Review of King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017) by Carrie A — 14 May 2017

OMG. Best fantasy movie in a LONG time. A must see for any fantasy fans. Deviates from the Arthurian legends quite a bit but did a fantastic job.

This review of King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017) was written by Carrie A on 14 May 2017.

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