The Day the Earth Stood Still

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Original "Day The Earth Stood Still", 2009-01-08
This upgraded DVD is sensational for the purest. Every detail is covered and the film looks better than ever - this is the "Mona Lisa" of early sci-fi and should never have been redone. Always a favorite and definitely a watch again film.

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A must to see, 2009-01-06
This movie is very good and very thought provoking. If they would have kept the same theme with the new movie it would have been as good as this one made in 1951.

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good, 2009-01-06
My DVD of The Day the Earth Stood Still was in good condition and got here in record time.

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I come in peace, 2009-01-06
I suppose with the remake showing this is as good a time as any to watch the original classic again. In fact this timeless film demands to be watched again and again. The premise is simple and yet profound. An alien visitor that looks human arrives on Earth to give Earth's people a message about the future of mankind; however political red-tape and our own personal problems prevent him from delivering the message because he needs to assemble World leaders for it to happen and they just can't because of divisions. So instead he shows a sign by making all machinery stop around the world for a limited amount of time and in doing so this causes the military to kill him. It's an essential piece for any movie collection and the moral to the message doesn't change and still matters today. There are also a lot of religious undercurrent themes (such as bodily resurrection, miracles and signs) but in the context of a highly developed race with advanced technology that should amuse the scientifically-minded.

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The Day the Earth Stood Still, 2009-01-04
This movie is one of the best sci-fi's ever made, the new verse just doesn't cut it. I hate when they will take a classic and re- do it. What is the point? Been there done that are my thoughts. Back to the movie....Micheal Rennie is terrific!!!! I feel he's a under rated actor and should of been in more movies but, just the same he was perfect for this role.I agree with many of the others comments this film held you in suspense and it was due to the professional acting and directing,plus the story was great!I feel this movie will live on and continue being a classic.It is one of my most favorite movies,I've watched it many times over and was captivated every time. Can someone tell me...why are there 2 disc's?