Review of Mars Attacks! (1996) by Alisha H — 18 Jun 2011

The idea of crashing all hollywood stars was fabulous!

This review of Mars Attacks! (1996) was written by Alisha H on 18 Jun 2011.

Mars Attacks! has generally received mixed reviews.

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