Review of The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) by Philip P — 23 Jun 2014

-1 Stars for Keanu Reeves' awful acting, but +3 for my beloved Jennifer Connelly....this was barely watchable.

This review of The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) was written by Philip P on 23 Jun 2014.

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

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