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The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) - Full Reaction (Patreon)

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This one really impressed me. it’s cool to see origins and themes from decades ago where you can tell modern movies take so much inspiration! It was simple but not boring-strong message without feeling cliche!

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The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) - Full Reaction - Popcorn In Bed

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Zane From Canada

Was this directed by the same man who directed West Side Story and The Sound Of Music? Robert Wise?

Brian McGovern

Director of The Sound of Music and the first Star Trek.

Steve Holton

Great! Looking forward to watching this. 👍 When this film first premiered it was well attended by a group of graduate students from the University of Chicago. These students later described the plot to their physics professor and asked if he thought a being from another planet might actually visit us someday. After pondering the question for a while, their professor Dr. Enrico Fermi, a man already renown for his work in theoretical and experimental physics, issued a provocative reply, “Actually, the more interesting question is why hasn’t an alien visited us yet?” Dr. Fermi then explained how our science might take maybe another million or two million years to expand our reach throughout our galaxy. At worst we should be able to build robotic ships that could send an A.I. throughout our galaxy within that time. And if the universe is many billions of years old, “Why hasn’t any other civilization done that yet?”, Dr. Fermi asked. “Where is everyone?” This question became known as “The Fermi Paradox”, inspiring many fascinating theories why we seem, so far, without much company in our galaxy. But as great Popcorn In Bed videos broadcast into space, it does vastly increase the chances that some nice neighbors would want to visit us. 😊

Christian Becker

Greetings, This one is really great. I’m really looking forward to watching it again along with Cassie. Best evening entertainment imaginable ;-) Next Stop - Forbidden Planet ? 😁😁😁

Tyler Hale

I rewatched it with my grandma who said she once saw Patricia Neal at a restaurant a long time ago. It really has an effective pace with such a simple premise. So many Cold War vibes in it.

Alex Gorell

I’m pretty sure this was the Movie that really kickstarted the science fiction genre.

Joe J

Contact with a superior race of beings would be the end of us. We'd probably just be a dinner option. "To serve man", Lol.

Joe J

I've seen some colorized versions, one or two were fine too watch.

keoma songs

If I remember right, one of the keys to this movie working so well at the time and since was the casting of Michael Rennie who was largely unrecognized by American audiences despite being a star in British made films, so there was no familiarity or bias towards liking or disliking the actor, trusting or not trusting the character.

Steve Holton

Yes, Michael Rennie had just starred in the very popular film "The Robe" as the Apostle Peter so audiences only had a brief introduction to him. It was thought his role of St. Peter would help him be accepted in this role, because of the biblical allusions of a being descending from above to deliver a crucial message. That is also one of the reasons the name "Carpenter" was chosen for the visitor. Because of another very helpful carpenter from our past.

Just Plain Bob

Behave yourselves or we’ll commit mass genocide. Seems peaceful enough. To me, this is one of those movies whose premise is more interesting than the execution. That said, I’m hoping we get more 50s sci fi reactions, particularly Forbidden Planet (edited from Forbidden World; Forbidden Planet is my personal favorite from the era). And I really wish filmmakers would try to adapt more classic sci fi books, particularly Rendezvous with Rama (Arthur C. Clarke) and the Robot/Galactic Empire/Foundation series (Isaac Asimov).

Clarence Newman

Patricia Neal was really good in the Paul Newman movie, Hud (1963). Won an Oscar for Best Actress.

DAVID COSTELLO

Hey, he said the system wasn't perfect, but it works.

Astraeos

This really should open up a whole new avenue of you watching more classic Sci Fi's lol. There's so many good ones!

Tyler Hale

Ash got it right… the second time

Just Plain Bob

I’ve always found the (presumably) unintentional hypocrisy amusing. Peace thru threat of annihilation. Everyone, every man, woman and child, murdered in the blink of an eye over decisions made by a relative few. Barbarism deterred thru the threat of greater barbarism - a technique we on this planet have unsuccessfully employed on numerous occasions.

Doc Larry/old geezer

@Christian Becker Forbidden Planet is a science-fiction masterpiece inspired by Shakespeare’s The Tempest. The film helped pioneer the concept of deep-space exploration and served as a major forerunner to the entire Star Trek franchise.” Gene Roddenberry and early Trek writers were heavily influenced by the film’s structure and tone. Many historians actually call it “the first true Star Trek-style science-fiction film.”

Keith Jacobsen

The Fly (1986) was better than the original 1950's one, imo.

deskmerc

Oh yeh now maybe we can get the George Pal version of War of the Worlds

Christian Becker

Yes, John Carpenter’s The Thing. That is one remake that I like better. I’d really like you to watch the old one too, because it is fun in its own right.

Mary Ann Morgan

Rennie was big in the series lost in space… one of my very favorite shows from my childhood!!!

