It's hard not to see William Shakespeare's "The Tempest" all over this legendary sci fi epic. Leslie Nielsen's performance is superb. The special effects are astounding for 1956. One of the most influential sci fi films of all time would be an understatement.
5 stars.
This review of Forbidden Planet (1956) was written by Gary V on 27 Nov 2011.
Forbidden Planet has generally received very positive reviews.
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