The Princess Bride has been a family favorite for close to three decades.

Even though this book brings very little new information or insight, it was still a joyful, quick read which would make me see the movie in a new light.From actor Cary Elwes, who played the iconic role of Westley in The Princess Bride, comes the New York Times bestselling account of the making of the cult classic film filled with never-before-told stories, exclusive photographs, and interviews with costars Robin Wright, Wallace Shawn, Billy Crystal, Christopher Guest, and Mandy Patinkin, as well as author and screenwriter William Goldman, producer Norman Lear, and director Rob Reiner. Throughout the book there are quips and anecdotes from cast and crew in little sidebars. It was a bit disheartening to read how the marketing department massed up the promotion of the movie since the studio didn’t know how to promote it even though everyone agreed it was an excellent, witty fable. The author seems to genuinely like André, as well as much of the crew, and the stories about him are both endearing and entertaining. One of the things that shines through the pages is how beloved André the Giant (André Roussimoff) was. Elwes and Mandy Patinkin ( Inigo Montoya) actual swordsman. Actually, the training for the sword fight, with two master swordsman who worked with Hollywood royalty such as Errol Flynn and Burt Lancaster, would become one of the last scenes filmed and make Mr. Elwes goes on the talk about meeting the cast, the pre-production and of course, preparing for what would become one of the greatest cinematic sword fight every filmed. Elwes telling how he got the part of Wesley, his audition with director Rob Reiner and the rest is history. Publisher: Touchstone 1St Edition edition (October 14, 2014)īuy this book in paper or electornic format*Īs You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride by Cary Elwes is a must read for anyone who loves The Princess Bride.

As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride by Cary Elwes is a memoir by the versatile actor who portrayed Wesley in the beloved movie.

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