The Princess Bride discussion

[PioneerChicks]

Did anybody else notice that when Humperdink lies, he always looks away, often to his right?

 

[tripletfeb]

You beat me, just by a little! Glad to find another fan!

Because you have read the book, how do you think they compare? Pros and cons? What do you think about the ending?

Overall, I like the movie better but I think that's because I've seen it so many times, I can have it on tv, be in another room and know exactly what is going on. But I do like the book too. I wish the movie went into more detail about the pit of despair. Which is called the zoo of death in the book. It has animals in it, in different levels, for Humperdink to hunt. The last level was supposed to be the smartest, hardest animal to hunt. He was healing Westley so he could put him in that level to hunt a human, seeing as how it is his equal. The alternate ending is interesting too

 

[PioneerChicks]

I want to make a sign in my coop that says:
MY NAME IS HENNYPENNY
YOU STOLE MY EGGS
PREPARE TO BE PECKED

 

[ChickensForEggs2500]

I love the part when Westl is trying to convince Buttercup that it's really him and she pushed him down the hill while he yells, "As you wiiiiishhh"

 

[PioneerChicks]

Overall, I like the movie better but I think that's because I've seen it so many times, I can have it on tv, be in another room and know exactly what is going on. But I do like the book too. I wish the movie went into more detail about the pit of despair. Which is called the zoo of death in the book. It has animals in it, in different levels, for Humperdink to hunt. The last level was supposed to be the smartest, hardest animal to hunt. He was healing Westley so he could put him in that level to hunt a human, seeing as how it is his equal. The alternate ending is interesting too

The zoo of death was creepily facinating. The alternate ending highlights how freaky the six fingered man is, and made him one of my worst nightmares.

I think if I had read the book first, I wouldn't have liked the movie so much. But as it is, I enjoy them both in their different ways!

I have never thought about listening to it like an audiobook...

 

[tripletfeb]

If I took a picture of all the Princess Bride stuff I have, I would run out of sd card space! But I had to share this too. A signed copy of the movie script, gift from my hubby and step son

 

[PioneerChicks]

If I took a picture of all the Princess Bride stuff I have, I would run out of sd card space! But I had to share this too. A signed copy of the movie script, gift from my hubby and step son

Is that signed by the actors?

 

[Chookchicken]

I always watch this movie when I’m sick. That’s how I know some of the lines.

 

[tripletfeb]

Does anyone have the book that Cary Elwes wrote, about making the movie? It's called," As You Wish Inconceivable Tales of the Making of The Princess Bride"

 

[tripletfeb]

Is that signed by the actors?

Yup! It's just a copy but it works for a dork like me! I cried when I opened it