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A Classic Disappointment

RCotty from , 23rd April, 2009

The original title had to be mentioned in any review of this film. As afterall it is little more than a remake. Unfortunately todays film making technology should be able, in the right hands, to take one of the best sci-fi movies of all time and modernise it to its full potential. However this movie fails to pick up the pace, and leaves you unsatisfied by the end credits. GORT is by the far the main on-screen attraction and its appearances on screen are few and far between. Only appearing 3 times throughout the movies 100 minute running time. Barely pulling off much of a presence at the futile and brainless attempts of the united states government to contain and cooperate with the deep space visitors. Throughout the movie you realise that the entire story is a cliche of envionmental warnings and military mis-haps. Further let down by the shallow and half-hearted cast members. Reeves gives a solid performance although comfortably close to most of his recent roles as an actor. The only thing that keeps you watching this movie is Connelly's acting performance, as she has proven before she can be the spotlight of an essentially pace-lacking movie such as this one. It's just a shame that the modern re-make of this title has lost its opportunity to capitolise on the promise that undoubtedly persuaded 20th Century Fox to fund it. One of the only great things about this blu-ray title is that the high-def transfer is a solid and polished one. The visuals are up to and beyond todays standard especially at the scenes of the GORT and the mysterious globes that are dotted around the earth. And the DTS 5.1 sound track gives precise and sharp audio to fit the detailed picture. Most noticeably in the all too rare action scenes. But the places where these aspects shine are interrupted in almost every case by the side-cast members who represent the government officials, that almost seem to have been pulled off the street. After all is said and done. The movie feels rushed. The acting lacks passion and drive. And the plot tries to reinvent itself for the modern day world but all together brings nothing new or exciting to the sci-fi genre. Something that couldnt be in any higher contrast to the original that basically invented it.

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Enjoyed it

fee1974 from , 27th February, 2010

enjoyed but it but can see why it would annoy most folk

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Day the Earth Stood Still

A Customer from Coventry, 28th January, 2010

If you've seen the trailer for this film then you've seen all the best bits. DULL!

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Day the Earth Stood Still

A Customer from Saffron Walden, 25th January, 2010

Was expecting some action but there was none! Still don't know what the film was really about. Very strange film. Don't bother.

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Nothing special!

Ali1407 from , 23rd January, 2010

Managed to get to the end of this film but i was that impressed. Bit dissapointing!

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