Author Topic: Fox Is Remaking "The Day The Earth Stood Still", Out May 9th 2008. (Read 3920 times)

Cheebs · « **on:** February 22, 2007, 04:26:48 PM »

Well this came out of nowhere. Fox has announced May 9th 2008 as the release for a remake of the sci-fi classic The Day The Earth Stood Still.
http://www.cinematical.com/2007/02/21/the-day-the-earth-got-remade/

Don't know how this will turn out. The original was rather serious and nearly as much a drama as sci-fi. It was very much a cold-war era film about attempting to bring an end to war.

Fox is going to fuck this up, I know it. $:-\$

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #1 on:** February 22, 2007, 04:30:18 PM »

This is my friend's favorite "old film". Yeah, he sucks.

Cheebs · « **Reply #2 on:** February 22, 2007, 04:32:13 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on February 22, 2007, 04:30:18 PM

This is my friend's favorite "old film". Yeah, he sucks.

Uh. Day the Earth Stood Still is one of the all time classics. Easily the greatest sci-fi film of the 50's. I would place it alongside Metropolis & 2001 as the most important sci-fi films in pre-star wars world.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #3 on:** February 22, 2007, 04:33:27 PM »

Yeah, but better than Citizen Kane, The Good the Bad and the Ugly, et all?

Cheebs · « **Reply #4 on:** February 22, 2007, 04:34:29 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on February 22, 2007, 04:33:27 PM

Yeah, but better than Citizen Kane, The Good the Bad and the Ugly, et all?

Of course not but it is a recognized classic unlike say War of the Worlds or Forbidden Planet that have fans but are by no means classic cinema like TDTESS is.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #5 on:** February 22, 2007, 04:35:51 PM »

Uh, when did I ever say it was?

Calm down with the defensive swagger, bro.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #6 on:** February 22, 2007, 04:40:28 PM »

Shake's right - movie blows. Just because it's considered a classic of the sci-fi genre doesn't mean much; the genre was largely crap until the late 70s.

Cheebs · « **Reply #7 on:** February 22, 2007, 04:41:13 PM »

Quote from: Willco on February 22, 2007, 04:40:28 PM

Shake's right - movie blows. Just because it's considered a classic of the sci-fi genre doesn't mean much; the genre was largely crap until the late 70s.

is that a veiled bash at 2001 sir?

Also early 70's had Logan's FUCKING Run. Awesome movie.

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #8 on:** February 22, 2007, 04:41:25 PM »

So why does your friend suck for liking it? Better than liking Mean Girls or some shit.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #9 on:** February 22, 2007, 04:41:31 PM »

Quote from: Willco on February 22, 2007, 04:40:28 PM

Shake's right - movie blows. Just because it's considered a classic of the sci-fi genre doesn't mean much; the genre was largely crap until the late 70s.

But I never said it blows.

Quote from: AdmiralViscen on February 22, 2007, 04:41:25 PM

So why does your friend suck for liking it? Better than liking Mean Girls or some shit.

Because he can't sit through Citizen Kane or any legendary western, yet heralds this as the "best old film"?

BTW, he does like Mean Girls.

Cheebs · « **Reply #10 on:** February 22, 2007, 04:41:59 PM »

Quote from: AdmiralViscen on February 22, 2007, 04:41:25 PM

So why does your friend suck for liking it? Better than liking Mean Girls or some shit.

Mean Girls: Greatest high school comedy of the decade so far.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #11 on:** February 22, 2007, 04:48:06 PM »

Quote from: Willco on February 22, 2007, 04:40:28 PM

Shake's right - movie blows. Just because it's considered a classic of the sci-fi genre doesn't mean much; the genre was largely crap until the late 70s.

Sort of like 2001 right

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #12 on:** February 22, 2007, 04:49:06 PM »

2001 isn't merely a sci-fi film; those who think so are stoopid doody heads.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #13 on:** February 22, 2007, 04:51:24 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on February 22, 2007, 04:49:06 PM

2001 isn't merely a sci-fi film; those who think so are stoopid doody heads.

You're right: it's half sci-fi, all bullshit

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #14 on:** February 22, 2007, 04:52:34 PM »

I *really* wish Pheonix Dark would die.

