I know what you mean, ftg, but I think this one’s debatable. In the movie, to demonstrate his power, the alien visitor
temporarily takes away all energy and electricity, so that cars stand still in the streets, nothing can move etc.
This is referred to in the title as ‘making the Earth stand still’. Okay, it’s a little bit oblique, but it is a sorta fair description of the alien’s demonstration.
I didn’t really think I needed a spoiler box when discussing what happens in such an old, classic, well-known and well-loved movie, but better safe than sorry, and I didn’t even want to risk spoiling this great, great movie for any younger Dopers who haven’t caught it yet.
I’m not sure if it’s completely descriptive (ie, no real plot details), but it’s almost at the same level of description as Snakes on a Plane. And it’s almost as silly, and you can pretty much tell by the title whether or not you want to see it.
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence
The first Men On The moon
The Invisible Man
The War Of The Worlds
The Dam Busters
The Battle Of Britain
Planet Of The Apes