Anyway, I just have a few comment on "The Princess Bride" before I leave this blog. I have loved the film since I first set eyes on the Rob Reiner masterpiece. The screenplay/book conversion is one that I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed. I have seen the movie enough times to know the lines ahead of time and often quote it to fit just an everyday occurrence (especially if someone is using a word that does not mean what they think it means.) When I came across MANY, of those lines word for word in the book, it brought joy to my face and sped my pace along. I could actually hear Andre the Giant as Fezzik. While reading, I found myself not wanting to stop and while not reading, I found myself looking for opportunities for my next reading session to dive back into the story. The screenplay made the necessary cuts of characters and minor plot elements that made for a great film and stayed more true to the book than I have ever come across. For example, Buttercup's parents don't make the film and are not seen in the book after Buttercup leaves for the castle, but make for a good laugh at their quarrels and score keeping. Their cut from the film makes perfect sense. As far as cuts from the book that I wish had made the movie, I would like to have seen the perilous journey through the Zoo of Death by Inigo and Fezzik on their way to rescue Westley.
Overall, this book has something for everyone and I would highly recommend it. I would like to hear what you would like to have seen in the movie that you enjoyed in the book.
I will post again when I finish Monte Cristo. Thanks for reading and commenting.
RP
