Review of The Princess Bride (1987) by Noah P — 14 Feb 2013

A very weird fantasy tale that is, upon reflection, incredibly dark for a children's movie. Highly quotable, there are few movies similar to the Princess Bride.

This review of The Princess Bride (1987) was written by Noah P on 14 Feb 2013.

The Princess Bride has generally received very positive reviews.

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