The Day the Earth Stood Still

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.

Cast

Keanu Reeves

Keanu Reeves

as Klaatu

Jennifer Connelly

Jennifer Connelly

as Helen Benson

Jaden Smith

Jaden Smith

as Jacob Benson

Jon Hamm

Jon Hamm

as Michael Granier

Kathy Bates

Kathy Bates

as Regina Jackson

John Cleese

John Cleese

as Professor Barnhardt

Kyle Chandler

Kyle Chandler

as John Driscoll

Robert Knepper

Robert Knepper

as Colonel

Brandon T. Jackson

Brandon T. Jackson

as Target Tech

James Hong

James Hong

as Mr. Wu

Reviews

Rob

Terrible remake, original vastly superior...

Wuchak

***Intriguing, Spiritual, Insightful, Moving*** "The Day the Earth Stood Still" (2008) is an intriguing, powerful and even moving modern sci-fi blockbuster. I particularly like the symbolism: Klaatu=Christ, GORT=YaHWeH, as well as the numerous biblical references: Noah's Ark, the death plague, hu...

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