

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
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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