Review of Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970) by Joe C — 12 Mar 2013

A rather interesting movie that has some great moments peppered in the jargon. Too bad the writers couldn't think of an ending.

This review of Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970) was written by Joe C on 12 Mar 2013.

Colossus: The Forbin Project has generally received positive reviews.

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