The Day the Earth Stood Still

It's not a bad movie. Keanu Reeves is great, Jennifer Connelly is great as usual, the real problem with the movie is Jaden Smith, he is just a toxic blob, perhaps one of the worst actors in the history of Hollywood.

Nobody should ever hire him, nobody should ever allow him within a hundred miles of a film set, every word he utters, every scene he's in is toxic and unwatchable just like After Earth. Every project he is involved in is diminished by his presence and extreme lack of charisma. An iguana has more screen presence than he does.

The same with virtually everything else he's done the kid has an unbelievable lack of talent. Considering his father and how talented he is one has to wonder how how does a son of a talent like Will Smith fall so far from the tree.

Avoid Jaden at all costs, avoid anything he's in, anything he does, he's is utterly unwatchable.

If you are able to get past the Jaden roadblock, the film is fun.

From the moment the alien encounters young Jaden Smith's character, it becomes clear that Earth's survival hangs by a thread. You see, this alien, possessing advanced knowledge and technological prowess, realizes that after a brief encounter with Jaden, any shred of hope for humanity crumbles like a house of cards. Who could blame the poor alien?

Keanu Reeves, our otherworldly visitor, does his best to save Earth from imminent doom. However, he couldn't anticipate the formidable force that is Jaden's enigmatic charm. The alien's mission transforms from a noble attempt to preserve life on Earth to an all-consuming desire to obliterate it, just to spare the universe from the cosmic catastrophe that is Jaden Smith's presence.

Watching the alien's internal struggle is like witnessing a cosmic stand-up comedy routine. The more Jaden Smith speaks, the closer the alien gets to pressing the self-destruct button. It's a battle of wills, with Keanu Reeves attempting to broker peace while shielding the universe from Jaden's inexplicable ability to drive sentient beings to madness.

The filmmakers deserve credit for their bold choice to cast Jaden Smith, as it inadvertently creates a unique blend of comedy and existential crisis. At times, you'll find yourself questioning whether the alien's ruthless intentions are truly unwarranted.

"The Day the Earth Stood Still" is a rare gem that transcends mere science fiction, plunging headfirst into the realm of unintentional hilarity. You'll laugh, you'll ponder the absurdity of it all, and perhaps you'll even empathize with the alien's desperate plea for a universe free from Jaden Smith's cosmic influence.

So grab your popcorn and prepare for an adventure like no other. Just remember, if you ever find yourself face to face with Jaden Smith, pray that the world's fate doesn't rest in your hands. Godspeed, brave moviegoers!

At being annoying. He gives a master class in this film on the art of annoying. At first I thought it was just the adult Jaden Smith that was so annoying. No. The child Jaden Smith is annoying too.

Good movie except for every scene with Jaden Smith

I second another reviewer who said they'd have given it 10 stars if the movie ended with his character being killed. Not only was his acting horrible but the classic kid character that's annoying, makes trouble, doesn't listen and runs away causing problems totally ruined everything that could have been good. If our survival as a species depended on this kid representing us, we'd have been wiped out immediately, just like this movie's good ratings.