Review of The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) by Orlando C — 01 May 2009

The special effects are nothing by today's standards but the message rings true.

This review of The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) was written by Orlando C on 01 May 2009.

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

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