Bigbudget remake of the 1951 classic scifi film about an alien and a giant robot who visit earth. Scott derrickson steve martin john travolta keanu reeves its the best classic family comedies 3 film collection. In john wick, keanu reeves as an avenger the new york times. It is definitely not the one where john cleese spends several minutes onscreen. As the worlds governments and scientists race to understand what is happening. I know a lot of people think reeves is a horrible actor, but im not one of those people. With matrix behind him, actor looking for new horizons.
The following year, reeves appeared in the crime film rivers edge, and the television films babes in. The day the earth stood still keanu reeves youtube. He cofounded the comedy troupe monty python and cocreated and performed on the british sketch comedy series monty pythons flying circus 196974. The day the earth stood still is 20th century foxs contemporary reinvention of its 1951 classic.
Translated from german by fiercelyred, translation edited by anakin mcfly by felix zwinschner. The day the earth stood still movie trailers itunes. You know what would have improved the keanu reeves version. Keanu reeves, jennifer connelly, jaden smith, kathy bates, jon hamm, john cleese. Keanu reeves what has hollywood done for me lately. Chapter 3 parabellum focuses on john keanu reeves, a man who loves his dog.
It follows klaatu, an alien sent to try to change human behavior or eradicate humans from earth. Keanu reeves, jennifer connelly, jaden smith, kathy bates, john cleese, john. Definitive proof keanu reeves is addicted to playing characters named john. Burbank, california from featherhead to virtualreality savior of humanity. The original of the day the earth stood still is an amazing masterpiece and i can see why people are quick to judge with this remake of the classic. In the first john wick movie, which debuted in 2014, keanu reeves is introduced as one of the worlds. Disappointed with the lack of special features for the day after tomorrow and independence day.
As governments and scientists race to unravel the mystery behind the visitors appearance, a woman jennifer connelly and her young stepson get caught up in his mission and come to understand. T he remake of that fine old fifties alieninvasion picture the day the earth stood stilla peacenik rejoinder to all the scifi movies in which e. I watched the remake with keanu reeves and john cleese. In the film, the alien played by reeves has a conversation with a physicist played by cleese. They must have realize however, that having john cleese as the scientist was bound to provoke some giggles. John wick 2014 movie keanu reeves official tv spot. Keanu reeves is a canadian actor who has appeared in films, television series and video games. Keanu reeves on the hunt for his partners killer in exposed. As fox had a mandate to become a carbon neutral company by 2011, the day the earth stood still s production had an environmentally friendly regimen.
It premiered at the 62nd berlin international film festival and it was shown at the tribeca film festival. John cleese archives feel good film blogfeel good film blog. Directed by scott derrickson and starring keanu reeves as klaatu. Niko tavernise a look at the best movies of 2019 according to the arizona republic. Klaatu keanu reeves barada nikto, in the day the earth stood still. Ive read some recent interviews with keanu reeves and he seems to think this movie is going to drastically change the world for the better. Keanu reeves, jennifer connelly, jaden smith, john cleese, jon hamm, kyle chandler, kathy bates. How many kills did keanu reeves rack up in john wick.
Starring keanu reeves, jennifer connelly, kathy bates, jaden smith, john cleese, jon hamm, kyle chandler, robert. On its face, casting keanu reeves as klaatu, that most thoughtful. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. The day the earth stood still 1951, youd never suspect the utterly more. Cleese, john, reeves, keanu, smith, jaden, connelly, jennifer, bates, kathy. See it on the biggest screen in town and help fund science education. Starring keanu reeves, jennifer connelly, kathy bates, jaden smith, john cleese, jon hamm, kyle chandler. Chapter 2 ended, you probably already knew that, but the official title for john wick 3 wants you to know for sure. Hell, reeves is so pumped on john hes all, give me any john. Xan brooks doesnt much enjoy the keanu reeves jennifer connelly john cleese disaster movie the day the earth stood still.
Where the original film was unpretentious, this version, with keanu reeves as. Keanu reeves, jennifer connelly, jaden smith, kathy bates, john cleese, john hamm, robert knepper. Nov 02, 2016 as it turns out, john wick killed a whole lot more people than hes being given credit for. Not one to give up his beloved swamp, shrek recruits his friends donkey and puss in boots to install the rebellious artie as the new king. As fox had a mandate to become a carbon neutral company by 2011, the day the earth stood stills. Keanu reeves new movie may be too disturbing for some to watch. The film follows henry reeves, who goes to jail for a robbery he did not commit. Find all the latest the day the earth stood still trailers and clips at movies. He made his film debut in the short one step away in 1985. Keanuklaatu isnt much concerned with the human propensity for suspicion. Oct 24, 2014 in john wick, a thriller starring keanu reeves, the protagonist resumes his career as an assassin after villains break into his home and kill his dog. Keanu reeves talks to simon about his return as john wick, being involved with all aspects of the film and john cleese as the head of the fawlty towers underworld.
