District 9

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AlienSpaceBatsOct 11, 2011

This film catered to me on so many levels it quickly became my favourite, I never tire of watching it. District 9 has a premise that would not have been out of place in a classic SF novella, frenetic action sequences informed by modern videoThis film catered to me on so many levels it quickly became my favourite, I never tire of watching it. District 9 has a premise that would not have been out of place in a classic SF novella, frenetic action sequences informed by modern video game titles, it's funny, disgusting and exhilarating. Watch for the Afrikaans humour littered throughout.… Expand

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JonathanCOct 5, 2011

Great film. Unique and highly enjoyable. From the click language of the prawn-like aliens to the properly done documentary style beginning, I enjoyed this film. A classic Sci-Fi on a small budget. brilliant. Sharlto Copley is brilliant.

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OverrwatcherSep 25, 2011

Not only is it an excellent sci-fi movie(Which is rare), it's an excellent movie in general. It has plenty of action, decent editing, and a lot more. Sure, the script may be so-so, but the rest of this is a fantastic movie. JUST NOTE THAT IFNot only is it an excellent sci-fi movie(Which is rare), it's an excellent movie in general. It has plenty of action, decent editing, and a lot more. Sure, the script may be so-so, but the rest of this is a fantastic movie. JUST NOTE THAT IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE PEOPLE BEING RIPPED TO SHREDS DON'T WATCH THIS MOVIE.… Expand

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grandpajoe6191Sep 23, 2011

This bizarre SF movie, appropriately structured using documentary styled filming, is simply one of the year's best movies that effectively acknowledges the audience of racial discrimination.

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bram29Sep 17, 2011

district 9 is the best movie i have seen up to this moment. i loved every bit of it. the action is brutal, the characters are believable, and there is a clear message. that's right: district 9 is about stuff! seriously, do not miss out on this movie!

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DeGreZetSep 13, 2011

Next Peter Jackson's movie and next amazing movie!
This movie is other than all Action, Sci-Fi movies. It holds in tension and tells excellent story. Story is the best in this movie but all is really great. This is ones of my favoritesNext Peter Jackson's movie and next amazing movie!
This movie is other than all Action, Sci-Fi movies. It holds in tension and tells excellent story. Story is the best in this movie but all is really great. This is ones of my favorites movies and i advice District 9 every Sci-Fi fans.… Expand

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davenbettridgeSep 5, 2011

District 9 was my favourite movie of 2009 and one of the best science fiction movies to be released in several years. The aliens join some of the best movie monsters in cinema and I found myself really caring for them and their situation. TheDistrict 9 was my favourite movie of 2009 and one of the best science fiction movies to be released in several years. The aliens join some of the best movie monsters in cinema and I found myself really caring for them and their situation. The ideas are well executed; the guns and action is thrilling and its drama works well for the most part. The movie does have some flaws; the lack of resolution to the premise is an issue, the amount of swearing is unnecessary and the middle of the film does drag a little. But District 9 is still an awesome sci-fi. Recommended.… Expand

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J-ShapAug 25, 2011

Satire and other allegorical pieces of fiction have a tricky job to do: They must offer commentary on something that we immediately recognize in our world, while creating an interesting enough world for those who are unable to recognize theSatire and other allegorical pieces of fiction have a tricky job to do: They must offer commentary on something that we immediately recognize in our world, while creating an interesting enough world for those who are unable to recognize the subject of commentary. It is here where District 9 fails. For despite the powerful images one can associate with apartheid, the absence of the allegory leaves a confused, poorly-plotted, and (let's face it) trite human story. And then it closes itself by shooting everything up.… Expand

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Dragons4LifeAug 14, 2011

Jaw-dropping, amazing, epic, masterpiece, touching... I could go on forever. The acting was unbelievably good (especially Sharlto Copley), and the message truly delivers. It makes you stuck to the screen till the end, and your heart poundJaw-dropping, amazing, epic, masterpiece, touching... I could go on forever. The acting was unbelievably good (especially Sharlto Copley), and the message truly delivers. It makes you stuck to the screen till the end, and your heart pound faster throughout the movie. One of the best sci-fi movie in existence.

