Review of Fantastic Planet (1973) by Brendan — 22 Jun 2008

70s. Surreal. Bizzare. Didn't pick up on the political allegory. Didn't really have to. Still loved it.

This review of Fantastic Planet (1973) was written by Brendan on 22 Jun 2008.

Fantastic Planet has generally received very positive reviews.

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