Review of Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) by Conan Michael L — 15 Sep 2011

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This review of Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) was written by Conan Michael L on 15 Sep 2011.

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

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