Review of Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) by Stephanie R — 30 Apr 2011

Possibly my favorite film about aliens. Spielberg's best science-fiction movie.

This review of Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) was written by Stephanie R on 30 Apr 2011.

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

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