Review of Dark Star (1974) by Mari P — 14 Sep 2007

Eighty-three minutes of sheer genius, this lo-fi spaced-out comedy has that tragic twist that makes the jokes hit hard.

This review of Dark Star (1974) was written by Mari P on 14 Sep 2007.

Dark Star has generally received positive reviews.

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