Review of Mars Attacks! (1996) by Mike B — 07 Jan 2013

Wonderful, campy fun with cool goofy special effects and a great cast. It has problems, but is still worth watching!

This review of Mars Attacks! (1996) was written by Mike B on 07 Jan 2013.

Mars Attacks! has generally received mixed reviews.

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