Review of Mars Attacks! (1996) by John C — 10 Nov 2012

Real 50's B-movie feel mixed in with some great comedy. Far too clever for its time really...

This review of Mars Attacks! (1996) was written by John C on 10 Nov 2012.

Mars Attacks! has generally received mixed reviews.

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