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Close Encounters of the Third Kind

1977

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Movie

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137 min

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Sci-Fi

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Drama

Queue Score

88%

After an encounter with UFOs, an electricity linesman feels undeniably drawn to an isolated area in the wilderness where something spectacular is about to happen.

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3,995

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25%

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LIKE

63%

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MEH

10%

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DISLIKE

3%

88%

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Top Reviews

Platypus Lord

Platypus Lord liked

Close Encounters of the Third Kind

I didn't mind the slow boil, and was intrigued, but I didn't really buy into the characters or enjoy journeying with them. Roy's character development and motivation for his choice are absent or unconvincing. I liked the air traffic control scene and the overall air of mystery at the beginning. The ending was really good and had some truly amazing shots (but also a bit creepy and uncreative in the alien designs). I appreciated the craft but not all of it worked for me... so it'd be between like and meh for me if I could.

2y

Brett

Brett disliked

Close Encounters of the Third Kind

If you want a movie that will leave you wondering how much time is left until you realize the slow pacing and poor writing will eventually lead to nothing…Look no further! The middle of the film is hard to watch and ultimately pointless.

All the positive reviews = nostalgia
5.5

3y

Oakley Frank

Oakley Frank liked

Close Encounters of the Third Kind

The hook of a movie should interest the audience and make them question whats going on.
Sometimes the answer to the question, the reveal, is a little over done, annoyingly stretched out across the movie, leading to a disappointing watch

This movie had me locked in

202d

Recent Reviews

Blossom

Blossom loved

Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Classic ahead of its time Spielberg man can’t miss

6d

Krista Feiling

Krista Feiling loved

Close Encounters of the Third Kind

My absolute favorite movie. Spielberg is my favorite director and it’s because of this movie. Richard Dreyfuss, Teri Garr, Melinda Dillon are all fantastic.

29d

J3llo

J3llo liked

Close Encounters of the Third Kind

I did really enjoy the visuals of this one however it dragged on. Glad I watched once.

66d

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