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Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #15 on:** February 22, 2007, 04:54:23 PM »

Meh, it's not horrible I admit. 6.5/10 is not a horrible score imo.

Day the Earth Stood Still is classic like those movies about giant ants terrorizing towns: they were big amazing feats when they came out, but today they don't stand on their own. Unlike movies like Clash of the Titans, which is still awesome today

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #16 on:** February 22, 2007, 04:55:14 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on February 22, 2007, 04:54:23 PM

Day the Earth Stood Still is classic like those movies about giant ants terrorizing towns: they were big amazing feats when they came out, but today they don't stand on their own. Unlike movies like Clash of the Titans, which is still awesome today

On this, we agree.

Robo · « **Reply #17 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:03:51 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on February 22, 2007, 04:54:23 PM

Day the Earth Stood Still is classic like those movies about giant ants terrorizing towns: they were big amazing feats when they came out, but today they don't stand on their own. Unlike movies like Clash of the Titans, which is still awesome today

Clash of the Titans has the exact same problem; the effect driven novelty has worn quite thin over time. For use with Harryhausen appreciation only.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #18 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:05:40 PM »

Pfft, I love those movies. As well as the Sinbad movies

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #19 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:06:46 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on February 22, 2007, 05:05:40 PM

Pfft, I love those movies. As well as the Sinbad movies

There you go again.

Cheebs · « **Reply #20 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:07:18 PM »

Out of the Harryhausen flicks I like Jason and the Argonauts more than Clash of the Titans though Titans did rock. I haven't seen either in years though.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #21 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:07:43 PM »

Jason and the Argonauts>>>>>>>>Clash of the Titans

Cheebs · « **Reply #22 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:11:11 PM »

Wasn't his first movie King Kong? He did a commentary on my dvd for it but I never watched it lol.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #23 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:11:59 PM »

Quote from: Cheebs on February 22, 2007, 05:11:11 PM

Wasn't his first movie King Kong? He did a commentary on my dvd for it but I never watched it lol.

Equinox, IIRC.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #24 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:12:43 PM »

Jason and the Argonauts are pimp because the story is awesome, although the movie is completely inaccurate.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #25 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:13:26 PM »

Quote from: Willco on February 22, 2007, 05:12:43 PM

Jason and the Argonauts are pimp because the story is awesome, although the movie is completely inaccurate.

As if anyone fucking cares

Robo · « **Reply #26 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:14:35 PM »

King Kong was his initial inspiration.

The watchable parts of all these movies could be isolated to a single Youtube clip. Harryhausen was an amazing effect artist, but I really don't think any of his films would hold water without that crutch. He's sort of like the George Lucas of yesteryear.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #27 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:14:38 PM »

I do, because I like Greek mythology, buttfucker. It has a totally Hollywood copout ending to appease manginas like yourself.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #28 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:15:59 PM »

Quote from: Willco on February 22, 2007, 05:14:38 PM

I do, because I like Greek mythology, buttfucker. It has a totally Hollywood copout ending to appease manginas like yourself.

Something tells me you're the kind of asshole that'll hate on 300 for not being 100% accurate either.

Buttfucker.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #29 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:16:59 PM »

Quote from: Willco on February 22, 2007, 05:14:38 PM

I do, because I like Greek mythology, buttfucker. It has a totally Hollywood copout ending to appease manginas like yourself.

Aren't you the dude who's so interested in 300 too? Lol

How many movies based on Greek mythology are truthful to a T anyway? *yawn*

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #30 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:17:13 PM »

Uh, why? It looks completely faithful to Frank Miller's story. Unless they all survive, it's fine.

Again, what does 300 have to do with this? The movie looks Sin City-like in faithfulness. I'm not asking for realisim from Jason and the Argonauts, because the events never happened, but the story it is based on is raped for a sappy movie adventure ending so PD doesn't cry afterwards.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #31 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:17:39 PM »

Because Miller's story isn't 100% accurate to begin with, duders.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #32 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:17:59 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on February 22, 2007, 05:17:39 PM

Because Miller's story isn't 100% accurate to begin with, duders.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #33 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:19:28 PM »

"Again, what does 300 have to do with this? The movie looks Sin City-like in faithfulness. I'm not asking for realisim from Jason and the Argonauts, because the events never happened, but the story it is based on is raped for a sappy movie adventure ending so PD doesn't cry afterwards."

