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The 1987 film The Princess Bride has become part of the public consciousness, and has what can be considered a cult following. While on the surface it seems like a frivolous romantic film, what makes The Princess Bride enduring is that it manages to be satirical without being cynical. The quirky dialogue of the film has given the popular culture catchphrases like As you wish, inconceivable, and Mandy Patankins line My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die. I believe The Princess Bride is popular for many reasons, including the fact that it satirizes fairy tale romance while still uplifting the audience and helping the audience to believe that the concept of true love is still alive.
Likewise, on a personal level, this film affects me every time I watch it. It is a fun film to watch, because it is lighthearted and humorous. The films tone is what sets it apart from other movies. Because it is satirical, it never seems like a syrupy romantic comedy. The frame narrative is also what sets apart The Princess Bride. Because the entire story is actually the content of a book that a grandfather is reading to his grandson, who is too young to be interested in romantic love and thinks kissing is gross, it adds an extra dimension of fantasy to the entire film.
The cast of characters is also diverse and enjoyable, with figures like Andre the Giant. Also, The Princess Bride is truly for all ages. It is a whimsical childrens story but geared for adults, helping all audience members enjoy feeling the innocence of childhood again. While the Princess Bride does not touch upon deeper social or political issues, it does ask the audience to question beliefs about chivalric, romantic love. Essentially, The Princess Bride is a postmodern fairy tale, one that is self-conscious about what fairy tales are and how they should be appreciated but taken lightly.
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