District 9

[shadowstreak]

So I just saw the movie, was pretty amazing. It easily blows any other sci-fi out of the water that was released this year. I'm not going to spoil anything for you, but you need to see the movie. The acting is amazing, and so is the story.

ANYTHING BEYOND THIS POINT MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS, READ AT YOUR OWN RISK.

So what did you guys think of the movie?

[ZombieSlayer909]

I went into it very skeptical, thinking it would be ok at best. Boy was I wrong.

It was fucking amazing. Go see it, because my words aren't enough.

Here's what Picard thought of it:

http://files.pierrenel.co.uk/full_of_win.jpg

[Slochk]

im going to see it tomo, and i will post a opnion, i hope it is good

[shadowstreak]

im going to see it tomo, and i will post a opnion, i hope it is good

It is very very good...

[Boojangels]

I thought it was okay. Nothing really special.

[BallsMalloney]

Might see it tommorow.

[ThoughtThinking]

Eh pretty good.

[Elite]

Whats district 9?

Never heard of it.

[SickDaza]

Going to see it soon. It looks really good. There are a lot of good films out at the moment.

[Tyr]

New Zealanders are required by law to see films Peter Jackson is involved in... or something. I'll get around to seeing it, looks cool.

[UKMD Elmo]

Yeah I've been following this for a while now. It aint out in Britain yet but I'll be catching it when it is.

[Zorgy]

Yeah I've been following this for a while now. It aint out in Britain yet but I'll be catching it when it is.


Ah I was wandering what the hell everyone was on about, I hate late UK releases :(

[Nuttz]

Ah I was wandering what the hell everyone was on about, I hate late UK releases :(

Not as bad as late Australian releases.

[one of them]

Is this in Imax?

[Crack5800]

Will see it soon...hope its good...

[Slochk]

in 4 hours i go to see it :D

[Frito]

No, but I REALLY want to.

[Bloodshed269]

I might go and see it, it depends on what other movies are showing.

[BrotherAriman]

Spill.com has given it a "betterthansex" rating their highest honor only given to two other movies I believe.

[Slochk]

Spill.com has given it a "betterthansex" rating their highest honor only given to two other movies I believe.

god dam i might need to bring jizz-away with me to the movies.

[Kentucket]

I just saw it yesterday, and I have to tell you it's one of the better movies I've seen this year.

[BallsMalloney]

I just got back from the movies. You can guess what movie I seen.
God this movie was like 2009's 300.

[Slochk]

gah im still havent seen this movie... i might have to wait till tomo.

[Jub8Jub]

I'm waiting for it to reach the cheap theaters.

[CrAnKeDHigH]

How can this movie be good? It looks like the type of movie that looks great in the previews/trailers and ends up being absolutely terrible when you actually see it.

[Nuttz]

How can this movie be good? It looks like the type of movie that looks great in the previews/trailers and ends up being absolutely terrible when you actually see it.

Obviously it isn't one of those movies...

[BrotherAriman]

Just saw it, one word: phenomenal.

[BallsMalloney]

How can this movie be good? It looks like the type of movie that looks great in the previews/trailers and ends up being absolutely terrible when you actually see it.
Previews make it look extremely different then it is. Just see it. I believe you will like it.

[shadowstreak]

The Wikus (The lead character) goes through such an amazing transformation during the movie, from the pencil pushing alien hater to the savior of the aliens during the course of the movie. I thought the lead was going to be sub-par acting at the start since he was all goofy and did not really care. But it just fits later in the story, the lead actor did an amazing job, and I have to give extreme props to the CGI guys, everything CGI felt completely natural, near the end of the movie you just don't even notice the CGI, it just feels right, like it was real. I did not even care/notice that Christopher was CGI, it just felt natural near the end.

Anyone agree on this? It is just so weird that obvious CGI characters can feel so natural.

[Dre]

this movie looks ass, book of eli ftw!!!!

[Boojangels]

this movie looks ass, book of eli ftw!!!!

Trollin'? For shame

[Bloodshed269]

this movie looks ass, book of eli ftw!!!!

"I'm sorry sir, but I don't think we can except that submission, as it is not technically a complete sentence. Sorry, minus two points."

