Review of The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) by Chris Q — 18 Aug 2012

Good movie.

Puts a slight twist on movies that always have aliens invading and killing us.

This review of The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) was written by Chris Q on 18 Aug 2012.

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

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