No movie is flawless, but The Princess Bride comes close. Its bombastic ending, in particular, stands out because of how beautifully it ties all of its loose ends without being tedious about it. This finale was equal parts funny, action-packed, and vindicating, making it one of the best fantasy endings of all time.

On Sept. 25, 1987, Rob Reiner's comedy first hit theaters. By Duane Byrge On Sept. 25, 1987, 20th Century Fox unveiled The Princess Bride in theaters. The Rob Reiner-directed comedy would initially gross a modest $30 million in theaters but live on as a ...

Hollywood reactions to the death of Rob Reiner have been pouring in, and the cast of The Princess Bride is paying tribute to the late filmmaker. Reiner directed and co-produced the fantasy adventure comedy in 1987, which starred Cary Elwes, Robin Wright ...

“As you wish.” In 1987, Rob Reiner’s film The Princess Bride immortalized those words as a stand-in for the phrase “I love you.” Every time you hear that phrase in the movie, it really means this powerful other thing. It’s a code between two ...

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