Today is not as good as before

Dannie 2021-12-08 08:01:38

Excluding the technical gap of nearly sixty years, this movie is much better than this year's remake of the same name.

The only flaw in the setting that damages the overall structure is that the military's alert to flying saucers is too weak (two hapless sentinels come and go). As for the final ideological declaration, considering that it was an era that had just bid farewell to World War II and entered the Cold War, even women and people of color are still striving for equal rights, which is understandable and understandable.

The characters in the 09 remake basically seem to suffer from some kind of mental illness, especially Comrade Keanu Reeves. The alien commissioner's actions are not making sense at all. The process of collecting intelligence and decision-making is too unprofessional, and Bush Jr. shouldn't be so careless and simple. I don’t know if the main creative team’s intention is to satirize the crazier world or what?

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Extended Reading
  • Grady 2022-04-22 07:01:26

    A rare black and white sci-fi disaster film, it's not bad, even if the special effects are very rough, but the music and atmosphere are very scary. Since this film was shot during the Cold War after World War II, there are also director's thoughts on the future, and satirize war and resources Destruction, aliens came to earth not for invasion, but for peace, for the fate of the earth, but they did not get what they deserved, but were hunted and killed

  • Evert 2021-12-08 08:01:38

    It turns out that aliens can also be so elegant and profound, and they look exactly like humans! It's a pity that human beings are still so stupid. When they see a different kind, they draw their guns without thinking, and they say good self-cultivation? If I were an alien, I would probably feel very lonely and speechless, right? It is estimated that few people understand the sermons of aliens at the end, but what I understand is that the universe has its own laws. Human beings should have to do their jobs and get rid of the habits of aggression and violence, otherwise they will be punished severely. ps It is difficult to associate "The Sound of Music" with this science fiction film, but it is really directed by the same person.

The Day the Earth Stood Still quotes

  • Bobby Benson: [to Klaatu] I like you Mr. Carpenter, you're a real screwball!

  • [first lines]

    American Radar Operator: Holy Mackerel! Call headquarters. Get the lieutenant.