Review of Mars Attacks! (1996) by Ryan T — 14 Nov 2012

I understand it, I know what Burton was going for, its just not good.

This review of Mars Attacks! (1996) was written by Ryan T on 14 Nov 2012.

Mars Attacks! has generally received mixed reviews.

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