Review of Mars Attacks! (1996) by Spencer C — 19 Dec 2013

I mean.... The story was good.... But what... I don't even...

This review of Mars Attacks! (1996) was written by Spencer C on 19 Dec 2013.

Mars Attacks! has generally received mixed reviews.

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[Mars Attacks!] works well enough, though never well enough to make up for the fact that Burton ultimately settles for less…

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As a big fan of Tim Burton's work, I went into this film with an open mind in spite of being aware of very mixed reviews surrounding it…

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