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Location: manchester/northampton/where the wind blows
ok its is just me or has NO ONE else read the princess bride?!?!?! its an amazing book n i cant find anyone else whos read it! maybe im lookin in the wrong places!
Those who danced were thought to be quite insane by those who could not hear the music - angela monet.
Never even heard of it!
Ah, chances are you'll find lots of people here who have!
veteran
1,389 posts
Location: Guelph, ON, Canada
I know the movie.... Does that help?
Probably not...
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Pooh-Bah
2,014 posts
Location: Galveston, TX, USA
Me too...in fact, thanks to Vanize owning it, I have a copy in my living room. I've never read the book though...is it anything like the movie at all?
The book is even better than the movie!
There was even talk of a sequel! Pretty sure this has been talked about a long time ago.... might want to do a durb... nope, too lazy! Member
98 posts
Location: ireland
Yea - i read it + i've seen the movie; about a millin times in fact. so often that i can quote the movie from start to finish.
i didn't enjoy the book as much as the movie though - i thought buttercup was way too much of a bimbo and the end was kinda dissappointing when compared to the ending in the movie.
but i'm glad that i've read it.
i think more ppl know about the movie though - good luck looking for book fans.
558 posts
Location: wales
What's it about? I've heard of it, but I've never read it.
Eat when you're hungry
Sleep where it's dry
No one is ever what they seem
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Pooh-Bah
1,626 posts
Location: Southampton, United Kingdom
I was just mentioning this to Patrick the other day... let me quote...
"Inconcievable!"
What a wonderful miracle if only we could look through each other's eyes for an instant.
Thoreau
Pooh-Bah
2,014 posts
Location: Galveston, TX, USA
Somehow I don't think it has the same meaning if you've only read the book though...
Pooh-Bah
1,626 posts
Location: Southampton, United Kingdom
True... because I haven't.
What a wonderful miracle if only we could look through each other's eyes for an instant.
Thoreau
Mumma Hen
6,391 posts
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Flynty and I have both read it, and own copies, as well as the movie...
Flynty convienced me to read it and Im soooo stoked she did
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1,803 posts
Location: Wonderland igloo, Vic, Australia
Such a beautiful story. It used to be one of my favourites.
But now that i am bitter and twisted i want to be sick when i hear of it. I cant help it....
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Loving you from the deepest part of my loins.
comfortably numb
2,676 posts
Location: The countryside, Australia
Oh, I've never read the book....but seen the movie many times...
Now let me quote! ^__^
"As you wish..."
-swoons-
.All things are beautiful if we take the time to look.
spiny norman
314 posts
Location: Cincinnati,damn it, USA
Ive read it! thanks to trillian for lending it to me
i thought the book was better tha the movie in alot of ways, story wise at least, buttercup was a total idiot in it though, i love the movie, even thought it is really tacky
"life isent fair your highness, and anyone who tells you otherwise is selling something"
brilliant
if you think that our kiss was all in the lips, come on you got it all wrong man, and if you think that our dance was all in the hips then, oh well, do the twist -The White Stripes
comfortably numb
2,676 posts
Location: The countryside, Australia
^____^
"Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die! "
He's the best character
"WRONG! Your ears you keep and I'll tell you why. So that every shreik of every child at seeing your hideousness will be yours to cherish. Every baby that weeps at your approach, every woman who cries out "dear God, what is that thing?" will echo in your perfect ears. That is what "the pain" means. It means I leave you in anguish. Wallowing in freakish misery forever."
.All things are beautiful if we take the time to look.
Llamas are larger than frogs.
319 posts
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
I love that book-and movie- so much!!! I definately liked the book more-but then, I always think the book is better. The ending is very upsetting though!
"I'm so busy- I've got my wife to kill and Guilder to frame for it-I'm just swamped!"
I do not think it means what you think it means...
a local movie theater has been showing midnight screenings of some cult classics, like Ghostbusters, Fight club, etc, and were looking for suggestions- I'd love to see the Princess bride there! I've seen it more times than I can count-it was my favorite movie when I was little.
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spiny norman
314 posts
Location: Cincinnati,damn it, USA
i saw a bumper system that said that first quote one time
awsome"stop saying that i dont think it means what you think it does"
if you think that our kiss was all in the lips, come on you got it all wrong man, and if you think that our dance was all in the hips then, oh well, do the twist -The White Stripes
Carpal \'Tunnel
5,814 posts
Location: Perth, Australia
Magic movie
Great Book
Buy a copy for every young child and the big kids as well
Is it the Truth?
