Princess Bride Thesis

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Anyone can make a horrible movie, it takes a talented author like Rob Reiner to create a movie as phenomenal as “The Princess Bride.” This movie was bursting with twist and kept the audience at the edge of their seat. Although “The Princess Bride” was meant to be a fantasy movie, they were able to add various genres like comedy, action, and romance. It has something for everyone! Because it is only PG, it makes a magnificent family movie as well. If you’re looking for a great story, with great character’s, and unique setting “The Princess Bride” is the movie for you. “The Princess Bride” is a fairy tale about an elegant fledgling woman and her true love. Based on the William Goldman novel "The Princess Bride" which earned its own steadfast

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