Review of The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) by Anna L — 21 Aug 2010

One of the best sci-fi movies I've seen.

This review of The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) was written by Anna L on 21 Aug 2010.

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

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