Where's The Day the Earth Stood Still Blu-ray - Blu-ray Forum

AlT_3D · 12-03-2008, 02:28 PM

Hi all, first post here. I ordered the above mentioned film from Play.com, it was supposd to be released on the 1st Dec, but it is still in ordering stage, there are no reviews anywhere, I even checked Amazon.co.uk, but they only have R1 copies from traders. What the bloody 'ell's goin' on. This is my favourite sci-fi film ever, I'm champing at the bit to get it, but it's seeming very elusive.

underoath · 12-03-2008, 02:44 PM

i got my copy yeserday....but i'm in canada, not in europe....it is out there

it even came with e-movie cash to see the remake for free in theatres

hendersd · 12-03-2008, 03:20 PM

TDTESS looks great on this blu-ray!
I must say, however that I was UNIMPRESSED with the trailer for the new version included on this disc. Yes, it came with "movie cash" to see this new one, but the choice of Keanu I-can't-act-my-way-out-of-a-paper-bag Reeves was a big mistake IMHO.

P@t_Mtl · 12-03-2008, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by hendersd

TDTESS looks great on this blu-ray!
I must say, however that I was UNIMPRESSED with the trailer for the new version included on this disc. Yes, it came with "movie cash" to see this new one, but the choice of Keanu I-can't-act-my-way-out-of-a-paper-bag Reeves was a big mistake IMHO.

The trailer is scaring me also, it's looking to much like an Independence Day type of movie rather then the original TDTESS. I don't think I will see it in theaters.

Blu-Ron · 12-03-2008, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by hendersd

TDTESS looks great on this blu-ray!
I must say, however that I was UNIMPRESSED with the trailer for the new version included on this disc. Yes, it came with "movie cash" to see this new one, but the choice of Keanu I-can't-act-my-way-out-of-a-paper-bag Reeves was a big mistake IMHO.

Oh come on...you liked him in SPEED.

Crim122 · 12-03-2008, 03:32 PM

TDTESS is coming in next on my blockbuster que, I have never seen it. But my gf thinks the new one looks good so that means I will be seeing it, so I have to see the original first....I know the new one wont be any where as good but it looks to be a bit fun.

ckent22 · 12-03-2008, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by AlT_3D

Hi all, first post here. I ordered the above mentioned film from Play.com, it was supposd to be released on the 1st Dec, but it is still in ordering stage, there are no reviews anywhere, I even checked Amazon.co.uk, but they only have R1 copies from traders. What the bloody 'ell's goin' on. This is my favourite sci-fi film ever, I'm champing at the bit to get it, but it's seeming very elusive.

It's out there. I saw it Fry's yesterday.

brett_day · 12-03-2008, 03:39 PM

i have never seen the original but think the new one looks good. I like reeves, he is a good actor i think

Blu-Ron · 12-03-2008, 03:41 PM

Never saw the original. I noticed it's on Netflix/360 for viewing. I'll give it a whirl.

Beast · 12-03-2008, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Ron

Oh come on...you liked him in SPEED.

"What do you do... you shoot the hostage."

Can't wait for my copy of the original to arrive. Very unsure about the remake.

kpkelley · 12-03-2008, 03:47 PM

The original is a traditional Sci-Fi Thriller of the era and an excellent movie. It focused on the political turmoil of the time. The new film seems to reposition the focus to the environmental impact of humans on the earth. There is a seven minute preview for the new movie on the Blu-ray release of the classic. It appears that the only thing unchanged from the first movie to this remake is the name. Judging from what I saw the temperment of the alien is different(opposite) and the tone of the film is in stark contrast to the original. It may be an interesting concept, but I don't think it bears much resemblance to its namesake.

tron3 · 12-03-2008, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by kpkelley

... It appears that the only thing unchanged from the first movie to this remake is the name. Judging from what I saw the temperment of the alien is different(opposite) and the tone of the film is in stark contrast to the original. It may be an interesting concept, but I don't think it bears much resemblance to its namesake.

I happen to watch the DVD last night. Actually, there is a loose connection. Klaatu wanted to keep atomic power out of space because humans were a threat to other humanity in the solar system. He came to tell them to NOT do such as thing, or else.... The else being the entire world would go up in smoke.

So, there is some legitimacy to the new one having a galaxy sized chip on its shoulder. I want to see it. Hopefully Bill and Ted have an adventure and learn to "be excellent to one another.".

I'm dying to see the improved gort. In the original he supposedly could destroy the earth on his own.

JessR · 12-03-2008, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Ron

Oh come on...you liked him in SPEED.

Thats the only one that was good.

gr3y · 12-03-2008, 07:48 PM

Saw it at Bestbuy last night. I never saw original, might netflix it before i see the new one.

JimShaw · 12-03-2008, 07:51 PM

I hope mine is in the mail today

kpkelley · 12-03-2008, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tron3

Klaatu wanted to keep atomic power out of space because humans were a threat to other humanity in the solar system. He came to tell them to NOT do such as thing, or else.... The else being the entire world would go up in smoke.

So, there is some legitimacy to the new one having a galaxy sized chip on its shoulder. I want to see it.

