In The Princess Bride, Westley and Buttercup travel through a swamp trying to return to Florin. As they travel, Westley notices an R.O.U.S. (Rodents of Unusual Size) following them. These rodent-like creatures are depicted as giant rat-like beings that are menacing due to their abnormal size.
The meaning of R.O.U.S. in the movie extends beyond a mere label for large rodents, representing a symbol of the fantastical and unexpected. The acronym R.O.U.S. stands for Rodents Of Unusual Size, and it aptly describes the menacing nature of these creatures. Their abnormal size sets them apart from typical rodents.
The R.O.U.S. were not created out of CGI magic. Instead, they were brought to life through a combination of puppetry and clever camera angles. The R.O.U.S. were made by Rob Reiner, who ensured every detail was just right to immerse the audience in the fantasy world of the film.
The R.O.U.S. were not created out of CGI magic. Instead, they were brought to life through a combination of puppetry and clever camera angles. The R.O.U.S.
In the movie, André the Giant, a professional wrestler and actor, plays the role of Fezzik, a gentle giant with a pure rat strain. In the Fire Swamp scene, Westley confidently asserts, “Rodents of Unusual Size? I don’t think they exist.”
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CLIP DESCRIPTION: Westley (Cary Elwes) tricks Vizzini (Wallace Shawn) and poisons him, allowing Westley and the Princess …
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CLIP DESCRIPTION: Westley (Cary Elwes) tricks Humperdinck (Chris Sarandon) into surrendering by telling a chilling tale of how …
One thing about this scene I found interesting is that Vizzini had a sound strategy for the game. His rambling monologue was meant to draw out information from Weasley. Had he made any facial giveaways at any of Viz’s points, the correct cup would’ve been obvious. Weasley wasn’t giving him any clear signs so Viz moved onto plan b. He swapped the drinks in order to gage Weasley’s reaction. He waited for Weasley’s reaction and when he saw his confidence in the drink, Viz would’ve been certain that he had drunken the untainted wine. Unfortunately for Vizzini, he made one fatal error, letting his ego get the better of him. As the man with the hostage, he had the advantage, and thus should’ve been the one proposing the game. He was too prideful to turn down Weasley’s game due to him assuming he was far wiser than his opponent. He couldn’t think of a way to rig the game so it was inconceivable that Weasley would been able to instead. Had he swallowed his pride, he could’ve determined that his opponent may have been up to something.
Switching the goblets was actually pretty smart if you think about it, assuming he already knows which one is which(he clearly didn’t). You can hardly expect someone to keep their honor when it’s a matter of life and death, so if Wesley knew his goblet was poisoned then he might not have drank it. In switching it, he ensured that, if he was correct, Wesley would actually drink the poison. Of course then both happened to be poisoned…
Actually what Vizzini did isn’t the worst idea. He switched the goblets, then waited until after Wesley started drinking before he drank his own. In his head he was thinking “If he drinks from it, it’s because he believes it to be safe, and he doesn’t know I’ve switched them which means he is the one actually drinking the poison.” But yeah, he lost the battle of wits the moment he chose to play. His opponent wanted the duel AND chose the weapon. That’s just dumb lol
There is actually a way for Vizzini to win. Vizzini proposes that Westley and Princess Buttercup drink from the goblet. If Vizzini picked the poison goblet for himself nothing changes, and if Vizzini picked the non poison goblet, then both Westley and Princess Buttercup die, but this is same result anyway because originally Westley would have just died, and Vizzini could kill her anyway without Westley alive to stop him. Thus Westley can’t really reject Vizzini’s terms because they don’t alter the game in anyway, but since he had intended to poison but cups, Vizzini’s proposed alternative would foil it, and thus Westley has no choice but the refuse Vizzini’s terms and emerge defeated.
This scene always made me cry as a kid. Seeing this movie and the horrible torture Westley endures at this monster’s hands really scarred me as a kid. But then when this scene came on and he stood up…..man, I get goosebumps thinking about it. He is the literal representation of resilience and being a total badass.
