Review of Forbidden Planet (1956) by Hans V — 30 Sep 2007

My favorite '50s sci-fi? Quite possibly.

This review of Forbidden Planet (1956) was written by Hans V on 30 Sep 2007.

Forbidden Planet has generally received very positive reviews.

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