Review of The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) by Carols — 20 Dec 2008

What starts out with great action turns into a schmaltzy tale for the "green" set. Preachy. Good special effects.

This review of The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) was written by Carols on 20 Dec 2008.

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

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