| The Day the Earth Stood Still | 
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (based on 339 reviews)
Sales Rank: 9390
Category: Video
Actors: Michael Rennie, Patricia Neal, Hugh Marlowe, Sam Jaffe, Billy Gray
Director: Robert Wise
Publisher: 20th Century Fox
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
Label: 20th Century Fox
Format: Black & White, Hifi Sound, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), Hindi (Original Language)
Rating: G (General Audience)
Media: VHS Tape
Running Time: 92 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 6302168465
UPC: 086162101137
EAN: 9786302168464
ASIN: 6302168465
Release Date: June 30, 1998
Theatrical Release Date: September 28, 1951
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Amazon.com essential video
A hallmark of the science fiction genre as well as a wry commentary on the political climate of the 1950s, The Day the Earth Stood Still is a sci-fi movie less concerned with special effects than with a social parable. A spacecraft lands in Washington, D.C., carrying a humanoid messenger from another world (Michael Rennie) imparting a warning to the people of Earth to cease their violent behavior. But panic ensues as the messenger lands and is shot by a nervous soldier. His large robot companion destroys the Capitol as the messenger escapes the confines of the hospital. He moves in with a family as a boarder and blends into society to observe the full range of the human experience. Director Robert Wise (West Side Story) not only provides one of the most recognizable icons of the science fiction world in his depiction of the massive robot loyal to his master, but he avoids the obvious camp elements of the story to create a quiet and observant story highlighting both the good and the bad in human nature. --Robert Lane
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 Sci-fi at it's best November 10, 2008
Not a sci-fi movie for todays generation which is a shame. Gore, violence and explosions traded in for acting, atmosphere and great story telling. One of my favorite movies. And as for the "editorial review", Gort didn't destroy Washington. Get it right and get this movie.
The Day the Earth Stood Still October 30, 2008
This is a classic film from the 1950's. The first time I saw it was on the late late show in the mid 50's. I am wondering how the new version will stack up to this giant!
A Classic! October 29, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I remember in the good old days, Saturday Night At The Movies aired this film on TV for the very first time. My family sat riveted to our RCA B&W 21-in. set. I look forward to getting this DVD. A great story line far outweighs any special effects in this movie. Why oh why do the boors in Hollywood persist in trying to redo classic films (War Of The Worlds was totally horrendous compared to the original). I shudder to think what they do to this. I encourage people with minds to get this film.
How is this blu ray? October 11, 2008
0 out of 15 found this review helpful
Im wondering how they make a black and white movie into blu ray?Im guessing they colorize it first and then turn it into a blu ray movie.I cant imagine how this will look seeing as it was a black and white movie to begin with.
TDTESS info October 1, 2008
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
This is supposed to be B&W not color - a listing error
Extras for this release include:
Commentary by Robert Wise and Nicolas Meyer
Commentary by Film & Music Historians John Morgan, Steven Smith, William Stromberg and Nick Redman
Isolated Score Track
The Mysterious, Melodious Theremin
The Day The Earth Stood Still Main Title Live Performance By Peter Pringle
The Making of The Day the Earth Stood Still
Decoding "Klaatu, Barada, Nikto": Science Fiction as Metaphor Featurette
A Brief History of Flying Saucers Featurette
The Astounding Harry Bates Featurette
Edmund North: The Man Who Made the Earth Stand Still Featurette
Race To Oblivion: A Documentary Short Written And Produced By Edmund North
Farewell To The Master: A Reading By Jamieson K. Price Of The Original Harry Bates Short Story
Interactive Pressbook
Fox Movietonews from 1951
Theatrical Trailer
Advertising Gallery
Behind-The Scenes Gallery
Portrait Gallery
Production Gallery
Spaceship Construction Blueprints
Shooting Script
some say an ad trailer for the new movie will now be included, I expect to be disappointed in the new movie but will check it out anyway
- Steve R , great nephew of Bernard Herrmann who did the original music for this movie - this DVD will contain an isolated music track for those who want to hear just the music at some point
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