Review of Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) by Andy F — 05 Jan 2014

One of my very favourite films of all time and a movie that helped shape me into what I am today.

This review of Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) was written by Andy F on 05 Jan 2014.

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

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Speilburg lays on the Speilburgian corn-pone in this film but still...A singular achievement and riveting from start to finish…

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