The Day the Earth Stood Still
Directed by Robert Wise. US. 1951. NR. 92 min.
- Fri, Jan 1, 9:45 pm
“Klaatu Barada Nikto” is as sacred to any Science Fiction fan as “In the beginning”. In an era that was running rampant with the “red scare” (that’s communism for those of you too young to remember) Hollywood capitalized on our fears and made the Communists aliens from another world. The Day The Earth Stood Still landed on us and took all those fears, ideals and power we didn’t understand to another level. Its delivery was terrifying but at its end it delivered a simple message. If we all don’t work together everyone on planet Earth will face annihilation. The Day The Earth Stood Still is a classic that stands the test of time with a message that rings true to this very day. (Bob Trate)