Review of Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) by Kunal K — 04 Jun 2012

Spielberg did a wonderful job with this film. Creepy looking aliens!

This review of Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) was written by Kunal K on 04 Jun 2012.

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

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