I was referring to the character being different. In the original he is very passive and unassuming. He is perplexed by the human races affinity for violence. In the new one, Klaatu uses violence against the humans. This is completely contrary to the characters nature in the original.

monkeyjb1988 · 12-03-2008, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by hendersd

TDTESS looks great on this blu-ray!

That's promising! I can't wait to see how it looks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crim122

TDTESS is coming in next on my blockbuster que, I have never seen it. But my gf thinks the new one looks good so that means I will be seeing it, so I have to see the original first....I know the new one wont be any where as good but it looks to be a bit fun.

Same here about it being in my Blockbuster queue (gotta love Blockbuster.com

).

I'm not too sure about the remake. I'm not impressed by the trailer. The original TDTESS was a true classic. It didn't need big action sequences or gaudy special effects (although the effects they did have were great, even for today). The remake is making me uneasy. I have a bad feeling that the BR release of the original film is the only good thing the remake will be responsible for. (Honestly, would Fox have released this now if the remake wasn't coming out?)

Blu Titan · 12-03-2008, 10:14 PM

Darn it, I forgot about this movie gettign a release this week. Let me oder now.

GoBlu08 · 12-03-2008, 10:44 PM

I think that Hollywood should just quite making movies for a while and come up with some original ideas for movies. All they have to do is take classics such as TDTESS and screw them up with special effects. Could you imagine if they remade Casablanca what a tragedy that would be. I mean at least try and stick to the original movie. Keanu as Klaatu is a joke. I will not see it in theatres or rent when it comes out.

naturephoto1 · 12-03-2008, 11:12 PM

Mine shipped from Amazon on Monday. I hope to have it by the 8th.

Rich

12-03-2008, 02:28 PM	#1
AlT_3D Member Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:143	Where's The Day the Earth Stood Still Blu-ray Hi all, first post here. I ordered the above mentioned film from Play.com, it was supposd to be released on the 1st Dec, but it is still in ordering stage, there are no reviews anywhere, I even checked Amazon.co.uk, but they only have R1 copies from traders. What the bloody 'ell's goin' on. This is my favourite sci-fi film ever, I'm champing at the bit to get it, but it's seeming very elusive.

12-03-2008, 03:20 PM	#3
hendersd Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:112 Blu-ray reviews: 3	Trailer TDTESS looks great on this blu-ray! I must say, however that I was UNIMPRESSED with the trailer for the new version included on this disc. Yes, it came with "movie cash" to see this new one, but the choice of Keanu I-can't-act-my-way-out-of-a-paper-bag Reeves was a big mistake IMHO.

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12-03-2008, 02:44 PM	#2
underoath Active Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Stouffville, Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:68 Blu-ray collection:618	i got my copy yeserday....but i'm in canada, not in europe....it is out there it even came with e-movie cash to see the remake for free in theatres

12-03-2008, 03:32 PM	#6
Crim122 Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Charlotte, NC Blu-ray collection:27 Blu-ray reviews:1	TDTESS is coming in next on my blockbuster que, I have never seen it. But my gf thinks the new one looks good so that means I will be seeing it, so I have to see the original first....I know the new one wont be any where as good but it looks to be a bit fun.

12-03-2008, 03:39 PM	#8
brett_day Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Moore, Oklahoma Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	i have never seen the original but think the new one looks good. I like reeves, he is a good actor i think

12-03-2008, 03:41 PM	#9
Blu-Ron Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:40 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	Never saw the original. I noticed it's on Netflix/360 for viewing. I'll give it a whirl.

12-03-2008, 03:47 PM	#11
kpkelley Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Framingham, MA 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:2478 Digital collection:113 Blu-ray reviews: 152	The original is a traditional Sci-Fi Thriller of the era and an excellent movie. It focused on the political turmoil of the time. The new film seems to reposition the focus to the environmental impact of humans on the earth. There is a seven minute preview for the new movie on the Blu-ray release of the classic. It appears that the only thing unchanged from the first movie to this remake is the name. Judging from what I saw the temperment of the alien is different(opposite) and the tone of the film is in stark contrast to the original. It may be an interesting concept, but I don't think it bears much resemblance to its namesake.

12-03-2008, 07:48 PM	#14
gr3y Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:California, USA Home Theater Gallery:28 4K collection:34 Blu-ray collection:1054 Blu-ray reviews:14 Trading Score:58	Saw it at Bestbuy last night. I never saw original, might netflix it before i see the new one.

12-03-2008, 07:51 PM	#15
JimShaw Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Menifee, CA 4K collection:49 Blu-ray collection:1069 Trading Score:141	I hope mine is in the mail today

12-03-2008, 10:14 PM	#18
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	Darn it, I forgot about this movie gettign a release this week. Let me oder now.

12-03-2008, 10:44 PM	#19
GoBlu08 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:8 Blu-ray reviews:4	I think that Hollywood should just quite making movies for a while and come up with some original ideas for movies. All they have to do is take classics such as TDTESS and screw them up with special effects. Could you imagine if they remade Casablanca what a tragedy that would be. I mean at least try and stick to the original movie. Keanu as Klaatu is a joke. I will not see it in theatres or rent when it comes out.

12-03-2008, 11:12 PM	#20
naturephoto1 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Breinigsville, PA Home Theater Gallery:260 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:263	Mine shipped from Amazon on Monday. I hope to have it by the 8th. Rich

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