The Day the Earth Stood Still
The Day the Earth Stood Still
The Day the Earth Stood Still
- PG-13
- 1h 44m
- 2008
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Keanu Reeves stars in this contemporary reinvention of the sci-fi classic that tells the story of an alien who travels across the universe to warn of an impending crisis on Earth.
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Rotten Tomatoes® Score
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Critics Consensus: Heavy on special effects, but without a coherent story at its base, The Day the Earth Stood Still is subpar re-imagining of the 1951 science-fiction classic.
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Common Sense Says
Sci-fi remake has big effects but no real power.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that this drama/thriller (which is a remake of a 1950s classic that most kids probably haven't seen) has lots of urban destruction, as well as some scenes of science-fiction-style violence perpetrated against people. There's some blood and some graphic visuals, such as when a man with broken legs is healed through super-science and his broken legs are seen straightening out. There's also a notable amount of product placement, particularly for Windows and McDonald's. On a positive note, there's basically nothing in the way of swearing or sex, and the movie offers thought-provoking discussion about humanity's relationship with Earth's ecology.
A Lot or A Little?
The parents’ guide to what’s in this movie.
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Additional Info
- Genre:Sci-Fi, Action, Thriller
- Release Date:December 12, 2008
- Languages:English
- Captions:English, Spanish
- Audio Format:5.1
- Screen Pass Eligible:Yes
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