Review of The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) by Maxwell A — 03 May 2012

Excellent...very enjoyable remake of a classic.

This review of The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) was written by Maxwell A on 03 May 2012.

The Day the Earth Stood Still has generally received mixed reviews.

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