Review of Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs (2008) by John B — 14 Aug 2008

Taking the brilliance that is Futurama and turning into a ninety-minute funfest. Thoroughly enjoyable.

This review of Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs (2008) was written by John B on 14 Aug 2008.

Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs has generally received positive reviews.

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