The Day The Earth Stood Still (2008)

[RIOT]

I take it back. This remake looks like it is going to be good.

I can't believe I wrote this. I take it all back!

 

[Luke 42]

That is truly one of the absolutely worst movies I've ever seen:rage: I actually considered leaving the cinema, which I never have even thought of in any other movie.. God, it's awful!


I kept a stiff upper lip though..I pay, I stay

 

[irb]

...and who's the genius who casted Keanu Reeves for the part of Klaatu? [huh]

Well if you ask me, your question has five too many words in it. Although I do think his playing an emotionless robot suited him well to the Matrix.

 

[Feraud]

Reeves could be involved in another classic story remake.

LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - Keanu Reeves is about to develop a split personality as the star of a modern retelling of "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde."

http://movies.yahoo.com/news/movies.reuters.com/keanu-reeves-star-updated-quotjekyllquot-reuters

 

[Lady Day]

I dont think hes a bad movie star, but his is no actor.

I dont think he will have the range.
We all remember Much Ado About Nothing :eusa_doh:

LD

 

[silhouette53]

I'm on the fence !

That is truly one of the absolutely worst movies I've ever seen:rage: I actually considered leaving the cinema, which I never have even thought of in any other movie.. God, it's awful!


I kept a stiff upper lip though..I pay, I stay

I watched this movie recently and with an open mind. Remaking a classic movie ( which, lets be honest, is what the original is ! ) is no mean undertaking for any film maker - I mean, do you attempt to bring it 'up to date'? which is what has happened in this case, or do you keep it in its original era and produce a 'period' film ? In either case you have a tough job on your hands ! Lovers of the original are almost guaranteed to be disappointed really. I have to say it fell well short of my hopes and expectations but I wouldn't say it was the worst film I've ever watched by a long way ! The special effects were quite good and contrary to many peoples view that Mr Reeves' acting was 'wooden', I think an alien being would very probably be emotionless and deadpan ! he was no doubt chosen for that very reason ! LOL

I'll be generous and give it 5 out of 10