[killion237]

Ok I saw this morning and I LOVED IT! I think it was awesome because it had no big stars involved and it was still a geniusly put together work of art. Wikus is one of my new heroes because he is such a real person, he had strong feelings when he is mad, you could really feel that he was genuinely angry. The writing was EPIC as well they felt like it was a real story rather than a regular action movie. The Prawns were also cool characters so new rather than just, ZOMBIES, ROBOTS, BAD GUYS, EVIL GUYS, etc. etc. Plus they had such realistic movements.
To tell the truth I wouldn't mind buying a game based on this movie.

[Boojangels]

A nice review (http://www.spoonyexperiment.com/2009/08/16/vlog-8-16-09-district-9-review/)

[Crack5800]

The movie was really, really good!

[Jub8Jub]

I seen this movie yesterday and it was really good, even for my high expectations. The beginning was a little slow and the main character was an idiot throughout the whole movie and he dropped the F-bomb a lot.
I was snooping around and look what I found.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2cdgptYT2o&feature=PlayList&p=F4FE15C731059644&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=44
I liked the movie but not as much as these people.

[Slochk]

gonna go see today FINALLY, i have a ride now lol

[Slochk]

gonna go see today FINALLY, i have a ride now lol

i saw it the other day and i liked it, it had a semi-good plot and some cool scenes.

i lol'd at the little prawn

[Infest0125]

How can this movie be good? It looks like the type of movie that looks great in the previews/trailers and ends up being absolutely terrible when you actually see it.

How can you ask "How can it be good" when your post implies that you haven't even seen it yet? :P

I saw it, if anything cranked, it's the opposite of what you described. The plot is a lot deeper than the trailer makes it out to be and it's a must see, IMO.

[Bloodshed269]

I'll wait for the DVD.

[hunterhunter]

^ dido

[shadowstreak]

This movie is one of those movies you have to see on the big screen. so it is theater or 1080p bluray. Those are the only ways to see this movie.

[Bloodshed269]

This movie is one of those movies you have to see on the big screen. so it is theater or 1080p bluray. Those are the only ways to see this movie.

Like I said, DVD.

[lawlhat]

I don't like movies, or sci-fi, but I found this to be really enjoyable. It just depends on how much movie tickets cost where you are, but I definitely recommend it to anyone. Basically its just a movie that wouldn't be the same on any TV. Unless you have a TV the size of a movie screen of course.

[CrAnKeDHigH]

How can you ask "How can it be good" when your post implies that you haven't even seen it yet? :P

I saw it, if anything cranked, it's the opposite of what you described. The plot is a lot deeper than the trailer makes it out to be and it's a must see, IMO.

I havent seen it. I want to, because it looks cool. But, this is just one of those movies that seems like the trailer makes it look amazing when it really sucks. You guys have pretty much all said it was good, so it must be. Im gonna check it out either way. I'll just wait for the blu-ray. :)

[Infest0125]

I havent seen it. I want to, because it looks cool. But, this is just one of those movies that seems like the trailer makes it look amazing when it really sucks. You guys have pretty much all said it was good, so it must be. Im gonna check it out either way. I'll just wait for the blu-ray. :)

Ah okay. But when you see it, you may think the opposite and if anything the trailer made it look bad, as it showed almost nothing of the plot except a few battles.

But if you wanna wait for Blu-ray, thats fine with me!

[CrAnKeDHigH]

Wow, thats cool to hear that the trailer actually makes the movie look worse. I'm not too big on going to the theater and spending $400 just to see a movie when I can rent it on blu-ray and watch it on my own big screen.

[Shrubberyjsc]

I saw it.

It was an okay sci-fi movie, maybe C+ or B-.

But it was definitely not as good as Children of Men.

Oh: I did like the aliens. They were different enough to be interesting, not just a wrinkled forehead.

[CrAnKeDHigH]

omg shrub, I forgot about that movie. I always wanted to see that one, but I never really look through the old movies when I go to blockbuster. Thanks for reminding me.

[Obama Yo Momma]

Wow, thats cool to hear that the trailer actually makes the movie look worse. I'm not too big on going to the theater and spending $400 just to see a movie when I can rent it on blu-ray and watch it on my own big screen.

You live in Soviet Russia I am guessing.

[CrAnKeDHigH]

LOL, no. OK its not really that much to see a movie. But, by the time I go with me and the wife and get some snacks its probably like $30-40. I can rent it on blu-ray for $1.99 and watch in on the couch, in my underwear while I scratch my balls. How can you beat that?

