As You Wish: The Story of 'The Princess Bride'

Far better than the other run of the mill DVD documentaries by less distinquished producers of DVD added value. This one ranks as first rate! Why doesn't documentary producer/director/editor/actor, JEFFREY SCHWARZ, do more? His talent far outshines everyone else working in added value? Buy this DVD if only for this superb documentary. Like much of his other work it's almost better than the films they're talking about.

I was one of those fortunate enough to see The Princess Bride in the theaters back in 1987. My wife and I recently shared the film with our oldest son (I'm happy to say he enjoyed it) and I stumbled on this little "making of" short. It's obvious that the people in the movie look back on it fondly. Their stories are told with a great deal of love and humor. I think my favorite bits have to be the casts' recollections of working with Andre the Giant. I especially like the story of Andre putting his huge hand on Robin Wright's head to help keep her warm. He seemed like such a sweet man. It's just one of the many interesting bits I picked up watching this short.

As for a rating, I'll use the scale I always use with documentaries and shorts. Was it entertaining? Does it do what it intended to do? The answer to both is "yes". Even though I was left wanting more, the 20+ minute runtime is filled with so many good memories and stories, it's impossible to watch this short as a fan of the film and not be entertained and enlightened. Very nicely done.

This is part of the DVD on the Princess Bride. I've had the Video and just got the DVD version this week (4/2004). My younger daughter, age 16, and I enjoyed this so much! As I watched it, I realized that my daughter wasn't even born when the movie came out and she loves the movie as much as I do. The viewpoints on getting the movie made from all different aspects was very interesting. The reaction to Andre the Giant on the set was touching.

One of the questions that Rob Reiner kept asking people was if they had read the book, a suggestion I support. I wish it was longer. If you bought the Video of the movie, I would suggest getting the DVD just for this piece.

It was *great*! I guess it would be "so-so" for anyone who hasn't seen the movie, but then again, why would they be watching it in the first place? :)

ANY fan of the Princess Bride would be remiss by not watching this, as well as all of the extras included on the Special Edition DVD. The only thing I haven't done yet is watch it with the director's commentary - and I'm really looking forward to that. The behind-the-scenes footage, bits of trivia, and the telling of how the movie came to be was most enjoyable.

Best parts (IMHO): the fencing lessons, insights into Andre the Giant's life, seeing the actors/actresses now, Mandy Patinkin's story about his father dying of cancer, Billy Crystal, and the story about Count Rugen and kids coming up to him (in real life) and staring at his hands. Hi Kevin!

So if you haven't seen it, go get it tonight. Don't miss out on this one.