Review of Excalibur (1981) by Lindsey Q — 29 Sep 2008

It was good at first... but then it just got real bad real fast.

This review of Excalibur (1981) was written by Lindsey Q on 29 Sep 2008.

Excalibur has generally received positive reviews.

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