Review of Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) by Jim C — 10 Sep 2011

Can't go wrong with this. Also it's great how Richard Dreyfuss forgets he has a wife and kids.

This review of Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) was written by Jim C on 10 Sep 2011.

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

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