Review #199: Forbidden Planet.
Cast
Walter Pidgeon (Dr. Edward Morbius), Anne Francis (Altaira "Alta" Morbius), Leslie Nielsen (Commander John J. Adams), Robby the Robot, Warren Stevens (Lt. "Doc" Ostrow), Jack Kelly (Lt. Jerry Farman), Richard Anderson (Chief Quinn), Earl Holliman (Cook), George D. Wallace (Steve) Directed by Fred M. Wilcox.
Review
What can I say but wow. This film is still dynamic, still classic after 56 years (56 years ago in 1956...huh) The acting is good, with Pidgeon and Nielson doing the best out of the cast. I must mention Robby the Robot. He is more then just a robot that beeps and bops, he is an important feature that is the pinnacle of science-fiction in the 1950's. Is he the best robot in film? That's very debatable. Some say Gort, some say R2-D2, and some whatever they think is their favorite. Anyway, the story is good, keeping you interested all throughout in this 98 minute tale. But the main importance is the effects. True to this day, they are grand in look and showcase the best in Science Fiction. The last thing I will mention is the electronic music score. It was ahead of its time, before synthesisers took hold, and the music sets the tone for this film. A great film in all. Countdown to 200: 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
Overall, I give it 10 out of 10 stars.
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