This film has that silliness that so many early sci-fi films have, but then it shows signs of brilliance, such as the film's ending, that make it surpass simple camp-value. It also has one of the most badass robots ever to grace the silver screen.
That helps, too.
This review of Forbidden Planet (1956) was written by Rick A on 13 Sep 2010.
Forbidden Planet has generally received very positive reviews.
Was this review helpful?
More reviews of this movie:
Review of Forbidden Planet (1956)
By Ross M (648) on 05 Jan 2016
Review of Forbidden Planet (1956)
Review of Forbidden Planet (1956)
By Aaron W (748) on 02 May 2016
Review of Forbidden Planet (1956)
Review of Forbidden Planet (1956)
By Geoffrey T (288) on 17 Nov 2016
Review of Conan the Barbarian (1982)
By Richard Schickel (546) for Time (1,811) on 10 Nov 1986
Review of Robots (2005)
By Paulgreen (24) on 11 Feb 2012
Review of I Am Legend (2007)
Review of Fantastic Four (2005)
Review of Soldier (1998)
Review of Supergirl (1984)
By Peterparker2479 (13) on 01 Jan 2020
Popular Movies Right Now
