Review of The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) by Peter G — 18 Jun 2011

This was quite good and specail effects was very darn good.

This review of The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) was written by Peter G on 18 Jun 2011.

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

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