"The Day the Earth Stood Still" Review
December 15, 2008 by Jane Boursaw
| Movie: The Day the Earth Stood Still * Official Site * Trailer | In Theaters: Dec. 12, 2008 |
| Runtime: 103 minutes | Directed by: Scott Derrickson |
| MPAA Rating: PG-13 for some sci-fi disaster images and violence |  Gecko Rating: |
I’ve always thought that Keanu Reeves had sort of wooden acting abilities, which makes him perfect for this role, since he plays a humanoid-looking alien. Although I wouldn’t say this remake of the classic 1951 film is a great movie, it still has some nifty special effects.
It begins with a huge spherical object landing in New York’s Central Park. Dr. Helen Benson (Jennifer Connelly) is practically dragged out of her home by law enforcement officials and shepherded into a waiting aircraft carrier, along with several other scientists. They’re taken to Central Park, where the group approaches the object and Helen makes contact with a strange being exiting the orb. Of course, the military shoot the creature on the spot.
Keanu Reeves in for "Speed 3"?
December 2, 2008 by Jane Boursaw
Say it ain’t so! I’ve been hearing rumors that Keanu Reeves is considering a third installment to the “Speed” franchise. But really, weren’t the first two movies enough? I liked the first one, but the second one? Not so much.
Ain’t It Cool News posted a note that Fox might be planning another ride on something speedy, but that it won’t be a sequel or a remake, but rather a prequel that introduces the character of Jack Traven.
I’ve also read updates on both Cinema Blend and Ain’t it Cool News that Jan de Bont, the director of the original “Speed” isn’t interested, which might make it harder to get Keanu Reeves back.
More after the jump…
"The Day the Earth Stood Still" - Full Trailer
November 16, 2008 by Jane Boursaw
Here’s the full trailer for “The Day the Earth Stood Still,” the remake starring Keanu Reeves as Klaatu, a humanoid alien who arrives on Earth with some serious news for earthlings.
