Review of Mars Attacks! (1996) by Scott P — 28 Mar 2013

Love this quirky movie. It is full of stupid laughing rollovers.

This review of Mars Attacks! (1996) was written by Scott P on 28 Mar 2013.

Mars Attacks! has generally received mixed reviews.

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