Review of The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) by John Y — 15 Nov 2009

One of the greatest sci-fi films of all time.

This review of The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) was written by John Y on 15 Nov 2009.

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

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