# The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008)

> An extraterrestrial emissary and his colossal robot deliver an ecological ultimatum that forces a scientist to challenge humanity’s reflexive militarism.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5309

## Facts

- Runtime: 104 min
- Genres: Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller
- Director: Scott Derrickson
- Cast: Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly, Jaden Smith, Jon Hamm, Kathy Bates, John Cleese, Kyle Chandler, Robert Knepper
- TMDB rating: 5.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0970416/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: foreboding, earnest, atmospheric, science fiction marathon, disaster movie night

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