Review of Forbidden Planet (1956) by Ceiteach — 21 May 2008
Superb sci-fi flick from the height of Hollywood's best years. Intriguing plot with monsters from the Id, allegedly derived from Shakespeare's The Tempest, though frankly I can't see the connection.
Superb sets and special effects for 1956, brill early electronic music, which you can never tell if it is just part of the soundtrack or was supposed to be from the planet itself. Slightly let down by some poor acting from the younger players, but interesting to see Leslie Neilsen in a serious role.
One of my all-time fave movies.
This review of Forbidden Planet (1956) was written by Ceiteach on 21 May 2008.
Forbidden Planet has generally received very positive reviews.
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