| | Day The Earth Stood Still DVD (19 Customer Reviews)
| Category | Horror DVDs, Science-Fiction/Fantasy Movies, Recommended Videos, Classic, Essential Cinema, Aliens, G-Rated, Robots/Cyborgs, Politics, Justice, AFI Top 100 Thrills | | Starring | Michael Rennie, Patricia Neal, Sam Jaffe, Hugh Marlowe, Billy Gray, Edith Evanson, Frances Bavier, Frank Conroy, Tyler McVey, Lock Martin, Drew Pearson | | Director | Robert Wise | | Composer | Bernard Herrmann | | Director of Photography | Leo Tover | | Editor | William H. Reynolds | | Producer | Julian C. Blaustein | | Production Designer | Lyle Wheeler, Addison Hehr | | Screenwriter | Edmund H. North |
The film soberly depicts the arrival of an alien dignitary, Klaatu, who has come to earth with his deadly robot, Gort, to deliver the message that earthlings must stop warring among themselves--or else. Stars Stars Michael Rennie, Robert Osterloh, Lock Martin, Patricia Neal. Beginning with a documentary style that immediately hooks the viewer, THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL, based on the Harry Bates short story "Farewell to the Master," becomes as much a human interest story as it does a sci-fi B-movie classic. The film soberly depicts the arrival of an alien dignitary, Klaatu (Michael Rennie), who has come to earth with his deadly robot, Gort (Lock Martin), to deliver the message that earthlings must stop warring among themselves--or else. After being shot at by ignorant, panicky military guards, Klaatu is brought to a Washington, D.C., hospital, where he begs a sympathetic but frank Major White (Robert Osterloh) to gather all the world's leaders so he can tell them more specifically what he has come 250 million miles to warn them about. Losing patience, Klaatu slips into the human world, adapting a false identity and living at a boarding house where he meets a smart woman with a conscience, Helen Benson (Patricia Neal), and her inquisitive son, Bobby (Billy Gray). Both mother and son soon find themselves embroiled in the complex mystery of Klaatu, his message, and the government's witch hunt for the alien. Made during the cold war--when Americans were obsessed with the destructive capabilities of the atomic bomb--THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL, thanks to its beautiful pacing, excellent dialogue, and haunting score by Bernard Herrmann, is still a treat for contemporary audiences. THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL was added to the Library of Congress National Film Registry in 1995.
Lock Martin, who plays Gort, was discovered at Graumann's Chinese Theater, where he was an usher. The filmmakers needed a tall, strong man, so they hired seven-foot-tall Martin. However, the costume he had to wear was so restraining that he was unable to lift Patricia Neal for an important scene, so wires had to hold her up. The wires are clearly visible in the final cut of the film. Day The Earth Stood Still Quotes/Excerpts: "Klaatu Barada Nikto"--Alien (Michael Rennie) to his robot guard, Gort (Lock Martin) Day The Earth Stood Still Reviews: Rating: B
-- Steve Daly, Entertainment Weekly "...Today's sci-fi filmmakers could learn a thing or two from an old black-and-white gem that has the here and now written all over it..."
-- Marc Bernardin, Entertainment Weekly "...One of the classiest sci-fi staples ever..."
-- Mike Clark, USA Today "Outstanding for its religious symbolism, overt anti-war message, and one of the coolest robots in cinema history..."
-- Peter Hogan, Uncut Day The Earth Stood Still Video Day The Earth Stood Still Movie Review Average Rating: (4.6 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Stood still
This movie had me sitting still. I greatly enjoyed it and it brought back a lot of good memories....
Submitted by fortydogg00120000 (Compton, Calif. USA) 
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 great classic sci fi
Although this movie is dated and the special effects pale by modern standards, this is a classic sci fi movie. Very well acted, intriguing and eerie at the same time, about a powerful alien that comes to earth when they discover humans have nuclear technology. The alien warns mankind to curb their violent ways or face destruction from more powerful beings. I give this the top recommendation in sci fi, it ranks with any, if viewed in the context of a 1951 film.
Submitted by hrtbrker70 (Columbus Ohio)
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still one of the best science fiction stories
I SAW THIS AS YOUNG GIRL AND IT STARTED MY FASCINATION WITH SCINCE FICTION A JOLLY GOOD FILM
Submitted by melsham (australia)
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Terrific film that will always be a favorite of sci-fi fans...great message to save the earth...the photography and special effects, for the day, are terrific...nowadays it wouldn't pass for good enough though.
Submitted by dharvey2704 (Winters, California)
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One of the wonderful SiFy movies.
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Mono - English
Mono - Spanish
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Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary -
1. Robert Wise - Director, Nicholas Meyer - Science Fiction Filmmaker
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