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The Day the Earth Stood Still, 2008

Starring: Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly

Directed by: Scott Derrickson

Written by: David Scarpa

Language: English

Country: USA, Canada

Runtime: 104 min

MPAA Rating: PG_13

Rating:5.5

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The Day the Earth Stood Still can be described as suspenseful, contemplative, and stylized. The plot revolves around evil aliens, chaos and mayhem, and environmentalism. The main genres are sci-fi, drama, and thriller. In terms of style, The Day the Earth Stood Still has a Hollywood tone. In approach, it is fantastical and serious. It is located in the USA. The Day the Earth Stood Still takes place in contemporary times. Visually, it involves special effects. It is derived from a short story and a remake. The Day the Earth Stood Still has received attention for being a blockbuster. Note that it involves mild violent content.

Summary of The Day the Earth Stood Still

Klaatu (Keanu Reeves), an extraterrestrial visitor to planet Earth, becomes the herald of upheaval on a global scale. As the world's governments and scientists race to understand what is happening and how to stop it, Dr. Helen Benson (Jennifer Connelly) and her stepson come to understand the chilling ramifications behind Klaatu's statement that he's a ``friend to the Earth.''

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Language:	English
Country:	USA, Canada
Release date:	12 December 2008
Runtime:	104 min

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Keanu Reeves

as Klaatu

Jennifer Connelly

as Helen Benson

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The Onion (A.V. Club)

Like the big shiny sphere at its center, the film is fairly pretty, but there's no real sense that there's anything inside it. Full Review

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by: Tasha Robinson

Los Angeles Times

This contemporary remake of the science-fiction classic knew what it was doing when it cast Keanu Reeves, the movies' greatest stone face since Buster Keaton. Full Review

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by: Kenneth Turan

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Let me start by saying I've not seen the 1951 original. Apparently this remake doesn't do it justice but to be honest I don't care. I enjoyed this thoroughly. Read and rate it

21.January.2011
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by: chrissnave
chrissnave rated this movie0/10

I liked Keanu Reeves interpretation of Klaatu. This is an update, and updates invite comparisons. I liked it overall, however I did not like the part of the Kid. He was the Brat From Hell. Jaden Smith, Son of Will Smith Plays the kid. He plays the... Read and rate it

10.January.2011
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by: Netflowers
Netflowers rated this movie0/10

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