The day the Earth stood still

[Tiger I]

Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

Maybe I did not write it the right way? Sorry I mostly speak French so my English can be limited sometimes and I know my phrases don't always make sense the way I write them (even if they seem so logical in my head )

He mention that he had not seen the original War Of The World and so did not have the original story with him, unlike me who just could not let go of the original in my head. It's too bad cause the new version was not truly bad but I just wasn't able to enjoy it. My friend just keep giving me a hard time over it cause he loved it and he also love the original. It's usualy not about the movie being bad, you must have seen some of my other posts in other thread I can defend or love some movies that many will just find terrible.

I am affraid that with this new Earth Stood Still, I might once again not be able to enjoy it cause the original is such a big part of my childhood. They sure don't stack up FX wise but they just can't replace the nostalgia of the original one, I guess that's the best way to explain it. That is why I am thinking I will probably not see it in the theater, just wait for it to be on TMN.

Excellent point of view. I saw your reasons as very logical. I, too, am waiting to see the 'new' version, but the origional is quite possibly my favorite of all movies. So I must put aside my feelings about that and go to the theater with a clear and open mind. (I hope!)

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by Tiger I

Excellent point of view. I saw your reasons as very logical. I, too, am waiting to see the 'new' version, but the origional is quite possibly my favorite of all movies. So I must put aside my feelings about that and go to the theater with a clear and open mind. (I hope!)

I hope you enjoy it. My friend as been telling em I should just borrow is DVD of War Of The World with Tom Cruise and give it another chance, I might like it?

[Lord_Stewie]

Originally Posted by Crim122

Not trying to be a prick, but how can you say we wont be disappointed if you havent seen the original?

no offense taken, i see your point. here is the deal about me, I am huge film collector, hell I am a manager at a movie theatre till i am done with my corporate law program. I find the originals to be history that is made, they are all great films. take James Bond for example Daniel Craig is a good choice for the character but he cannot replace sean connery and Roger moore. I haven't seen the original Day the Earth Stood Still because i knew if i see it first then i will hate the new one. I can tell you one thing though the new is pretty good.

[naturephoto1]

I look forward to seeing the remake. With my free ticket or at least $7.50 toward the ticket from the e-ticket from the Original Blu-ray I figure I can't go too wrong.

Rich

[nycomet]

Okay, who saw this remake???? Does Keano Reeves utter those famous three words from the classic original:

Klaatu Barada Nicto?

[Lord_Stewie]

Originally Posted by nycomet

OMG - I agree. Tom Cruise in WAR OF THE WORLDS was dreadful. So was the Matthew Borderrick GODZILLA. The originals of both were excellent. I have my doubts about the new Day The Earth Stood Still. No one messes with Gort. Does the new Gort really look like Robocop? On the other hand, I really did like the remake of KING KONG.

Other Sci-fi classics I am not too happy about remakes being made for are:

When Worlds Collide
Creature From The Black Lagoon
(I believe these two are both in pre-production)

That being said, I am somewhat intrigued at the possibility of a remake of THIS ISLAND EARTH (as of now, there are no plans for a remake that I am aware of).

Sigh... Can you imagine 50 years from now remakes being made of Harry Potter, Indiana Jones and Star Wars? Euuuueeeew.

About when the Worlds Collide yes you are right it is in pre production and guess what who is directing..........Steven Speilberg. he is a good director but i don't like his remakes such as War of The Worlds.

[Lord_Stewie]

Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

I hope you enjoy it. My friend as been telling em I should just borrow is DVD of War Of The World with Tom Cruise and give it another chance, I might like it?

i don't think you would my friend. The movie War of The World had a great graphic and cinematography, yet it is Tom Cruise, the guy is wooded board that is walking around just like that guy who played anakin skywalker in Star Wars ep 2 and 3 just terrible acting.

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by shadblz

i don't think you would my friend. The movie War of The World had a great graphic and cinematography, yet it is Tom Cruise, the guy is wooded board that is walking around just like that guy who played anakin skywalker in Star Wars ep 2 and 3 just terrible acting.

