[US]The Princess Bride (1987) [Blu-ray + DVD]

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Squid Rank

Content:92(Excellent)
Video:77(Good)
Audio:72(Good)
Extras:72(Good)
Total:80(Very Good)
Synopsis:In this enchantingly cracked fairy tale, the beautiful Princess Buttercup (Robin Wright Penn) and the dashing Westley (Cary Elwes) must overcome staggering odds to find happiness amid six-fingered swordsmen (Christopher Guest), murderous princes (Chris Sarandon), Sicilians (Wallace Shawn) and rodents of unusual size. But even death can't stop these true lovebirds from triumphing. Fred Savage and Peter Falk co-star.
Genres:Adventures, Ages 11-12, Ages 8-10, Comedy, Family Adventures, Fantasy, Romantic Comedies
Rating:PG
Crew:Rob Reiner (Director)
Cast:Robin Wright Penn, Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Wallace Shawn, André the Giant, Fred Savage, Peter Falk, Billy Crystal, Carol Kane, Peter Cook, Anne Dyson, Mel Smith

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Releases:[US]2009-03-17 - MGM
Region:Region Locked A
Runtime:98 minutes
Discs:2 : BD-50 (38.00 GB), DVD
Video:MPEG-4 AVC / 1080p24 / 1.85:1 / 37.63 Mbps
Audio:English DTS-HD Master 5.1 (48 kHz / 24-bit / 3856 kbps)
French Dolby Digital 2.0 (224 kbps)
Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 (224 kbps)
Subtitles:English (SDH), Spanish
ASIN:B000K7VHPAUPC:027616066848EAN:0027616066848MPN:MGMBRM106686

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[US]$16.49
(34% Off)
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netflix.com
Blu-ray Date:2009-03-17
DVD Date:2000-07-18
Instant Date:2009-09-26
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2009-03-30Noah Fleming
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2009-03-28Martin Liebman
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2009-03-27Ralph Potts
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2009-03-24Alan Paterson
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Blu-ray Contents

 The following specifications listing is considered complete and accurate to the best of our knowledge.

Disc 1 of 2: Main

BD-50 / 38.00 GB (40,800,003,282 bytes) / BD+

The Princess Bride

Size:1:38:21 / 30.73 GB (32,991,184,896 bytes) / 44.73 Mbps (Total)
Video:MPEG-4 AVC / 1080p24 / 1.85:1 / 37.63 Mbps
Audio:English DTS-HD Master 5.1 (48 kHz / 24-bit / 3856 kbps / Core DTS 5.1 1509 kbps)
French Dolby Digital 2.0 (224 kbps)
Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 (224 kbps)
Subtitles:English (SDH), Spanish
Commentary:English Commentary Dolby Digital 2.0 (192 kbps)
Director Rob Reiner
Commentary:English Commentary Dolby Digital 2.0 (192 kbps)
Writer/Author William Goldman

Video Bitrate Charts

Featurette: As You Wish: The Story of The Princess Bride

Size:27:17 / 1.64 GB (1,758,818,304 bytes) / 8.60 Mbps (Total)
Video:MPEG-2 / 480i60 / 1.33:1 / 7.87 Mbps
Audio:English Dolby Digital 2.0 (224 kbps)
Subtitles:None

Featurette: Cary Elwes Video Diary

Size:3:55 / 0.24 GB (254,158,848 bytes) / 8.65 Mbps (Total)
Video:MPEG-2 / 480i60 / 1.33:1 / 7.90 Mbps
Audio:English Dolby Digital 2.0 (224 kbps)
Subtitles:None

Featurette: Fairytales and Folklore

Size:9:16 / 0.55 GB (594,370,560 bytes) / 8.55 Mbps (Total)
Video:MPEG-2 / 480i60 / 1.33:1 / 7.83 Mbps
Audio:English Dolby Digital 2.0 (224 kbps)
Subtitles:None

Featurette: Love is Like a Storybook

Size:16:43 / 0.99 GB (1,067,913,216 bytes) / 8.52 Mbps (Total)
Video:MPEG-2 / 480i60 / 1.78:1 / 7.80 Mbps
Audio:English Dolby Digital 2.0 (224 kbps)
Subtitles:None

Featurette: Miraculous Make-Up

Size:11:22 / 0.64 GB (682,401,792 bytes) / 8.00 Mbps (Total)
Video:MPEG-2 / 480i60 / 1.78:1 / 7.30 Mbps
Audio:English Dolby Digital 2.0 (224 kbps)
Subtitles:None

Featurette: Princess Bride: The Untold Tales

Size:9:06 / 0.55 GB (588,177,408 bytes) / 8.62 Mbps (Total)
Video:MPEG-2 / 480i60 / 1.33:1 / 7.88 Mbps
Audio:English Dolby Digital 2.0 (192 kbps)
Subtitles:None

Featurette: The Art of Fencing

Size:7:07 / 0.42 GB (452,057,088 bytes) / 8.47 Mbps (Total)
Video:MPEG-2 / 480i60 / 1.33:1 / 7.74 Mbps
Audio:English Dolby Digital 2.0 (224 kbps)
Subtitles:None

Featurette: The Dread Pirate Roberts: Greatest Legend of the Seven Seas

Size:11:43 / 0.69 GB (737,986,560 bytes) / 8.40 Mbps (Total)
Video:MPEG-2 / 480i60 / 1.78:1 / 7.68 Mbps
Audio:English Dolby Digital 2.0 (224 kbps)
Subtitles:None

Additional Extras

Trailer: [HD] Theatrical Trailer (2:19)
Other:Audio Commentary

Disc 2 of 2: DVD Version

DVD

Additional Extras

Other:SD DVD Version

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