Review of Mars Attacks! (1996) by Thomas B — 29 Jan 2015

Amazing hilarious twist on the classic sci-fi movie!!

This review of Mars Attacks! (1996) was written by Thomas B on 29 Jan 2015.

Mars Attacks! has generally received mixed reviews.

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