Forbidden Planet/YMMV

Everything About Fiction You Never Wanted to Know.


Forbidden Planet provides examples of:

  • Ensemble Darkhorse: Robby, who went on to sci-fi fame.
  • Retroactive Recognition: Yes, that is, in fact, a young Leslie Nielsen, in his most famous "serious" role (and only his second-ever movie appearance).
  • Role Association: Seems strange to see Leslie Nielsen playing the classic handsome hero, whereas we now associate him with spoofs like The Naked Gun.
  • Visual Effects of Awesome: The monster, when visible, remains unforgettable to this day.
    • Try watching this film on a plasma, the backdrops are amazing!

The musical includes, in addition to the above: