Review of Fantastic Planet (1973) by Jackie S — 18 Aug 2010

Supremely odd, to the point of not always very watchable, fantasy. Imagine an unsettling seventies concept album cover that moves for an hour and twelve minutes.

This review of Fantastic Planet (1973) was written by Jackie S on 18 Aug 2010.

Fantastic Planet has generally received very positive reviews.

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