Review of Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) by Shiva Shakti S — 15 Oct 2011

GRAND CLASSIQUE ! Toujours aussi excellent... Un chef d'oeuvre !

This review of Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) was written by Shiva Shakti S on 15 Oct 2011.

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

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