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| Princess Bride, The |
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Genre:Fantasy Adventure
Reviewed In Issue 25 Of Widescreen Review®
Stars:
Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Wallace Shawn, Andre The Giant, Fred Savage, Robin Wright, Peter Falk, Peter Cook, Mel Smith, Carol Kane & Billy Crystal |
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 DVD General Information |
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| (Studio/Distributor): |
Criterion Collection |
| (Catalog Number): |
CC1472L |
| (MPAA Rating): |
PG |
| (Retail Price): |
$99.95 |
| (Running Time In Minutes): |
98 |
| (Color Type): |
Color |
| (Chaptered/Scene Access): |
Yes |
| (Closed Captioned): |
No |
| (Theatrical Release): |
1987 |
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| Credits Information |
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| (Director): |
Rob Reiner |
| (Screenplay/Written By): |
William Goldman |
| (Story): |
NA |
| (Music): |
Mark Knopfler |
| (Director Of Photography): |
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| (Production Designer): |
Norman Garwood |
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| (Editor): |
Robert Leighton |
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| (Re-Recording Mixers): |
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| (Executive Producers): |
Norman Lear |
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NA |
| (Producers): |
Andrew Scheinman & Rob Reiner |
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| DVD Picture Information |
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| (Principal Photography): |
Academy Standard Flat |
| (Theatrical Aspect Ratio): |
1.85:1 |
| (Measured LaserDisc Aspect Ratio): |
1.82:1 |
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| DVD Sound Information |
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| (DVD Soundtrack): |
Dolby Surround |
| (Theatrical Sound): |
Dolby Stereo A |
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| WSR Narrative Review |
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Story Synopsis:
With an equal amount of comedy, fantasy, action, adventure and romance, The Princess Bride delivers classic entertainment that can truly be enjoyed by all ages. It is the story of the beautiful Princess Buttercup (Robin Wright in her debut performance) and her one true love Westley (Cary Elwes). Believing Westley was murdered by pirates, Buttercup is astonished when he returns to save her from a band of thieves and the evil Prince Humperdinck (Chris Sarandon). Based on William Goldman’s book, The Princess Bride one film you cannot miss! This 10th Anniversary special edition offers special features.
LaserDisc Picture:
The picture, matted at 1.82:1, exhibits inconsistencies in picture quality. Some scenes look dated and are wanting in sharpness and detail. The magnificent sets offer washed out, but generally natural colors.
LaserDisc Soundtrack:
The soundtrack has an expansive music score that, in some scenes, images nicely across the soundstage. Dialogue is often ADR-produced, but is generally natural in character.
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Superb Music Score Recording Quality: |
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Superb Special Visual Effects Quality: |
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Superb Color Fidelity: |
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Superb Cinematography: |
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