Review of The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) by Sam F — 19 Jan 2013

Special effects were great(saw in Imax) plot didn't live up to original.

This review of The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) was written by Sam F on 19 Jan 2013.

The Day the Earth Stood Still has generally received mixed reviews.

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Skip it and see the orginal black and white. While the 1951 version will lack the great FX the story is much better and the acting not as flat…

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