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Caitlyn Hinkle Mr. Hackney Rhetoric 101 14 October 2013 Reviews Of Unusual Stories The Princess Bride, directed by Rob Reiner is a movie that is notoriously known for its display of pirates, thieves, love and of course satire. The movie is enjoyable for all ages because kids love the courage and suspense, and adults enjoy the humor that it brings. Filmed in the late „80s the film lacks modern graphics, but this makes the film all the better. Roger Ebert and Carrie Rickey review The Princess Bride, and agree in the descriptions of characters, yet they address the topics of plot development and scenery in different ways. First off, Ebert addresses the characters with a great enthusiasm, when describing the characters played by Billy Crystal and Carol Kane he explains, “The funniest sequence in the film stars these two.” Ebert‟s excitement is extended to the character Inigo Montoya when Ebert explains he is “a heroic swordsman with a secret.” Similarly Rickey describes the same character and “his athletic grace and delivery of lines.” Explaining that it is not only that this character is a brilliant swordsman but the dialogue given to him brings clever humor to the film. Both clearly recognize the importance of Elwes and Wright for without them the film wouldn‟t exist, it is even said “they have their moments,” but other characters stand out more and give more appeal to the movie (Rickey).

However, Ebert approaches the plot development much more than Rickey. Rickey simply gives you a basis of what occurs in the movie whereas Ebert goes more in depth. Ebert references how the story begins in a sick child‟s bedroom to the point of Wesley being brought back from the dead. He says “You didn‟t expect the princess‟s loved one to stay dead indefinitely.” Rickey simply mentions the sick child‟s bedroom as well as “Princess Buttercup and her beloved Westley,” that is pretty much the extent of the plot that is given. Ebert goes so far in depth that he even explains how the movie came to be; “It was adapted by William Goldman from his own novel.” Although Rickey barely references the plot, she delves in more of the scenery and discusses this and gives you a feel of the movie. Rickey goes to say that this movie has an “enchanted look.” Rickey gives an idea of what the film looks like through the words used to describe it. She says, “The lake blues and pine greens of a Maxfield Parrish vista.” From Rickey you get old age impression the movie presents, with pirates and princesses, but on the other end Ebert ignores the scenery that gives you a taste of the movie and addresses topics that are more relevant to the story line and overall appeal. In conclusion, Ebert and Rickey give opinions on the movie The Princess Bride through their reviews. Both approach the ideas and topics that are more relevant to their interpretation of the movie. Overall, they present comparisons and contrasts but they definitely agree on the fact that “this is a kissing movie.”

Works Cited Ebert, Roger. "The Princess Bride." RogerEbert.com. N.p., 9 Oct. 1987. Web. 16 Oct. 2013. Reiner, Rob, dir. The Princess Bride. Perf. Cary Elwes and Robin Wright. Screenplay by William Goldman. 1987. 20th Century Fox, 1999. DVD. Rickey, Carrie. "Gothic Gushiness and Derring-Do in a Swashbuckling Kiss-and-Tale." Philly.com. N.p., 9 Oct. 1987. Web. 16 Oct. 2013.

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