Review of The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) by Edvin M — 10 Dec 2010

Kathy Bates was awful in this. Miscast, much?

This review of The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) was written by Edvin M on 10 Dec 2010.

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

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