Upon its initial release, the film faced an uphill battle against the legacy of the original. Critics argued that the environmental message lacked the subtle punch of the 1951 script, and some found the pacing uneven.
(Keanu Reeves), an alien messenger who takes human form to assess whether humanity is worthy of saving or if it must be eradicated to protect the Earth's biosphere. The Day The Earth Stood Still 2008 720p BluRay ...