A representative of an alien race that went through drastic evolution to survive its own climate change, Klaatu comes to Earth to assess whether humanity can prevent the environmental damage they have inflicted on their own planet. When barred from speaking to the United Nations, he decides humankind shall be exterminated so the planet can survive.
Visual Effects
GORT's nanobot swarm devouring Giants Stadium.
Practical Effects
The classic 1951 vibe they absolutely abandoned.
Acting
Keanu's blank alien stare—method or miscast? You decide.
Director
Scott Derrickson
Keanu Reeves
Klaatu
Jennifer Connelly
Helen Benson
Jaden Smith
Jacob Benson
Jon Hamm
Michael Granier
Kathy Bates
Regina Jackson
John Cleese
Professor Barnhardt
Kyle Chandler
John Driscoll
Robert Knepper
Colonel
Brandon T. Jackson
Target Tech
James Hong
Mr. Wu
Jake McLaughlin
Soldier
John Rothman
Dr. Myron
Sunita Prasad
Rouhani
Juan Riedinger
William Kwan
Sam Gilroy
Tom
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 1951 original's Klaatu emerged from a spaceship; 2008's births from a slimy bio-suit because 2008 needed more body horror.
Released the same year as Wall-E, forming 2008's accidental double feature of 'humans are garbage' eco-sci-fi.
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