4.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008)
Bias Rating
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Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.3
Overview
A representative of an alien race that went through drastic evolution to survive its own climate change, Klaatu comes to Earth to assess whether humanity can prevent the environmental damage they have inflicted on their own planet. When barred from speaking to the United Nations, he decides humankind shall be exterminated so the planet can survive.
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Bias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Race Swap: Yes
Overview
A representative of an alien race that went through drastic evolution to survive its own climate change, Klaatu comes to Earth to assess whether humanity can prevent the environmental damage they have inflicted on their own planet. When barred from speaking to the United Nations, he decides humankind shall be exterminated so the planet can survive.
Starring Cast
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Detailed Bias Analysis
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Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes a progressive environmentalist ideology, portraying humanity as a destructive force threatening the planet and advocating for a fundamental, collective shift in behavior to ensure Earth's survival.
The movie demonstrates intentional diversity through the explicit racial recasting of a traditionally white child character. However, its narrative focuses broadly on humanity's impact on the environment and does not explicitly critique traditional identities based on race or gender.
Secondary
The character of Jacob Benson, Helen's son/stepson, is portrayed by a Black actor in the 2008 film. In the 1951 original, the equivalent character, Bobby Benson, was portrayed by a white actor, constituting a race swap.
The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on environmentalism, humanity's impact on Earth, and an alien's judgment, without incorporating queer identities or experiences.
The film "The Day the Earth Stood Still" (2008) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on an alien's mission to assess humanity's impact on Earth, with no elements related to gender identity or transsexual experiences.
The film focuses on Dr. Helen Benson, a scientist, who primarily engages in intellectual and diplomatic efforts to understand and influence an alien entity. There are no scenes depicting her, or any other female character, engaging in or winning direct physical combat against one or more male opponents.
The 2008 film is a remake of the 1951 movie. Key characters like Klaatu, Helen Benson, and the child figure (Bobby/Jacob) retain their original genders from the source material. No established character undergoes a gender change.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.5
5.6
Critic Ratings
2.1
4.0
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