Eddie Perkins

I was actually surprised that she considered The Thing one of the better remakes, because it is. And The Fly and Invasion of the Body Snatchers also fall into that group. I would have to disagree with Invasion of the Body Snatchers; I think the original is better. And when it comes to sequels, there are only two I prefer over the original: Terminator 2 and my favorite sequel, Bride of Frankenstein.

Just Plain Bob

Glad to see that I’m not the only one that prefers the original Invasion of the Body Snatchers, although I also love the remake (just slightly less). And The Thing From Another World is great, just not as great as Carpenter’s version.

Just Plain Bob

Grew up watching (and loving) Lost in Space. Though I did like the first, black and white season better than subsequent, full color seasons, when the focus shifted entirely to Will Robinson and Dr. Smith.

Clay F

There are several remakes (e.g., True Grit, 3:10 to Yuma, Parent Trap, etc.) that I like better than the original.

Just Plain Bob

Golden age of sci fi reaction wish list: Forbidden Planet (1956) The Time Machine (1960) Them! (1954) Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) The War of the Worlds (1953)

Joe J

Rennie was great in the 1968 film, "The Power" which starred George Hamilton. Quite an effective little sci-fi film IMO. Produced by George Pal, who had directed War of the Worlds (1953) and The Time Machine (1960).

Shad Kanyak

Phew! I was worried you wouldn't like this one. Maybe "Klaatu Bermuda Nikita" makes Gort a robot that makes balloon animals and you didn't doom us to annihilation.

Joe J

I'm sure Cassie is curious to see the Keanu TDtESS. I can watch it and not lose my mind...but it was not the remake people expected.

Richard Maurer

Probably watch this tomorrow, hope to any way.

Richard Maurer

My list of underrated classic sci-fi: 20 Million Miles to Earth (57) Earth vs. the Flying Saucers (56) It! The Terror From Beyond Space (58)

Joe J

Translated I think it means, "Come get my ass, don't kill everybody"...Lol.

Scott Nelson

There were no satellites in 1951.

Joe J

For sure I'll do the watch-a-long for this one...I know the edit time will be brutal, lol.

Just Plain Bob

Love the first two and should’ve had them on my list. Never seen It! The Terror From Beyond Space. It’s going on my Amazon queue.

Vlad D

Hi Cassie. I'm not mad that you destroyed the planet. Hahaha. I saw this movie for the first time as a kid with my pops. After the movie my pops said, stupid humans. As a kid I didn't understand what my pops had meant. As I got older and watched the movie again I totally understand what my pops was saying. The same phrase, stupid humans still apply today. Thank you I enjoyed this reaction

Keith Brown

Director Robert Wise started as a film editor before moving up to director. This film plus West Side Story, The Sound of Music , The Andromeda Strain and Star Trek the Motion Picture are the ones most people bring up but he has done in his almost 50 year career every subject of movie. He did a couple of boxing movies The Set Up and Somebody Up There Likes Me which Stallone used as inspirations for Rocky ! He has received 2 Oscars and the AFI Life Achievement Award for his work.

Lana Gorgeous

This came on right in the midst of the Cold War between the US and its allies and the USSR or Russia and its allies. World War two ended 6 years earlier and it was during the Korean War began on June 25, 1950. There were clear political themes that may be hard for a 2026 individual to understand.

Scott Nelson

Did you mean. Forbidden Planet?

Just Plain Bob

I did. My love for low budget Roger Corman (he produced Forbidden World) movies resulted in a brain hiccup.

Keith Jacobsen

Way to go Cassie, Earth's TOAST cuz you couldn't remember 3 little words... 😊

Stick Figure Studios

It's a classic for a reason. So, so, so much better than the awful remake with Keanu Reeves. And remember... "Klaatu barada nikto."

Stick Figure Studios

I'm with you on TRUE GRIT and PARENT TRAP (as well as some others like THE FLY, THE THING and DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS), but I'm one of those who prefers the original 3:10 TO YUMA. The remake of this, though, is just terrible.

Clay F

75-year-old movie. I recognized Aunt Bee instantly.

Christian Becker

Exactly, that's why I'm waging a little "Please watch Forbidden Planet" campaign. But it did rather poorly in the last sci-fi poll, so unless it is a PaF winner, it seems rather unlikely that Cassie will watch it anytime soon. Unless some lucky circumstance leads Cassie to watch The Court Jester (my pet project at the moment on the new request list). After that, I can focus my points on Forbidden Planet.

Eddie Perkins

Cassie was like, 'Great, I just destroyed the planet.'

Milton Reduxed

'Look, maybe I didn't say every single, little, tiny, syllable, no—But basically I said them, yeah!'

