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Summary: A Great Film - In Any Genre
Review: That this is a marvelous picture goes without saying; superb acting, story, and direction, with a great score to boot. Just one question: where is the DVD?
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Summary: Good Movie for Kids & Teens
Review: I kept thinking this space man alien is going to blow up all the earth and earthlings. I kept thinking he will blast them to shreads. I expect revenge. Violence. Blood. So I'm wondering what is this all about. I have never seen a movie without so little action and not enough killing. Then it dawns on me. Maybe I've been seeing the wrong type of movies all this time. Maybe it not always necessary to live in a worlk where I am afraid to walk alone at night. Maybe the life on other plantet is more smarter than us. It get me to thinking and that's what I like so much about this move. You realize that a great movie can be made with some people just talking a d enjoying each other. Maybe even some people will make friends from smarter people from outer space living on another planet or two. This movie is a good one for all ages.
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Summary: On the History of Film
Review: I saw this movie on original release and loved it then and ever since. It may seem slow to the Star Wars generation and has only low tech special effects, but is a great science fiction movie.As a study in the history of film and a view of the standard thought of the 50's it is remarkable. The space craft is approaching the earth at "over 3000 miles and hour" and the alien visitor says that he has come from "billions of miles away." The Doctors discussing the alien's rapid healing wound while chain smoking is an interesting view of the times of the film. No collection of science fiction films is complete without this one and also a great video.
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Summary: SCI FI at it's Best
Review: One of the best early (never againg! ) movies in the sci-fi genre and in showing man's fear (and consequences) and reaction to the unknown. Who could possibly forget Gort--the huge robot (policeman) built to cause total destruction when forced to retaliate. Or the words, Klatu, Barada, Nikto that have lived on for many sci-fi generations. This movie definitely falls in the five star category and one that should be considered for updating for the movie screens!
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Summary: GREAT MOVIE!
Review: Yet another great science fiction classic from the 50s. I recommend it for all sci-fi buffs. The "Star Wars" generation may find it a little slow, but that's probalby because of the drama and tension as the plot and hunt for the "spaceman" unfolds. The 50s cold war is very much part of the story. Special effects are dated, but still a great movie!
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Summary: Everything about this film is excellent!
Review: This movie makes most of today's special-effects- heavy blockbusters look amateur. Everything is top notch in this one. Michael Rennie is very convincing as the alien visitor who shows compassion for the people of Earth who are advancing too quickly in war technology for their own good. Patricia Neal is also good in her role of mother to a son who spends time with the mysterious stranger Mr. Carpenter. The special effects in this film were beyond anything seen at the time and continue to be impressive to this day, considering that this film was made in 1951. They are not too flashy; they are subtle enough that viewers are not distracted and they will actually make you think more about the power that the giant robot Gort wields. The phrase "he could destroy the world" holds special meaning when you see him melt weapons and revive the fallen Klaatu. This film also has several amusing scenes, such as when Klaatu offers to pay to see a movie. This one is also full of suspense. When the Earth stands still, it's truly an impressive sight. On top of all of that, you have the impressive soundtrack by the legendary Bernard Hermann. Buy this to see a truly great example of film-making. This is definitely not just for sci-fi fans.
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Summary: Intelligent Sciense-Fiction With A Message!
Review: This is one of the best and most intelligent Science-Fiction films of all time. At the time it was made, Cold War paranoia was rampant and the threat of 'the bomb' was more and more becoming a reality. And that is where this film came along, it was made at a time when films 'tried to make a difference' and burried beneath the metallic exterior of 'The Day The Earth...' is a message, a message of peace, but put into sci-fi context; aliens come to earth and warn 'Peace, or else...'. When you take a look at all the pre-70's sci-fi films 'The Day...' stands out like a sore thumb, it is one of the few that have stood the test of time and that continue to captivate people of all ages. But the success of the film not only lies in the material it also features an excellent cast. Michael Rennie is perfect for the part, he has a coldness and a sense of absence of feeling that fits perfectly. Robert Wise also directed with great assurance, adding timeless elements, such as Gort the eight-foot indestructible robot and the important message that Patricia Neal is give to save the earth from destruction; Klatu...Barada...Nikto, those words linger in your mind long afterwards. The metallic electronic score also adds to the effect. From a scale of 1-10 I give this film an 8!
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Summary: Good movie,so why no DVD?
Review: The Day the Earth Stood Still is a classic science fiction film and is well directed by Robert Wise.Michael Rennie puts in a good performance as Klaatu and the storyline is always interesting with good performances all around.So why isn't this classic availiable on DVD?
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Summary: And the earth did stand still
Review: "The day the earth stood still" is probably the single best science fiction film ever made. I feel that what you dont see,but what you imagine what Gort will do is part of the universal appeal of this classic. Considering the fact that it was released at the height of the Cold War can only add to its effect. I have always been a big Michael Rennie fan, and found his performance as the alien "Mr Carpenter" superbly understated. The special effects are just that without being overdone as some of the more recent films have been. The scenes of all the power going off around the world are excellent. The 'supporting cast,headed by a very young Patricia Neal is uniformly excellent,and I particularly enjoyed Sam Jaffe's Albert Einstein like character's attempts to help "Carpenter" get his message across to the doubters in Washington. When Gort comes to take Carpenter's body out of the jail, you really do understand the power he has. Mr Spock would know that Carpenter would not indeed "live long and prosper,but the two are brothers non the less. I also found paralells to ET's desire to go home. A truly amazing film for all time. Carpenter and Gort would have been right there with sledge hammers when the Berlin wall came down!
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Summary: Still the best Science Fiction movie to date
Review: TDTESS is my all-time favorite sci-fi movie. It is always a pleasure to watch a science fiction movie that has a message and a good story, and does not need high tech special effects. Like the SR-71 Blackbird, it could never be duplicated. All of today's modern high technology can never improve on excellence. A MUST for a science fiction video library.
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