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THE PRINCESS BRIDE
January 6, 2014  | By David Bianculli

Starz!, 7:15 p.m. ET

 

William Goldman’s screenplay is as brilliantly clever as his book, and Rob Reiner’s direction makes sure to serve the actors and the story with equal reverence. Mandy Patinkin’s swashbuckling Inigo Montoya is a particular favorite, but there are more than a handful of flawless performances in this 1987 family film – including Wallace Shawn’s scheming Vizzini, Cary Elwes’ noble Westley, Billy Crystal’s blustery Miracle Max, and Andre the Giant’s gentle Fezzik. Is there another movie made in the past 50 years that equals the timeless brilliance of The Wizard of Oz? To quote Vizzini: “Incontheivable!”

 
 
 
 
 
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