Review of Mars Attacks! (1996) by Kevin M. W — 28 Oct 2015

I can't believe what I am seeing! How could Mars Attacks! have a 52%? This is a spectacularly fun movie. Shame on all of the dissenting critics.

This review of Mars Attacks! (1996) was written by Kevin M. W on 28 October 2015.

Mars Attacks! has generally received mixed reviews.

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