Review of Fantastic Planet (1973) by Neal R — 16 Dec 2008

An amazing visual film that is a must-see for true animation fans!

This review of Fantastic Planet (1973) was written by Neal R on 16 Dec 2008.

Fantastic Planet has generally received very positive reviews.

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