Review of Mars Attacks! (1996) by Eric J — 09 Oct 2012

Not Tim Burton's best effort. Same goes for anyone involved...

This review of Mars Attacks! (1996) was written by Eric J on 09 Oct 2012.

Mars Attacks! has generally received mixed reviews.

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The best thing about Mars Attacks! is that you'll come away believing you could have done the movie better…

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