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The Day the Earth Stood Still

Starring: Frances Bavier, Marshall Bradford Director: Robert Wise

4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (226 customer reviews)

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Actors: Frances Bavier, Marshall Bradford, John Burton, Wheaton Chambers, James Craven
Directors: Robert Wise
Format: NTSC
Language: English
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Studio: 20th Century Fox
DVD Release Date: Mar 2 2004

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (226 customer reviews)

ASIN: B00005JKFR
Amazon.ca Sales Rank: #4,712 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)
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#9 in DVD > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Science Fiction > Robots & Androids
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A hallmark of the science fiction genre as well as a wry commentary on the political climate of the 1950s, The Day the Earth Stood Still is a sci-fi movie less concerned with special effects than with a social parable. A spacecraft lands in Washington, D.C., carrying a humanoid messenger from another world (Michael Rennie) imparting a warning to the people of Earth to cease their violent behavior. But panic ensues as the messenger lands and is shot by a nervous soldier. His large robot companion threatens the Capitol as the messenger escapes the confines of the hospital. He moves in with a family as a boarder and blends into society to observe the full range of the human experience. Director Robert Wise (West Side Story) not only provides one of the most recognisable icons of the science fiction world in his depiction of the massive robot loyal to his master, but he avoids the obvious camp elements of the story to create a quiet and observant story highlighting both the good and the bad in human nature. --Robert Lane, Amazon.com

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A hallmark of the science fiction genre as well as a wry commentary on the political climate of the 1950s, The Day the Earth Stood Still is a sci-fi movie less concerned with special effects than with a social parable. A spacecraft lands in Washington, D.C., carrying a humanoid messenger from another world (Michael Rennie) imparting a warning to the people of Earth to cease their violent behavior. But panic ensues as the messenger lands and is shot by a nervous soldier. His large robot companion destroys the Capitol as the messenger escapes the confines of the hospital. He moves in with a family as a boarder and blends into society to observe the full range of the human experience. Director Robert Wise (West Side Story) not only provides one of the most recognizable icons of the science fiction world in his depiction of the massive robot loyal to his master, but he avoids the obvious camp elements of the story to create a quiet and observant story highlighting both the good and the bad in human nature. --Robert Lane

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5.0 out of 5 stars un grand film sur le th�me dela tol�rance, Sep 16 2009

By	babar54 "babar" (france) - See all my reviews

venant d'une autre autre galaxie,klaatu(michael rennie)et gort son robot atterrissent sur la terre dans le but d'y �tablir une paix durable entre les hommes,malgr� la forme humaine de klaatu,l'accueil qui lui est r�serv� est des plus hostiles .hospitalis� il parvient cependant � s'�chapper et rencontre un jeune femme(Patricia neal) qui devient son alli�e. r�alis� par robert wise.le jour ou la terre s'arr�ta est un film phare du cin�ma des ann�es 50:atmosph�re angoissante,suspense haletant et message pacifiste. un chef-oeuvre de la science-fiction,surprenant et magnifique.film en noir et blanc remasteriss�

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5.0 out of 5 stars At last, I found it on DVD !!!, Nov 10 2005

By	TRIPOD (Quebec Canada) - See all my reviews

A classic old movie I saw when I was much younger ! I've always loved not the threat but the constatation that if we earthlings don't behave adequately by taking our fate in our hands, first instauring peace on earth, then living in harmony with our planet, someone or "something" else could come and impose it on us or else !!!

This film does just that ! A must see movie !

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5.0 out of 5 stars All time best SF movie, Sep 10 2005

By	Ray "Ray" (Alberta) - See all my reviews

I just recently watched this terrific DVD at a friend's home.
It has been years since I have seen this movie classic and what a treat this viewing has been. I forgot what a great movie this was. I am definitely adding this DVD to my collection and I vote it the all time best SF movie

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5.0 out of 5 stars a great classic sci-fi film
I remember how intreguied I was the first time I saw, "The Day the Earth Stood Still and still am no matter how many times I see it. Read more

Published on Jul 19 2004 by M. J Myles

5.0 out of 5 stars Still standing still after all these years
Where does one begin with such a classic film. The Day the Earth Stood Still is the definition of classic. Read more

Published on Jul 19 2004 by Robert Busko

5.0 out of 5 stars "Klaatu barada nikto"
There are a handful of 1950's sci-fi movies that have a big reputation - "When Worlds Collide", "The Thing From Another World", "Forbidden Planet",... Read more

Published on Jun 20 2004 by K. Gittins

5.0 out of 5 stars SkyNet's Granddaddy
I first saw this film in the mid 50s. It was excellent then and it remains so today. The effects are quaint, much of the action is completely implausable, but nonetheless the... Read more

Published on Jun 15 2004 by Paul B.

5.0 out of 5 stars The Day the Earth Stood Still
A timeless film. It's story is a valid lesson forever. Tastefully done, it has no embarassing moments due to it being dated, save when Klaatu says "dingus". Read more

Published on May 25 2004 by bob lundy

5.0 out of 5 stars The Day the Earth Welcomed a Sci-Fi Classic
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I'm not sure of the exact day but the month and year was September 1951 when this somewhat serious sci-fi classic was released into theatres. Read more

Published on May 2 2004 by Stephen Pletko

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome.
'The Day the Earth Stood Still' is an awesome science fiction movie about intelligent and friendly aliens visiting the Earth. Read more

Published on April 26 2004 by Dhaval Vyas

5.0 out of 5 stars A half-century has not dulled its impact!
With no major stars, Robert Wise's film is as timely and relevant today as it was when it premiered in 1951. Read more

Published on April 23 2004 by Reginald D. Garrard

5.0 out of 5 stars One of The All Time Great Science Fiction Movies
This has to be my favorite sci fi movie. I have watched it again and again. I never get bored with it. Read more

Published on April 20 2004 by Sidney E. Johnson

4.0 out of 5 stars The Day the Earth Stood Still
This flm still gives me the chills - even though I first saw it (at the age of 11) when it was first broadcast on network TV (Saturday Night @ the Movies, 1962). Read more

Published on April 11 2004 by Tom_C