Monday, October 8, 2007

Forbidden Planet (1956)

Starting off quite slow and in deep b-grade territory, Forbidden Planet ramps up after the first half hour to become a full blown science fiction movie. 

There is a race of aliens here which are not only there to kill aimlessly, but they have a deep and thoroughly thought out history. The effects are amazing for the day and the acting... the acting stinks. But what can you do? It's science fiction, baby! 

You should try to give this movie at least one viewing and stick with it through the murky uncertainties of the first sections and you will be rewarded.