Review of The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) by Jeff W — 06 Jul 2013

This film truly was one of a kind and awesome.

This review of The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) was written by Jeff W on 06 Jul 2013.

The Day the Earth Stood Still has generally received very positive reviews.

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