Nice job. I hope Neill Blomkamp decides to make a sequel.… Expand

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MustisTheCatAug 2, 2011

First off, a very original movie. The story here is not so much interesting, as the way it is executed. The viewer stick to the character of Vikus who`s just another yupie guy in pursuit of a career. He is to lead the operation ofFirst off, a very original movie. The story here is not so much interesting, as the way it is executed. The viewer stick to the character of Vikus who`s just another yupie guy in pursuit of a career. He is to lead the operation of transporting thousands of aliens. It all goes wrong and he must fight to survive. In a matter of hours he becomes public enemy number one and has to flee to the alien camp. The aliens are interesting as they posses human like features. They resemble humans in many ways. They are not here to destroy earth or exterminate humans. They are stranded somewhere in the universe and it happens to be earth. The special effects are exceptionally well done, the music is great and acting is average. A very interesting story showing that aliens from another world don`t always have to be blood-thirsty invaders.… Expand

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pwnstarJul 5, 2011

This movie is one of the best of 2009. It has everything a Sci-fi fan could want in a movie. Great special effects, good plot, and amazing action scenes.

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Alexander_NJun 15, 2011

An outstanding science-fiction film which of coarse is not fully appreciated by a lot of viewers. The storyline and cast were very professional and believable, which tied in nicely with the morals of refugee cruelty. Visual effects and soundAn outstanding science-fiction film which of coarse is not fully appreciated by a lot of viewers. The storyline and cast were very professional and believable, which tied in nicely with the morals of refugee cruelty. Visual effects and sound were also most impressive to accompany the stunning gore. Sharlto Copley is also worth noting, as he suited the role of Wikus nicely.

Neill Blomkamp and Peter Jackson did an amazing job with this film. Worth seeing without question.… Expand

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RONGIUMay 29, 2011

Sorry, mechanical translation. Sentient Beings Our man-Wikus Van De Merwe Sharlto Copley / MNU-Alien Affairs "We meet at the headquarters of the Department of Foreign Aliens MNU. "What we do here in this department ... is trying to establishSorry, mechanical translation. Sentient Beings Our man-Wikus Van De Merwe Sharlto Copley / MNU-Alien Affairs "We meet at the headquarters of the Department of Foreign Aliens MNU. "What we do here in this department ... is trying to establish contact with the shrimp, in the interests of MNU and humans." Sensitive people of any age and during the movie experience a natural intellectual intuition, their thinking suffered a further violent jolt, a little later. Some goals are reassessed, some set aside, and others reformulated. Initially, the camcorder shoulder creates a slight sense of unease that is gradually disappearing when you start face to face with the new extra-refugees, their history and the many key points to ensure, without any filters. Why, for example, the Nigerian government has created a lot 'of problems with Sony's presence in the film of figure Obesandjo Eugene Khumbanyiwa /? Everything has always been seemingly formless, mysterious, becomes perfectly understandable. The consequence of this new state of being, the reason will inevitably take place, is the unleashing of an infinite number of emotions. Even phobias, probably tend to decrease. The exoskeleton is not afraid, surely you realize that the real "enemy" is to be found in other forms of life, perhaps similar to ours in that? Shrimp, aliens, strangers, "Poleepkwa" or non-humans are sentient beings, that is fitted with a brain and a fully developed nervous system. And 'any sentient being who is suffering physically and mentally. We can not know why they come, are higher than humans, have a hard outer shell and a face full of tendrils mass, probably involved in chewing, but was not tried. They have a great forza.Christopher Johnson is one of them is a non-human, but very, very, special ... his history with the violent impact of Wikus Van De Merwe Sharlto Copley / A question and some topics covered by the director. Wikus will be easy to trigger the clearing operations? Nepotism and factionalism. The role of the bureaucracy. Apartheid, its consequences. The DNA of the galaxy. Illegal weapons and cat food. A not-too-happy marriage /. Elimination, cleanup and removal of mass effect. The choices of power vs. the power to choose. Disease and loneliness. Genetic mutation. Weapons of mass destruction. Science and Power. The Taste of Power. The media. Crisis and the end of a regime. The different origins. A new friend Sir Peter Jackson producer known to the general public for his work on The Lord of the Rings, he sensed in the script by Neill Blomkamp director and co-writer / Terri Tatchell with a new, penetrating way of presenting a drama, epic, united in while a thin, bodily humor. He pointed and won. So I understand. Good Clicks!… Expand