[Easton Dark]

I can rent it on blu-ray for $1.99 and watch in on the couch, in my underwear while I scratch my balls. How can you beat that?

Have your wife in her underwear scratching her balls?

Wait...


On-Topic - Movies are expensive, but just get some good ol' poppy corn and soad-e pop, it usually comes out to 15-20 bucks.

[CrAnKeDHigH]

have your wife in her underwear scratching her balls?

Wait...

lol....

[Bloodshed269]

$30-40.

DAMN! How much are tickets where you live? It's only $3.50 here.

[CrAnKeDHigH]

DAMN! How much are tickets where you live? It's only $3.50 here.

Like $10 a ticket.

[hunterhunter]

DAMN! How much are tickets where you live? It's only $3.50 here.

where the fuck DO you live...I need to move in w/you then if movie tickets cost 3.50

[SlainPwner666]

where the fuck DO you live...I need to move in w/you then if movie tickets cost 3.50

The person's current location is usually underneath their avatar.

[Bloodshed269]

where the fuck DO you live...I need to move in w/you then if movie tickets cost 3.50

Michigan, not near any big towns though.

[shadowstreak]

Michigan, not near any big towns though.

I live in upland CA (nice part), and a shit load of rich people live next door to us in Claremont. So all of the theatres cost around 12 bucks a ticket. Though the theatres are grade A quality.

[binge]

Going to not break any rules.

I also watched Crank 2 yesterday, was super hyped for this movie cause Crank 1 was THE SHIT, really

but crank 2 was a major bummer
too much Hollywood, Jason Statham can do better than this, way better

Spoiler:
(for the ones that have seen it, WTF AT THE ENDING, when he turns around and flicks us the finger)

Ontopic again, I don't like alien/scary movies that much because I'm a wimp , QQ
But definatly going to check this one out

[Platypus]

Time to turn it around!

What did you guys think of the ending?

*SPOILERS*

I'm glad they didn't go the Hollywood ending of they fixed him or returned three years later to save Wikus either. I'm glad they left it open to the audiences opinion (like many other aspects of the film), and didn't spoon feed you the ending. You kinda got to choose if Wikus eventually changed after the ordeal, or is just waiting for Christopher to return so he can turn back.

[Infest0125]

Plat:
*SPOILERS*

I really liked the ending. It added a sense of sadness while at the same time hope. If he had changed back it wouldn't have left the same impact.

My dad commented that it left room for a sequel, but I really can't see that happening. Considering that this was based off a book and that there wouldn't be that much of a plot to go by.

[Platypus]

Considering that this was based off a book and that there wouldn't be that much of a plot to go by.
It's actually based on the director's 2005 short film 'Alive in Joburg'. Good mini-film, it feels almost like a extended trailer for District 9.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNReejO7Zu8

[binge]

just watched it, really great movie
you get really strong feelings too,
spoilers:

for example when when Zikus, or whatever his name is, hits the alien with some box so that he can escape himself
Really gave me a WTF WHY feeling etc

Ending was amazing

[shadowstreak]

just watched it, really great movie
you get really strong feelings too,
spoilers:

for example when when Zikus, or whatever his name is, hits the alien with some box so that he can escape himself
Really gave me a WTF WHY feeling etc

Ending was amazing

The reason he did that was because he was in extreme anger, was not thinking rationally. And I believe his name is Vickis.

[Shrubberyjsc]

Was anyone else rooting for the aliens the whole time, or was it just me?

Vick's Vapor Rub was a respect and I wanted him to loving an hero the whole time.

[Platypus]

*Spoilers*
Wikus, from the start and to the end, was a selfish person. I thought that helped keep the humanity in the character. He wasn't an action hero, any heroic actions he partook in where either thrust upon him or were caused by selfish action (i.e., trying to get the fuel back so he could turn back). I to had a WTF moment at the exact moment Binge was talking about, but after realizing he was just a selfish fool untill the very end did it make sense. I don't think he smacked Christopher because "he was in extreme anger", but because he was selfish and wanted to be turned back right away.

[Jesus123]

Just saw the movie, and man was it epic. I loved the alien weaponry. Made me lol hard every time Wikus blew someone up.

[Nuttz]

Might go see either this or Inglorious Basterds next weekend.

[Crack5800]

Might go see either this or Inglorious Basterds next weekend.

My theaters never got Inglorious Basterds :(

And D9 is on my top list of best movies I've seen this year so far...

