Review of The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) by Liana S — 03 Jan 2010

It's kinda funny if you compare how they acted back then to now; doctors smoking, mums leaving their kids with strange men...

This review of The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) was written by Liana S on 03 Jan 2010.

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

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