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THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL

 * 20082008
 * PG-13PG-13
 * 1h 44min

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A remake of the 1951 classic science fiction film about an alien visitor and his
giant robot counterpart who visit Earth.A remake of the 1951 classic science
fiction film about an alien visitor and his giant robot counterpart who visit
Earth.A remake of the 1951 classic science fiction film about an alien visitor
and his giant robot counterpart who visit Earth.

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 * Director
    * Scott Derrickson

 * Writers
    * David Scarpa(screenplay)
    * Edmund H. North(1951 screenplay)

 * Stars
    * Keanu Reeves
    * Jennifer Connelly
    * Kathy Bates

Top credits
 * Director
    * Scott Derrickson

 * Writers
    * David Scarpa(screenplay)
    * Edmund H. North(1951 screenplay)

 * Stars
    * Keanu Reeves
    * Jennifer Connelly
    * Kathy Bates

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 * 812User reviews
 * 286Critic reviews
 * 40Metascore

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 * Awards
    * 2 wins & 5 nominations


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Keanu Reeves
 * Klaatuas Klaatu

Jennifer Connelly
 * Helen Bensonas Helen Benson

Kathy Bates
 * Regina Jacksonas Regina Jackson

Jaden Smith
 * Jacob Bensonas Jacob Benson

John Cleese
 * Professor Barnhardtas Professor Barnhardt

Jon Hamm
 * Michael Granieras Michael Granier

Kyle Chandler
 * John Driscollas John Driscoll

Robert Knepper
 * Colonelas Colonel

James Hong
 * Mr. Wuas Mr. Wu

John Rothman
 * Dr. Myronas Dr. Myron

Sunita Prasad
 * Rouhanias Rouhani

Juan Riedinger
 * William Kwanas William Kwan

Sam Gilroy
 * Tomas Tom

Tanya Champoux
 * Isabelas Isabel

Rukiya Bernard
 * Studentas Student

Alisen Down
 * Laptop Womanas Laptop Woman

David Lewis
 * Plainclothes Agentas Plainclothes Agent

Lloyd Adams
 * Agent Driveras Agent Driver


 * Director
    * Scott Derrickson

 * Writers
    * David Scarpa(screenplay)
    * Edmund H. North(1951 screenplay)

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STORYLINE

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Dr. Helen Benson is summoned to a military facility with several other
scientists when an alien spacecraft of sorts arrives in New York City. Aboard is
a human-like alien and a giant robot of immense size and power. The alien
identifies himself as Klaatu and says he has come to save the Earth. The US
military and political authorities see him as a threat however and decide to use
so-called intensive interrogation techniques on him but Dr. Benson decides to
facilitate his escape. When she learns exactly what he means when he says he is
there to save the Earth, she tries to convince him to change his intentions.
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 * Plot summary
 * Plot synopsis

 * Taglines
    * 12.12.08 is the Day the Earth Stood Still
   
   
 * Genres
    * Drama
    * Sci-Fi
    * Thriller

 * Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
    * Rated PG-13 for some sci-fi disaster images and violence

 * Parents guide


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 * Trivia
   Renowned astronomer Seth Shostak was hired as a consultant on the film. He
   reviewed the script several times for errors, and gave suggestions for making
   the scientists less dry: "Real scientists don't describe an object entering
   the solar system as 'notable for the fact that it was not moving in an
   asteroidal ellipse, but moving at nearly 3*10 to the 7 meters per second'.
   More likely, they would say that there was 'a god-damned rock headed our
   way!'" He also noted the scientists should refer to one another by a first
   name basis.
   

 * Goofs
   No British news service would use the British flag as its banner. The British
   flag is not widely flown within the country. It's never shown on television;
   stations feel that viewers already know which country they're in.
   

 * Quotes
   
   Professor Barnhardt: There must be alternatives. You must have some
   technology that could solve our problem.
   
   Klaatu: Your problem is not technology. The problem is you. You lack the will
   to change.
   
   Professor Barnhardt: Then help us change.
   
   Klaatu: I cannot change your nature. You treat the world as you treat each
   other.
   
   Professor Barnhardt: But every civilization reaches a crisis point
   eventually.
   
   Klaatu: Most of them don't make it.
   
   Professor Barnhardt: Yours did. How?
   
   Klaatu: Our sun was dying. We had to evolve in order to survive.
   
   Professor Barnhardt: So it was only when your world was threated with
   destruction that you became what you are now.
   
   Klaatu: Yes.
   
   Professor Barnhardt: Well that's where we are. You say we're on the brink of
   destruction and you're right. But it's only on the brink that people find the
   will to change. Only at the precipice do we evolve. This is our moment. Don't
   take it from us, we are close to an answer.
   
   

 * Connections
   Edited into The Day the Earth Stood Still: T4 Movie Special (2008)
   

 * Soundtracks
   The Goldberg Variations: Aria Da Capo and Variation No. 1
   Written by Johann Sebastian Bach
   Performed by Ryan Franks
   Courtesy of Crucial Music
   [Played at Professor Barnhardt's home]
   


USER REVIEWS812

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4/10
Very disappointing
Why do these movies feel they need to include a bratty, spoiled, overbearing
kid?? The ridiculous performance of Jaden Smith added annoyance to the empty
script.

The movie starts off well enough, and then tries miserably to develop the
characters and make us care for them. The Bates role is absurd; Cleese's role
has virtually nothing to say this amazing encounter. The military point of view
is typical; as if there's only one area where the military is useful (I would
expect nothing less from "Hollywood").

There were some very interesting ideas (the sphere-like ship, the nanobots, the
Gort acronym) and the effects were top notch, however Gort (the one thing the
movie had going for it) was on screen for less then 10 minutes.

Keanu was perfectly cast and Connelly does a good job with what's given to her.
All in all, another flop of a remake. This actually makes the War of the Worlds
remake shine.

I saw this movie in IMAX - if you're going to see it, find an IMAX theater.
Lastly, am I the only sick of seeing the same old New York back drop? I love New
York City, but come on! Be original!


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 * Dec 12, 2008


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 * Release date
    * December 12, 2008 (United States)

 * Countries of origin
    * United States
    * Canada

 * Languages
    * English
    * Mandarin

 * Also known as
    * D.T.E.S.S.

 * Filming locations
    * Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

 * Production companies
    * Twentieth Century Fox
    * 3 Arts Entertainment
    * Dune Entertainment III

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BOX OFFICE

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 * Budget
    * $80,000,000 (estimated)

 * Gross US & Canada
    * $79,366,978

 * Opening weekend US & Canada
    * $30,480,153
    * Dec 14, 2008

 * Gross worldwide
    * $233,093,859

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TECHNICAL SPECS

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 * Runtime
    * 1h 44min

 * Color
    * Color

 * Sound mix
    * DTS
    * Dolby Digital
    * SDDS

 * Aspect ratio
    * 2.35 : 1


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