The Day the Earth Stood Still

5.6
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Directed by: Scott Derrickson
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.
Reviews (2)
Rob (Not rated)
Terrible remake, original vastly superior
Wuchak (Rated: 8)
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, hu...
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