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itz_giologicalMay 23, 2011

First impression, wow. Just... wow. A gore fest, shaky documentary, stunning sci-fi and drama all in one, here is the first sci-fi splatter drama in ten years that can be considered a masterpiece. Directed by a newcomer named Neill Blomkamp,First impression, wow. Just... wow. A gore fest, shaky documentary, stunning sci-fi and drama all in one, here is the first sci-fi splatter drama in ten years that can be considered a masterpiece. Directed by a newcomer named Neill Blomkamp, District 9 shows us a story of freedom centered on the turning point in the life of Wikus (a surprising performance by non-professional Sharlto Copley), a field operative fresh from promotion. He's hired to lead the eviction of the "prawns" (the creepy aliens) but something terrible happens to him that will change his life forever. A Blair-Witch-Project-meets-Independence-Day film, District 9 demonstrates beautiful storytelling. It's filmed in a documentary style that would recall Cloverfield. I guess that film contributed a lot to Neill Blomkamp, who deserves a best director Oscar nomination for this one. It's a blast directorial debut and I'll be patiently waiting for more from this Canadian filmmaker. District 9 is a very big achievement in terms of its technical qualities. The visual and sound effects were all complex. Add to that the voices of our sympathetic aliens. The pacing was also brilliant. All action, the film becomes more thrilling after the twist that'll very much change the life of our main character. Above all, District 9 is one of the best of the sci-fi genre. It's moving and terrifying (not to mention totally humble) in the same degree and I just love it. It's more than what most of us expected.… Expand

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lususgreeneMay 11, 2011

What a waste of a great premise! This movie starts out with a really interesting concept and procedes to digress into just another stupid action movie. It makes me very sad, this movie could have really unique and interesting but as the movieWhat a waste of a great premise! This movie starts out with a really interesting concept and procedes to digress into just another stupid action movie. It makes me very sad, this movie could have really unique and interesting but as the movie progresses it gets less and less unique and interesting and gets more and more cliche action movie explosions. Kudos for a great concept, and shake of the head for failing to do anything with it.… Expand

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slapchipsMay 7, 2011

@All the people that gave negative scores, most of you people aren't even from South Africa. So don't call this movie racist or unrealistic if you don't understand the conditions here. It was very realistic and it was done with a relatively@All the people that gave negative scores, most of you people aren't even from South Africa. So don't call this movie racist or unrealistic if you don't understand the conditions here. It was very realistic and it was done with a relatively low budget. I don't like the unrealistic Hollywood movies of today, for instance:all the UFO's conveniently land in North America, and all the aliens are always hostile. The gore is NOT unrealistic, of course with that technology something like people exploding would happen. The script was also very realistic.… Expand

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ShahmeerApr 21, 2011

District 9 Is a movie that has it's ups and downs. Nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards, this film proves to be what it's supposed to be. Nominated. Not winning. The true fact is that the whole thing isn't good, only theDistrict 9 Is a movie that has it's ups and downs. Nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards, this film proves to be what it's supposed to be. Nominated. Not winning. The true fact is that the whole thing isn't good, only the beginning and the end. At the beginning, the documentary style captivated me COMPLETELY. But after a while, suddenly it starts going to the "normal" style. Thats what I hated. But then, it turns back to documentary, then back to "normal", and so on. For like half an hour. Then, the story becomes interesting. It captivates me. And at the beginning, I have total DISGUST for the aliens. But somehow, the movie does it, and I realize they have feelings, and I also feel for them, as well. But that's not the best part. The middle might have been a lot of "what the?!", but the end makes up for it quite well. The intensity and sudden "Whoa." is just half of what the ending does for your entertainment. The emotional alien attachment and the truth about the lead is the other half. If you put those halts together, you get a spectacular 2/5ths of a film. So an excellent first 2/5ths and then the last 2/5ths added together makes 4/5ths of enjoyable film time, and the other 1/5ths, eh, plots the film, i guess. But all in all, District 9 fell just short of the "9" in the title, and it receives an out of 10.… Expand

