Review of Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970) by Hadyn H — 11 Oct 2013

Needs to be respected as the original Skynet film.

This review of Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970) was written by Hadyn H on 11 Oct 2013.

Colossus: The Forbin Project has generally received positive reviews.

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