[WriteSimply]

Originally Posted by nycomet

Okay, who saw this remake???? Does Keano Reeves utter those famous three words from the classic original:

Klaatu Barada Nicto?

I've seen it. And this thread should be merged with the existing master thread.

As far as films replacing the original nostalgia value, it JUST CAN'T. But that shouldn't be the criteria for the producers and directors to make the movie or for the critics to judge the remake with.


fuad

[Excalibur-king]

Saw the trailer and i wasnt interested so its a no go for me.

[GregBlu5]

The other night I watched the Blu-ray (original) version of The Day The Earth Stood Still and it was glorious. The PQ (for an old B&W film) was marvelous. The sound track was great. It was like watching the film for the very first time, in the best way possible.

They started off the Blu with a lengthy trailer of the new film. I dunno. It was all amped up like the World of the Worlds remake. I just didn't like the newer version of War very much (visually remarkable but the acting and the script, eh...), so I'm leary of this latest remake.

Violence and destruction seemed to be prominent once again. Sometimes that makes an interesting movie and sometimes it doesn't. Modern film makers occasionally forget that a little charm and subtlety can also make for a wonderful film experience. We'll see.

[J_UNTITLED]

Critics are overall panning the remake as it currently stands at a mere 22% on RottenTomatoes (and is possibly the worst-reviewed movie Jennifer Connelly has ever been in... yes, even worse than "The Hulk").

[Midnightsailor]

Originally Posted by J_UNTITLED

Critics are overall panning the remake as it currently stands at a mere 22% on RottenTomatoes (and is possibly the worst-reviewed movie Jennifer Connelly has ever been in... yes, even worse than "The Hulk").

Ouch...

[Lord_Stewie]

http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Movi...ef=mpstoryview

the link includes an article about the film. it seems to be a disappointment after all compared to the original. but it is still good.

[FrenzyBanana]

saw the movie
i was entertained

[Crim122]

Originally Posted by J_UNTITLED

Critics are overall panning the remake as it currently stands at a mere 22% on RottenTomatoes (and is possibly the worst-reviewed movie Jennifer Connelly has ever been in... yes, even worse than "The Hulk").

And the only positive reviews say its "entertaining" and thats the only good thing they say about it....it will be a dollar theater viewing for me.

[owa]

Originally Posted by shadblz

anyways wanted to let you guys know that i was able to screen the The Day the Earth Stood Still, All i have got to say it is an AWESOME film, i am tempted to see the original now. yes believe it or not i still haven't seen the original it is probably better than this new version. anyways the film was done pretty well the graphics were amazing it won't be a disappointment.

I haven't been to the theater in quite a while but I'm really tempted to try to see this one at an IMAX theater. Thanks for the info.

[Deadset]

It can't be worse than some other big movies this year, I'm looking at you Indy...

I'm really looking forward to seeing this...I hope I can get a baby sitter!

[cajmoyper]

This movie is so blatantly environmentalist, it made me sick. Actually, for a piece of fiction, it was good but as soon as we walked out of the theater, my dad said, "The plot was so simple." True.

[Blu Titan]

The movie is already a financial sucess for Fox: Fox's remake of the sci-fi classic "The Day the Earth Stood Still" survived critics' toxic attacks in weekend-winning style, as the Keanu Reeves starrer landed atop the domestic boxoffice with an estimated $31 million in opening grosses.

Many critics judged the film harshly as measured against Robert Wise's 1951 original, but Fox execs said the PG-13 "Day" opened better than they had anticipated.

"With the holiday playtime coming up, we're going to have a great and profitable run," Fox senior vp distribution Chris Aronson said.

"Day" also registered $39 from 90 foreign territories for a worldwide gross of $70 million. Its domestic haul included $3.8 million from Imax giant-screen venues.

Produced for an estimated $80 million, "Day" attracted audiences skewing 55% male, with 51% of patrons under 25.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/...274edd5a14e45c