In a beautifully emotional video posted to social media, The Princess Bride star Mandy Patinkin connects with a fan over a key Inigo Montoya scene. Directed by Rob Reiner and released in 1987, The Princess Bride is widely regarded as one of the best movies of all time. It stars Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, and Patinkin, among others, and follows the epic love story of farmhand-turned-pirate Wesley and Princess Buttercup. The Princess Bride is based on the book by William Goldman, who also wrote the screenplay for the movie.
One of the reasons The Princess Bride has remained such an enduring classic is its endlessly quotable dialogue, particularly when it comes to Patinkin's Inigo Montoya. A skilled swordsman who dreams of avenging his father's death, Inigo spends much of The Princess Bride preparing what he will say to the infamous Six-Fingered Man, or Count Rugen (Christopher Guest). When the pivotal moment comes, Rugen offers to give Inigo anything in exchange for his life. Inigo responds, heartbreakingly, "I want my father back, you son of a b****." It's been said that, while filming that scene, Patinkin was thinking of his own father who passed away when he was a teen.
That line resonated with Princess Bride fan Amanda, who recently lost her own father. In a TikTok that went viral, Amanda explained how she and her dad loved the movie, and how Inigo's truest desire means even more to her now. She also wished to know if the story about Patinkin's personal connection is true. Thanks to his son Gideon, Patinkin got to watch Amanda's video and give a heartfelt response, wherein he confirmed he was thinking of his own father during the scene. "You can talk to your dad any time you want, anywhere you want," he said. You can see the full, sweet video, as well as parts of his longer thread, down below.
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Despite the fantastical elements of The Princess Bride, there are many moments viewers can relate to. This is a movie that has already been passed down through different generations, and it will likely continue to endure. That two strangers - Patinkin and Amanda - could find a way to connect over Princess Bride and the character of Inigo Montoya speaks both to the emotion Patinkin injected into him, as well as the beauty of the movie itself. Anyone who has lost a loved one will likely feel moved by their interaction.
The Princess Bride has long been a source of comfort and love for audiences, and it sometimes even pops up in the most surprising of ways. Last year, a large group of celebrities recreated The Princess Bride from the comfort of their own homes amid the coronavirus pandemic. It was a beautiful way to see just how beloved the movie is and how its themes transcend time and age. There's just no question: The Princess Bride is a very special kind of film.
Source: Mandy Patinkin/Twitter