The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) - Movie

The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008)
Klaatu (Keanu Reeves), an extraterrestrial visitor to planet Earth, becomes the herald of upheaval on a global scale. As the world's governments and scientists race to understand what is happening and how to stop it, Dr. Helen Benson (Jennifer Connelly) and her stepson come to understand the chilling ramifications behind Klaatu's statement that he is a "friend to the Earth."
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Release Date: December 12th, 2008

DVD Release Date: April 7th, 2009

PG-13 |1 hr 44 min

Plot Summary

Klaatu (Keanu Reeves), an extraterrestrial visitor to planet Earth, becomes the herald of upheaval on a global scale. As the world's governments and scientists race to understand what is happening and how to stop it, Dr. Helen Benson (Jennifer Connelly) and her stepson come to understand the chilling ramifications behind Klaatu's statement that he is a "friend to the Earth."

Cast: Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly, Kathy Bates, Jaden Smith, John Cleese, Jon Hamm, Kyle Chandler, Robert Knepper

Director: Scott Derrickson

Genres: Science fiction

Production Co: 3 Arts Entertainment

Keywords: Doctor , Relationships , Spirited , Transformation , Rivalry , 2000s , Investigation ,

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Ratings & Reviews

63
Carrie RickeyPhiladelphia Inquirer
An entertaining rethink of the 1951 classic. show more
10
Joe MorgensternWall Street Journal
What's never explained is why anyone would do such a dumb remake of Robert Wise's 1951 sci-fi classic. show more
50
Kirk HoneycuttThe Hollywood Reporter
Despite the best efforts of stars Keanu Reeves and Jennifer Connelly, this new "Day" is tired and corny. show more