Review of The Princess Bride (1987) by Andy B — 14 Jul 2012

Witty, sappy, fun, a classic from my childhood. You can't really dislike this movie.

This review of The Princess Bride (1987) was written by Andy B on 14 Jul 2012.

The Princess Bride has generally received very positive reviews.

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