Review of Mars Attacks! (1996) by Bruce H — 24 Aug 2013

Silly but a hilarious classic. So unique.

This review of Mars Attacks! (1996) was written by Bruce H on 24 Aug 2013.

Mars Attacks! has generally received mixed reviews.

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