Derrickson didn't make any major mistakes, but he also didn't find a way to make The Day the Earth Stood Still meaningful for a modern-day audience.
This review of The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) was written by Daniel Eagan and published by Film Journal International on 12 Dec 2008.
The Day the Earth Stood Still has generally received mixed reviews.
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