The Princess Bride The Criterion Collection Blu-ray

A high-spirited adventure that pits true love against inconceivable odds, The Princess Bride has charmed legions of fans with its irreverent gags, eccentric ensemble, and dazzling swordplay. A kid (Fred Savage), home sick from school, grudgingly allows his grandfather (Peter Falk) to read him a dusty storybook—which is how we meet the innocent Buttercup (Robin Wright, in her breakout role), about to marry the nefarious Prince Humperdinck (Chris Sarandon) though her heart belongs to Westley (Cary Elwes). The wedding plans are interrupted, however, by a mysterious pirate, a vengeful Spaniard, and a good-natured giant, in a tale full of swashbuckling, romance, and outrageously hilarious spoofery. Directed by Rob Reiner from an endlessly quotable script by William Goldman, The Princess Bride reigns as a fairy-tale classic. BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES 4K digital restoration, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack Audio commentary from 1996 featuring director Rob Reiner, screenwriter William Goldman, producer Andrew Scheinman, and actors Billy Crystal and Peter Falk Edited 1987 audiobook reading of Goldman’s novel The Princess Bride by Reiner New program about Goldman’s screenplay New program about Goldman’s tapestry based on his novel Archival interviews with Reiner, Goldman, and actors Crystal, Cary Elwes, Christopher Guest, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Fred Savage, and Robin Wright New interview with art director Richard Holland Programs about makeup, fencing, and fairy

Key details: MPAA rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) | Package Dimensions: 6.77 x 5.35 x 0.55 inches; 4.23 ounces | Director: Rob Reiner | Media Format: Blu-ray | Release date: August 29, 2023 | Actors: Cary Elwes, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Mandy Patinkin, Robin Wright | Studio: The Criterion Collection | Number of discs: 1 | Customer Reviews: 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,627)

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Customers say: Customers praise this Blu-ray as a superb remastering of a classic film, with beautiful photography and a storybook-style case.

Review snippets: This is the most perfect Criterion Collection DVD with fascinating informative extra features. I love the humor and quality of this movie and Blu-Ray. Wonderful actors, story, and direction. Read more / Fantastic movie. Fantastic restoration at the 4K level. Criterion Collection delivering the greats as always. "As you wish." Read more

From the manufacturer 'Fencing, fighting, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles' In a clothbound storybook edition A kid (Fred Savage), home sick from school, grudgingly allows his grandfather (Peter Falk) to read him a dusty storybook—which is how we meet the innocent Buttercup (Robin Wright, in her breakout role), about to marry the nefarious Prince Humperdinck (Chris Sarandon) though her heart belongs to Westley (Cary Elwes). The wedding plans are interrupted, however, by a mysterious pirate, a vengeful Spaniard, and a good-natured giant, in a tale full of swashbuckling, romance, and outrageously hilarious spoofery. A high-spirited adventure that pits true love against inconceivable odds, The Princess Bride has charmed legions of fans with its irreverent gags, eccentric ensemble, and dazzling swordplay. Directed by Rob Reiner from an endlessly quotable script by Oscar winner William Goldman, The Princess Bride reigns as a fairy-tale classic. Director-Approved Special Edition Features New 4K digital transfer New and archival interviews with cast and crew Programs about makeup, fencing, and fairy tales New program about Goldman’s screenplay and an edited 1987 audiobook reading of the novel Goldman’s introduction to his script, in a lavishly illustrated, clothbound book And more!