Review of The Princess Bride (1987) by Suzette D — 04 Aug 2012

It's classic and cheesy...but almost everyone loves it.

This review of The Princess Bride (1987) was written by Suzette D on 04 Aug 2012.

The Princess Bride has generally received very positive reviews.

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