The Day the Earth Stood Still

So I recently got Netflix, I know I'm behind on the times and blady blah blah, but I must say it is really convenient. Anyway, instead of renting the typical action thriller comedy or what have you, I decided to go a more classic route.
So those of you who are movie buffs, or for anyone who likes movies at all, has probably heard of the remake of the 1951 classic "The Day the Earth Stood Still." Apparently the remake had horrible reviews, and I can understand why. Keanu Reeves playing an alien -- mind you, I have not seen the remake -- but in my head, I can just hear him with his surfer accent (the one that plagues him after his infamous stint in "Bill and Ted") with one hand combing the hair from his face, saying, "Hey bra... take me to your leader..."
Now I guess I am being a little too harsh, but he is an actor, and if you get into that type of profession, you must be able to accept critical reviews, even if it is from a 22-year-old nobody in a dump of a town. I am still entitled to my opinion, free speech and all.
Anyway back to the original message: I rented the 1951 version of the movie, and I must say I was impressed. Of course, the acting is not up to today's standards, and obviously the effects seemed to be handled by a 10-year-old with a big imagination and access to loads of cardboard and duck tape, but that aside, the message of the movie was blasting me in the face. Watching movies with an actual message behind them is a rarity nowadays and it was refreshing.
I recommend this movie to those with patience and a sense of humor ... or you can just watch it while on your poison of choice... either way it should be interesting...

Cheers...