Review of Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) by Jacob G — 23 Apr 2010

Wow. Just...wow.

Empire Strikes Back and 2001, ain't got nothing on this flick.

This review of Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) was written by Jacob G on 23 Apr 2010.

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

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