Review of Watership Down (1978) by Sarah A — 18 Mar 2008

We had to watch this at school when I was a kid. I never liked the story, and I really disliked the movie.

This review of Watership Down (1978) was written by Sarah A on 18 Mar 2008.

Watership Down has generally received very positive reviews.

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