Review of The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) by Logan M — 23 Aug 2015

A powerful message in a science fiction movie well ahead of its time.

This review of The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) was written by Logan M on 23 August 2015.

The Day the Earth Stood Still has generally received very positive reviews.

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