It’s a solid banger of a movie, do yourself a favor and give it a shot.
Go into it with the mindset that it’s just a really well-done film and it’s certainly not perfect but in terms of pacing, acting, story, dialogue, and characters it really does most things right.
I rewatched it recently and I remember some parts are a little cheesy and the synth soundtrack is a little wacky but it fits the time period it was made in.
That happened to me with Monty Python Holy Grail. It was quoted so much by my friends around me in ways that I found funnier than watching the source. Kinda like being more scared in a movie before you see the monster and it doesn’t live up to your imagination.
My wife refuses to watch Holy Grail, or Blazing Saddles. She said that my friends and I have quoted it so much, she feels like she has already seen it a dozen times.
My friend ruined SpongeBob for me back when it was new by being funnier retelling me what was going on than when I actually watched the episodes he described. 😮💨
Every movie hyped here is not that good, the room is unenjoyable, the fifth element is not that great, so I’m assuming this one is more childhood nostalgia that keeps it beloved. I don’t enjoy bad movies, and I never liked princess movies
Honestly, this is a movie I rank as a PERFECT movie. It’s got everything you want. Also, you are never too old for this movie. It really is great, and will definitely live up to the hype. I mean, Andre The Freaking Giant is in it and it’s amazing!
Ignore the downvotes, you’re basically right. I was in the same position and was quite disapointed when I saw it.
Also I’m pretty sure that part of the problem was that I’m not native english speaker. There were multiple scenes where I said to myself “This must sound funier to native speaker”
“Non-native speakers” This is exactly why movies like this are not commonly made today. Most of the market is international. They do not translate to other languages or to non-native speakers well. It’s a flashback to earlier comedic cinema that was all fast dialogue and double meanings.
Now most movies are dominated by limited simplistic dialogue and extensive action sequences aka boring as fuck.
Bullshit, I’m ESL and my favorite comedy sketches are British classics like Fry and Laurie, which are charged with complex word play. Don’t blame Hollywood’s incompetence on an international audience.
But then they would assume you were doing it to convince them it’s good, so they would go in expecting a really good film. But then, in thinking that, you could have said it was bad, to convince them it’s great, when ultimately you really do think it’s bad, and you want to trick them into seeing it, so you can laugh at them.
I’ve never seen this movie and likely never will, because it can’t possibly live up to the over hype that the internet gives it
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As a kid I ignored anything with “princess” in the title. Now I’m too old to really enjoy it. I’ll watch it with my kids, I’m sure they’ll like it
You are never too old for this movie
I assure you that you are not too old.
It’s a solid banger of a movie, do yourself a favor and give it a shot.
Go into it with the mindset that it’s just a really well-done film and it’s certainly not perfect but in terms of pacing, acting, story, dialogue, and characters it really does most things right.
I rewatched it recently and I remember some parts are a little cheesy and the synth soundtrack is a little wacky but it fits the time period it was made in.
I loved it as a kid but my aunt did not. Only human I know that did not enjoy it.
Your aunt keeps bodies in her basement.
Lol That’s why I never visit. Never could be too sure.
This is easily one of if not the only perfect movie. Watch it ssap. Watch some behind the scenes stuff, then watch it again and marvel at it.
If you really don’t want to watch the movie, I’d say at least give the book a shot.
Imo, and at the risk of sounding cliche, the book is better.
I’m in my mid 30s and haven’t seen it. I’m not a film person at all but I’ll read the book now I know it was based on one! Thanks for the suggestion.
I’m a grown ass man and still enjoy it.
Don’t get hung up on the word. Watch the movie and judge it from there.
Your loss
I thought so too. It exceeded my expectations. There. Now I ruined it even more for you.
That happened to me with Monty Python Holy Grail. It was quoted so much by my friends around me in ways that I found funnier than watching the source. Kinda like being more scared in a movie before you see the monster and it doesn’t live up to your imagination.
My wife refuses to watch Holy Grail, or Blazing Saddles. She said that my friends and I have quoted it so much, she feels like she has already seen it a dozen times.
Holy Grail is probably my least favorite of theirs for that same reason. Hearing my mates doing cringe impressions ruined the movie for me.
As someone who was like you, has seen all the memes before that movie… you are right. Still a nice watch though.
As you wish
Perhaps it won’t, for you. It’s better to see movies when you don’t know much about them if you ask me.
I saw it before there was a web to hype it and it’s one of my favorites for reasons but I’m sure a few people don’t like it much.
My friend ruined SpongeBob for me back when it was new by being funnier retelling me what was going on than when I actually watched the episodes he described. 😮💨
Every movie hyped here is not that good, the room is unenjoyable, the fifth element is not that great, so I’m assuming this one is more childhood nostalgia that keeps it beloved. I don’t enjoy bad movies, and I never liked princess movies
The film contains the most accurate depiction of rapier fighting ever portrayed in cinema.
But yeah, if you hate adventure, witty humor and solid action, skip it. Nobody is twisting your arm.
Foking wot, mate? The Fifth Element is awesome! Multipass!
If you already expect that it won’t be that good, you won’t be disappointed.
Never seen it either and no idea what movie it is so I probably won’t realise if I watch it
The Princess Bride is easily one of the finest movies ever made.
Honestly, this is a movie I rank as a PERFECT movie. It’s got everything you want. Also, you are never too old for this movie. It really is great, and will definitely live up to the hype. I mean, Andre The Freaking Giant is in it and it’s amazing!
Ignore the downvotes, you’re basically right. I was in the same position and was quite disapointed when I saw it.
Also I’m pretty sure that part of the problem was that I’m not native english speaker. There were multiple scenes where I said to myself “This must sound funier to native speaker”
“Non-native speakers” This is exactly why movies like this are not commonly made today. Most of the market is international. They do not translate to other languages or to non-native speakers well. It’s a flashback to earlier comedic cinema that was all fast dialogue and double meanings.
Now most movies are dominated by limited simplistic dialogue and extensive action sequences aka boring as fuck.
Bullshit, I’m ESL and my favorite comedy sketches are British classics like Fry and Laurie, which are charged with complex word play. Don’t blame Hollywood’s incompetence on an international audience.
Read the book, it’s good as well.
What if I lie and say it’s awful? Then you’ll have lowered your expectations and can enjoy it. Or just go watch it because it’s great.
It’s a battle of wits
But then they would assume you were doing it to convince them it’s good, so they would go in expecting a really good film. But then, in thinking that, you could have said it was bad, to convince them it’s great, when ultimately you really do think it’s bad, and you want to trick them into seeing it, so you can laugh at them.
(Swaps the glasses and then dies from poison)