Review of Fantastic Planet (1973) by Scarlett M — 02 Sep 2008

WEIRD!!! Such a weird, strange, odd film.

This review of Fantastic Planet (1973) was written by Scarlett M on 02 Sep 2008.

Fantastic Planet has generally received very positive reviews.

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