Klaatu keanu reeves arrives on earth with the giant robot gort in tow. Klaatu keanu reeves, an extraterrestrial visitor to planet earth, becomes the herald of upheaval on a global scale. The day the earth stood still 2008 is a remake of the day the earth stood still 1951 1951, adapted for the 2008 screen by american screenwriter david scarpa. Jun 24, 2017 you may not have known this, or you may have suspected it, but keanu reeves is immortal at least, thats what the internet says, since multiple men have been found throughout history that bear. Apr 21, 2016 keanu reeves has shed some light on john wick. Keanu reeves reveals official john wick 3 title screen rant. The story line is based on a short story titled farewell to the master by american science fiction writer harry bates 19001981. This movie feels too much like a 90s00s generic disaster feature. The day the earth stood still 2008 full movie 123movies free watch online with english subtitles. Speaking with the folks at comingsoon, keanu reeves confirmed that the upcoming sequel is called john wick 3. A remake of the 1951 classic science fiction film about an alien visitor and his giant robot counterpart who visit earth. The 51yearold matrix star has revealed that producers even have ideas for more than just one sequel of the movie about hitman john wick, who went on a killing spree after bad guys killed his adorable puppy.
The day the earth stood still scott derrickson, keanu. Take a closer look at the various roles john cleese has played throughout his acting career. But before he can get down to grisly business, he has to secure the appropriate gear. Keanu reevess memeable john wick 2 will solidify his legacy. With keanu reeves, jennifer connelly, kathy bates, jaden smith. Jul 17, 2018 in case you needed any more proof that keanu reeves is one of the biggest action stars around, check out these latest snaps from the set of john wick 3. In both films, the line is used to stop gort from attacking the humans. The day the earth stood still 2008 keanu reeves youtube. Feb 16, 2012 keanu reeves coproduces a documentary on the rapidly evolving film industry. How john wick makes the most of keanu reeves emptiness film. Early into the movie, reeves character, the unstoppable yankedfromretirement assassin john wick, flies to rome on reluctant assignment. The line klaatu barada nikto from the day the earth stood still 1951 was reused in this film at keanu reeves s insistence. When his new fatherinlaw, king harold falls ill, shrek is looked at as the heir to the land of far, far away.
Keanu reeves stars as klaatu, the inhabitant of a flying saucer that lands in washington dc after orbiting earth. Due in december, nothing substantial or even trivial has leaked from 20th century foxs big budget remake of scifi classic the day the earth stood still starring keanu reeves, john cleese. It is also the same phrase that ash from army of darkness 1992 must say before he removes the necronomicon. Keanu reeves portrays klaatu, an otherworldly being whose. Epic action and mindblowing effects rock the planet in this thrilling reinvention of the scifi classic, the day the earth stood still. Given the number of highprofile roles reeves had in one year, usa today dubbed the time period the summer of keanu reeves. The cast includes keanu reeves, jennifer connelly, kathy bates, john cleese and jaden smith. How keanu reeves wound up on a swedish privateeye sitcom. Side by side is a 2012 american documentary film directed by christopher kenneally. What an odd set of bookends to the career of keanu reeves. A remake of the 1951 classic science fiction film about an alien visitor and his giant robot. Keanu reeves stars, giving the kind of torpid performance that lesser. In the day the earth stood still, a contemporary reinvention of the 1951 science fiction classic, renowned scientist dr.
Chapter 2 trailer shows keanu reeves titular hit man doing what he does best delivering head shots while dressed in. The low point of the movie s persuasiveness is the single scene with professor barnhardt john cleese in the original an einsteinlike scientist who impresses klaatu with his highly evolved thinking, here a caricature of professorial enlightenment. Directed by scott derrickson and starring keanu reeves as klaatu, this version replaces the cold war theme of nuclear warfare with the contemporary issue of humankinds environmental damage to the planet. Reeves has just explained that hehis race will kill all the earths inhabitants because humans are killing the earth in addition to each other. The following year, reeves appeared in the crime film rivers edge, and the television films babes in toyland, act of vengeance, and brotherhood of justice. Once released, he plans to rob the same bank with his former cellmate max caan. Henrys crime is a 2010 american romantic comedy film directed by malcolm venville and starring keanu reeves, vera farmiga, and james caan. Continuing our series in which writers revisit childhood movie passions, we get back on the bus for an audaciously overthetop thrill ride with keanu reeves and sandra bullock. Keanu reeves, as a cheating husband, endures a comeuppance in. In addition, 2019 saw europes first keanu reeves film festival titled keanucon, hosted in glasgow, scotland. The day the earth stood still 2008 movie moviefone.
Here, as in wises original, mankinds future is placed in the hands of alien visitor klaatu reeves, who has been sent to judge its capacity for change in the wake of the environmental damage they have inflicted upon the planet. How john wick makes the most of keanu reeves emptiness. Keanu reeves and john cleese drew over these in chalk. Theres a scene in the outrageously entertaining new shootemup john wick. Keanu reeves is priceless as the wooden, expressionless alien. The staff of a small zoo try to avoid it being shut down after it gets bought by a ruthless media tycoon. Keanu reeves kylie minoguetaron egertonjamie bellsuranne jonesmichael rice. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our fandango. Helen benson jennifer connelly finds herself face to face with an alien called klaatu keanu reeves, who travels across the universe to warn of an impending global crisis.
