Forbidden Planet (1956) Reviews
- Starring:
- Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, (more)
- Director(s):
- Fred Wilcox
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- G
- Category:
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful Both the movie and the special effects stand the test of time. The concept of the source of the "monster" was great. This is a "must see" movie for sci-fi fans. I saw the movie as a kid and it ... Read More Both the movie and the special effects stand the test of time. The concept of the source of the "monster" was great. This is a "must see" movie for sci-fi fans. I saw the movie as a kid and it does not disappoint when viewed as an adult. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful I enjoyed the mvie very much. Also it addresses the fundamental problem of mankind --- the monsters that lurk in our hearts. Only I look at it from a Biblical perspective, not an evolutionary one. ... Read More I enjoyed the mvie very much. Also it addresses the fundamental problem of mankind --- the monsters that lurk in our hearts. Only I look at it from a Biblical perspective, not an evolutionary one. But the same principal still applies. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful Excellent sci-fi adventure. Dated, but for 1956, excellent. Great classic storyline. I first saw this movie as a 6 year old child and 43 years later still love the film. If someone with todays ... Read More Excellent sci-fi adventure. Dated, but for 1956, excellent. Great classic storyline. I first saw this movie as a 6 year old child and 43 years later still love the film. If someone with todays technology in the film making industry would remake this fine classic it could truly be even more outstanding than it already is. Simply a great sci-fi classic. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful Watched this movie with my 11, 5, and 3 year old children with no problem. Superb story that has been used many times since this original. Good acting, special effects are really not bad for the ... Read More Watched this movie with my 11, 5, and 3 year old children with no problem. Superb story that has been used many times since this original. Good acting, special effects are really not bad for the age of the movie. Highly recommend Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful Truly one of the great classic sci-fi films! The special effects are still pretty good, even for today's standards. The acting is decent, but it's the plotline that truly shines - a little ... Read More Truly one of the great classic sci-fi films! The special effects are still pretty good, even for today's standards. The acting is decent, but it's the plotline that truly shines - a little Shakespeare, combined with some Freud, and shaken up to produce an interesting, entertaining movie. Definitely worth watching! Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful A superb example of science fiction made 50 years ago. This film probably has the first use of pulse lasers, hyperspace, molecular generation & video phones. It uses the 3-man away team (capt./first ... Read More A superb example of science fiction made 50 years ago. This film probably has the first use of pulse lasers, hyperspace, molecular generation & video phones. It uses the 3-man away team (capt./first officer/doctor) used in Star Trek 12 years later. Though character behavior is very 50s with a lack of non-whites and expected gender roles, the plot is the timeless question of whether great power belongs in the hands of one or many men. Plus you get to compare Leslie Nielsen's 1950s speaking voice with his modern one. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful If you have never seen it, you are missing a great moment in scifi movies. A little dated now, but still a great watch. This would be like Star War's great great grandfather. No, it doesn't share ... Read More If you have never seen it, you are missing a great moment in scifi movies. A little dated now, but still a great watch. This would be like Star War's great great grandfather. No, it doesn't share any plot, it is just that far ahead of it's time. Enjoy! Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No |
