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US Movie Review: "District 9"
Saturday, Oct 31, 2009 8:00PM / Standard Entry / USA / Members only
8 comments

I went to see this monday night with a friend. I had heard a bit of good feedback about it but I didn't really know what it was about going into it. In my book I give a lot of credit to movies that are original and creative. this movie definitely counts in that respect. Think Alien Nation meets the Fly crossed with the Blair Witch project...

I'm not a big fan of gross-out films, so I warn squeamish viewers to be prepared. Visual effects are cool but from a story telling point of view, there's a few holes that you have to overlook (how did the robo suit thing and all the guns get down to the camp?) Either way it was unique an interesting, although I can't say I really loved it.

I'll give it a 6/10.

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JoanneSanderson
posted on Tuesday, Nov 3, 2009 8:07PM [Report]

I've been seeing this poster all over the place, didn't really know much about the movie, the poster kept reminding me of V the mini series ad campaign.
Jaine
posted on Tuesday, Nov 3, 2009 3:00AM [Report]

okay I wont read the comments in case of spoilers, I missed this when it came but it looked interesting.
I'll def get it when it's released on vid
(beside things are less squeamish on the tv)
Flagday
posted on Monday, Nov 2, 2009 1:04AM [Report]

I just figured that the commander buried the ship and some weapons too for the common defense. Once distributed the aliens were corrupted by cat food and sold out to the Nigerians. A better theory though is that a few shipments `fell off the truck` like Rob said. You have to wonder how such a strong people - a massive population - became so subjugated but it has happened before.
Rob Lok
posted on Sunday, Nov 1, 2009 10:50AM [Report]

My theory on the weapons/ robo suit thing:

When they were doing the mass exodus of the aliens down to the surface, I'm sure the government were also moving the weapons down as well. With the pull of the black market and gangsters, I'm sure they were able to get a few shipments in...

Okay..

inner geek out
Jack_Jack
posted on Sunday, Nov 1, 2009 5:18AM [Report]

I've always been a fan of cyberpunkish, distopic future movies, which I always think there aren't that many of, so I try to enjoy what I can of the films released. This film is definitely creative and I'm looking forward to the sequel.
1KStyles
posted on Sunday, Nov 1, 2009 3:18AM [Report]

aint seen it yet but 6/10 sounds worse than 3/5 but they are the same thing haha. will have to check it out...
Schokolate
posted on Sunday, Nov 1, 2009 12:14AM [Report]

I haven't seen the movie yet. But I do like its poster.
Flagday
posted on Sunday, Nov 1, 2009 12:02AM [Report]

I liked it more than you did. It was kind of a Twilight Zone/Outer Limits type parable with way better special effects. Obvious in its intent but modern in its execution. The moral of the story coincides with my moral view - greed is the worst and prejudice/envy makes us do evil things. I would give it an 8/10.