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The Day The Earth Stood Still.
First things first, even Gort with his plain metal face, was a better actor than Keanu. Jennifer Connelly does her best to keep the acting flag flying, but Keanu's palefaced demeanor doesnt leave much for her to redeem. Jaden Smith and Kathy Bates are competent.
The effects look cheap (***MINOR SPOILERS***) - like the stadium getting fogged out of existence, the climactic sequence etc. Except for 2-3 cool sequences, the CGI fails to make its mark. And the direction leaves a lot to be desired. The first 15-20 minutes build up the plot well, but then it hits downhill run in a rush.
Watch the 50s original. Stay away from this one.
Rating - * *
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