Review of Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) by Joshua L — 13 Feb 2012

Classic Spielberg, this movie was way ahead of it's time.

This review of Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) was written by Joshua L on 13 Feb 2012.

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

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