Review of Mars Attacks! (1996) by Genepulito — 28 Dec 2021

Stellar cast, really funny, many deaths. A parody of sci-fi alien invasion movies, but a really good one too.

This review of Mars Attacks! (1996) was written by Genepulito on 28 December 2021.

Mars Attacks! has generally received mixed reviews.

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