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Having never seen the original I can't tell you if it's better or worse, First off I thought the plot was intelligent and different to any other alien invasion movie it was told well but it felt like they didn't know how to end it and felt rushed and will probably leave most feeling abit let down, Keanu Reeves does an ok job but most of the time it feels like he's a robot not an alien so his style of acting wasn't helping the movie, I didn't care for Jaden Smiths character as I think kids in films like this are just annoying as 99 times out of 100 they survive so that also makes us difficult to get into the film as we all know kids ALWAYS survive, The effects were great and done well, There was very little action and I think just adding abit more especially with the giant robots would of gone down better with viewers, It's not a terrible movie it's just a let down as Hollywood seems to think that good effects can save a poor script. [20] He also explained that The Day the Earth Stood Still is not a widely seen classic film, unlike The Wizard of Oz (1939), which he would not bother remaking. In the original screenplay . After surgery, he uses a salve to quickly heal his wound. An alien emerges and Helen moves forward to greet it; but amidst the confusion, the alien is shot. This is hostile territory. At the 2009 Razzie Awards, the film was nominated for Worst Prequel, Remake, Rip-off or Sequel, but lost the award to Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. The Day the Earth stood still; motion picture photoplay. ", "Making the Earth Stand Still LaserDisc (Fox Video; 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment): Julian Blaustein, Robert Wise, Patricia Neal, Billy Gray. Two years later, Reagan told the United Nations, "I occasionally think how quickly our differences worldwide would vanish if we were facing an alien threat from outside this world. The shooting schedule was from April 9 to May 23, 1951, and the primary actors never traveled to Washington to make the film. [2] Out of the film's opening weekend income, 12% was from IMAX; it was "the highest IMAX share yet for a two-dimensional title". ", "This is Elmer Davis again. Hearing the words, Gort retrieves Klaatu's body, and revives him inside the saucer, though Klaatu tells Helen that his revival is only temporary. The Robot Hall of Fame described it as "one of the most famous commands in science fiction",[46] and Frederick S. Clarke of Cinefantastique called it in 1970 "the most famous phrase ever spoken by an extraterrestrial". A trailer for the remake of the 1951 classic sci-fi film about an alien visitor and his giant robot counterpart who visit EarthSUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/FOXSu. We will keep fighting for all libraries - stand with us! [3][4] The critical reviews were heavily mixed, with Rotten Tomatoes calling the film "heavy on special effects, but without a coherent story at its base". A flying saucer lands in Washington, D.C., carrying Klaatu (played by Michael Rennie) and his robot servant Gort (Lock Martin). He chose blue-green and orange as the primary colors for The Day the Earth Stood Still. Still[ 1951], Advanced embedding details, examples, and help, Terms of Service (last updated 12/31/2014). A remake of the 1951 classic science fiction film about an alien visitor and his giant robot counterpart who visit Earth. "Klaatu barada nikto!" This is unquestionably the most famous line from 1951's The Day the Earth Stood Still.. As the film passes its 70 th anniversary, The Day the Earth Stood Still remains one of the most respected science fiction films ever made. If that's something beyond the scope of a person's ability to take in, on a new level, without necessarily using the original as a criterion for whether or not they're going to enjoy it, then they probably shouldn't bother themselves with it." The Ellipse, National Mall, Washington, District of Columbia, USA. [18] Derrickson deemed a modern audience would find the original's flying saucer amusingly obsolete and unique to the original's milieu. '"[48], Edmund H. North, who wrote The Day the Earth Stood Still, also created the alien language used in the film, including the iconic phrase "Klaatu barada nikto". "[42], A. O. Scott of the New York Times was not impressed with Reeves' performance, commenting, "Even Klaatu looks bored and distracted, much as he did back when we knew him as Neo. A single mother (Patricia Neal) and her son teach the world about peace and tolerance in this moral fable, ousting the tanks and soldiers that greet the alien's arrival. ", Rating: You're almost there! English, Director: The humanoid alien protagonist of the film, Klaatu (Michael Rennie), instructs Helen Benson (Patricia