The Day The Earth Stood Still Original Classic DVD Review
When I first heard of the NEW The Day The Earth Stood Still movie releasing in theaters on December I wasn’t aware of the classic. Yes, I did not even know there was an original version of this movie from 1951. So, when we were asked to review the 1951 original on DVD we agreed so that we could compare it to the remake. Basically, The Day The Earth Stood Still is about an Alien visiting Earth. I’m sure back in the 1950s this movie would have been terrifying but seeing it directly after seeing the remake is not something I recommend. However, that being said it is still considered one of the most thought-provoking science fiction movies of all time. By the way, we definitely recommend viewing the new remake as well.
Here is a complete synopsis from the box:
A spaceship lands in Washington D.C., capturing the attention of the world. But the alien emissary it brings refuses to reveal his mission to any single government, leaving the military, the politicians, and millions of ordinary people to wait in fear. Soon their distrust turns to calls for violence. But one young woman and her son befriend him…and soon realize that they may be all that stands between the human race and total destruction.
One great thing about this special edition DVD set is that you get a sneak peek of the new remake as well as lots of extras which are mentioned below
New: Exclusive First Look At The New Movie The Day The Earth Stood Still Starring
Keanu Reeves And Jennifer Connelly
• Commentary by Robert Wise and Nicholas Meyer
• New: Commentary by Film & Music Historians John Morgan, Steven Smith, William Stromberg and Nick Redman
• New: Isolated Score Track
• New: The Mysterious, Melodious Theremin
• New: The Day The Earth Stood Still Main Title Live Performance By Peter Pringle
• New: The Making of The Day the Earth Stood Still
• New: Decoding “Klaatu Barada Nikto”: Science Fiction as Metaphor Featurette
• New: A Brief History of Flying Saucers Featurette
• New: The Astounding Harry Bates Featurette
• New: Edmund North: The Man Who Made the Earth Stand Still Featurette
• New To Disc: Race To Oblivion: A Documentary Short Written And Produced By Edmund North
• New To Disc: Farewell To The Master: A Reading By Jamieson K. Price Of The Original
Harry Bates Short Story; Audio Only
• New: Interactive Pressbook
• Fox Movietonews from 1951
• Original Theatrical Trailer & Teaser Trailer
• Advertising Gallery
• Behind-The Scenes Gallery
• Portrait Gallery
• Production Gallery
• Spaceship Construction Blueprints
• Shooting Script
Buy The Classic On Amazon For Less: The Day the Earth Stood Still (Two-Disc Special Edition)
Pre-Order the Remake:The Day the Earth Stood Still [Theatrical Release]
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