Review of The Princess Bride (1987) by Fred Topel for About.com — 12 Aug 2003

One of the best movies ever. Beautiful fantasy full of adventure and romance.

This review of The Princess Bride (1987) was written by Fred Topel and published by About.com on 12 Aug 2003.

The Princess Bride has generally received very positive reviews.

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