iluvtofly 0 #1 November 1, 2011 So MissBrz and I have been debating with theonlyski on whether or not The Princess Bride is a chick flick or not. He doesn't believe us that straight guys like the movie. He refuses to even give it a try. So please, help us educate him on how good of a movie it is and how even straight guys like it. Please only vote if you have actually seen the movie! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #2 November 1, 2011 It's all of the above. It's got chick flick elements (which is admitted - right up front - with Fred J. Savage's revulsion at the kissing). But it's also guy flick. Action. Comedy. Ridiculousness. Ski: if you are THAT uncomfortable with a chick flick, get yourself uncloseted and enjoy the movie. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southern_Man 0 #3 November 1, 2011 Fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles!!!"What if there were no hypothetical questions?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loumeinhart 0 #4 November 1, 2011 the cliff scene is pretty awesome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spikes2020 0 #5 November 1, 2011 QuoteFencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles!!! What he said! a chick flick? inconceivable!!Cheers Jon W Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,546 #6 November 1, 2011 No pure chick flik would contain R.O.U.S.'s! "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southern_Man 0 #7 November 1, 2011 Quote No pure chick flik would contain R.O.U.S.'s! I don't think they actually exist."What if there were no hypothetical questions?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #8 November 1, 2011 Quote No pure chick flik would contain R.O.U.S.'s! Or perfect breasts."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InfiniteSky 0 #9 November 1, 2011 Quote Quote No pure chick flik would contain R.O.U.S.'s! Or perfect breasts. Which there are quite a shortage of. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrewEckhardt 0 #10 November 1, 2011 QuoteSo MissBrz and I have been debating with theonlyski on whether or not The Princess Bride is a chick flick or not. Both. Princess Buttercup has true love with Westley who is most womens' fantasy - a guy who'll rescue them from the world, is independently wealthy, and will cater to them "as you wish." Then you have the sword fights "My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.", professional wrestlers, pirates, politics "You fell victim to one of the classic blunders! The most famous is never to get involved in a land war in Asia", monsters in the form of rodents of unusual size, and the makings of a guy movie apart from gratuitous sex and nudity that a PG rating doesn't allow. Quote He doesn't believe us that straight guys like the movie. He refuses to even give it a try. So please, help us educate him on how good of a movie it is and how even straight guys like it. Trade. Offer to watch a classic guy movie (Bullit and Vanishing Point come to mind as the greatest car chase movies ever) in exchange. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #11 November 1, 2011 It's two two two movies in one.It's got romance, it's got battle scenes, it's got loads of great comedy. It's got young Robin Wright in her screen debut. It's one of Rob Reiner's best. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,546 #12 November 1, 2011 Omigod. I just learned that eeneR has never seen it. "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvtofly 0 #13 November 1, 2011 Quote Omigod. I just learned that eeneR has never seen it. That's just wrong!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #14 November 1, 2011 It's what known in the business as a "four corner" film. It works for all the demographics.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #15 November 1, 2011 QuoteFencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles!!! Much the same can be said of the "Twilight" series, however . . . those films do NOT appeal to 90% of males.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #16 November 1, 2011 Best chick flick ever was: wait for it ... Brave Heart It's got the romance love story to keep the ladies happy and the battle scenes to keep their significant others interested during the movie. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 1 #17 November 1, 2011 Quote Quote Omigod. I just learned that eeneR has never seen it. That's just wrong!!! Yea well.... She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #18 November 1, 2011 It's one of my favorite movies, especially for its unique humor/comedy and action. My brother used a Princess Bride theme for his wedding, with all participants wearing costumes, all the way down to the priest saying "mawwidge, dat wevvered inxtitution..." Not just a chick flick in my opinion. Its a great movie for the family. Plus you've got Fred Savage and Peter Falk as grandson/grandpa in the bedroom reading the story. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TriGirl 298 #19 November 1, 2011 Quote Quote Quote Omigod. I just learned that eeneR has never seen it. That's just wrong!!! Yea well.... I know -- sometimes you just don't get to some of the more important movies. Which is why I have "Ronin" and "Casablanca" in my Netflix queue!See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,546 #20 November 1, 2011 Quote Quote Quote Omigod. I just learned that eeneR has never seen it. That's just wrong!!! Yea well.... I used to work with a woman who told me about her son, who I think was about jr-high age when the movie came out. They bought a VHS tape of the movie, he wore it out, they bought another one, he wore that out, and finally a third copy."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #21 November 1, 2011 QuoteQuoteFencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles!!! Much the same can be said of the "Twilight" series, however . . . those films do NOT appeal to 90% of males. Yeah. When did vampires become such wimps? Remember Dracula? He'd kidnap a guy (who happened to be an attorney), put him on a boat, kill everyone on the boat EXCEPT the attorney - just so he could drive him insane. Now there are vampires who are so sweet and kind and heroic. Awwwwww.. Little cuddly wuddly cutie patootie vampires. I mean, what the hell??? My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #22 November 1, 2011 Quote Quote Quote Fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles!!! Much the same can be said of the "Twilight" series, however . . . those films do NOT appeal to 90% of males. Yeah. When did vampires become such wimps? Remember Dracula? He'd kidnap a guy (who happened to be an attorney), put him on a boat, kill everyone on the boat EXCEPT the attorney - just so he could drive him insane. Now there are vampires who are so sweet and kind and heroic. Awwwwww.. Little cuddly wuddly cutie patootie vampires. I mean, what the hell??? I think it was professional courtesy.. to a fellow blood sucker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shah269 0 #23 November 1, 2011 Princess Buttercup Oh the things I would do for her.....I would so butter her freaking cup! OOOOh! But really! HOT! http://www.alicia-logic.com/capsimages/pbr_005ButtercupFarm.jpgLife through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #24 November 1, 2011 Touche! I'd stand no chance against these newfangled pussy vampires. The old school vampires? Nope. I wouldn't even try. I saw what Dracula does to lawyers. No thanks. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,460 #25 November 1, 2011 Ski - Watch it. It is worth 2 hours of your life. Intrigue. Swordplay of the highest caliber (Movie wise that is). Suspense and close calls (Beware the lightning sands and the R.O.U.S.). Evil princes who are really cowards (Not to the death... To the PAIN). And arguable the best vengance line in a move ever. Delivered after one of the best confrontational scenes I know of - Inigo Montoya: Offer me money. Count Rugen: Yes! Inigo Montoya: Power, too, promise me that. [He slashes his other cheek] Count Rugen: All that I have and more. Please... Inigo Montoya: Offer me anything I ask for. Count Rugen: Anything you want... And only one kiss."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
