Review of Forbidden Planet (1956) by Lee K — 27 Aug 2008

Wonderful; allegedly based on The Tempest.

This review of Forbidden Planet (1956) was written by Lee K on 27 Aug 2008.

Forbidden Planet has generally received very positive reviews.

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