“That particular take was the one that ended up in the film. So when you see Westley fall to the ground and pass out, that’s not acting. That’s an overzealous actor actually losing consciousness.”—Cary Elwes, As You Wish
When I read an article about this book right after it was released, I knew I had to read it. This is a delightful book! If you are a fan of The Princess Bride movie, this is the book for you. Cary Elwes gives the background story of how the movie came about and shares lots of behind the scenes moments. I highly recommend the audio version of this book. Elwes is the reader and is a talented impressionist. When he quotes someone like Rob Reiner or Andre the Giant, he says it in their voice. It was great! I also recommend the print copy. It has great pictures from the filming of the movie. I listened to the book on Libby but purchased the hard copy as well. This is a must read book for anyone who loves The Princess Bride.
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