July 1, 2020
As You Wish by Cary Elwes
When he was selected to play the part of Wesley in the now-classic movie The Princess Bride, he never suspected it would be the defining role of his career. This is a charming behind-the-scenes look at the making of the movie, with a number of the original cast members providing narration and comments. But it’s not just about the film – Elwes shares annecdotes from his life, from his self-inflicted broken toe on the set to the death of his beloved grandfather during filming. Deeply affectionate and full of fond memories of being part of a very special project, this is a real love letter to fans of this enduring classic.
The Princess Bride has always been a movie favorite. I love the way it works on two levels – kids see a cool adventure movie with pirates, princesses, and giants, and adults laugh at the clever dialogue and the caricatures and satires of movie stereotypes. True love, sword fights, pirates, wizards, giants, and evil princes – what’s not to like? The book narration is wonderful, and I need to re-read the book and watch the movie again. As soon as possible.
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