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NazguleroMar 26, 2011

My expectation before watching this movie was: if Peter Jackson is the director, it will suck. I was confirmed. I stopped caring after 180 seconds when the aliens were shown for the first time. These must be the most ridiculous aliens in filmMy expectation before watching this movie was: if Peter Jackson is the director, it will suck. I was confirmed. I stopped caring after 180 seconds when the aliens were shown for the first time. These must be the most ridiculous aliens in film history. The pseudo-documentary style is horribly nauseating. There is not a single scene in this movie that looks professional, it is overly clear that the actors are...acting. It has the feel of a home video made by a child.
As a critic, how can you take yourself and your profession serious if you give this crap a good review ? It is just laughable. Why did Peter Jackson decide to make movies ? What do his movies add to this world, except for pissing people off because they are so incredibly bad ?… Expand

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monkeybrainspitFeb 24, 2011

"They must just go. I donâ

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VentXekartJan 24, 2011

This movie is absolutely incredible, not only does it mix the idea of alien refugee's coming to a foreign world, but it also has a lot of content that relates to racial disputes during South Africa's apartheid.

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TheGorillaJan 15, 2011

wow, this movie is some serious thing. the story is great, the script, the message, the everything! i'm not a big fan of sci-fi genre but this really amazed me.

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Bullet97Dec 11, 2010

Simply put, this movie is astounding. It provides an original sci-fi story, the acting is superb, the script is well written, the effects are fantastic for the budget they had, the action is heart-pumping, there's some great emotion, and evenSimply put, this movie is astounding. It provides an original sci-fi story, the acting is superb, the script is well written, the effects are fantastic for the budget they had, the action is heart-pumping, there's some great emotion, and even some funny jokes. Overall, District 9 is a great sci fi movie that will go down in movie history as one of the best scifi movies ever.… Expand

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tonyGreenNov 26, 2010

The film starts in quasi-documentary fashion with a strangely comic tone, but do not be put off. It gets much better. As much about the problems of the African Continent as a convential Sci-Fi. A well crafted highly original film.

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HomeCriticNov 6, 2010

It is a great movie, and every science fiction fan should watch it. The story is quite unique from one perspective, because in this movie the aliens are not the threat to us - we are the threat to the aliens. The story is also great and notIt is a great movie, and every science fiction fan should watch it. The story is quite unique from one perspective, because in this movie the aliens are not the threat to us - we are the threat to the aliens. The story is also great and not hard to follow, the characters have very sharp personalities.
Overall it's a very good movie, I had a lot of fun, so check it out!
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MetalMan95Nov 5, 2010

Great! I loved it. The aliens actually looked real and you can feel for them just by the look on their face. and the end battle sequences were awesome. and the scenes involving Sharlto Kopley's character's dilemma, were really well done

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MovieLonely94Oct 30, 2010

Peter Jackson is very good at science fiction while making this huge entertainment. it displays a lot of xenophobia and racial discrimination based off the events of the apartheid, and it has a lot of nightmare fuel for the kids and its notPeter Jackson is very good at science fiction while making this huge entertainment. it displays a lot of xenophobia and racial discrimination based off the events of the apartheid, and it has a lot of nightmare fuel for the kids and its not for the squeamish. still, its great. we all know that every movie Peter Jackson makes kicks a**.

