My New Favorite Movie Quote at DVinfo.net

J. Stephen McDonald · July 16th, 2006, 04:37 AM

It is "Klaato verada nicto", from "The Day the Earth Stood Still". I just watched this for the first time and these words are immensely powerful. All you have to do is whisper them to Gort and he won't destroy the Earth.

Frank Granovski · July 16th, 2006, 05:02 AM

Yeah, one of my favourite movies. Too bad the robot didn't destroy a bit more.

Daniel J. Wojcik · July 16th, 2006, 07:28 AM

"Klaatu barada nikto", actually.

And, pretty much unrelated, I always meant to buy the album, but all you can get now (easily) are CDs: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...e=UTF8&s=music

K. Forman · July 16th, 2006, 07:34 AM

You'll also find that phrase in the Evil Dead2 movie, when Ash goes to get the Necronomicon.

Joe Winchester · July 16th, 2006, 08:51 AM

You'll also find it as the names of three Star Wars characters from Return of the Jedi. If I'm not mistaken, all from Jabba's palace.

Dennis Stevens · July 16th, 2006, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Keith Forman

You'll also find that phrase in the Evil Dead2 movie, when Ash goes to get the Necronomicon.

I've always liked Ash's mispronounciations... 'Klaatu Berada.... nicotine.. nick at nite.... nickels and dimes.... Oh, c'mon I said it! I said it!'

J. Stephen McDonald · July 17th, 2006, 04:01 AM

In a fairly simple and unsubtle way, "The Day the Earth Stood Still" had a strong anti-war and anti-military message. I suppose the incursion the U.S. had recently made into Korea, was partly behind that, although the storyline may have originated earlier. The soldiers, all the way to their top commanders, were portrayed as a bunch of oafs who were as inept as Keystone Kops. About this time, people were realizing the ineffectiveness of the United Nations in bringing opposing factions together for peaceful resolutions and I believe this was also a target of the movie's theme. I suppose there are some classic movies that shouldn't be remade, as they were not only well done, but their philosophy never becomes outdated. But, I think this one could be re-set in the present day and carry a very intriguing and hopefully, an influential message.

Keith Loh · July 17th, 2006, 08:32 AM

I agree with your sentiment but this thread would then be in danger of being frozen once the usual suspects vector in to add their counter point. So let's continue on about the movie itself.

The soundtrack is a classic, of course, not just because of the iconic theremin use but overall.

I just love the look of this film. The black and white, the lighting and angles. Everything is so simple and it keeps with the moralistic tone.

K. Forman · July 17th, 2006, 08:35 AM

Who would replace Michael Remy?

Dennis Stevens · July 19th, 2006, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Keith Forman

Who would replace Michael Remy?

I propose Hugo Weaving. He could have an aura of menace as well as authority, whatever he's up to, he means business.

July 16th, 2006, 04:37 AM	#1
J. Stephen McDonald Major Player Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 909	My New Favorite Movie Quote It is "Klaato verada nicto", from "The Day the Earth Stood Still". I just watched this for the first time and these words are immensely powerful. All you have to do is whisper them to Gort and he won't destroy the Earth. __________________ Steve McDonald https://onedrive.com/?cid=229807ce52dd4fe0 http://www.flickr.com/photos/22121562@N00/ http://www.vimeo.com/user458315/videos

July 16th, 2006, 07:34 AM	#4
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	You'll also find that phrase in the Evil Dead2 movie, when Ash goes to get the Necronomicon. __________________ www.SmokeWagonLeather.us

July 17th, 2006, 04:01 AM	#7
J. Stephen McDonald Major Player Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 909	In a fairly simple and unsubtle way, "The Day the Earth Stood Still" had a strong anti-war and anti-military message. I suppose the incursion the U.S. had recently made into Korea, was partly behind that, although the storyline may have originated earlier. The soldiers, all the way to their top commanders, were portrayed as a bunch of oafs who were as inept as Keystone Kops. About this time, people were realizing the ineffectiveness of the United Nations in bringing opposing factions together for peaceful resolutions and I believe this was also a target of the movie's theme. I suppose there are some classic movies that shouldn't be remade, as they were not only well done, but their philosophy never becomes outdated. But, I think this one could be re-set in the present day and carry a very intriguing and hopefully, an influential message. __________________ Steve McDonald https://onedrive.com/?cid=229807ce52dd4fe0 http://www.flickr.com/photos/22121562@N00/ http://www.vimeo.com/user458315/videos

July 17th, 2006, 08:32 AM	#8
Keith Loh Air China Pilot Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 2,389	I agree with your sentiment but this thread would then be in danger of being frozen once the usual suspects vector in to add their counter point. So let's continue on about the movie itself. The soundtrack is a classic, of course, not just because of the iconic theremin use but overall. I just love the look of this film. The black and white, the lighting and angles. Everything is so simple and it keeps with the moralistic tone. __________________ -- Visit http://www.KeithLoh.com \| stuff about living in Vancouver \| My Flickr photo gallery

July 17th, 2006, 08:35 AM	#9
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	Who would replace Michael Remy? __________________ www.SmokeWagonLeather.us

July 16th, 2006, 05:02 AM	#2
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	Yeah, one of my favourite movies. Too bad the robot didn't destroy a bit more.

July 16th, 2006, 07:28 AM	#3
Daniel J. Wojcik Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Kempner, Texas Posts: 70	"Klaatu barada nikto", actually. And, pretty much unrelated, I always meant to buy the album, but all you can get now (easily) are CDs: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...e=UTF8&s=music

July 16th, 2006, 08:51 AM	#5
Joe Winchester Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 125	You'll also find it as the names of three Star Wars characters from Return of the Jedi. If I'm not mistaken, all from Jabba's palace.