Review of Forbidden Planet (1956) by Simon T — 02 Nov 2015

Good and surprisingly smart, for its time. Dazzling effects.

This review of Forbidden Planet (1956) was written by Simon T on 02 Nov 2015.

Forbidden Planet has generally received very positive reviews.

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