Review of The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) by Steven D. Greydanus for Decent Films Guide — 12 Dec 2008
A credible effort to honor the original while contributing something new. Derrickson effectively builds and sustains a sense of thoughtful tension - until the screenplay lets him down.
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This review of The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) was written by Steven D. Greydanus and published by Decent Films Guide on 12 Dec 2008.
The Day the Earth Stood Still has generally received mixed reviews.
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