Review of Fantastic Planet (1973) by Jeff T — 04 Jun 2007

One of my favorite animated movies of all time.

This review of Fantastic Planet (1973) was written by Jeff T on 04 Jun 2007.

Fantastic Planet has generally received very positive reviews.

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It's Terry Gilliam's animation style married with an acid trip. Truly surreal, engrossing, and worthy of it's Cannes film festival prize…

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