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The Day the Earth Stood Still

Release Date: Dec 12, 2008
Rated: some sci-fi disaster images and violence
Runtime: 1 hr. 50 min.
Genres: Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Suspense/Thriller
Director:Scott Derrickson
Cast:Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, Kathy Bates, Jaden Smith. Full cast + crew

Synopsis

Keanu Reeves tops this adaptation of the seminal 1951 sci-fi film The Day the Earth Stood Still with this 20th Century Fox production. Scott Derrickson (The Exorcism of Emily Rose) helms the story of an alien traveler, Klaatu (Reeves), who heads to Earth along with his bodyguard robot, Gort, to deliver a warning of planetary destruction if the people of the world fail to stop laying waste to the environment. Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, and Kathy Bates co-star in the David Scarpa-penned film. ~ Jeremy...more

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The Day My Brain Stood Still by gegan
I sat there, waiting and waiting, for something original to happen. You know? There is always supposed to be at least ONE wow-factor moment. This movie...

The Day I Sat Still In My Seat by Half-Breed
I went to the sneak preview on Thursday night, and since I got free tickets to see it in IMAX, I can't really complain too much. However, I can say that...