See this.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #34 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:21:22 PM »

lol Willco stays losin

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #35 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:21:42 PM »

Faithful to the novel, not faithful to Greek mythology, which you apparently are quite a fan of.

Which is it, flip-flopper?

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #36 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:22:30 PM »

Shake, what you just said made no sense.

300 is faithful to the story it is based on, Jason and the Argonauts is not. This would be like Zach Snyder ending 300 with all the Spartans surviving.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #37 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:23:11 PM »

Quote from: Willco on February 22, 2007, 05:22:30 PM

Shake, what you just said made no sense.

What, you can't read?

Willco stays losin' INDEED.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #38 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:24:03 PM »

Uh, I can read. Apparently you cannot.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #39 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:24:15 PM »

Debating with Willco is useless because whenever he's exposed he opens an entirely different avenue of debate while refusing to concede any loss concerning previous statements.

Don't leave children around homosexuals and don't argue with people who don't have high school diplomas - that's my stance.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #40 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:25:04 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on February 22, 2007, 05:24:15 PM

Debating with Willco is useless because whenever he's exposed he opens an entirely different avenue of debate while refusing to concede any loss concerning previous statements.

QFT

Robo · « **Reply #41 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:26:05 PM »

300 doesn't even try to be a historical representation of actual events. Saying it strays from the source material is entirely bogus.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #42 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:26:33 PM »

What are you guys on crack?

Jason and the Argonauts is completely innacurate to the story. 300 is not.

How are you two even debating this?

Quote from: RoboJ on February 22, 2007, 05:26:05 PM

300 doesn't even try to be a historical representation of actual events. Saying it strays from the source material is entirely bogus.

This isn't even relevant! The entire discussion is that Jason and the Argonauts isn't failthful to the story, which 300 is. Why this got brought up is beyond me.

O WAIT I KNOW SHAKE IS A DUMMY

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #43 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:26:48 PM »

Quote from: RoboJ on February 22, 2007, 05:26:05 PM

300 doesn't even try to be a historical representation of actual events. Saying 300 strays from the source material is entirely bogus.

Dude, we know this. We're just pushing Willco's buttons.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #44 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:27:49 PM »

You guys just look stupid.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #45 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:28:36 PM »

Quote from: Willco on February 22, 2007, 05:27:49 PM

You guys just look stupid.

But seriously, you're pretty uptight.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #46 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:28:57 PM »

Quote from: Willco on February 22, 2007, 05:27:49 PM

You guys just look stupid.

Look who's talking lol

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #47 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:28:57 PM »

But seriously, you're pretty stupid.

Robo · « **Reply #48 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:29:52 PM »

no u

This thread sucks.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #49 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:30:02 PM »

no u r

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #50 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:30:08 PM »

The World's Classiest?

Don't make me ELL OH ELL

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #51 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:31:12 PM »

You're a little late with that one, but that's about par for the course for you, ain't it? $:-\$

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #52 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:32:23 PM »

Willco is mad he'll never write anything of consequence that's better than the screenplay of A New Hope

A hug for our Jewish buddy I still luv u

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #53 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:32:57 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on February 22, 2007, 05:32:23 PM

Willco is mad he'll never write anything of consequence that's better than the screenplay of A New Hope

lulz

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #54 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:33:19 PM »

I like how you guys think I'm really mad? Teenagers

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #55 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:34:08 PM »

Quote from: Willco on February 22, 2007, 05:33:19 PM

I like how you guys think I'm really mad? Teenagers

No, you're not mad. Just incredibly uptight.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #56 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:35:14 PM »

Willco there are tears in your eyes right now. It's ok cuz men have feelings too, especially when they can't write better than George Lucas

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #57 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:37:04 PM »

You two.

It's like Dumb and Dumber, but I don't know which one is smarter!

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #58 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:38:46 PM »

He's crying

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #59 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:39:05 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on February 22, 2007, 05:38:46 PM

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He's crying

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Author Topic: Fox Is Remaking "The Day The Earth Stood Still", Out May 9th 2008. (Read 3920 times)