Review of Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) by Paul R — 03 Nov 2012

Probably my least favorite Spielberg movie. I never got why it was so amazing.

This review of Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) was written by Paul R on 03 Nov 2012.

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

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