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A review by bearystarry
The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure by William Goldman
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
William Goldman is insufferable. At least his fictionalized self is. Horrific fatphobia and sexism and being creepy about young women.
At least when he shuts the hell up the actual story is sometimes thrilling and interesting and romantic. But the sexism especially creeps into the main narrative as well, unfortunately. I definitely think the movie is better in most ways, but mainly in the framing device. Would've been awful to see some weirdo middle-aged man trying to cheat on his wife in LA instead of a child sick in bed listening to his lovely grandfather read him a story. Also was very surprised to read a racial slur. Extremely weird.
At least when he shuts the hell up the actual story is sometimes thrilling and interesting and romantic. But the sexism especially creeps into the main narrative as well, unfortunately. I definitely think the movie is better in most ways, but mainly in the framing device. Would've been awful to see some weirdo middle-aged man trying to cheat on his wife in LA instead of a child sick in bed listening to his lovely grandfather read him a story. Also was very surprised to read a racial slur. Extremely weird.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death, Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, Terminal illness, and Transphobia
Minor: Animal cruelty