character was memorable. And i love the scenes wirh Wallace, Mandy and Andre. Comedy gold.

Humperdinck seems to provide amusement but it's a real name. Engelbert Humperdinck was a German composer (1854-1921). His sister Adelheid wrote the libretto for his opera "Hansel & Gretel". It's also the stage-name of Engelbert Humperdinck, a British pop singer who is now in his 80s. Wallace Shawn, the "inconceivable" man, provided the voice of Gilbert Huph, Mr Incredible's boss at Insuricare.

One of the few movies that has ever come close to perfect Truly great honoring of Fairy Tale genre