Things I Hate: Vizzini (The Princess Bride)

Wallace Shawn as Vizzini The Princess Bride 1987 film

Vizzini may be an antagonist and a pretty evil dude, but he’s such a classic character. It’s inconceivable to hate him.

Vizzini with Inigo Montoya and Fezzik The Princess Bride 1987 film Wallace Shawn

He hires Inigo Montoya and Fezzik to kidnap Princess Buttercup so he can pocket the gold that he was hired for.

Vizzini screams at Inigo Montoya The Princess Bride 1987 film Wallace Shawn

He was surprisingly bossy for two men that could easily have killed him. But he apparently was the reason they bounced back from low points in their own personal lives.

Vizzini and the kidnapped Princess Buttercup The Princess Bride 1987 film Wallace Shawn

But he has a showdown with Westley and they play the game of Which is the poison cup?

Vizzini drinks from the poisoned goblet The Princess Bride 1987 film Wallace Shawn

For which he loses, as they were both poisoned. Westley had spent years building am immunity to the poison put in the goblets for their game of wits.

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  1. Theresa's avatar Theresa says:

    He’s the character that you love to hate!

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