Review of The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) by Rhiannon P — 28 Feb 2012

I really couldn't follow this movie, and it wasn't all too exciting.

This review of The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) was written by Rhiannon P on 28 Feb 2012.

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

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