Review of Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970) by Darrel B — 11 Aug 2007

Good story but pretty dated. Eric Braeden proves why he belongs on a soap opera. Ug.

This review of Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970) was written by Darrel B on 11 Aug 2007.

Colossus: The Forbin Project has generally received positive reviews.

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