Tag: The Day the Earth Stood Still
“The Day the Earth Stood Still” Review
The Day the Earth Stood Still, a classic parable from 1951 with the most poetic title in all of science fiction, was begging to be updated, and so it has in this new film starring Reeves and Connelly. The new Day has spectacular effects to back up its sermon (it was preachy then, it’s preachy now) about humanity’s failings and how those might annoy a universe that’s concerned we’re about to muck up the neighborhood.
But it’s only about three quarters of a good film, a solid thriller that loses heart and ends so abruptly as to make you wonder if the screenwriter didn’t simply go on strike and refuse to provide a finale…full story [OrlandoSentinel]
The best thing in the movie is Michael Rennie, who as the courtly extraterrestrial diplomat Klaatu exudes the sad yet deeply expressive charm of a haunted Peter O’Toole. In the expensive but plodding new remake, the spaceship – now an ethereal globe – lands in Central Park, and Gort isn’t so lovey-dovey; he’s like a super-tall, obsidian Oscar statue wreaking havoc. As for Klaatu, he’s now played by Keanu Reeves, who speaks every last line in a deliberately blank take-me-to-your-leader monotone that makes him sound like a kid imitating the rote sci-fi aliens of the ’50s Michael Rennie transcended. Reeves seems to be trying to wriggle out of the charge that he’s a flat actor by acting flat on purpose. But in The Day the Earth Stood Still, he is flat. And boring. And so is the film…full story [EW] Continue Reading…
26 New THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL Photos
Brand new 26 photos from Scott Derrickson’s upcoming “The Day The Earth Stood Still” remake are online.
Take a look at Keanu Reeves as alien Klaatu in the movie which also stars Jennifer Connelly, Kathy Bates, Jaden Smith, Jon Hamm and Kyle Chandler.
“The Day the Earth Stood Still” Three TV Spots
Today, we have the first TV spots from the upcoming “The Day the Earth Stood Stil” movie.
“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 get caught up in his mission – and come to understand the ramifications of his being a self-described “friend to the Earth.”
The film also stars Kathy Bates, Jaden Smith, Jon Hamm and Kyle Chandler.
“The Day the Earth Stood Still” is scheduled to hit theaters on December 12th. Continue Reading…
The Day The Earth Stood Still … Who Will Be Saved?
Twentieth Century Fox has teamed with Moxie Interactive, to create a new application that allows the world to decide who and what will be saved when the earth “stands still”. It’s part of a global participation campaign for Fox’s upcoming movie, The Day The Earth Stood Still. The film stars Keanu Reeves and Jennifer Connelly in the ultimate alien invasion movie. The digital campaign utilizes seven of the world’s top social networks – including MySpace, Facebook, Bebo and Netlog – across 10 languages.
In the film, a renowned scientist (Jennifer Connelly) finds herself face to face with an alien called Klaatu (Keanu Reeves), who has traveled across the universe to warn of an impending global crisis. She quickly discovers the deadly ramifications of Klaatu’s claim that he is “a friend to the Earth”. Now she must find a way to convince the entity who was sent to destroy us that mankind is worth saving – but it may be too late.
Awesome International “Day the Earth Stood Still” Trailer
20th Century Fox has released this new international trailer for “The Day the Earth Stood Still” which gives us a nice long look at the robot Gort.
“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 get caught up in his mission – and come to understand the ramifications of his being a self-described “friend to the Earth.”
The film also stars Kathy Bates, Jaden Smith, Jon Hamm and Kyle Chandler. Continue Reading…
Seven More “The Day the Earth Stood Still” Photos
20th Century Fox has released seven new photos for the upcoming sci-fi remake “The Day the Earth Stood Still.”
“The Day the Earth Stood Still”
Check out one more international poster (French) for one of the most anticipated movies of the year – “The Day the Earth Stood Still.” Take a look also at two latest TV spot for the movie.
The director Scott Derrickson talks about original movie and its remake:
“It was intentional. I certainly took a lot of time to explore other possibilities. It wasn’t just a foregone conclusion in my mind that we would be sticking to the original. I tried looking at a lot of different possibilities, worked on a lot of different ideas with artists and just always a nagging sense that there was something right about the way the original, that there was something about this alien entity choosing a human form or being in a human form that had value even by modern standards, not by 1950 standards. I also am such a fan of the original film. You have to also just have some respect for Gort. Gort is Gort. There’s no question what we designed pays homage to the original.”
The Day The Earth Stood Still 5 Minutes Trailer, New Movie Stills
An 5 minute trailer for Scott Derrickson’s upcoming “The Day The Earth Stood Still” remake is online (again). The trailer shows Keanu Reeves‘ escape from captivity and a clear image of Gort.
Great New “The Day the Earth Stood Still” Poster
Take a look at the new International (German) poster for “The Day the Earth Stood Still” below.
You can see more posters and read about the movie here
