Review of Mars Attacks! (1996) by Andy G — 03 Jul 2013

Tim Bulton'sa homage to 1950s sci fi films.

This review of Mars Attacks! (1996) was written by Andy G on 03 Jul 2013.

Mars Attacks! has generally received mixed reviews.

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Left the movie after about the fifth cow got burned alive. I didn't get it. Lots of good stars, sure had promise, but didn't deliver…

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