Neal) that if any harm befalls him, she must say the phrase to the robot Gort (Lockard Martin). While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Klaatu tells the presidents secretary that he wants to meet the leaders of Earth but soon is told that an agreement on a meeting site has proved impossible to obtain. I never discussed this angle with Blaustein or Wise because I didn't want it expressed. Keanu Reeves and Jennifer Connolly are both well cast and the filmmaker had an idea that is still an interesting topic now, but the story-line is a mess and the pacing is tedious. [38][39] The Day the Earth Stood Still is in Arthur C. Clarke's list of the 12 best science fiction films of all time. Once it is established that this is of no use in a huge demonstration of power (done in the most "humanitarian" way. [18] He generally dislikes remakes, but he enjoyed the script, which he decided was a retelling of the story and not a true remake. The screenplay ending was changed. The only worth while parts of the film are the action scenes and the two leads. [2] For the first week of its release it was ranked first in Blu-ray sales, and second on the regular DVD sales chart, behind Bedtime Stories, totaling $14,650,377 (not including Blu-ray). [16] It's never shown on television; stations feel that viewers already know which country they're in. 1 hr 32 mins. The Day the Earth Stood Still was acknowledged as the fifth best film in the science fiction genre. [40] The film holds a 95% "Certified Fresh" rating at the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes based on 57 reviews, with an average rating of 8.10/10. Just watched this again after about 50yrs, throughly enoyed it - great message - need to get a copy to Putin. If cut, the rift would appear to heal like a wound, leaving a continuous surface with no scar. The film score was composed by Bernard Herrmann.[4]. See production, box office & company info, The Goldberg Variations: Aria Da Capo and Variation No. ", "DVD: Decoding "Klaatu Barada Nikto": Science Fiction as Metaphor| time = 0:14:47. When he got back to Los Angeles, he created a sound loop on his GuitarViol to which Derrickson responded, "I think that's the score! Dr. Helen Benson is summoned to a military facility with several other scientists when an alien spacecraft of sorts arrives in New York City. Tap "Sign me up" below to receive our weekly newsletter This 10-digit number is your confirmation number. The original title is "The Day the World Stops". Michael Rennie has some personality, despite his bewilderment as a stranger in a strange land.. Patricia Neal is really caught in unfamiliar territory, but does a very good job in her role. Verified reviews are considered more trustworthy by fellow moviegoers. [citation needed] Bates said,[citation needed] "People revere an original property and feel that it's sacred, but frankly, there's a good story to be retold, as it applies to the climate of the world now. Summaries. Robert Wise, Producer: The original of 'The Day The Earth Stood Still' is an amazing masterpiece and I can see why people are quick to judge with this remake of the classic. The music was okay, it seemed like half action, half horror music if you listen correctly. I've been living amongst them for seventy years now. Cast, although secondary to the story, works well. [Seated at a McDonald's, Klaatu begins speaking to Mr. Wu in Mandarin]. [31] A short segment from Bach's Goldberg Variations is heard playing in the background of the Professor's home when Klaatu visits the Professor which was not included in the film's accompanying soundtrack release. [22], The script described Gort as nanotechnology by the time the director signed on, although it did not specify Gort's appearance. Actor Sam Jaffe, who played Professor Barnhardt, had an engineering degree and taught mathematics before turning to acting. As it nears the planet, the object slows down just before impact. Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! Edmund H. North, Release Date (Theaters): The phrase Klaatu barada nikto (a line of instruction spoken to Gort) has appeared frequently in fiction and in popular culture. The machines of Klaatu's people have a biological basis rather than a mechanical one, as Derrickson theorized that their mastery of ecology would demonstrate their level of sophistication. The title of the book is: FAREWELL TO THE MASTER by Harry Bates. The Army is unable to enter the saucer (its entrance is closed, and the ship is made of an impervious metal); Gort stands outside, silent and unmoving. An ok sci-fi flick with very few suspense and action. For such an old movie, this was actually extremely well done and very entertaining with a great message: End violence or we will end you! Paul Harris