Review of Fantastic Planet (1973) by Tom G — 08 Jun 2008

Great film. Short, strange and very creative.

This review of Fantastic Planet (1973) was written by Tom G on 08 Jun 2008.

Fantastic Planet has generally received very positive reviews.

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