Richard Maurer

The only thing I liked about the Keanu version is that they took the environment and wildlife into consideration. But considering when the original was made it’s no surprise that they didn’t mention these things

Richard Maurer

Bob - It! The Terror From Beyond Space was a clear influence on Ridley Scott’s Alien, to the point there was a lawsuit.

Just Plain Bob

Makes sense. I remember a Dan O’Bannon interview in which he said that his initial drafts of the Alien script were intended to harken back to the sci fi movies of the 1950s. Probably not the kind of remark that would’ve helped in any lawsuit.

Larry Darrell

Awesome reaction to an awesome film. Thrilled that you enjoyed this simple little tale about a magnificent idea. Thought it might be a tad slow for you, but so glad I was wrong. We need more films like this. Just bring back the Classic Sci-Fi poll that this gem came from and we can do it again and again until we’ve gone through them all. And if we can replace the vacant spot that this film has created, may I suggest another film from 1951… When Worlds Collide (1951). Thank you, this was fun.

Larry Darrell

Big +1 for The Andromeda Strain (1971) Also some more Robert Wise films of note… Run Silent, Run Deep (1958)… a submarine thriller starring Clark Gable and Burt Lancaster, which was an influence for Crimson Tide. The Haunting (1963)… which was the first film version of the novel, The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson, which would eventually be adapted into the Netflix series. The Sand Pebbles (1966)… with Steve McQueen. One of his best performances.

Richard Maurer

“Behave yourselves or we’ll commit mass genocide” - sounds like these aliens tailor their message to the best fit for the species they’re talking to.

Larry Darrell

I was so looking forward to John Carter (2012) after having read A Princess of Mars (1912) by Edgar Rice Burroughs. I couldn’t believe how much they changed and was really disappointed. That story needs to be done right. Just tell the story as written and you’ll have one of the most Epic Sci-Fi adventures since the Star Wars trilogy.

Just Plain Bob

Larry, amen on John Carter of Mars. For that matter, I’d love to see proper adaptations of Tarzan and Pellucidar.

Steve

How about Forbidden Planet (1956) and War of the Worlds (1953)?

Larry Darrell

Weren’t they already on the poll? I was thinking of films not on the poll that we can add. Every film on the Classic Sci-Fi poll should be watched. Let’s be clear about that. :-)

Brent Petty

"modern movies take so much inspiration!" What a kind way to say most Hollywood studios are lazy and incompetent and can only do remakes and sequels.

Larry Darrell

Yep, here’s the poll… The Thing from Another World (1951) The War of the Worlds (1953) Forbidden Planet (1956) Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) The Time Machine (1960) Fahrenheit 451 (1966) Fantastic Voyage (1966) Seconds (1966) Silent Running (1972) Let’s add to this.

Patrick

Awesome reaction Cassie and It is a good movie

Ricky A Wiley

Now, whenever I watch this movie, I'm going to think "Klaatu baracuda."

Grinznmore

A good story is a good story. War of the Worlds 2005 was a descent remake but the 1953 adaptation has the same stripped down vibe that draws you in to the characters without the clutter of heavy special effects. Thanks for recognizing this film. Maybe you could see your way to watching War of the Worlds 1953 in October. It's also a comfortable 90 minute length. It would be a Treat.

pickupthepieces

Cassie, the girl that almost saved the world, Klaatu Bermuda Nokia. That was so much fun!

Rick Williams

Thanks for taking me back to this movie. I haven't seen it since I was a kid. Great Reaction.

2-Can

Having recently watched a reaction to Airplane!, I was half-expecting Klaatu to say 'Bobby, do you like gladiator movies?'

Carol_White

That was pretty dull. "Let's make a movie about spaceships and robots and have it all take place at a boardinghouse." Not enough scenes of jeeps driving around.

MrKsummer7

“Klaatu barada nikto”, the three magic words that can also help retrieve the Necronomicon. Just don’t try to mumble and cough your way through the pronunciation the way Ash did in Army of Darkness 🤘

Ricky A Wiley

Cassie should get one of those "Klaatu barada nikto" t shirts, just so she never forgets the words that save the world.

Carol_White

No, actually, if you watch the movie, you'll see that a significant portion of it features nattily-dressed people sitting in uncomfortable-looking chairs and talking. It's a thrilling sci-fi film about how men need to take off their hats when they enter a room.

JarHead0351

Some of these old sci fi movies were really good. Use to watch them as a kid

Old As Dirt Bert

Cassie, go to your gifted mugs. You got the message to Gort that you struggled to remember back in October of '23, knowing you'd get to this classic some day. The reaction took a little longer than I'd hoped, but it was worth the wait. You got upset with everyone I'd hoped you would, and liked those who earned it.

Clay F

Forbidden Planet (1956) (which I don't think I've seen) is on my watchlist.

