Review of The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) by Daniele B — 30 Nov 2010

I was really confused for about half of the movie so it was really hard for me to enjoy it.

This review of The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) was written by Daniele B on 30 Nov 2010.

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

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