Review of Forbidden Planet (1956) by Kevin R — 13 May 2015

We're all part monster.

A planet's far off colony has stopped returning radio signals and a group of astronauts that hope to find survivors is deployed. They find a strange outbreak has eliminated all but a few, and the few remaining survivors do not want to be rescued. The astronauts try to uncover the truth behind the plague that killed so many.

"She joined herself to me, body and soul.".

Fred Wilcox, director of Lassie Come Home, Three Daring Daughters, The Secret Garden, Tennessee Champ, Code Two, and Courage of Lassie, delivers The Forbidden Planet. The storyline for this picture is executed very well. The special effects are dated and just okay but the plot and acting are very good. The cast includes Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, Leslie Nielsen, Warren Stevenes, Jack Kelly, and Richard Anderson.

"You're the most understanding soul I've ever met up with.".

I came across this on Turner Classic Movies (TCM) and had to DVR it. I found the film fun to watch unfold and the plot better than I anticipated. I also enjoyed how the film concluded and ultimately came together. Overall, this was worth watching once and a nice addition to the genre for a film of this era.

"He knows your otherself.".

Grade: C+.