Review of Excalibur (1981) by Michael C — 29 May 2008

This movie introduced me to the Arthurian Legend. It's beyond good. Watch it. Love it. Live it. Know it. Be one with it.

This review of Excalibur (1981) was written by Michael C on 29 May 2008.

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