Review of Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) by Melinda Y — 28 May 2012

Probably Steven Spielbergs' best film to date.

This review of Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) was written by Melinda Y on 28 May 2012.

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

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