Review of Barbarella (1968) by Paul N — 10 Jan 2009

Campy, Jane Fonda sex injected, outrageously fantastic costumes, Milo O'Shea, Plasticated-Mod-Sci Fi? Bararella is galactically delicious!!

This review of Barbarella (1968) was written by Paul N on 10 Jan 2009.

Barbarella has generally received mixed reviews.

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