The original “Day the Earth Stood Still” as well as “Forbidden Planet” were really great science fiction movies from the pre-2001 days. Interesting stories. “Forbidden Planet” was from Shakespeare’s “The Tempest.”
The remake of “Day” was really leftist nonsense. Klaatu was more like a robot. But the worst thing is he wanted to kill all humans because we were polluting or exploiting the Earth. In other words, a planet without humans where weeds could not have their rights violated would be worth killing ever baby and other person on the planet. I didn’t see many reviewers pointing this out. Must have all been Al Gore lovers.
Serious plots, spectacular special effects, outstanding musical scores ("Forbidden Planet" had trailblazing "electronic tonalities," while "The Day the Earth Stood Still" had a score by the genius Bernard Herrmann.)
"Forbidden Planet" was from Shakespeare's "The Tempest."
Yeah, about half of the 500 movie reviews about "Forbidden Planet" that I have read mention that little tidbit. Caliban = Robbie, Prospero = Morbius, Miranda = Altaira, etc.
Less widely known: The classic Star Trek episode "Requiem for Methuselah" was likewise a rehash. (Roddenberry half-way acknowledged cribbing.)
The remake of "Day" was really leftist nonsense.
Agreed! Though I've never seen it, I've read enough reviews and seen enough YouTube reviews to concurr.
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