Official Site: thedaytheearthstoodstillmovie.com
Director(s): Scott Derrickson
Writer(s):David Scarpa, Edmund H. North
Producer(s): Paul Harris Boardman, Gregory Goodman, Erwin Stoff
Starring: Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly, Kathy Bates, Jaden Smith, John Cleese, and Jon Hamm (IMDb). Rated PG-13, 103 min.
Klaatu is an alien visitor with the objective of saving planet earth from its inhabitants, namely human beings. Far more superior in almost every aspect, Klaatu (Reeves) astounds earthlings and frightens them as well, especially, when they realize his plans to save the planet without saving them.This film met my expectations, because my expectations were not that high, but not in a pejorative manner. Very entertaining, and partially suspenseful, the film was wrought sufficiently enough to keep one entertained.
The special effects were good, and the story was good as well. And the casting for the leading role was superb. Keeanu Reeves was absolutely right for the part of Klaatu. Although the film was entertaining, it would have benefited greatly from more suspense, and more details about Klaatu's civilization. The pace of the film was good.
Definitely no lag. One scene in the movie that was pronounced was when Klaatu recognized how dichotomous humans are, as he watched Helen (Connelly) comfort her disconsolate son Jacob(Jayden Smith). This scene moved me.
Furthermore, this film aroused a sense of hope, that perhaps indeed on the precipice of total demise, earthlings can amend their ways. According to Metacritic.com the film received mixed reviews, and according to Rottentomatoes.com the film was granted 29 fresh tomatoes to 97 rotten ones. This film was OK I'll grade it a C+. Stay Tuned, Movieporium.blogspot.com.
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