His way of wording this is the only reason this would ever work, because he revealed the truth knowing he couldn’t fight, so there was sincerity in his voice, but at the same time still told the truth saying that “I may be only lying here because I lack the strength to Stand” he didn’t say fight and thus tricked the prince. This scene is so well thought out, heck this entire movie is just great xD
This was the scene that was in the back of my head. To be more precise, this was the monologe/dialogue that was aching me. I thought it was a line from “I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream,” but it was actually used here. Such an amazing threat/insult to give. Not only will he scar him, but the deformities will be so miserable that anyone who had the misfortune of even catching a glimpse of him couldn’t help but feel a mix of terror, disgust, and sorrow for this crawling pitiable thing.
Humperdynk is the quintessentiall Warhawk, he sees violence as a means of glory, he sees killing as virility And he will stand on the sidelines as others fight his battles, he will target victims weaker than him not opponents evenly matched What Westly does here is he makes violence real to him, makes him understand he is not invincible and that he could get hurt, that privilege and unfair advantages only get you so far in life Its not a game Its war And in war you can get hurt
I remember when I first watched this at seven years old and thought, “I don’t understand what Wesley was trying to get at can they just get to the part where humperdink dies?”. I cried when I thought Wesley had been tortured to death and the ultimate disappointment for me was that humperdink didn’t die lol. My greatest satisfaction at the time was rewinding and perusal Rugen getting stabbed by Inigo over and over again. Of course I feel differently today but I always think ” wow they didn’t have kids like the one I was in mind when they made the film”.
Thieves or something? “‘To the pain’ means that the first thing you lose will be your feet below the ankles. Then your hands at the wrists, next your nose… The next thing you lose will be your left eye, followed by your right. (…) Your ears you keep, and I’ll tell you why: so that every shriek of every child at seeing your hideousness will be yours to cherish; every babe that weeps at your approach; every woman who cries out, ‘Dear God! What is that thing?’ will echo in your perfect ears. That is what ‘to the pain’ means; it means I leave you in anguish, wallowing in freakish misery, forever.”
Absolutely the most enjoyable movie about chivalry, and fellowship. Really enjoy the meaning behind the script and very well drama experiences the actors displayed through the movie. Enjoyable by all ages of people. Thank you to the whole cast.:trophy-yellow-smiling::trophy-yellow-smiling::trophy-yellow-smiling:
I had a fight like this once in high school … dude body slammed me and although he’d knocked the fight out of me, I got to my feet, put up my fists and smiled at him. He could’ve knocked me over with a feather but he lost his courage – I could see it in his eyes – and let his friends pull him away.
It’s not shown here but, it’s weird that Wesley didn’t want Inigo to kill Prince Humperdink since Prince Humperdink killed him (Wesley). If Prince Humperdink ever gets himself free, he will probably run around and say “where’s Tyrone” which is Count Rugen and then see him lying dead on the floor and then say “those men killed my henchman.” Otherwise if he never got himself free he would be shouting “Tyrone come in here” not realizing that Count Rugen is dead.
This movie is a masterpiece, but I really think this scene should have happened before Inigo got his revenge.. imagine having buttercup saved, no other worries, and then you watch the finale. The emotion in inigos scene would have been perfect. To never leave him after he wins, and follow him all until he reunites with wesley, buttercup, and fezic. Then the rest is the same as on screen. Anyone?
In some alternate universe this could be a hogwarts founders movie Wesley would be Godric Gryffindor, Inigo is Salazar Slytherin, and Buttercup is Rowena Ravenclaw. I’m thinking Fezzik is helga hufflepuff’s brother or something, Humperdinck and Rugen would most likely be dark wizards. Too bad we can’t reuse these actors from this time, but I hope there will be a movie of the founders. Cary Elwes could still be Godric Gryffindor.
It would be great if they made a second film (which would mean it would have to be a second book since this movie is a story being read) titled “The Princess Bride 2: Revenge Of Prince Humperdink” where Westley and Buttercup are married and Indigo got his new job as “Dread Pirate Roberts” which Westley suggested after Indigo said that he’s looking for a new job now that he defeated Count Rugen with Fezzik being Indigo’s shipmate. While at the same time, Prince Humperdink escapes from being tied up and gets revenge on everyone and tries to marry Buttercup again.