Remaking - Day the Earth Stood Still. Keanu picked for Klaatu

moyer777 · December 12, 2008, 11:42:59 PM

Andrew, Nathan and I went to The Day the Earth stood still tonight.

It was ok. Cool special effects, neat to see it modern. It reminded me more of a TV show though. I don't know why.

The cool big robot rocked.

Anyway, I think most here would at least enjoy it. I ate a bunch of popcorn and a huge diet coke.

:)

Rico · December 13, 2008, 01:17:00 PM

I pretty much agree. I kind of expected a bit more. No real surprises really in the film. It was well done, but just somehow kind of ordinary.

sheldor · December 13, 2008, 06:34:02 PM

It was definitely a different angle on the original - which was on last night. I sometimes wonder what these hollywood guys were thinking. Its a great story - why change it ?

wraith1701 · December 14, 2008, 02:50:33 PM

Quote from: markinro on December 13, 2008, 06:34:02 PM
... I sometimes wonder what these hollywood guys were thinking.

They're thinking "$$ ca-ching! $$"

X · December 14, 2008, 08:00:35 PM

Quote from: moyer777 on December 12, 2008, 11:42:59 PM
Andrew, Nathan and I went to The Day the Earth stood still tonight.

It was ok. Cool special effects, neat to see it modern. It reminded me more of a TV show though. I don't know why.

The cool big robot rocked.

Anyway, I think most here would at least enjoy it. I ate a bunch of popcorn and a huge diet coke.

:)

You ate a huge diet coke? Wow it must have been a really distracting movie

moyer777 · December 15, 2008, 08:28:14 AM

yes, and the straw was difficult to swallow, if only it had been a bendy one. :)

Bromptonboy · December 18, 2008, 01:13:13 PM

I just saw this remake today, and I have to say I was disappointed. What a lame ending - I don't want to spoil this for anyone - so I won't say more. Even the bewitching Jennifer Connelly couldn't save this film.
What an injustice to the thoughtful film of 1951.

Tan-Ru (banned) · December 22, 2008, 10:45:42 AM

Hey everyone,

I just got back from seeing this film in IMAX - who knew they just built one in my local theater.

I don't know if I was just in the right mind or what but I loved it.

I think it was a good update.

There was a scene in the movie that I have to admit made me cry a bit. I don't think I'm giving away anything when I say it reminded me that I am my father transformed.

The ending though abrupt may show one scenario that may be necessary in our times as some things have changed while others have not since the original film.

I was moved and there was discussion with the people I saw the film with afterwards. In that sense I think it a big success. I love films that make me think

:thumbsup

Meds · December 22, 2008, 01:48:06 PM

Quote from: moyer777 on December 15, 2008, 08:28:14 AM
yes, and the straw was difficult to swallow, if only it had been a bendy one. :)

I bet that sucked. ;)