IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT KIM GENTES MOVIE REVIEWS
The appearance of a movie in this review journal does not mean that the movie is endorsed by Kim. He writes reviews of movies that he saw that he recommends people avoid as well as movies that he considers worth seeing. Aside from just critical approval regarding the film, some movies may not be suitable for you or your family. You must make that kind of determination on your own, and stay true to your own convictions on what is appropriate to see. Some movies are well made, but have offensive or difficult subject matter that is questionable to many viewers. Again, the reviews listed here should not be your only filter for whether or not a film is appropriate for you and and your family.
Additionally, Kim has his own view on what movies are and why he thinks they are a worthwhile aspect of current culture to be investigated. You certainly don't have to agree with Kim on his viewpoints of movies, and he would be surprised if you did.
Kim's thoughts on movies -
Movies are the modern art "experience" of our culture. They are transmitted in many forms, on screens in theatres, DVDs, television and even computers. They are the merge of classical theatrical acting and modern day technical set and experience creation (effects). The reason I enjoy and watch lots of movies is that they not only entertain, they communicate the nuances of our society. Of course, some have nothing to do with culture, its just greedy corporations trying to produce profits. I am a guy, and as such am not the ideal audience for romantic comedies or 'chick fliks'. However I am also a husband, and domestic bliss (as well as common sense) compels me to at least review them...occasionally. For the most part, you will find I like (and therefor review a lot of ) action, drama, science fiction, suspense and similarly themed movies.
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The Princess Bride (1987)
Friday, December 31, 1999 at 6:01PM 
One of my all time favorite, just plain fun movies
Overall Grade: A Story: A Acting: A+ Direction: A Visuals: A-
No one likes some good old fasion escapism more than today's American family. Problem is, most films you see will teach your kids things you don't want them to really know. Have an afternoon or evening of time set aside to hang with the family and just can't find a decent film for everyone to enjoy.
Well, my friend, you have hit the jack pot here. The Princess Bride is a silly, two-tiered, all-fun flick that will have the kids laughing and mom and dad rolling on the floor. No one need worry about plot, though, there is a nice little fantasy about a young man winning the princess. This film is certainly not a plot-monger, but who cares! The jokes are layered nicely, in that modern-day Disney-esque way, where the kids love the surface level jokes and juxtapositions, and the parents are bursting out laughing at all the idiotic (yet higher level) meanings of the movie dialog.
From the historic chess dialog, to the raising of a dead person with a piece of chocolate, to fighting giant rats amidst fire bursting ground to dueling the dread pirate roberts, to the quest to revenge against the man with 6-fingers-- this hilarious fairy tale is unforgettable.
Not only should you get this DVD, but you will want to watch it regularily until all members of the family are speaking fluent "Princess Bride" dialog as your family code.
Rob Reiners best film ever.