To be quite honest, I don't think I've ever stopped watching this movie. It's such a classic and for once, I'm not the only one to think that. Watching it as a child I remember the love story not being too overwhelming, the feel good emotions it gave me, and the silly humor it added to spice everything up. That and I remember Cary Elwes, which I feel is the closest thing our generation has to Errol Flynn.
This movie has been great all throughout my life. My sihaya and his most pretentious movie friends enjoy it and that's saying something. The movie has a very straightforward plot with a charming cast of characters and many catchy one liners. Who doesn't remember the word "Inconceivable?"
There is enough adult humor to make it enjoyable to parents but not enough to expose children to things they shouldn't hear or comprehend. This makes it a great movie for all ages and gives it a little more intellect to it than things like Care Bears or Willow. I feel it is a happy medium between those movies and others like The Last Unicorn (though the stabbing of Inigo Montoya can be a little gruesome for the very young).
One thing I'm noticing while writing these movie reviews is that the best movies so far have had very simple, straightforward plotlines. They don't try to add too many twists and turns, just a string of related incidents that keep with the main idea. This, I think, gives the writers more time to develop the characters, setting, and so forth without much others distractions.
Movies like this are timeless and aren't just enjoyable for the nostalgia like some of the ones I liked on my list. This is a great movie to sit back and enjoy time with friends, family, even your beloved. By the way, did I mention this is a great date movie guys?
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