The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) synopsis, summary and reviews

• DRAMA
• SCIENCE FICTION
• THRILLER
• PG-13
• 2008
• FULL HD

The Day the Earth Stood Still is 20th Century Fox’s contemporary reinvention of its 1951 classic. Keanu Reeves portrays Klaatu, an alien whose arrival on our planet triggers a global upheaval. As governments and scientists race to unravel the mystery behind the visitor’s appearance, a woman (Jennifer Connelly) and her young stepson Jacob (Jaden Smith) get caught up in his mission – and come to understand the ramifications of his being a self-described “friend to the Earth.”

A representative of an alien race that went through drastic evolution to survive its own climate change, Klaatu comes to Earth to assess whether humanity can prevent the environmental damage they have inflicted on their own planet. When barred from speaking to the United Nations, he decides humankind shall be exterminated so the planet can survive.

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Love Keanu!Critics are being far too harsh on this film. My advice rent it and judge for yourself. It enjoyed it and watch it evertime it comes on cable..Kwame76Score: 5/5

Klaatu barada StinkoAny similarity between the original ’51 and this is impossible. As expected another remake that makes you glad you saw the original..DrtiggerScore: 1/5

RUINEDOMG to see this movie turned into a "humans are killing the earth"; "climate change" preachy movie is revolting. I regret spending the money to buy it..VonMisesFanScore: 2/5

People attack this movie because...I wouldn't say this movie is without flaws, but it's certainly a far better film than most of the mindless junk I've seen in the past few years. I was intrigued and entertained by it, and the main reason was for the environmental theme which I thought was well presented. However-- I think the movie's environmental theme is also what's causing a hostile reaction from some. People don't take kindly to being reminded of who they are, and what they're helping to do to the planet -- in fact it makes them mad (ie. defensive!). So I think this is mainly why you have such divergent reactions to the movie. But putting that aside, it's a nicely put together movie, and although not as charming as the original it will definitely stir your feelings and imagination..Natalie77744Score: 5/5

NoDont do it..Whatever 88Score: 2/5

GoodI watched this movie to see if I would like it, and for Jennifer Connelly. Both were great. The movie had a good story, and a good twist at the end. I think Jennifer Connelly is the hottest actress I've ever seen. Ever since the movie The Rocketeer she starred in, I have seen every film she's been in. Good movie for Sci-Fi fans..Thematrix.comScore: 4/5

I liked it -_-I liked this movie a lot, I don't understand the negativity people are posting..CsprogrammerScore: 5/5

The day the viewers sat stillThis remake NEEDs a remake. old film: lacked the technology of today and therefore can lack on it's own, be a little lame etc with out a doubt. THE REMAKE? hmm, this needs a remake itself and its makes you want to slap the director..NomimommiScore: 2/5

BlehhThat is the only word I can use to describe this movie..NinjashortScore: 1/5

I enjoyed this more than the originalI guess I had to write a review from the point of view of someone that liked this movie, lol. So many people hated this reading the reviews. I thought this movie was well made and enjoyable. After reading the negative reviews, I went and watched the original and I didn't enjoy it near as much as this one. I enjoyed the better acting from the actors in the newer one and the updated graphics. When I watched the older one, it felt forced and the timing of things like pulling guns out to how they move just felt off balance. I can appreciate that for it's day, it was remarkable, but to compare it to this one and how smooth it all plays out made the comparison strange to me. Maybe people don't like change or they like inferior acting and special effects but I found this one better than the original. The moral of the story is the same for both, so I'd recommend you watch the previews for both and see which one is more in line with the type of movie you like. I purchased the newer version and watched the older version online. And that's how I'd rate these...buy this one and rent the older one..ConsumerAdvocateScore: 4/5

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It was ok........There is lots of holes in the plot and im disapointed they should have put more work into the remaking of this classic film i would not recomend buying it.CalumisthemanScore: 2/5

The Day the Earth Stood StillHmmm. Not bad. Seen better. Seen worse. Will make nature nuts happy..From_da_nestScore: 3/5

OkayI didn't mind it. Sure, it'll be compared to the old version, but who cares. The message is more important. Unfortunately, we won't have someone saving our buts in the end. On the bright side, this planet has survived massive extinctions in the past. Once we're gone, I'm sure things will bounce back..Balzac-beeScore: 3/5

Day the earth stood stillThis flick is a giant let down. Keanu Reeves is a wooden as wooden gets. A sack of potatoes could have done a better job at emoting. I was looking forward to a modernized version of the classic and was reminded that Hollywood, at times devoid of originality, will rely on re-hashes that don't live up to the original or the money spent. I noticed that Kathy Bates is a lousy actress showing up for a pay check to buy more pizza and cola. Why did John Cleese show up in this under-whelming flick? Oh I forgot, he got divorced and needed the money to pay off his ex. Don't waste your time on this bomb..SmatypantsScore: 1/5

It's ok, i expected it to be betterBecause Keanu Reeves is in the movie, i expected the whole movie to have "matrix" flavour, but... it didn't... and it felt like... it wasn't thought through properly... great graphics, good acting, good effects - but when the movie was over, i had a feeling something big was missing... i won't watch it again.DeonKScore: 3/5

GrrrrrPlease go away Keanu Reeves. Be a wax dummy or something..DrydenMScore: 3/5

TerribleThe movie ,from beggining to end is just keenu reeves walking around doing nothing..Fun fun app lovinScore: 1/5

Uh UhI can't fault the message. But this is the movie equivalent of Live Aid (You know, great cause, lousy music). I gave it one star because I can't give it anything less. This movie rates negative. Hunt down the original. Even in black and white with fifties special effects it trumps this waste of time. I guess some classics simply can't be remade. The original has a certain naivete that was part of its charm. This 2008 version likes to think it knows it all, but it doesn't even know how to be a passable movie..AzaroScore: 2/5

WOWOkay well i must say this movie was... different, it really caught my eye. The fact that they also made a version in 1951 makes me want to see that version too. This movie was fairly good, Aleins attaking earth, yep i liked it..Fashion chickScore: 4/5

Props to ScottI watched the movie two days ago and the director Scott Derrickson did very well on reinventing the 1950's classic. It seems he really put a lot of effort into keeping some bits from the original film and adding a few moderns twists to it. It takes a lot of work to make a great movie..TammygggScore: 4/5

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