From actor Cary Elwes, who played the iconic role of Westley in The Princess Bride, comes a first-person account and behind-the-scenes look at the making of the cult classic film filled with never-before-told stories, exclusive photographs, and interviews with costars Robin Wright, Wallace Shawn, Billy Crystal, Christopher Guest, and Mandy Patinkin, as well as author and screenwriter William Goldman, producer Norman Lear, and director Rob Reiner.The Princess Bride has been a family favorite for close to three decades. Ranked by the American Film Institute as one of the top 100 Greatest Love Stories and by the Writers Guild of America as one of the top 100 screenplays of all time, The Princess Bride will continue to resonate with audiences for years to come.
Cary Elwes was inspired to share his memories and give fans an unprecedented look into the creation of the film while participating in the twenty-fifth anniversary cast reunion. In As You Wish he has created an enchanting experience; in addition to never-before seen photos and interviews with his fellow cast mates, there are plenty of set secrets, backstage stories, and answers to lingering questions about off-screen romances that have plagued fans for years!
With a foreword by Rob Reiner and a limited edition original poster by acclaimed artist Shepard Fairey, As You Wish is a must-have for all fans of this beloved film.
Cary Elwes was inspired to share his memories and give fans an unprecedented look into the creation of the film while participating in the twenty-fifth anniversary cast reunion. In As You Wish he has created an enchanting experience; in addition to never-before seen photos and interviews with his fellow cast mates, there are plenty of set secrets, backstage stories, and answers to lingering questions about off-screen romances that have plagued fans for years!
With a foreword by Rob Reiner and a limited edition original poster by acclaimed artist Shepard Fairey, As You Wish is a must-have for all fans of this beloved film.
So after reading The Princess Bride I wanted to continue on my Princess Bride journey with Cary Elwes' memoir about making the movie.
I remember the first time I saw the movie was when I was in school. It was a different kind of movie which made it really fascinating to me. Through the years I have watched it quite a few times, and now that I have children who are old enough to watch and enjoy it, I have been watching it a lot more recently.
It was a lot of fun to get a glimpse into what it was like to make the movie. It seemed like a fun group of people to work with and it was unique to have some memories and highlights from the other actors included in Elwes' book. There were a lot of fun facts included (Mandy Patinkin and Cary Elwes learned how to fence and did the actual sword fight themselves, etc.) and it was great watching the movie a few days after finishing this book and witnessing these things and knowing the stories behind them.
But... with a memoir, there is always going to be a lot of "me, me, me", and this book was no exception. I get that it is a recollection of his time making the movie, but it still kind of bugged me how often he talked about himself. I guess I am just not a memoir kind of person.
Fun facts: 4/5 stars
"Me" factor: 1/5 stars
Other actors excerpts: 3/5 stars
OVERALL: 3/5 stars
- a memoir
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Hahahah ME ME ME, I love it!
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