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Alien | Extraterrestrial Technology
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Best Performance by a Younger Actor | 2009 | Jaden
Best Actor International | 2008 | Keanu
Best Single Visual Effect of the Year | 2009
Worst Prequel Remake RipOff or Sequel | 2009
Best Science Fiction Film | 2009
Budget 80,000,000 USD
Box Office Collection 233,093,859 USD
Renowned astronomer Seth Shostak was hired as a consultant on the film. He reviewed the script several times for errors, and gave suggestions for making the scientists less dry: "Real scientists don't describe an object entering the solar system as 'notable for the fact that it was not moving in an asteroidal ellipse, but moving at nearly 3*10 to the 7 meters per second'. More likely, they would say that there was 'a god-damned rock headed our way!'" He also noted the scientists should refer to one another by a first name basis.
According to the filmmakers, John Cleese was the most difficult choice in casting, as he was primarily noted for comic roles. 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.
In the original movie, GORT was eight feet tall. In this film, he is 28 feet tall.
Keanu Reeves was producer Erwin Stoff's first and only choice for the role of Klaatu.
Keanu Reeves recorded the line "Klaatu barada nikto" twice, and one recording was played backward and spliced with the other (which was left normal) to make the overall dialogue sound more otherworldly.
"[Seated at a McDonald's, Klaatu begins speaking to Mr. Wu in Mandarin] Klaatu: You've been out of contact for a long time. Mr. Wu: I had a dangerous assignment. This is hostile territory. Klaatu: I've noticed. I was hoping I could reason with them. Mr. Wu: I'm afraid they are not a reasonable race. I've been living amongst them for seventy years now. I know them well. Klaatu: And? Mr. Wu: Any attempt to intercede with them would be futile. They are destructive, and they won't change. Klaatu: Is that your official report? Mr. Wu: The tragedy is, they know what's going to become of them. [Both Klaatu and Wu turn to look at Helen, Jacob and Wu's grandson who are seated at another table] Mr. Wu: They sense it. But they can't seem to do anything about it. Klaatu: It's decided then. I'll begin the process as soon as possible. We should make preparations for our departure. Klaatu, Mr. Wu: [They switching to speaking English] Mr. Wu: I'm staying. Klaatu: You can't stay here. Mr. Wu: I can and I will. Mr. Wu: If you stay, you'll die. Mr. Wu: I know. This is my home now. Klaatu: You yourself called them a destructive race. Mr. Wu: That's true. But still, there is another side. You see, I... I love them. It is a very strange thing. I... I... I can't find a way to explain it to you. For many years I cursed my luck for being sent here. Human life is difficult. But as this life is coming to an end... I consider myself lucky... to have lived it."
"Professor Barnhardt: There must be alternatives. You must have some technology that could solve our problem. Klaatu: Your problem is not technology. The problem is you. You lack the will to change. Professor Barnhardt: Then help us change. Klaatu: I cannot change your nature. You treat the world as you treat each other. Professor Barnhardt: But every civilization reaches a crisis point eventually. Klaatu: Most of them don't make it. Professor Barnhardt: Yours did. How? Klaatu: Our sun was dying. We had to evolve in order to survive. Professor Barnhardt: So it was only when your world was threated with destruction that you became what you are now. Klaatu: Yes. Professor Barnhardt: Well that's where we are. You say we're on the brink of destruction and you're right. But it's only on the brink that people find the will to change. Only at the precipice do we evolve. This is our moment. Don't take it from us, we are close to an answer."
