The Day The Earth Stood Still - Released 12th Dec 2008

The Day The Earth Stood Still is a remake of the 1951 film of the same name. It revolves around alien forces trying to jump-start Earth back to a more populate-able planet by destroying mankind. Basically, keywords involved in the story content of the movie are 'Environmental Care', 'Stupid Human Habits and Ignorance That's Destroying The Planet' and 'Please Enjoy and Appreciate The Special Effects
We've Done'.

Checklist After Watching:

• Environment Message - I'm going to be more respectful towards our beautiful blue planet.
• Habits and Ignorance Realization - CHECKED! REALIZED!
• Special Effects - Excellent! You can always count on the people at WETA DIGITAL (The guys who did LOTR Trilogy and King Kong).

Keanu Reeves was simply perfect for this role. There's just that Neo from The Matrix feel when he does these types of movies. It blends in very well in this one.

I can't figure Jennifer Connelly out. In every movie that she's been in, the way she acts is put it simply SIMILAR. Don't get what I'm talking about? Go watch HULK, BLOOD DIAMOND and A BEAUTIFUL MIND back to back. It's not a bad thing, I'm merely saying that, the way she acts simply works in every movie she's in. Gifted? I suppose.

A lot of people gave negative comments on this movie. I was almost sucked in to these remarks. But I was strong, I managed to stay away from the Dark side :p
Overall, it's a very entertaining movie and the effects was just inspiring. There's just one thing I can't figure out though - what's with the sphere thingy? couldn't they just used spaceships?
4/5 stars - mostly for effects