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👍 20041023 via PBS 14:20 Film classic: Forbidden Planet, an American gem, Must watch (it even features Leslie Nielsen, though you might not recognize him right away) imdb
This stands out as one of those timeless SF classics that simply refuses to age, largely because the writing and direction were so incredibly solid. People often refer to it as a storm in SF storytelling since the plot draws its soul from Shakespeare's work. And honestly, you won't be able to stop thinking about the robot, aptly named Robby. 🙂
Since the movie was produced all the way back in 1956, you can really appreciate the level of craftsmanship in the special effects, which were genuinely cutting-edge for that era.
If I had to nitpick, the parts I didn't love were the bits of comic relief tucked in there just because the producers asked for them, but even that doesn't take away much from how good the movie actually is.
This stands out as one of those timeless SF classics that simply refuses to age, largely because the writing and direction were so incredibly solid. People often refer to it as a storm in SF storytelling since the plot draws its soul from Shakespeare's work. And honestly, you won't be able to stop thinking about the robot, aptly named Robby. 🙂
Since the movie was produced all the way back in 1956, you can really appreciate the level of craftsmanship in the special effects, which were genuinely cutting-edge for that era.
Quote: Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry eventually admitted this film was a major inspiration for his own science fiction TV series.
Quote: The planet on which Edward and Altaira Morbius Live is Altair IV, which according to Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) is also a Federation planet. Director Fred M. Wilcox consulted with scientists before making the decision that the planet's sky would be green.
If I had to nitpick, the parts I didn't love were the bits of comic relief tucked in there just because the producers asked for them, but even that doesn't take away much from how good the movie actually is.
