Review of The Princess Bride (1987) by Hannah D — 28 Jun 2013

Endlessly rewatchable, it's as much fun the thirtieth time as it was the first time.

This review of The Princess Bride (1987) was written by Hannah D on 28 Jun 2013.

The Princess Bride has generally received very positive reviews.

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