A Blah Re-make

The Day the Earth Stood Still had the potential to be a decent sci-fi movie. The visuals and musical score created an atmosphere of foreboding but these weren't enough to make for a truly enjoyable movie. This was because the story was poorly developed and the characters had no depth and it seemed like the movie was a showcase for advertisers more than anything else.

Keanu Reeves does the unemotional bent that he's known for and Jennifer Connolly doesn't have much to do. This movie takes the cake when it comes to annoying characters - Kyle Chandler's character was excruciating to watch but ultimately kudos go to Jaden Smith for portraying one of the most irritating characters EVER! Yes I'm being sarcastic. I didn't connect with the child's pain and he just came across as pesky.

Sadly this movie is watchable but ultimately forgettable. Go watch the original instead.



5/10