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ArkonBladeOct 26, 2010

a fun movie with a almost documentery first half that feel alittle odd then picks up into a action flick last half. its a fun film to wach with some great action and a few moments of commedy . also any film with a mech in it im already sold .a fun movie with a almost documentery first half that feel alittle odd then picks up into a action flick last half. its a fun film to wach with some great action and a few moments of commedy . also any film with a mech in it im already sold . although it feels like half a film though when you see the ending and left me wanting more of a resolve to it all. it deffinitly felt different from your typical alien movie . which i felt overal was a good thing.… Expand

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MorningtonOct 23, 2010

An ugly, post-modern yet ramshackle and banjaxed picture that sidesteps convention so often it risks falling into the well that "Limits of Control" is currently drowning in.

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PaxsterOct 23, 2010

Loved the documentary style at the beginning of the film. Although it wained slightly after that, the twist was a great move and the storyline very complex for a movie where Aliens and Humans get blown to smithereens.

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spartan-117Oct 17, 2010

Grand.I wanna se halo movie to

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1966ZodiacOct 9, 2010

This movie is an epic sci-fi movie. A fictional documentary style movie tht captures a persons attention and heart. I absolutely loved every minute of this film and can't recommend it enough.

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KateMOct 8, 2010

This film is amazing simply because it is so frickin realistic and you will have no idea what you have sat down to watch. And it is original because it pulls off everything every other movie has been attempting to do for years. A must see. GO NZ!!

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JudddyOct 4, 2010

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. District 9, a surprisingly emotional science fiction/thriller is one of the most unique and original films of the year. It starts off as a documentary, a very clever way to make the whole concept seem realistic. The concept is aliens arriving on earth and being kept in slums by the humans, and not being allowed to leave. Being produced by Peter Jackson, you would expect it to be a visual feast and it does not disappoint. The aliens, or 'prawns' as they are called, are incredibly realistic. It had a wonderful start and terrific ending, but faltered slightly in the middle when, in my opinion, all I wanted to see was how it turned out in the end. However, overall it is a fabulously unique film and deserves its Oscar nomination for 'Best Picture'.… Expand

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IstvanMSep 26, 2010

I'm a BIG sci-fi fan. I can watch a sci-fi movie, does not matter how bad it is. But this is the first one, I wasn't able to watch it trough. I would say that it is far the worst movie I've ever seen, but this is not even a movie, it's a 2I'm a BIG sci-fi fan. I can watch a sci-fi movie, does not matter how bad it is. But this is the first one, I wasn't able to watch it trough. I would say that it is far the worst movie I've ever seen, but this is not even a movie, it's a 2 hours crap...terrible… Expand

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thesantanafanSep 5, 2010

I won't lie, I was expecting a great movie when I went to see this. It was terrible. The thing is, it's easy to trick americans into liking a movie with an original premise and neat special effects, not to mention the documentary filmingI won't lie, I was expecting a great movie when I went to see this. It was terrible. The thing is, it's easy to trick americans into liking a movie with an original premise and neat special effects, not to mention the documentary filming style which made viewers feel intelligent. This movie is like the product of an intelligent person writing down a good idea, and giving it to mentally challenged filmmakers. Everyone seems to overlooked the annoying flaws of this movie: The behavior, the dialogue, the use of the line "I'm not leaving without you" and various other cliches that you wouldn't expect to find in such an "original" film. There were dozens of moments of annoying stupidity that I kept trying to ignore. And there is no real excuse for all the discomfort in the movie. I usually forgive films for being stupid because they are still enjoyable. This movie had little to enjoy (except for when the robot shoots a man with a dead pig, I got a good laugh out of that) . Just the fact that it was original, the fact that it had allegories to apartheid and racism, and the fact that it was filmed like a documentary seems to have everybody won over. But I can't forgive all the stupid dialogue and behavior. I could just see through every silly second. For example; the love for cat food = Random aspect that makes the aliens seem more real. There was a lot of cheap little ways they tried to make the aliens seem more real. But right from the beginning, I couldn't help but see through them, and if I was less observant and more gullible I probably would have enjoyed the movie. I could write a book about all the things wrong with this movie, but I should not write so much in a movie review. I just can't be concise with this subject. I just want to end with this fact: I walked into that theater expecting a great movie. As the movie went on, I was struggling to convince myself that I was watching a great movie. I couldn't do it. Later I went to see Avatar, expecting a bad movie. I thoroughly enjoyed it, because it was honest and it's silliness was forgivable. James Cameron understands that its more important for a film to be enjoyable then it is for it to make a statement by being different.… Expand

