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.

Keanu Reeves
as Klaatu

Jennifer Connelly
as Helen Benson

Jaden Smith
as Jacob Benson

Jon Hamm
as Michael Granier

Kathy Bates
as Regina Jackson

John Cleese
as Professor Barnhardt

Kyle Chandler
as John Driscoll

Robert Knepper
as Colonel

Brandon T. Jackson
as Target Tech

James Hong
as Mr. Wu
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...