Clay F

Jen Murray recently reacted to The Andromeda Strain (1971).

Clay F

At Requests, “The Blues Brothers” has unseated “Your Name” from 1st. 1233.2 points = No. 1. “The Blues Brothers” (1980) 1100.2 points = No. 2. “Your Name” (2016) 783.3 points = No. 3. “Children of Men” (2006).

Mark Pitta

Yes, THE THING is a great re-make as is THE FLY.

Arturo

Gas would work is chemical, is the batteries to the spark plugs, the selenoides/electo-magnets, in engines starter motors, to water valves like the one to water the lawn, all comunications and modern infrastructure that required computers banking, advance medicine, power plants, water plants, etc. Just repeat of a historical event like the 1859 Carrington event, could be a grate disaste today ( https://youtu.be/PYR6EPlPDPU ) I still think you should watch the newish one from 2008 with Keanu. You could watch it with Carly and use it to make a plan for what to do if somthing "big" happens. One of the first things your FEMA recomend is to have a plan www.ready.gov While the Yellowstone supervolcano is not belive to be in danger of eruption, because of a newly discovered "magma cap" that regulates pressure shows a dormant state and not building pressure. The opposite seems to be happening with Campi Flegrei in Italy where active pressure is building, experiencing ground deformation and seismic activity. Or down here the Laguna del Maule has seen activiti slightly above avarege. Since your can have long periods of cold and lots of snow, you might be interested in 1816 The year without a Summer ( https://youtu.be/5CDSCRDLcNk ) and 536AD The worst year in history ( https://youtu.be/Ax2x0MG-0Qo ) also... The Disaster Cycle with the NEW Documentary ( https://youtu.be/_o14caQGCMA ) For more movie trivia https://youtu.be/M0lq2NVJm2M

Mark Pitta

Klatu, barracuda, Devo

Keith Brown

I saw that . Jen is one of the reactors I watch a lot .

Gray

First watch for me and I enjoyed it really well filmed and paced. What a nice spaceman, although I think his warning would be in one ear and out the other no matter what year in the earths history he landed.

Kal Zakath

Such a great movie... Remember the time - 1951, and we hadn't even put a man in space yet, cold war seriously heating up, so to speak. Such a great story-driven science fiction movie. There are a few like this, and this is well before any of the big studios would throw money at science fiction (the first big-budget science fiction movie didn't come until 1956 with Forbidden Planet). The effects were obviously all practical, but they were only a side on what is a great story. I really wish that more movies would be made like this again, story driven, rather than big budget splash, with the effects secondary to the plot and acting that draw you in.

Joe J

According to wiki, War of the Worlds (1953) had a slightly bigger budget than Forbidden Planet.

Canadianant

We're on a mission from God!

Canadianant

First time watch for me although I certainly recognized some of the hallmarks having been parodied and referenced in other media. It is pretty amazing that this was really ahead of its time.

Mark Vaderr

This is a fantastic movie, with a good story and Michael Rennie is great as Klattu. Cassie, avoid the remake with Keanu Reeves, it is awful. Just wait until you see how good these other classic sci-fi movies from the 1950's are.

Richard Maurer

Great movie, great reaction Cassie. Oh and Elon Musk isn’t the smartest man in the world, not by a long shot. He’s just a rich guy who buys companies and pretends that he was involved with what they create.

Joe J

Cassie of course wouldn't know the Professor was based on Einstein. Cassie has heard of Einstein, right? 😏 I guess being rich is more fun than being smart, lol.

Richard Maurer

Cassie not realizing the professor was a stand in for Einstein didn’t really surprise me. But people still thinking Musk is a genius did, a little anyway. I thought that mostly went away a couple of years ago.

Joe J

I think Cassie has interest in the Keanu remake, and I expect she will watch it probably this year. It's Keanu, right?

Silver Machine

OK, I'll admit it... my favorite part of this reaction was Cassie throwing well-deserved shade at Logan's Run. Thanks for watching the runner-up too!

Larry Dennis

Where's the YT Edit of this reaction?

Mary Ann Morgan

Totally agree! The later seasons just made it about Will and Dr. Smith and the robot, much more toward camp.

Walter

remakes generally more popular than the original - The Thing, Scarface, The Departed, Ocean's Eleven, The Fly, Casino Royale, The Mummy, A Star Is Born, 3:10 To Yuma, True Grit (debatable),...

Doug Bilodeau

True Grit was the first to come to mind for me. The 60s version was okay as a John Wayne vehicle. But the central character is supposed to be Mattie. The Coen brothers found a much younger but much better actress. Still not as good as the book. The 50s The Thing was supposed to be based on a short story from the late 30s, but has very little resemblance to it. The 80s version was more like the story, but with a whole lot more gore. The story was more psychological conflict.