![]() Subscribe to Observer’s Entertainment NewsletterĬleverly, Goldman-who also wrote the 1973 novel of the same name-constructs The Princess Bride to simultaneously work on two planes. As is customary in fairy tales, however, the course of true love doesn’t run smooth, as Buttercup is kidnapped by an evil prince and Westley is seemingly killed, setting up a swashbuckling adventure brimming with heart and humor. By now, we all know the ins and outs of the story: A caring grandfather (Peter Falk) reads a bedtime story to his sick grandson (Fred Savage) about the gorgeous princess Buttercup (Robin Wright) and Westley (Cary Elwes), the farm boy she falls for. ![]() Released in 1987, The Princess Bride was a modest box-office success but would soon grow into a cult classic that has endured the test of time through multiple generations. But for many, Goldman’s magnum opus is and always will be the delightful postmodern fairy tale, The Princess Bride. The legendary scribe was responsible for legendary scripts such as All The President’s Men and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, films that shaped the way Hollywood told stories for decades. ![]() ![]() On Thursday night, two-time Oscar-winning screenwriter William Goldman passed away at the age of 87. ![]() ‘The Princess Bride’ is as close to a perfect movie as you can get. ![]()
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