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Forbidden Planet
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pros: Special Effects (1.9million) take back seat to solid story telling.
cons: Dated, now. But still entertaining.
Prospero in Space! FORBIDDEN PLANET
Forbidden Planet (1956) Directed by Fred M. Wilcox Commander John J. Adams: Nice climate you... See Full Review
pros: Very entertaining, well done movie.
cons: None for me.
Classic Science Fiction Movie - Forbidden Planet
I have liked science fiction movies for a while now. I have only seen a few of the older ones,... See Full Review
pros: nice sci-fi flick from the 50s that still works
cons: don't ask for too much logic-wise
Lost in Space
There is a scene in Forbidden Planet which in many ways says more about the core of Forbidden Planet... See Full Review
pros: Really well done effects!
cons: My DVD is - how shall we say, less than outstanding.
FORBIDDEN PLANET - Forbidden Love
In the Beginning, all was darkness. And god said let there be lips, and there were and they were red... See Full Review
pros: This is one of the greatest science fiction movies ever made.
cons: None.
FORBIDDEN PLANET
FORBIDDEN PLANET "For... See Full Review
pros: Acting, plot, cinematography and pacing.
cons: I only have a VHS copy.
Forbidden Planet your very first science fiction movie credentials.
Forbidden Planet (1956) begins with serious narration as the United Planet Cruiser D57, heads to pla... See Full Review
pros: state of the art special effects for its time, the monster is still fantastic
cons: you can almost see the strings sometimes
Monsters from the Id! Plus Robby, the Robot
Forbidden Planet shows us more than a mindless monster that rips people to shreds. In fact, it gives... See Full Review
pros: excellent special effects and story, Robby the Robot, two formats on one DVD, good entertainment
cons: wish the DVD had movie commentary
Forbidden Planet -- Fantastic Science Fiction!
Forbidden Planet is a classic science fiction film from 1956 that is a king among sci-fi movies. Thi... See Full Review
pros: Neat story, creepy alien vibes, fun special effects.
cons: Goofy dialogue.
Matte Paintings Done Right
Last night I picked this up. Forbidden Planet, starring... Leslie Nielson. Actually, it's an excelle... See Full Review
pros: None
cons: None
The best-laid plans of Krell and men
Every so often, I feel the urge to see a movie that falls just outside of my comfort zone. Sometimes... See Full Review
Product Details
| Key Information | |
| Genre | Science-Fiction/Fantasy |
| Directors | Fred M. Wilcox |
| Actors | Earl Holliman |
| Stars | Anne Francis |
| UPC | 027616234537 |
| Running Time | 1hr 38min |
| Available Formats | DVD: Standard and letterbox |
| MPAA Rating | G (MPAA) |
| Subgenre | Recommended |
| Release Date | 1956 |
| Languages | |
| Original Language | English |
| DVD Editions | |
| DVD Editions | <Edition><item name="format">DVD: 2 - Disc Set 50th Anniversay Edition</item><item name="runtime">1hr 38min</item><item name="company">Warner Home Video</item><item name="date">November 14, 2006</item><item name="rating">G (MPAA)</item><item name="upc">012569691223</item></Edition> |
| VHS Editions | |
| VHS Editions | <Edition><item name="format">VHS</item><item name="runtime">1hr 38min</item><item name="company">MGM Home Entertainment</item><item name="date">June 18, 1996</item><item name="rating">G (MPAA)</item><item name="upc">027616468338</item><item name="sound">Sound Features: HiFi, Digital</item></Edition> |
| Credits | |
| Screenwriter | Cyril Hume |
| Professional Reviews | |
| Professional Reviews | (09/16/1994, pp.126-8, Glenn Kenny): "...Sci-fi classic....[Nielsen does] a man's-gotta-do-what-a-man's-gotta-do..." -- Rating: A- |




