When the time comes, the current "Roberts" and his chosen successor sail into port and discharge the crew.
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It is revealed during the course of the story that Roberts is not one man rather, it is a series of individuals who pass the Roberts name and reputation to a chosen successor once they are wealthy enough to retire. Role in The Princess Bride, a Timeless Tale of True Love, High Adventure Ī pirate of near-mythical reputation, the Dread Pirate Roberts is feared across the seven seas for his ruthlessness and sword fighting prowess, and is well known for taking no prisoners. Various pirates (including Westley, the main protagonist) take on the role of Roberts and use his reputation to intimidate their opponents, before retiring and secretly passing on the name to someone else. If you need a break from the end of quarter grind, this film is sure to bring a smile to your face.The Dread Pirate Roberts is the identity assumed by several fictional characters in the novel The Princess Bride (1973) and its 1987 film adaptation. The set design and scenery are incredible and work to support the characters, whose performances range from good to excellent. The relationships are all endearing and the jokes all land. The plot is at warp speed and there are only three women who talk, but this isn’t enough to sink the film.
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This is not a movie that you should overanalyze, like I just did, because it is not full proof. “The Princess Bride” is truly an enjoyable movie that has stood the test of time. The 1980s were a different time where this choice was more acceptable, but this decision certainly hasn’t aged well. They use fake country names which means they made a choice to create a world where white supremacy still exists. For a movie made in the 1980s, or really in any of the previous three decades, it is surprising.Īnother issue is that there are no people of color in “The Princess Bride.” While it may be easy to hide behind the idea that it is based on Western Europe during medieval times, I don’t buy it.
On a positive note, while there is a lack of women, there are thankfully no sexist jokes made at their expense. She rarely gets her place in the spotlight and the only scene with her and another woman is a dream sequence where she is booed and insulted by “the ancient booer.” Valerie Kane gets a bit part as well, and kills it, but those are the only women in the movie with lines. Buttercup, played by Robin Wright, is static and serious. One thing wrong with “The Princess Bride” is that it is entirely dominated by men. Peter Falk assumes the role of narrator with a raspy, yet charming, accent that transports you to Wrigley Field and puts a hot dog with peppers on it in your hand. Christopher Guest provides a comedically chilling performance as the dastardly Count Rugen. Andre the Giant, a WWE legend, is perfect as a lovable giant who brings everyone together. Cary Elwes and Mandy Patinkin deliver the best performances of their careers as Westley and Inigo, respectively. This is a testament to the actors/actresses involved. Westley’s quick wit brings life into all of his scenes, even the ones where his life is being sucked out with suction cups.
I found myself smiling every time Inigo and Fezzik talked in rhymes to each other. Part of why “The Princess Bride” is so comforting is the constant use of dry wit and comradery. Just accept that things slipped through the cracks and move on. Ultimately though, the movie is not asking you to look at it with a fine-toothed comb. This dizzying pace at times leads to plot holes, like Inigo seemingly knowing everything about Westley even though their only conversation together was about fencing. Before you can even breathe, she is kidnapped to kick off the main story. The romance that sets up the plot of the film is explained by a narrator at a lightning-fast pace, followed by a five-year time jump with Buttercup being engaged to another man. The first thing I noticed was just how sped up this movie feels when compared to modern cinema. Luckily, aside from an awkward and idle threat of backhanding a woman, there is little of that in “The Princess Bride.” Nostalgia brings you in only for some extremely insensitive and cringey jokes that ruin the whole experience. Looking back at the films of our childhood can be a dangerous game. “The Princess Bride” turns 35 this year, so I want to take a pause from the blockbusters and revisit this classic. “The Princess Bride” is a beloved film that has aged well but not perfectly.
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