February 03, 2019

Hello Video Lovers,

Everybody knows not to get involved in a land war in Asia, but not everybody knows not to go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line. At least not until 'The Princess Bride' came out in 1987.

This charming movie, based on the William Goldman novel of the same name, has become one of the most quotable movies in American cinema since gaining a certain cult status after its release to the home video market.

In this scene Wallace Shawn as Vizzini and Cary Elwes as Westley trade some of those quotable quips as they battle for the princess.

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A Battle Of Wits To The Death

This famous scene from 1987's 'The Princess Bride' gave birth to one of the most quotable lines from an American comedy film.

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