Boardman, Klaatu is shot shortly after landing and is taken to an army hospital. I really wanted to enjoy this film but found it underwhelming. As step-relations they're not sure how they belong together; heartbroken Jacob pushes away particularly hard. ", "Tyler Bates on Score Day the Earth Stood Still", "The Day the Earth Stood Still - Soundtrack", "The Day the Earth Stood still blu-ray Review", "The Day the Earth Stood Still Box Office Summary", "Review: 'The Day the Earth Stood Still' - Los Angeles Times", "Review: 'The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) - It's All Over Earthlings (Don't Flee to New Jersey)' - New York Times", "The Day the Earth Stood Still Review - Roger Ebert", "Int'l Press Academy announces nominations", "Razzie Award nominations: Can Sandra Bullock win worst AND best actress? [17], The Day the Earth Stood Still: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack was orchestrated and conducted by Timothy Williams. The official spelling for the phrase comes directly from the script and provides insight as to its proper pronunciation. People don't want to be preached to about the environment. Klaatu becomes a mentor to Bobby, while Helen's suitor, Tom Stevens, becomes jealous of the stranger. Your AMC Ticket Confirmation# can be found in your order confirmation email. All rights reserved. When a UFO lands in Washington, D.C., bearing a message for Earth's leaders, all of humanity stands still. The alien, Klaatu, is taken to Walter Reed Army Hospital. Terms and Policies David Scarpa, Release Date (Theaters): Watchlist. The Day the Earth Stood Still: Directed by Scott Derrickson. This is an early treasure of the sci fi genre. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. [27] "Rentals" refers to the distributor/studio's share of the box office gross, which, according to Gebert, is roughly half of the money generated by ticket sales. Klaatu, Mr. Wu: [They switching to speaking English]. The original black & white titles for the 1951 sci-fi / anti-war classic "The Day the Earth Stood Still" re-created in HD colour. No British news service would use the British flag as its banner. 25/09/2020. The Day the Earth Stood Still was one of those remakes that was warranted but failed to connect. Revealed to be a large spherical spaceship, it lands gently in Central Park and is quickly surrounded by NYPD and heavily armed US military forces. "[9][11] Of the elements that he added to Klaatu's character, screenwriter Edmund North said, "It was my private little joke. 35mm, Flat (1.37:1), Klaatu, [30] In June 2008, the American Film Institute revealed its "10 Top 10" the best ten films in ten "classic" American film genres after polling more than 1,500 people from the creative community. Uploaded by By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. Exclusive: Miltons Paradise Lost Movie in 3D? Klaatu: In a different way, perhaps. We still don't know what it is or where it comes from, Taxi driver listening to Elmer Davis on radio, Radio newscaster: "We interrupt this program to give you a bulletin just received, "This is H. V. Kaltenborn speaking. In using the theremin, Herrmann made an early foray into electronic music, one year before Karlheinz Stockhausen and three years before Edgard Varse. Bates and the theremin player he hired used the instrument in a manner reminiscent of a sound effect, especially during Klaatu's surgery. But they can't seem to do anything about it. "[12], That the question even came up in an interview is proof enough that such comparisons did not remain subliminal, but they are subtle enough so that it is not immediately obvious to all viewers that those elements were intended to compare Klaatu to Jesus Christ. [36] In 2008, it was the 27th-highest-grossing film during its opening weekend but 40th for the entire year. [27] By the time preproduction had started, Scarpa had written 40 drafts of the script. After the bullet is extracted during surgery, the being quickly ages into Klaatu, who looks like the mountaineer from 1928. Yes, it's moralistic, and its main character gets a little preachy at the end, but most good science fiction uses an extraordinary event to comment upon the ordinary, and The Day the Earth Stood Still's comment resonates today. Not accustomed to a confining, heat-inducing costume, he worked carefully while wearing the two oversized, laced up, foamed neoprene suits for the illusion of a seamless metallic Gort. You're almost there! [18] Todd Masters (Slither) directed the creation of the alien form, using thermal plastic and silicone. The missile silo converted by the military for experimenting on Gort emphasized gray and orange, which was inspired by an image of lava flowing through a gray field. The 1951 film is based on the 1940 short story ", (Type "Day The Earth Stood Still, The" in the search box), consume every man-made object in their path, Learn how and when to remove this template message, The Day the Earth Stood Still (soundtrack) Remake soundtrack, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, "20th Century Fox Stops the World to Beam The Day The Earth Stood Still into Deep Space", "The Day the Earth Stood Still: The IMAX Experience", "The Day the Earth Stood Still Set Visit Q & A", "Keanu Reeves and Jennifer Connelly Prepare Us for The Day the Earth Stood Still! [37] The film ended up grossing $79,366,978 domestically and $153,726,881 in foreign markets, a total of $233,093,859. "[41] Kenneth Turan of the Los Angeles Times "congratulated" Keanu Reeves's performance and wrote in his review, "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. [16], The effects team approached the new spacecraft's design as inter-dimensional portals resembling orbs. The alien orders the robot, Gort, to desist. As Helen and Jacob have a tear-filled reunion, Klaatu's cumulative observations of humans convince him to stop the swarm. Mike Judge's Beavis and Butt-Head: Season 2, Link to The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: Season 5, Link to Marvel Movies Ranked Worst to Best by Tomatometer, Link to RT25: Celebrating 25 Years of Rotten Tomatoes, Link to Betty Gilpin & Co. on Deciphering, CBS/Fox, It stars Michael Rennie, Patricia Neal, Hugh Marlowe, Sam Jaffe, Billy Gray, Frances Bavier and Lock Martin. If you want great visual effects and explosions, thats all this movie is. "[51] Billy Gray, who played Bobby Benson in the film, said he believed the message was coming from Klaatu and that "Barada Nikto must mean save Earth. Danny Elfman noted The Day the Earth Stood Still's score inspired his interest in film composing, and made him a fan of Herrmann. [26] The film was originally scheduled for release on May 9, 2008, but it was delayed until December 12, 2008, because filming commenced later than scheduled. ", "DVD: Decoding "Klaatu Barada Nikto": Science Fiction as Metaphor|time = 0:14:20. Epic action and mind-blowing effects rock the planet in this thrilling reinvention of the sci-fi classic, THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL. What makes it differ is that perhaps the response to power as significant as this first wave force may be tempered by a hesitation to destroy. Cinemark Watch The Day the Earth Stood Still: Trailer. These segments, in turn, were then edited together into the film's final print. Mr. Wu: Any attempt to intercede with them would be futile. The British flag is not widely flown within the country. He said, "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 three times ten to the seventh meters per second.' Apr 7, 2009, Box Office (Gross USA): Mike Judge's Beavis and Butt-Head: Season 2, Link to The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: Season 5, Link to Marvel Movies Ranked Worst to Best by Tomatometer, Link to RT25: Celebrating 25 Years of Rotten Tomatoes, Link to Betty Gilpin & Co. on Deciphering. The acting from the whole cast was weak, not horrible, but weak. "[44] Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times gave the film two stars and noted that the film had "taken its title so seriously that the plot stands still along with it", but also stated that it was "an expensive, good-looking film that is well-made by Scott Derrickson". Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. Also included were three still galleries and the film's trailer. [14], Producer Julian Blaustein originally set out to make a film under the working titles of Farewell to the Master and Journey to the World which illustrated the fear and suspicion that characterized the early Cold War and Atomic Age. The image is an example of a ticket confirmation email that AMC sent you when you purchased your ticket. I thought it sounded good. I know them well. ", "Disco Volante (1949: Hollywood 20th Century Fox, February 3). Klaatu and Gort depart in the saucer. 1h 44m, Production Co: She does not believe him, but Tom is suspicious. Mar 2, 2004, Runtime: with updates on movies, TV shows, Rotten Tomatoes podcast and more. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. Hoping to persuade Klaatu to change his mind about humanity, Helen takes him to the home of Professor Barnhardt, a Nobel Prize winner. As science fiction classics go, this one is up there among the best. ", The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008 film), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Day_the_Earth_Stood_Still_(2008_film)&oldid=1150237195, This page was last edited on 17 April 2023, at 01:23. Search the history of over 804 billion Top broadcast journalists of their time, Elmer Davis, H.V. [16] Klaatu is initially depicted as a radiant focus of sentient light. Your Ticket Confirmation # is located under the header in your email that reads "Your Ticket Reservation Details". They discuss how Klaatu's race went through drastic, collaborative evolution to prevent the demise of their planet. ", "Original Print information: 'The Day the Earth Stood Still, "The Cold War sci-fi parable that fell to earth. Bernard Herrmann's score also received a nomination at the Golden Globes. By the time David Scarpa started writing a draft of the script in 2005,[17] Thomas Rothman was in charge of Fox and felt a responsibility to remake the film. The military captures Helen while Klaatu and Jacob escape on foot. Fox, Dec 12, 2008 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 is a "friend to the Earth. Though the execution is different, the message of the 2008 version of "The Day the Earth Stood Still" is very much the same as that delivered by the original film in 1951: stop . Klaatu tells Barnhardt's assembled scientists that an interplanetary organization has created a police force of invincible robots like Gort. [17] The film was mostly shot on sets because it was winter in Vancouver. 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. [21] Herrmann's advances in film scoring included Unison organs, tubas, piano, and bass drum, staggered tritone movement, and glissando in theremins, as well as exploitation of the dissonance between D and E-flat and experimentation with unusual overdubbing and tape-reversal techniques. the Terms and Policies, and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. Washington, D.C., is visited by a pacifist outer-space alien and his impressive robot . "Whether it was because of this movie thematically or it was an accident of time, there were certain things production-wise we've been doing and been asked to do and so on," said Erwin Stoff. Paul Laffoley has suggested that the futuristic interior was inspired by Wright's Johnson Wax Headquarters, completed in 1936. With Michael Rennie, Patricia Neal, Hugh Marlowe, Sam Jaffe. Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! 1951. I think Keanu Reeves is the perfect actor for the part he took in this film. [16] Scarpa felt everything about the original film was still relevant, but changed the allegory from nuclear war to environmental damage because "the specifics of [how] we now have the capability to destroy ourselves have changed. @. Klaatu was made more menacing than in the original, because the director felt he had to symbolize the more complex era of the 2000s. web pages Is "The Day the Earth Stood Still" based on a book. [48] The film was also nominated for Best Science Fiction Film at the Saturn Awards and Jaden Smith won Best Performance by a Younger Actor. "[19], Director Scott Derrickson admired the original film's director Robert Wise, whom he met as a film student. [20] Bosley Crowther of The New York Times dismissed the film as "tepid entertainment" and described Gort as "oddly unmenacing". The 2008 remake The Day the Earth Stood Still stars Keanu Reeves and Jennifer Connelly. English, Director: By creating an account, you agree to the At the grave, Jacob is heartbroken that Klaatu cannot resurrect his long-dead father. 1 hr 43 min 2008 Action 16+ Laffoley quotes Wright and his attempt in designing the exterior: "to imitate an experimental substance that I have heard about which acts like living tissue. Coming Soon, Regal The film was nominated in the category of "Best Single Visual Effect of the Year" at the 7th Visual Effects Society Awards but lost to The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Granier drives them to the Central Park sphere, but the swarm has reached massive proportions. "Le jour o la Terre s'arrta". TV Shows. The Day the Earth Stood Still is a 2008 American science fiction film serving as a loose adaptation of the 1951 film of the same name (which itself was based on the 1940 short story "Farewell to the Master"). [43] This production was later re-broadcast on the Hollywood Radio Theater, the re-titled Lux Radio Theatre, which aired on the Armed Forces Radio Service. Marvel Movies Ranked Worst to Best by Tomatometer, Jurassic Park Movies Ranked By Tomatometer, RT25: Celebrating 25 Years of Rotten Tomatoes, Betty Gilpin & Co. on Deciphering Mrs. Davis, Weekend Box Office Results: Super Mario Sets Record in Its Second Weekend, Heavy on special effects, but without a coherent story at its base, The Day the Earth Stood Still is subpar re-imagining of the 1951 science-fiction classic. [42], The film was dramatized as a radio play on January 4, 1954 for the Lux Radio Theatre; Michael Rennie reprised his lead role as Klaatu with actress Jean Peters as Helen Benson. 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