Review of Mars Attacks! (1996) by Lucas B — 17 Feb 2011

I like it. Not the best from Burton...but it is dumb fun to leave on while playing some poker.

This review of Mars Attacks! (1996) was written by Lucas B on 17 Feb 2011.

Mars Attacks! has generally received mixed reviews.

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