Not just a 50s version of The Tempest, Forbidden Planet brings the tragic consequences of hubris as not just a human failing, but a universal one literally. The moving factor of ancient Greek tragedies is still as relevant today.
This review of Forbidden Planet (1956) was written by Jamie K on 06 Apr 2013.
Forbidden Planet has generally received very positive reviews.
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