The Princess Bride

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96%

PG, 1 hr. 38 min.
Action & Adventure, Kids & Family, Romance, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy
Directed By:
Rob Reiner

In Theaters:
Sep 25, 1987 Wide

On DVD:
Jan 26, 1999
20th Century Fox

The Princess Bride
2 minutes 45 seconds

Added: May 9, 2008

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Critic Review - Chicago Reader

Rob Reiner's friendly 1987 fairy-tale adventure delicately mines the irony inherent in its make-believe without ever undermining the effectiveness of the fantasy.

August 13, 2007 Full Review Source: Chicago Reader

Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

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