The 80s Was The Best Decade For Fantasy Films And It’s Not Close

When audiences sat down to watch The Princess Bride not only were they sitting down to watch one of the best 80s fantasy films, but one of the best films to be made in the entire decade, or possibly ever. Written by William Goldman and directed by Rob Reiner, The Princess Bride follows the story of a handsome farmhand-turned-pirate who aims to rescue his love from the evil Prince Humperdink. The film hides its meta tendencies by narrating the story through a grandpa reading his sick grandson a book, which is constantly interrupted and critiqued by the kid.

The Princess Bride stars Cary Elwes as Westly, the farmhand-pirate, Robin Wright as his love, Princess Buttercup, Chris Sarandon as Prince Humperdink, and Mandy Patinkin as the iconic Inigo Montoya. The film is charming, romantic, funny, and just a little bit weird and over the top, especially when Billy Crystal makes an appearance as Mirical Max.