Review of Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) by Annie A — 14 Apr 2012

Quit possibly the best movie about extraterrestrials ever made.

This review of Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) was written by Annie A on 14 Apr 2012.

Close Encounters of the Third Kind has generally received very positive reviews.

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