Sci Fi Day: Forbidden Planet (1956)

A few weeks ago if someone had asked me if I’d seen Forbidden Planet, I would have said “Yes, isn’t that the fantasy comic store?” Until Ian introduced me to it, I had no idea that there was also a Sci Fi film of the same name. I’ve just finished watching Forbidden Planet and found it quite impressive if a little dull in parts. For a futuristic film made in the ‘50s the graphics and picture quality was admirable. Admirable because it managed to convey a certain quality with its special effects that I’ve seen many films lack in this day and age (I won’t name and shame).

The only dull part for me was when Morbius goes off on one about the alien technology, but that may be something to do with being female! I was however fascinated with Morbuis’ daughter Altaira’s dress sense which over 50 years later is now back in fashion! Leslie Nielson was an interesting watch because I’ve never seen him in such a serious role(nor have I ever seen him look so tall dark and handsome, shocker!). I’ve only ever seen him do spoof comedies like Scary Movie and Naked Gun and it was refreshing to see him in a different light to his typical self. Robby the robot was really cute- I want one, who needs a man!

For Ian's take on Forbidden Planet click here.