Review of The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) by Ted Mahar for Portland Oregonian — 17 Aug 2011
Despite the fantastic basis of the story, the movie isn't dominated by its effects, or even the eight-foot-tall robot Gort. It's really just about an alien visitor trying to convince us to try and get along in an age where the nuclear threat is very real.
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This review of The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) was written by Ted Mahar and published by Portland Oregonian on 17 Aug 2011.
The Day the Earth Stood Still has generally received very positive reviews.
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