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The Day the Earth Stood Still Teaser Trailer… Dude

Posted by Neil Miller (neil@filmschoolrejects.com) on July 4, 2008

The Day the Earth Stood Still

Why do I still get the feeling that Keanu Reeves is going to make a lackluster Klaatu in the remake of The Day the Earth Stood Still? For some reason I just don’t buy him as an alien lifeform sent to warn us of Earth’s impending destruction — there is something just too nonchalant about him. Either way, he is in it, and the first trailer, which is currently playing in front of Hancock, has hit the web via Filmweb.pl. Check it out below.

Watch the teaser for The Day the Earth Stood Still:

Aside from the Keanu Reeves factor that I mentioned earlier, this film looks very interesting. I must say that while I remain skeptical, as any fan of the 1951 version should be, I will say that the potential for an awesome modern remake is there. This is one of those classics that could be enhanced by updated special effects. As well, it could very well have a relevant message. But we shall see how it goes — I don’t want to jump the gun and say that it looks like a winner just yet.

The Day the Earth Stood Still is directed by Scott Derrickson (The Exorcism of Emily Rose) and stars Keanu Reeves as Klaatu, a mysterious man from another world, sent to warn Earth’s population that their destructive ways could lead to an attack from civilizations on other planets. As the government tries to sort things out, a woman (Jennifer Connelly) and her step-son (Jaden Smith) get caught up in the mission and ultimately learn the ramifications of this so-called “friend to Earth.” It will hit theaters on December 12, 2008.

The trailer can be seen in high definition over at Apple.com.

What do you think of the first trailer?


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15 Comments

Jason says:

The trailer is down. Can’t view it.


Cole Abaius says:

You can’t imagine Keanu Reeves as an awkward, stilted humanoid that speaks in stiff sentences and can’t interact with people? Try harder.


Jason R says:

There is an official website here is the link:

http://www.apple.com/trailers/fox/thedaytheearthstoodstill/large.html


Jeremy M says:

I think this looks pretty sweet…
or as Keanu would say:
“whoa… what?”


Carlos says:

I agree with Cole. This is the perfect role for Keanu


Kevin Carr says:

I think it’s appropriate that it plays in front of Hancock…. which also sucked.


Rob Hunter says:

People love to knock Keanu… but Cole’s right, even though he was being sarcastic. All of Keanu’s negative acting traits become positives in this role.

And Keanu aside, the trailer looks pretty impressive.


daniel herrera says:

i hate that they are remaking this film


Josh Radde says:

I dunno, this may seem like a role perfect for Keanu–but I still think he should just do Johnny Pneumonic 2.


790 says:

Another world destruction film.
Shit I’ll just watch the fake news for that.


doctorwho904 says:

i am in agreece with daniel herrera


Joe Fredrick says:

Wow, I don’t remember that much action in the first movie, which was amazing. I think we have here yet another remake that becomes, alas, a marketing ploy for CGI effects and a moody soundtrack, plus Jennifer Connely’s boobs. I’d rather a Johnny Pnemonic 2 as well.


Daniel Duller says:

I find it hard to believe that a man of integrity, as Mr.Reeves seems to be, would would take on a remake of such an astounding classic film if it weren’t a worthy project. Look closer, kids. Writer, director, supporting cast and staff, even release date; these are the indicators to look for. I’ll go for sure.


Cathy says:

I’ve already exhausted comments on other boards regarding this. I agree with anyone who said the original should not have been tampered with. Fox made sure they waited until after Robert Wise was dead, because he held certain rights regarding the film, as he did with many of his films, and they couldn’t touch it to make a quick buck for Fox. This is aimed for the CGI audience — no script, no real character interplay, no nuance, no subtleties — I mean, I could go on. The original was never meant to be an action flick and wasn’t, but there was something for everyone because of it’s intelligence and maturity. You could talk about the original forever in regards to what does it all mean, but it’s central message is as timely today as it was then.

But if this was like the original, complete with intelligent scripting, it would be hard for Reeves to pull this off. But, as I said elsewhere, it really doesn’t matter who the actors are because this is not going to be about acting abilities — at least not from what I’ve seen in the trailer. You could actually use MiniMe as Klaatu — it simply doesn’t matter.

I wish I was wrong, but when it comes to re-makes, especially of classic sci-fi films, it’s been extremely disappointing. They remind me of romance novels — after you’ve read a few all the characters all look alike and the stories become indistinguishable from book to book. Yes, I went through a one-year period of romance novels and got it out of my system.

I hear next up for modern Hollywood botch-up re-make is “Forbidden Planet.”

The good news about all this: The 1951 TDTESS is on many Top 10 lists and most important basic classics to watch or own, and it will most likely remain there, so it’s all good.


Gina says:

http://www.myspace.com/keanureevesklaatu


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