Review of Mars Attacks! (1996) by Ben C — 21 Jun 2013

Odd, and campy, Mars Attacks! has is a weird movie with mixed results.

This review of Mars Attacks! (1996) was written by Ben C on 21 Jun 2013.

Mars Attacks! has generally received mixed reviews.

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Such a fun and non-serious movie! Is it campy. Yes. Is it dopey. Yes. You really just need to roll with it. Arrk! Arrk! Arrk! Oh those silly humans…

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Un clasico. Excelente . Nac... nac.. nac... Attack…

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