From Out Of Space... A Warning And An Ultimatum! A spacecraft lands in Washington D.C. and an alien emerges flanked by a menacing robot with destructive capabilities far beyond anyone's imagination. So begins the science-fiction thriller The Day The Earth Stood Still a classic ""atomic movie"" from the 50s that would go on to inspire alien-invasion films for decades to come. Rebuffed in his efforts to meet the world's leaders and warn them of the earth's impending doom
Review:
"The Day The Earth Stood Still"
(20th Century Fox - USA - 1951)
Starring:
Michael Rennie - Patricia Neal
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Black & White
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Running Time: 1 Hour 32 Minutes
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A True Classic Motion Picture from 20th Century Fox.
Forget about the latest remake of this motion picture as it is overblown, full of computer generated imagery, and the acting leaves a great deal to be required - the actors and actresses in this latest version are still struggling to get out of their paper bags.
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Original Version the Best
If you want to view an example of inventive motion picture making from the studios of 20th Century Fox then I strongly suggest you see the original version of this motion picture, released to cinemas in 1951. The storyline was adapted from Harry Bates' work, "Farewell to the Master". The screenplay was written by Edmund North with direction by Robert Wise.
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Superb Performances
Superb performances were presented by all the production team, technicians and cast combined with a restrained direction by Robert Wise. The magnificent moody music score was provided by Bernard Herrmann and the message contained in the storyline is just as relevant today as it was in 1951.
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Landmark Science Fiction Drama
This was, and still remains, a landmark science fiction drama about a dignified alien, Klaatu (Michael Rennie) who visits the Earth to deliver an anti nuclear warning, then stays to learn that his peaceful views are shared by most, but not all, human beings.. Brilliantly acted, its message is more timely than ever. Remember, Klaatu barada nikto!
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Do not miss this classic motion picture!
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