The Day the Earth Stood Still

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Cast & Crew

Keanu Reeves
Klaatu

Jennifer Connelly
Dr. Helen Benson

Kathy Bates
Regina Jackson

Jaden Smith
Jacob Benson

John Cleese
Professor Barnhardt

Jon Hamm
Michael Granier

Kyle Chandler
John Driscoll

Robert Knepper
Colonel

James Hong
Mr. Wu

John Rothman
Dr. Myron

Sunita Prasad
Rouhani

Juan Riedinger
William Kwan

Sam Gilroy
Tom

Tanya Champoux
Isabel

Scott Derrickson
Director

David Scarpa
Screenwriter

Gregory Goodman
Producer

Paul Harris Boardman
Producer

Erwin Stoff
Producer

David Tattersall
Cinematographer

David Brisbin
Production Design

Wayne Wahrman
Film Editor

Tyler Bates
Original Music

Tish Monaghan
Costume Designer

Mindy Marin
Casting

Coreen Mayrs
Casting

Heike Brandstatter
Casting

Elizabeth Wilcox
Set Decoration

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Critic Reviews for The Day the Earth Stood Still

Audience Reviews for The Day the Earth Stood Still

• Sep 18, 2015

  Having never seen the original I can't tell you if it's better or worse, First off I thought the plot was intelligent and different to any other alien invasion movie it was told well but it felt like they didn't know how to end it and felt rushed and will probably leave most feeling abit let down, Keanu Reeves does an ok job but most of the time it feels like he's a robot not an alien so his style of acting wasn't helping the movie, I didn't care for Jaden Smiths character as I think kids in films like this are just annoying as 99 times out of 100 they survive so that also makes us difficult to get into the film as we all know kids ALWAYS survive, The effects were great and done well, There was very little action and I think just adding abit more especially with the giant robots would of gone down better with viewers, It's not a terrible movie it's just a let down as Hollywood seems to think that good effects can save a poor script.
  Jamie C Super Reviewer
• Nov 30, 2012

  The Day the Earth Stood Still was one of those remakes that was warranted but failed to connect. Keanu Reeves and Jennifer Connolly are both well cast and the filmmaker had an idea that is still an interesting topic now, but the story-line is a mess and the pacing is tedious. This film could've of been the must-see event of the Christmas period but the scathing reviews and a film that is essentially, uneventful, deterred the audiences. There's support characters that chew the scenery and have no depth. The special effects are questionably poor at times. The only worth while parts of the film are the action scenes and the two leads. The original has aged considerably so having a film remake was not one of those moments where the film is a classic and untouchable. I really wanted to enjoy this film but found it underwhelming. 25/09/2020
  Brendan O Super Reviewer
• Dec 02, 2011

  As the critics and viewers have said before, this is all visual and no plot. I will give it credit, the visuals are beautiful, and it was the only thing keeping my attention. The plot is pathetic, so many cliche moments, and I haven't seen the original but even I know it didn't keep to it at all. The acting from the whole cast was weak, not horrible, but weak. Keanu Reeves was terrible, he didn't DO anything except use a deep voice. The music was okay, it seemed like half action, half horror music if you listen correctly. I love Jennifer Connelly but after this and The Dilemma im losing hope in her. If you want great visual effects and explosions, thats all this movie is.
  Bradley W Super Reviewer
• Oct 16, 2011

  An ok sci-fi flick with very few suspense and action.
  Jacob P Super Reviewer

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