Review of Xanadu (1980) by Wesley S — 25 May 2012

I love camp. This just bored me to tears...

This review of Xanadu (1980) was written by Wesley S on 25 May 2012.

Xanadu has generally received mixed reviews.

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This movie appealed to my 8-year old self, and I still love it today…

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