THE PRINCESS BRIDE (1987)

Directed by: Rob Reiner
Written by: William Goldman
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Starring: Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Robin Wright Penn
Rated: PG

About the film:
A grandfather reads to his sick grandson and tells a tale about a beautiful princess in need of rescuing. It is a tale of great adventure – with giants, pirates, wizards, and exciting swordplay. But, above all else, it is a tale of love.

Movie Quote:
“You can’t hurt me. Wesley and I are joined by the bonds of love. And you cannot track that, not with a thousand bloodhounds. And you cannot break it, not with a thousand swords.”
Princess Buttercup (Robin Wright Penn) in The Princess Bride (1987)

Bible Quote:
“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? As it is written, “For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.” No in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.”
Romans 8:35-37 (NIV)

Commentary:
The Princess Bride is a story about true love. True love is the strongest bond that exists in this world and the truest love of all is the love of God exemplified by the standard that was set by Jesus Christ.

When we operate with the love of God in our heart, the impact our loves make upon others is both palpable and real. Nothing in this world can change the fact that God loves us. Nothing in this world should change the fact that we love Him back. With His love, we are more than conquerors… we are winners in every sense of the word.

Our love need not be affected by the trials and tribulations of this world. We recognize that we will go through hard times or, as the scriptures say, “night seasons.” But the love that binds us to God is not changed by outward circumstances. It abides within us and it grows stronger every day and with every passing moment. The challenges of life will come and go but the love of God is constant and shall never fail.

Questions to consider while watching the film:
1. What are the different ways that the characters in the film express their love?
2. Wesley defied the odds and overcame every obstacle in order to be reunited with his love. What won’t God do for us to reconcile us to Him?

Michael Elliott
http://screensermon.blogspot.com