Review of Excalibur (1981) by Jacqueline L — 27 Feb 2008

Terrible acting, especially by Merlin's actor. And geez, didn't Patrick Stewart ever have hair?!

This review of Excalibur (1981) was written by Jacqueline L on 27 Feb 2008.

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