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The Day the Earth Stood Still streaming

2008 Movie Sci-Fi, Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction Ages 13+
By: Scott Derrickson With: Jon Hamm, John Cleese, Jennifer Connelly, Keanu Reeves, Kyle Chandler

Dr. Helen Benson is summoned to a military facility with several other scientists when an alien spacecraft of sorts arrives in New York City. Aboard is a human-like alien and a giant robot of immense size and power. The alien identifies himself as Klaatu and says he has come to save the Earth. The US military and political authorities see him as a threat however and decide to use so-called intensive interrogation techniques on him but Dr. Benson decides to facilitate his escape. When she learns exactly what he means when he says he is there to save the Earth, she tries to convince him to change his intentions.

Filmium rating
55%

Mood

Environmental
Hopeful
Melancholic
Serious
Thoughtful
Thrilling
Urgent

Cast & Crew

Scott Derrickson
David Scarpa
Edmund H. North
Jaden Smith
John Cleese
Jon Hamm
Keanu Reeves
Kathy Bates
Kyle Chandler
Jennifer Connelly

Adaptation

Remake
Science Fiction

Budget

High-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Cgi
Cgi Effects
Motion-Capture
Practical Effects
Visual Effects

Narrative Structure

Linear
Story-Driven

Pace

Action-Oriented
Dynamic
Fast-Paced
Tension-Building

Runtime

Long Runtime

Soundtrack

Ambient Music
Orchestral Score
Theremin

Style

Cgi
Cinematic
Linear
Modern Special Effects
Special Effects
Spectacular

Time-Period

2000S
Contemporary

Central Conflict

Alien-Human Relations
Environmental Destruction
Saving Earth

Characters

Gort
Helen Benson
Jacob Benson
Klaatu

Ending

Electronics Shut Down
Planet Saved
Self-Sacrifice

Historical Context

Cold War Allegory Replaced
Environmental Awareness
Post-9/11

Key Plot Points

Alien Arrival
Earth'S Deactivation
Robot Attack
Swarm Of Nanomachines

Plot

Alien Intervention
Alien Visitation
Environmental Crisis
Humanity'S Destruction
Humanity'S Reckoning

Setting

Contemporary
Karakoram Mountains
New York City
Underground Facility
Urban Environment

Shooting Location

New York
Vancouver

Theme

Environmentalism
Humanity'S Impact
Humanity'S Self-Destruction
Inter-Species Communication
Redemption

Genre

Action
Drama
Science Fiction

Audiences

Adults
Environmentalists
Environmentally Conscious Viewers
Science Fiction Fans

Titles

The Day The Earth Stood Still

Awards

Jaden Smith Award

Box Office Success

$233 Million Worldwide

Critical Reception

Critic Scores
Negative Reviews

Popularity

Dvd/Blu-Ray Sales
Rental Success

Ratings

Metacritic 40
Rotten Tomatoes 21%

Reception

Box Office Success
Mixed Reviews
Negative Critical Reception
Special Effects

Production Countries

Canada
United States

Release Year

2008
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