Review of The Princess Bride (1987) by Mark A — 10 Jul 2012

Arguably Rob Reiner's most iconic film, The Princess Bride is a joyous and utterly memorable classic. One of the best movies of all time.

This review of The Princess Bride (1987) was written by Mark A on 10 Jul 2012.

The Princess Bride has generally received very positive reviews.

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