District 9

Post by **GORDON** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 3:45 pm

Post by **TPRJones** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 2:42 am

Most likely explanation I've seen so far:

It's a promo for a sci-fi film, District 9, due out next August. Judging by the info on the sites, the film is a feature-length version of the director's short Alive in Joburg.

Post by **Leisher** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 2:44 pm

Seems preachy.

It reminds me of...Alien Nation? (Am I right about the name? It was also a TV show.)

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Malcolm · Post by **Malcolm** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 3:04 pm

Yeah, I think that's the one. Never got into it. Looked boring.

Post by **GORDON** » Sat Aug 15, 2009 4:04 pm

Getting 88% so far on Rotten Tomatoes.

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/

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Post by **Troy** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 7:12 pm

The whole movie was good... but the last hour or so are simply fantastic...

Deep down though, it's a social satire... but it disguises itself as a great sci-fi movie.

Post by **Troy** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 7:19 pm

Also, to add...

Don't go into this movie expecting things to "logically make sense"

A lot of shit doesn't really make sense... but it's still a good time.

Malcolm · Post by **Malcolm** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 7:32 pm

Troy wrote:Also, to add...

Don't go into this movie expecting things to "logically make sense"

A lot of shit doesn't really make sense... but it's still a good time.

They attempt to transplant a heart from <s>a Terminator</s> an alien into a human?

Post by **GORDON** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 8:29 pm

Does it matter that I haven't seen Districts 1-8? Will I have trouble following this movie?

Post by **Troy** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 9:45 am

GORDON wrote:Does it matter that I haven't seen Districts 1-8? Will I have trouble following this movie?

Yeah, before you go see it you should rent/buy the first 8 DVDs.

Actually, I have the first 8 in my DVD collection... if you just PayPal me a fair price I could sent it right over.

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Post by **Leisher** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 4:19 pm

I might have to play hooky one day to see this.

Oh, and Gordo, this movie and "Inglorious Bastards" were the movies coming up that I'd see in a theater.

Post by **GORDON** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 5:44 pm

Leisher wrote:I might have to play hooky one day to see this.

Oh, and Gordo, this movie and "Inglorious Bastards" were the movies coming up that I'd see in a theater.

We should go out on a date and have a double feature.

Post by **GORDON** » Fri Sep 18, 2009 11:39 pm

It was a lot darker than I thought it would be. And heavy on the allegory.

Post by **Leisher** » Sat Sep 19, 2009 7:27 am

How did it compare to Alien Nation?

Post by **GORDON** » Sat Sep 19, 2009 9:05 am

Darker.

Post by **TPRJones** » Sat Sep 19, 2009 10:16 am

And more allegorical?

Post by **GORDON** » Sat Sep 19, 2009 10:37 am

I would say equally as allegorical.

Post by **GORDON** » Sat Sep 19, 2009 10:48 am

Dwelling, I would call this one a must-see.

"When dealing with aliens, try to be polite, but firm. And always remember that a smile is cheaper than a bullet."

Post by **Leisher** » Sun Apr 18, 2010 11:36 pm

For the first 30 or so minutes, this movie is completely different from what you'll be expecting. After that it picks up dramatically.

I really enjoyed this film. I'd say this is a must see for Sci-Fi fans.

8 out of 10.

Post by **thibodeaux** » Mon Apr 19, 2010 7:28 am

Bah. Didn't like it.