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Why did Klaatu say his own name?

posted 10 years ago by Thia
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So of course the movie is on right now..and I've seen it numerous times. Only now did I even realize that one of the all time great movie lines, "Klaatu Barada Nikto" which, in the original was said by Helen Benson is said in this remake, by Klaatu...So why would Klaatu say this line? He's saying his own name to Gort who knows Klaatu..When I saw this in the movie theater, I didn't even know he said it until my sister told me.(couldn't understand it).
Another one of the many ridiculous moments in this "never should have been made" remake.

[–] nzhaggis 8 years ago

In th original. She is saying it to show gort tht it comes from klattu as klattu is dying / dead. In the new film, apparently the phrase was said in homage to the original

[–] HAL 9010 (906) 6 years ago

“I command you to stop”

Fair enough, right?

But why say “I”, when I am the one saying it? Just say “stop”. See what I mean?

I command you to stop
Klaatu commands you to stop
.... same same.

Me Tarzan, you Jane... I dig it.

[–] strntz (12460) 6 years ago

Why did Klaatu say his own name?

Maybe the translation was "Klaatu needs your help immediately" or "Klaatu has boo-boo" or "Klaatu says implement 'plan b'"

[–] contreras (470) 4 years ago

or "can you smell what Klaatu is cooking"