Review of Fantastic Planet (1973) by Steve F — 19 Jun 2010

Fantastic Planet is a psychedelic science fiction piece complete with a social agenda and progressive funk soundtrack.

This review of Fantastic Planet (1973) was written by Steve F on 19 Jun 2010.

Fantastic Planet has generally received very positive reviews.

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