In a decade overflowing with an abundance of beloved movies, The Princess Bride sits right near the top — a film that nearly everyone agrees is about as close to perfect as a movie’s ever going to get. Rob Reiner’s 1987 masterpiece has only grown in stature over time; one of the most memorable pieces of entertainment to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic was a virtual all-star “table read” of the script featuring much of the movie’s original cast. Cary Elwes, who starred in the film as the dashing Westley, recalls that it took a little bit of time for people to catch on to the genius of The Princess Bride. (Click on the media bar below to hear Cary Elwes)
The Princess Bride is currently streaming on Disney+.
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In a decade overflowing with an abundance of beloved movies, The Princess Bride sits right near the top — a film that nearly everyone agrees is about as close to perfect as a movie’s ever going to get. Rob Reiner’s 1987 masterpiece has only grown in stature over time; one of the most memorable pieces of entertainment to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic was a virtual all-star “table read” of the script featuring much of the movie’s original cast. Cary Elwes, who starred in the film as the dashing Westley, recalls that it took a little bit of time for people to catch on to the genius of The Princess Bride. (Click on the media bar below to hear Cary Elwes)
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