Perhaps surprisingly enjoyable, intelligent though of course rather camp 50s sci-fi adventure. Clunky in places, particularly some of the special effects (for a contemporary viewer) but a sense of humour and decent premise make this very worthwhile. The suspense of the monster actually holds up fairly well because of its invisibility.

Cheesy at times? Sure, but it's to be expected given the genre and time period. What a refreshing sense of wonder and adventure this movie has. The amazing discoveries of a far away planet are as awe-inspiring to the characters as they are to the audience. The sets, props, and effects are gorgeous and exciting. The sounds effects are haunting and atmospheric. The movie explores both intellect-challenging scientific concepts, and questions of morality and human nature. This is true sci-fi.

Well done for 1956 type graphics and effects. The plot line, acting, and writing weren't horrible either.

An excellent story let down by an uninspired screen play, writing, editing, unimaginative acting and terrible music ... Still makes for good entertainment.. especially for the young and curious. The twist at the end is good.. (without which this might be even considered a waste of time) reminding us all of what we are inside inspite of the scientific heights we might reach as a civilization with much passion.

Yeah, the dialogue, costumes, and sets are cheesy. And the acting is bad (Leslie Neilson in his dramatic roles acts exactly the same way as he does in his comedies. The only difference is that in the latter, it's hilarious.) But the story, with its Shakespearean influence, is pretty damn good.

The special effects were extremely cool and the revelation of Morbius near the end was surprisingly awesome; though very cheesy: there's a monster in all of us, lol! Of course, that's not to say that 'Forbidden Planet' wasn't a smart sci-fi for the time as well as a great adventure tale today; for some reason extinct alien races fascinate me.

A classic sci-fi movie that served as the inspiration for Star Trek. There are some minor flaws here, some of the acting isn't that good and the drunk cook makes little sense on such a ship. The story is engrossing though, the visuals are spectacular as is the wonderful electronic score. At first glance it might look like standard 50's sci-fi, but there's an intelligence here that elevates it beyond such fare.

Pretty charming scifi classic with impressive visuals and a haunting soundtrack. Quite amusing to see Leslie Nielsen so young in a serious role.

Yes it's rather campy by today's standards, but at the time, this was state of the art for budget, cast and effects. Star Trek and Star Wars borrowed heavily from this classic.

Ne varsa eski bilim-kurgu filmlerinde var zaten. 50'li yillar bu konuda oncu olmus. O zamanlarin imkanlariyla, basarili efektleri ve iyi konusuyla kalbur ustu olmayi basarmis.

Everything about it points at it being a cheesy campy laugh riot, but the execution is so skillful that it can be light and enjoyable without becoming self parody.

This is an achievement of nigh-perfection in science fiction cinema. So many aspects of the film evoke sheer childlike awe while simultaneously maintaining an intellectually deep and powerful story. More than anyone else, Dr. Morbius is full of so many memorably melodramatic words that blend the seriousness of his discovery with a delightful pinch of romanticism. This is a new favorite.

With the exception of the dumb romance and wooden characters, this movie is pretty damn fun. I just like the feeling of "look at what we came up with!" in early sci-fi. It's just...awesome.

Not one of my favorites, this is still influential (I can't believe Gene Roddenberry wasn't partly inspired by this while formulating "Star Trek"), with a solid cast and sleek MGM production values, but Wilcox's heavy-handed direction and an annoying electronic musical score often make it a chore to sit through. Many props from this film (not to mention Robby The Robot) turned up later on TV shows like "The Twilight Zone" and "Lost in Space".

"Sorry, miss. I was giving myself an oil-job."

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these effects in 1956??!!... im impressed.... its also great to watch leslie nielsen as a new, promising young actor

Interesting that it derived from Shakespeare's The Tempest. However, Walter Pidgeon acts like being in a Shakespearean play, but that gives gravitas to his role. The story itself is sometimes not really entertaining, but the special effects and props are simply great. Worth a watch for every sci-fi fan.

An excellent blend of thoughtful SF and action-packed sci-fi.

Ahead of its time in terms of imagination and effects, yet stuck in the stone age when it comes to suspense. The actors who stepped onto those incredible sets seemed to have been briefed to play it as a slow-burning drama, where a tense thriller would have fit the story much better. Far too much standing around voicing logical opinions, and not nearly enough running around like headless chickens, screaming. Still, a solid film which has earned its place in sci-fi history.

"We're all part monsters in our unconscious! That's why we have laws and religion!" Classic social commentary.

I am serious, and don't call me Shirley.