As You Wish: The Story of 'The Princess Bride' (2001)

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A "behinds the scenes" documentary about the making of the 1987 film THE PRINCESS BRIDE with original archive footage and new interviews with cast members.

Introduction
"As You Desire: The Story of 'The Princess Bride-to-be'" is a 2001 documentary that offers a special behind-the-scenes take a look at the making of the classic 1987 movie, "The Princess Bride". The documentary belongs to the collection "As You Wish: The Princess Bride 20th Anniversary Edition" and was directed by Jeffrey Schwarz.

Main Content
The documentary records the lovely essence of the original movie through comprehensive interviews with the cast and crew, hidden video, and formerly unheard anecdotes. It opens a fascinatingly fresh lens to comprehend and value the richness of the timeless movie and the remarkable effort that entered into its making.

Significant members of the cast and crew, consisting of director Rob Reiner, and actors Billy Crystal, Robin Wright, and Mandy Patinkin share personal stories, experiences, and trivia about the movie. It's revealed that Bill Goldman, the author of the novel "The Princess Bride", always thought of Rob Reiner as the ideal director for the movie, while the cast members state how they were picked for their functions and the problems they dealt with during the filming.

Documentary Highlights
One of the most unforgettable components of this documentary is the authentic interest and deep affection that the cast and crew screen for this project, years after its release. It's clear that they held this movie in high regard and the camaraderie that developed amongst them ended up being an essential element of its enduring beauty.

There are many highlights throughout the documentary from fascinating truths about the motion picture, such as the famous line 'As you want,' being improvised by Cary Elwes, who played Westley, and Andre the Giant was not able to perform some of his stunts due to his health conditions, to effective emotional moments like the cast getting emotional while discussing the late Andre and his battles throughout the production. It is these bits that make the documentary so charming and informing.

Impact and Conclusion
"As You Wish: The Story of 'The Princess Bride'" efficiently offers a psychological and interesting journey for fans of the traditional film. It not only advises viewers of the unforgettable scenes from the movie but also contributes to their gratitude by shedding light on some unidentified and intriguing aspects of its creation.

The documentary works both as a sentimental retelling and a helpful guide to the making of among the most precious stories of all time. It's a great homage to the initial film made with regard, love, and the very same playful spirit that made "The Princess Bride" such a beloved timeless to start with.

In conclusion, "As You Wish: The Story of 'The Princess Bride'" is a must-watch documentary for those searching for an extensive view of the making of "The Princess Bride", for those who hold the movie dear to their hearts, and for those who are yet to discover the magic that the motion picture continues to cast, over thirty years after its original release.

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