Review of The Princess Bride (1987) by Michael F — 09 Oct 2014

An amazing classic and something that I grew up on. This is true action, hero, adventure and romance story all rolled into one.

This review of The Princess Bride (1987) was written by Michael F on 09 Oct 2014.

The Princess Bride has generally received very positive reviews.

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