Review of Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) by Gavin H — 24 Feb 2017

Only Spielberg could take something interesting and make it so bland.

This review of Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) was written by Gavin H on 24 Feb 2017.

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

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