The public perception of ruthless pirates out for blood on the high seas is pretty far from the reality, which is that it’s all fairly business-like. Lee: We actually see something similar with the phenomenon of modern day Somali piracy. After all, the grapevine of reputation in The Princess Bride is so inefficient that nobody knows the Dread Pirate Roberts changes his appearance every X years. But that doesn’t necessarily mean he is one. Perich: I think we can assume that Westley has cultivated a reputation for being a mass-murderer. “I was thinking of you every second, my dearest!” “Sometimes I miss the sunset over the waves, the cry of the seagulls, and the simple pleasure of having my way with a schoolgirl and making her parents watch.” He tells her the most horrible stories imaginable in this wistful tone.
#WESTLEY AND BUTTERCUP SCORE MOVIE#
Wallace Shawn must live!īelinkie: You could probably write a really funny sketch that takes place immediately after the movie ends, where Buttercup starts to ask Westley a little about his adventures. But then, I was also upset when Westley let Vizzini drink that iocane stuff. He says, “As you wish,” and she’s like, “YAAYAYYYYYYY!” Basically just like it happens in the movie. Mlawski: I haven’t read the book in a while, but I just flipped to the section where Buttercup realizes that the man in black is Westley, and she doesn’t have any problem with it. Now keep in mind, I haven’t read the novel for a long long time. It would be like if he spent the last three years running Al-Qaeda. Westley is LITERALLY the most depised man in the entire world. Can we then assume that Westley has killed hundreds of innocent people? Isn’t it well-established that the Dread Pirate Roberts never takes prisoners? Isn’t the real story of the Princess Bride about a man who becomes a monster in order to survive? It’s basically the Black Freighter story from Watchmen – he gets back to his beloved, but by all rights, she should be horrified by him. Listen to The Princess Bride’s original score below and let us know which tracks are your favorites.Belinkie: Okay, so Westley spends a few years pretending to be the Dread Pirate Roberts. Mark Knopfler even sings a lyrically lovely song for the film’s love story through “Storybook Love,” and it’s the kind of track to encompass why Westley and Buttercup’s story is so remarkable.įurther Recommended Original Scores: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Alexandra Harwood and Tangled by Various Artists
It takes similar notes from the theme to mix them with different cords and instruments, allowing the track to become something profoundly memorable. “A Happy Ending,” much like the film’s conclusion, feels earned and gratifying. Whether pirate sword fights or mythical caves, The Princess Bride’s original score has something for everybody. The score then leads to more upbeat, riding tracks while swiftly moving to “The Friends’ Song”-another heart-shattering number that will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression.
The track alone adds the necessary storytelling depth while we walk through their short-lived relationship, later leading to a similar tune in “I Will Never Love Again.” While all songs are easy to listen to as classical tunes, one stands out in particular for us, and it’s always been the opening theme, “Once Upon A Time…Storybook Love.” It’s not only the kind of gorgeous track out of context, but it’s especially memorable and heartwarming if you’re a fan of Westley and Buttercup’s relationship. It’s a transportive original score that takes us through highlands and woods, encompassing adoration with each note. As iconic and noteworthy as the film itself, The Princess Bride’soriginal score by Mark Knopfler is a timeless work of art.Ĭomprised of 12 songs, listeners will only complain that it is far too short for how beautifully moving it is.
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