Is it Fair to all concerned?
Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendships?
Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?
Im in a lonely battle with the world with a fish to match the chip on my shoulder. Gnu in Binnu in a cnu
sleeping with angels
508 posts
Location: anaheim CA usa
i own the movie but never heard of the book before this
SLEEP WITH ANGELS muckieha
940 posts
I love the book! Even re-reading the introduction gets me all shivery.
E pluribus unum, baby.
member
26 posts
Location: Sydney, Australia
Oh!!! My favourite! In FACT I was recently trying to convince someone to watch the movie. Don't have a copy of the book unfortunately, but it *is* good!
I wish I were a glow worm, a glow worm would be fun,
it's hard not to be happy without the sun shining from your bum!
Former Raver Invader... Not sure what i am now...
284 posts
Location: Southern California, USA
the princess bride ownzes!
so... good...
i used to watch the movie every time i got sick and had to stay home from school.
if i had useless amounts of money, i'd do a remake with antonio banderas as inigo... orlando bloom as wesley... and johnny depp as the princ or count rugan.. and whichever one he's not would be shaun connery... oh hell yeah.
mocking a classic yes, but hilarious in the process!
can't really pick someone for fezik though, andre the giant was perfect. ...maybe keanu reaves.... nahhh
Clean for 6 months and counting... ah yeah, that's nice.
Insert Champagne Here
13,215 posts
Location: without class distinction, Australia
I'm with Native. I didn't know there was a book.
However unlike Native I don't own the movie - I haven't even seen it!
i would have changed ***** to phallus, and claire to petey Petey
Rougie: but that's what I'm doing here
Arnwyn: what letting me adjust myself in your room?..don't you dare quote that on HoP...
spiny norman
314 posts
Location: Cincinnati,damn it, USA
it seems like all good movies were a book or play at some point
that remake sounds preety sweet Zim, but did you say when you "had" to stay home from school?, shouldnt if be when you "got " to stay home from school?
native and Rouge Dragon, go get the book from the library or something, youve got to read it to truely appreciate the movie
peace/fire
lyra
if you think that our kiss was all in the lips, come on you got it all wrong man, and if you think that our dance was all in the hips then, oh well, do the twist -The White Stripes
Self-Flagellation Expert
3,414 posts
Location: Bogged at CG, Australia
im kinda with rouge, but not. havent read/dont own the book. havent see/dont own the movie. but i am reading inconceivable, by ben elton
"beg beg grovel beg grovel"
"master"
--FSA
"There was an arse there, i couldn't help myself"
--Rougie
*Tickles pretty strangers*
610 posts
Location: Australia
I own that movie too, I haven't read the book, but it is a fantastic story..
You know the "Rodents of unusual size" ... There is an island off the coast of indonesia, where they have just discovered skeletons of rat-like creatures the size of buffalo!! True story!! and apparently they were still alive up until about 100yrs ago living in the jungles! So they are real! ROUSs! eek!
What if I should fall right through the centre of the Earth and come out the other side where people walk upside-down?!
Carpal \'Tunnel
3,899 posts
Location: Austin, Texas, USA
Written by: nearly_all_gone
I was just mentioning this to Patrick the other day... let me quote...
"Inconcievable!"
er... nevemind - someone beat me to the "...what you think it means." quote (dang it!)
EDITED_BY: vanize (1099307883)
-v-
Wiederstand ist Zwecklos!
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1,584 posts
Location: Angels Landing, USA
Best... 80s... movie... period.
=D
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HoP's Barman. Trapped aged 6 months
4,437 posts
Location: Staines, United Kingdom
i remember loving that filom, but i currently have no memory of it apart from when that big guy holds open the dungeon door thing from falling, i think thats on the front of the vid box too
An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind
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Intrepid Penguin
5,635 posts
Location: Australia
I recommend by the same author (willam Goldman)
The Silent Gondeliers.
I'm about half way through reading it with my love, and while the charactors arent as perfect as in the princess bride, it has the same warm wit that appeals so much.
enjoy.
Currently on the right side up of the world.
Mistress of Pink...Multicoloured
6,140 posts
Location: Over There, United Kingdom
I love the Princess Bride.
I couldn't just put one quote down... i'd have to the quote the whole film. It's such a classic.
Never pick up a duck in a dungeon...
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