Review of The Princess Bride (1987) by Devin P — 29 Sep 2012

Stupid and lame! This is better than Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings? Why? I would rather watch Narnia.

This review of The Princess Bride (1987) was written by Devin P on 29 Sep 2012.

The Princess Bride has generally received very positive reviews.

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