The 2008 version of is a modern reimagining of the 1951 science fiction classic, shifting the original's focus from nuclear warfare to environmental degradation. Directed by Scott Derrickson , the film stars Keanu Reeves as the stoic alien visitor Klaatu and Jennifer Connelly as astrobiologist Dr. Helen Benson. Plot Overview
By the time the credits rolled over a silent, darkened Earth, the sun was beginning to peek through Elias’s blinds. The irony wasn't lost on him—he had spent the entire night watching a movie about the planet's survival while his own small world sat perfectly still in the dark. He closed his laptop, the hum of the cooling fan finally dying down, leaving him in a silence as profound as the film's finale. critical comparison The Day The Earth Stood Still 2008 720p BluRay ...
: Often considered the best extra, the set includes the complete original classic in high definition. Featurettes The 2008 version of is a modern reimagining
Revisiting a Modern Sci-Fi Reimagining: The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) Plot Overview By the time the credits rolled