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“We thought the Earth was ours. We were wrong.”
The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008)
December 10, 20081h 44mEN
5.7
3.7K votes
Overview
A representative of an alien race that went through drastic evolution to survive its own climate change, Klaatu comes to Earth to assess whether humanity can prevent the environmental damage they have inflicted on their own planet. When barred from speaking to the United Nations, he decides humankind shall be exterminated so the planet can survive.
Director
Scott DerricksonWriters
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Status
Released
Original Language
Mandarin
Budget
$80.0M
Revenue
$233.1M
Production Companies
Dune Entertainment IIIEarth Canada ProductionsHammerhead Productions3 Arts Entertainment20th Century Fox
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Rob
Terrible remake, original vastly superior
Wuchak
8.0***Intriguing, Spiritual, Insightful, Moving*** "The Day the Earth Stood Still" (2008) is an intriguing, powerful and even moving modern sci-fi blockbuster. I particularly like the symbolism: Klaatu=Christ, GORT=YaHWeH, as well as the numerous biblical references: Noah's Ark, the death plague, human beings trying to put God in a box literally, the sacrificial nature of agape love, etc. In other words, the film tackles subjects of great depth that every human being can relate to whatever their belief system. This itself separates it from the usual idiotic blockbuster fare. Now let me addr…
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