The trailer, released on monday, features an impressive body count as reeves fends. I think keanu reeves is the perfect actor for the part he took in this film. Keanu reeves full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. The film is filled with exchanges of dialog in which one person mentions the name john wick and the other person goes quiet suddenly and says something like oh as if thats all the explanation thats needed. One of the most memorable was the day the earth stood still, a blackandwhite film which was remade in 2008 starring keanu reeves, jennifer connelly, kathy bates, john cleese. Keanu reeves reveals the official title for john wick 3 is john wick. Dec 19, 2016 keanu reeves reteams with laurence fishburne in the new, violenceladen trailer for john wick. John cleese is an english actor, voice actor, comedian, screenwriter, and producer who achieved success as a scriptwriter and performer on the satirical television show the frost report 196667. In an inscrutable 20 year career hollywood heartthrob keanu reeves has transformed himself from a floppyhaired comedy performer.
He made his acting debut at the age of nine with the theatre production of damn yankees. According to the filmmakers, john cleese was the most difficult choice in casting, as he was primarily noted for comic roles. Although i love the original and was disappointed to hear that they were remaking it, i wanted them to do a good job with it. Helen benson jennifer connelly finds herself face to face with an alien. Keanu reeves, jennifer connelly, kathy bates, jaden smith, john cleese studiorun time. Laughter makes the almost two hours not a total loss. The screenplay is based on the 1940 classic science fiction short story farewell to the master by harry bates, and the 1951 screenplay adaptation by edmund h. The day the earth stood still is a 2008 american science fiction film, a remake of the 1951 film of the same name. Pondering the mysterious keanu reeves winm keanu reeves. Nov 05, 2003 pondering the mysterious keanu reeves.
Pics see keanu reeves in a badass chase scene from john wick 3. The day the earth stood still film, science fiction. I watched this with open arms and an open mind and really really enjoyed it. He is best remembered for the science fictionaction series the matrix 19992003.
Keanu reeves and scott derrickson on film promotion in mexico. Coming out, i didnt care much for the film, to tell the truth. The day the earth stood still 2008 frequently asked. Keanu reeves was perfect for the role of klaatu, the humanesque visitor sent here as an emissary to talk to the leaders of our world. John cleese makes an excellent professor barnhardt, with his natural intelligent quirkiness, but i was disappointed that in this version the. Shes soon playing soccer mom, driving the uncommunicative klaatu on his highly suspicious mission. Linformation sur le film, genre, classement, duree, photos, bandeannonce, synopsis et critiques des usagers. His first major role was in the film rivers edge which released in 1986. Keanu reeves is a canadian actor, musician, producer, and director. My best friend in high school, larry conley, and i were big fans of science fiction movies. Keanu reeves, jennifer connelly, kathy bates, jaden smith, john cleese, scott derrickson.
With a career spanning over 30 years, actor keanu reeves has cemented himself not only as an action movie icon, but also a hollywood legend. Chapter 2 that winks at the enduring appeal of keanu reeves. The actor first portrayed the character in the eponymous 2014 film, which was successful enough critically and commercially to spawn a franchise. Keanu reeves takes his licks john wick starring keanu reeves is about an exhitman who comes out of retirement to track down the gangsters that took everything from. Were still more than a year away from the third entry in the john wick franchisestarring keanu reeves as the titular assassin, whos really just trying to bond with a dogbut fans of the. Kathy bates, keanu reeves, jennifer connelly, john cleese, jon hamm, jaden smith in the day the earth stood still. Definitive proof keanu reeves is addicted to playing.
Keanu reeves portrays klaatu, an alien whose arrival on our planet triggers a global upheaval. Along with gort, his indestructible robot companion, klaatu sets out to discover all he can about this strange planet and its peculiar inhabitants. Keanu reeves has had a successful run in show business for over three decades. The day the earth stood still on dvd movie synopsis. Okay, the empire state building remains intact and the statue of liberty is still hoisting her torch, but lets just say that the giants and jets are going to need a new home.
Cleese felt that at his age, a dramatic role with subtle humor would be an easier role to play, rather than another manic old man. Keanu reeves talks environmental message, gort in the day. Keanu reeves, jennifer connelly, kathy bates, jon hamm, john cleese, jaden smith, kyle chandler. Oliver talks to keanu reeves and director scott derrickson. As keanu returns to actionhero duty in john wick, tara brady finds him as fantastically unassuming as ever. May 27, 2019 keanu reeves plays the title character and hes the kind of guy whose reputation precedes him. According to the filmmakers, john cleese was the most difficult choice in casting. Blacktree tv personality danai p mairaire sits down with actor keanu reeves to discuss the day the earth stood still and are we alone in this universe perfect casting this contemporary remake of. Theres no question that this new day the earth stood stillmessage from klaatu keanu reeves, the alien representative who comes to our planet with an ominous warningit does go ahead and. But i dont think, somehow, that the day the earth stood still was meant as a comedy. Keanu reeves addresses those immortality rumors with jimmy.
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