[Nuttz]

Ok, massive bump here, but I finally got around to seeing this. It's really unique in that it belnds traditional hollywood filmmaking with documentary style filmmaking, and it does it brilliantly. Then there's the deep story and great special effects.

The special features on the DVD (particularly the deleted scenes) also give some extra insight. One of the scene tells us how they manage to travel throguh space, they cryogenically freeze themselves while they travel. The human gangs took the technology and used it to their advantage by freezing any Prawns that owe them money, then selling them to and family members.

Another scene is about the reproductive system of the Prawns. Every prawn has both male and female organs, so they reproduce asexually. It also says that they do not have an attachment to their children. Obviously this was cut not just from the movie, but from the lore. Otherwise it would contradict the relationship between Christopher and his son, for one, that there is a relationship at all, and for two, that he calls him his 'son', when in fact, Prawns have no gender at all.

[CrAnKeDHigH]

Yeah I saw it as well a week or two ago. It really was a well directed movie. I liked the whole documentary style in the beginning and also how the style would change to make it seem as though you are watching the news broadcast like at the end when they had the final conflict. I wish I would have seen the deleted scenes, I guess I should have looked more carefully at the menu when I rented it.

There are some things that just don't make a lot of sense when you really think about it, but I guess that's just how they make movies these days. Just change logic to suit the moment at hand. All in all though it is a definite must see.

[wertan11]

i thought it was the best movie i've ever seen and i hope for a sequel

[Nuttz]

sequel

Hell naw.

[wertan11]

i mean one that wasn't totally fail like most movies

[Nuttz]

i mean one that wasn't totally fail like most movies

No, what I meant was this:

NO FUCKING SEQUEL AT ALL! No matter how awesome the sequel is, this is the kind of movie that benefits from leaving it open. Although a movie based around the same universe, but having nothing to do with the events of this movie would be good. That's what MW2 needed to be.

[shadowstreak]

i thought it was the best movie i've ever seen and i hope for a sequel

Me too, and Christopher said "I'll be back in 3 years", so that's long enough to film a movie. I would not be surprised if there was a sequel. Also I grabbed the bluray and got the God Of War 3 demo, was pretty kick ass.

[Deadly]

SPOILERS!


Why hit him on the head to be turned back? Wouldn't keeping him behind defeat the WHOLE purpose of going to begin with?

[left4deadwillkickass]

SPOILERS!


Why hit him on the head to be turned back? Wouldn't keeping him behind defeat the WHOLE purpose of going to begin with?

SPOILERS:

Because Wikus only consented to capturing the Canister from MNU because he was under the impression that Christopher was able to fix him in a jiffy, then send him back. When Christopher told him that it would take 3 years for him to fix him, he was pissed, and therfor smacked him across the head.

[CrAnKeDHigH]

SPOILERS:

Because Wikus only consented to capturing the Canister from MNU because he was under the impression that Christopher was able to fix him in a jiffy, then send him back. When Christopher told him that it would take 3 years for him to fix him, he was pissed, and therfor smacked him across the head.

Yes, but that isn't helping the situation. The only person that could "fix" him was christopher. So, why crack the only person willing to help you in the head?

[shadowstreak]

Yes, but that isn't helping the situation. The only person that could "fix" him was christopher. So, why crack the only person willing to help you in the head?

Because he was pissed, and I mean really pissed, he had to let out his anger somehow, and who was the person causing his anger? Christopher. He hit him out of sheer rage. That's why he kinda panicked after he hit him, like an "Oh shit what did I do" moment. Then quickly decides to jump down to start the thing.

[left4deadwillkickass]

Yes, but that isn't helping the situation. The only person that could "fix" him was christopher. So, why crack the only person willing to help you in the head?

Isn't it obvious? He stole the ship to go fly up to the Mothership so that he could fix himself in under 3 years.

[Deadly]

Because he was pissed, and I mean really pissed, he had to let out his anger somehow, and who was the person causing his anger? Christopher. He hit him out of sheer rage. That's why he kinda panicked after he hit him, like an "Oh shit what did I do" moment. Then quickly decides to jump down to start the thing.

Okay that makes less sense then this:

Isn't it obvious? He stole the ship to go fly up to the Mothership so that he could fix himself in under 3 years.

The only reason why he said it was 3 years was because he found out about experiments being done. He needed to get reinforcements and was going to put off fixing him until then.

Oh, er, spoilers.