Review of Excalibur (1981) by Heath R — 13 Sep 2008

A blast from the past that is worth another look. This movie reminds me of my dad's artwork. Lover-ly...

This review of Excalibur (1981) was written by Heath R on 13 Sep 2008.

Excalibur has generally received positive reviews.

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