What Happened to FORBIDDEN PLANET?

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[kjohnson]

This and Disney's 1954 "20, 000 Leagues Under the Sea" are my two "go to" popcorn movies I watch on Saturday nights.

[mpanico]

Saw this movie in a theater in Norfolk VA called the Granby. They were a revival art cinema, and they took requests for movies. I put Forbidden Planet, and a month later they showed it!

You must see it on the large screen.

[lynnashley]

I saw Forbidden Planet in 1956 when I was 10 years old. It so moved me that Sci-Fi has been my favorite genre for the rest of my life.

[deplorableneanderthal]

I met Walter Pidgeon when he came into the restaurant I was working at. I approached him and asked if he was who I thought he was. He said yes, but don't tell anyone. Later, as he paid his bill, he gave me his autograph. Unfortunately it got lost many years ago. Broke my heart.

[PaulDeCamp]

Best insight you gave was that the plot came from the Tempest. Even as a kid watching it with my brothers back in the 60s on Saturday creature features, we realized that the story was a few notches above the usual rubber monster genre. We didn't get a color TV until 1969 and then we could really appreciate it. I would pay money to see this is a big screen theater with decent sound if the opportunity was afforded. Nice backstory you gave here.

[Stinger]

You've heard the term "comfort food?" This movie is the equivalent of that. A true classic that never gets old.Thank you Dan!

[FIREBRAND]

Dan, This is one of your best video essays to date. It's obvious how much you love this movie even to the point of throwing shade at a Harryhausen movie like _Earth Vs the Flying Saucers._ You had some incredible background in this one for sure. And starting by casually dropping that Cinefantastique is coming back!!!! How Cool Is That!

[jstnxprsn]

I saw (again) Forbidden Planet at a retro movie theater (gimungous screen, concert volume speakers) during the 1980s and was blown away that it was made the year I was born. The ventilation shaft scene on that huge screen literally made me gasp. I can hardly express how much I love this film, so thank you so much for this vid, Dan.

[travisburgess]

I was born in 1946 and saw this movie as a child in the 1950s.
I am still a Sci-Fi fan.

[O.M.G.Puppies]

The soundtrack was amazing. Not only electronic, but they dissolved the boundary between "music" and "sound effects". Really unique.

[sjTHEfirst]

Truly one of the few movies of that time that would still hold up today

[wardwebster]

Thank you for doing a “What Happened to…” on Forbidden Planet. Forbidden Planet is one of, if not the best, science fiction movies ever made. I had to honor of meeting Richard Anderson a number of years ago. It was at a nostalgia con in Maryland. Most people were there to see him because of The Six Million Dollar Man. Mr. Anderson was overwhelmed when I asked him to sign my Forbidden Plant poster. I don’t think he was expecting anyone to recognize him for his part in the film. Mr. Anderson talked to me at length about his memories and experiences in making Forbidden Planet. We were talking for so long that his assistants had to interrupt and remind Mr. Anderson that there was a lengthy line. Great memories.

[stubbsmusic]

I'm so overjoyed that the studio decided to make this movie and thereby helped it become a uniquely significant piece of cinematic art. It is a masterpiece and the gold standard for plot, special effects, acting, incredible design, incredible prop design-with of course, Robbie the Robot forever blowing our minds, Advanced psycho philosophical considerations and hi last but not least - introducing sexy space encounters. In an all around, all inclusive critique, for me, this is a model for all science fiction movies to aspire to. And I'm pretty sure a lot of them have been trying to do precisely that. The music for this film stands alone. It was not only ahead of its time, it has never been equaled in any kind of way - before or since.

[FistandFootMartialArts]

I have alway considered it among the greatest S-F movies ever. Better than the first (any, really) Star Wars films, because it wasn't just "a fast paced romp". It has depth, something for the viewer to really ponder. It wasn't a western set in space, e, g, Star Wars. There wasn't even a "bad guy". Just a caring father with too much power.
I remember watching it as a teen on Sat afternoon "Sci-fi Theater" in the mid 70s. Whenever asked to describe the film, I have, and will continue, said "A film concept so great that even Hollywood couldn't Eff it up."

[patrickcosgrove]

Dore Schary was the head of MGM Studios at the time Forbidden Planet was made. He really liked the screen play and as the saying goes green lit the picture. When the cost of building sets was exceeding the budget Schary okayed extra funding. He would take time during the day to go and observe the work being done.

[vanceblosser]

I have the Criterion laserdisc but I also own something I think is rarer - an LP vinyl of the soundtrack autographed by Louis and Bebe Barron. It was offered in limited numbers in the late 70s. The release of the soundtrack was delayed for over 20 years by copyright and definition issues (was it music or not).

I also have built an illuminated model of the C57D and several Robbys.

[samcostanza]

I've thought for years that revisiting the Forbidden Planet universe would have been a lot of fun. In today's environment, I'm really glad that nobody has gone there.

[billding]

I saw Forbidden Planet 1955 at the United Artists theater in Pomona Ca. I was 13 and a ticket was 25 cents. I went back and saw it two more times. One viewing was definitely note enough. I later bought a VHS and then DVD and BlueRay. It's a mind blowing film on so many levels. Thanks for splendid run down of this masterpiece.

[mrspockal]

Saw the original showing in 1956 as a 6 yr old. Needless to say, it had a really big impact on me! At the time, a cereal maker had a promotional movie ticket on the back of the box. I bugged my mom to go until she finally gave in. Imagine sending your 6 yr old alone to this movie. Don't think my Mom would have appreciated the movie - Ha.

[MyLateralThawts]

“When you see the invisible monster, blast it!” “Surely Captain, you can’t be serious.” “I am serious, and don’t call me Shirley!”