The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) Full Length Reaction
Added 2025-04-10 23:52:19 +0000 UTCAnother classic sci fi and this one was really cool! Got me thinking about what would really happen if this scenario happened now... I heard there's a remake but I also heard it's pretty terrible, though I'm curious how different it is than this version - anyone interested?
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This movie has been an absolute favourite of mine from when I was a kid, seen it more time than I can remember. So glad you like this one. Honestly the remake is truly terrible remake. An absolute classic sci-fi movie you should really consider add to these classics is THIS ISLAND EARTH outstanding effects and another great story and often copied by other movies. As always Jen brilliant work
RebRox65
2025-04-18 00:10:19 +0000 UTCAmazing film. Great reaction. I know your NO SPOILERS rule so I will just say this: You GOTTA do Army of Darkness after this. It has a perfect callback ti this film. It is a great comedy/horror movie from the 1980s. One of my all-time favorites (and I don't like horror.) You will have a MOAW (Mother of All Wheezes). I'd tell you more, but NO SPOILERS! You are just going to have to trust me on this one! đ
John DiGiantomasso
2025-04-15 22:22:14 +0000 UTCIn addition to The War of the Worlds, there is one movie from 1970 I think you would enjoy... "Colossus: The Forbin Project". I don't believe any of the other reactors have watched it.
Bammer
2025-04-13 21:11:00 +0000 UTCWhile I would watch her reaction to the remake, I would prefer she spend that time in a different movie. I'm copying your list for my house, many movies we haven't seen yet.
Kristin D
2025-04-12 20:26:01 +0000 UTCGreat reaction, Jen! This, in my opinion, is one of the greatest Science Fiction movies ever made. Note: not Sci-Fi which relies more on special effects (i.e. blasters, explosions, etc.) Early movie storytelling is so much different than movie-making today. There are two quotes from early movies that send chills up and down my spine. One, from âItâs a Wonderful Lifeâ (1946) when George tells Clarence (in the graveyard) that Harry saved the lives of every man on that transport and Clarence says, âEvery man on that transport died. Harry wasnât there to save them because you werenât there to save him.â The second is in this movie, ââŠthis Earth of yours will be reduced to a burned-out cinder.â Just the thought of that gives me chills. As noted, this movie was based on a short story by Harry Bates titled, âFarewell to the Masterâ, first published in October 1940. The short story is quite a bit different from the movie. I would love to see a movie made sticking closer to the story. The 2008 remake is not a good movie. Sure, there are some fans. Probably mostly fans of Keanu Reeves, who does a good job in the role of Klaatu. But a major drawback for me is the purpose of Klaatuâs visit. Itâs determined that, like in many Sci-Fi movies, humanity is judged to be an infestation of the Earth and (I donât think itâs a spoiler) must be eradicated if they donât change their ways. The second drawback is Jaden Smith is in it. Because, well letâs face it, Jaden Smith. Other 50s and 60s Science Fiction movies you may want to check out: âRocketship X-Mâ (1950) Space / Other Worlds âWhen Worlds Collideâ (1951) Disaster âThis Island Earthâ (1955) Alien / Space âFlight to Marsâ (1951) Space / Other Worlds âThe Thing From Another Worldâ (1951) Alien / Creature âThe War of the Worldsâ (1953) Alien Invasion âIt Came From Beneath The Seaâ (1955) Creature âEarth vs. The Flying Saucersâ (1956) Alien Invasion (special effects by the great Ray Harryhausen) âSatellite in the Skyâ (1956) Space âWorld Without Endâ (1956) Dystopian Future â20 Million Miles To Earthâ (1957) Alien / Creature âThe Incredible Shrinking Manâ (1957) Radioactive Effects âFiend Without a Faceâ (1958) Science Run Amuck âIt! The Terror From Beyond Spaceâ (1958) Space / Alien (1979âs âAlienâ drew a lot from this movie) âThe Angry Red Planetâ (1959) Space / Other Worlds And a few of my favorite early 60s Science Fiction movies: âBeyond the Time Barrierâ (1960) Time Travel âThe Day the Earth Caught Fireâ (1961) âX: The Man With The X-Ray Eyesâ (1963) Science Run Amuck âRobinson Crusoe on Marsâ (1964) Other Worlds âFantastic Voyageâ (1966) Canât really categorize it other than people get tiny
Miles E Coburn
2025-04-12 19:29:27 +0000 UTC
