Review of The Princess Bride (1987) by Don W — 19 Nov 2016

Favorite all time. Watched it 100 times; maybe more.

This review of The Princess Bride (1987) was written by Don W on 19 Nov 2016.

The Princess Bride has generally received very positive reviews.

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