Review of The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) by Richardr. — 13 Dec 2008

Interesting premise, fairly well executed.

This review of The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) was written by Richardr. on 13 Dec 2008.

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

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It may have nice visual effects, but without the heart and message that made the 1951 version a classic, The Day the Earth Stood Still it's…

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For most of the way this ecofriendly fantasy is pleasantly clunky, and Reeves, whose expressive range here is slim to none, is perfectly cast…

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I saw this 2008 version several years ago, and I just watched the original 1951 version…

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