The Day the Earth Stood Still
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A representative of an alien race that went through drastic evolution to survive its own climate change, Klaatu comes to Earth to assess whether humanity can prevent the environmental damage they have inflicted on their own planet. When barred from speaking to the United Nations, he decides humankind shall be exterminated so the planet can survive.
The Day the Earth Stood Still is a film that explores themes of spacecraft, government, panic. It also touches on extraterrestrial technology and ultimatum and evacuation.
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Scott Derrickson
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Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly, Jaden Smith, Jon Hamm, Kathy Bates, John Cleese, Kyle Chandler, Robert Knepper, Brandon T. Jackson, James Hong
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A representative of an alien race that went through drastic evolution to survive its own climate change, Klaatu comes to Earth to assess whether humanity can prevent the environmental damage they have inflicted on their own planet. When barred from speaking to the United Nations, he decides humankind shall be exterminated so the planet can survive.
The Day the Earth Stood Still is a film that explores themes of spacecraft, government, panic. It also touches on extraterrestrial technology and ultimatum and evacuation.
Director
Scott Derrickson
Cast
Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly, Jaden Smith, Jon Hamm, Kathy Bates, John Cleese, Kyle Chandler, Robert Knepper, Brandon T. Jackson, James Hong
spacecraft · government · panic · extraterrestrial technology · ultimatum · evacuation · tank · alien · remake · ufo
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