The Day the Earth Stood Still
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"The Day the Earth Stood Still" is 20th Century Fox's contemporary reinvention of its 1951 classic. Keanu Reeves portrays Klaatu, an alien whose arrival on our planet triggers a global upheaval. As governments and scientists race to unravel the mystery behind the visitor's appearance, a woman (Jennifer Connelly) and her young stepson get caught up in his mission – and come to understand the ramifications of his being a self-described "friend to the Earth". Director: Scott Derrickson Writer(s): David Scarpa Cast: Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connolly, Kathy Bates, Jaden Smith, Jon Hamm, Kyle Chandler Release Date: December 12, 2008 Official Site: DTESSMovie.com Distributor: Twentieth Century Fox Genre: Sci-Fi, Thriller Rating: Rated PG-13 for some sci-fi disaster images and violence. |