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GoldenEye16Aug 22, 2010

This movie was too freakin weird and disturbing as hell. Too much swearing as well. Every other word was the f-word. I don't understand how you can enjoy this movie

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GriffithN.Jun 13, 2010

My favorite movie of that year, after seeing Star Trek and Terminator Salvation that summer, I was left with a feeling of dispair, that these movies really had nothing to say or to engage other than special effects. District 9 turns that all My favorite movie of that year, after seeing Star Trek and Terminator Salvation that summer, I was left with a feeling of dispair, that these movies really had nothing to say or to engage other than special effects. District 9 turns that all on its head with a dark and incredibly violent piece of entertainment, that is able to make the sci-fi genre smart again. It goes above and beyond of the standard of action movies this year, by exciting you, and using a consistent, and highly relevant allegory, that engages the intelect like no other movie that year. This is a must see.… Expand

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MattXJun 8, 2010

The first part of the movie seemed to scream out "low budget" B-movie, but it grew on me. I think if going into the movie, you don't expect a big-budget look and feel, if you are a sci-fi fan you will enjoy it.

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LaurenceW.Jun 7, 2010

Blissfully original,subtly political, teeming with excitement & brilliance.

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BobG.Jun 6, 2010

Awful, irritating, gratuitous garbage. I'm so very tired of cinematic comic books that feel like they were scripted by precocious 11yr.olds Best/Worst line: ( in the lab after the break in) " Look for something that might hold a vial!"

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SusanLJun 3, 2010

Only Pot Heads would say that they liked this movie! Sad to say, my boyfriend enjoyed this movie. His name is Simon Brooks & yes he's a Pot Head!

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YanC.Jun 2, 2010

One of the best movies I've ever seen, its documentary-like way of telling the history is fantastic, I think it's better than Avatar to talk about ETs.

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BrettS.Apr 18, 2010

Great movie, great plot, and great ideas. All together must see for sci-fi enthusiasts.

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antoniom.Apr 15, 2010

Movie is good. But praising its originality is nonsense. It quotes movies like the fly and independence day. The reportage pacing is also nothing new (robocop For ex). The main actor is really a fin performer but is character lacks Movie is good. But praising its originality is nonsense. It quotes movies like the fly and independence day. The reportage pacing is also nothing new (robocop For ex). The main actor is really a fin performer but is character lacks personality and is ambiguous.… Expand

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MatthewSMar 27, 2010

Having no opinion of the symbolism within this film, i feel as though it is an outstanding piece. Cinematography and dialogue are both superb.

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MikeSMar 26, 2010

This movie was good.

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JamesHMar 20, 2010

90/100. What an amazingly imaginative film, and it has a totally unique plot and you can

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DavidCMar 11, 2010

Excellent Movie. The change from simpering goverment PR tool to hardass hero belongs up there in classic cinema. This is the way we would treat aliens, you know it.

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SteveMar 7, 2010

Really interesting concept (and in the beginning, interesting presentation) but things gradually fall apart. The last hour is nothing but shooting and yelling. I know some people enjoy that, but it doesn't make a smart or original film. Really interesting concept (and in the beginning, interesting presentation) but things gradually fall apart. The last hour is nothing but shooting and yelling. I know some people enjoy that, but it doesn't make a smart or original film. Near the end, one of the characters (not to spoil anything) literally uses the phrase "Go on with out me." I feel like that pretty well encapsulates the movie's descent from total originality to painful cliche. A last note: grittier, more 'real' violence (read: more disgusting and gratuitous) does not make a film any less 'Hollywood.' It's still just playing to the lowest common denominator.… Expand

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BigBullyMar 1, 2010

Finally overtook Missouri Breaks as the worst movie in the past 100 years.

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ThomasFFeb 28, 2010

Watched it twice in a row. Yeah, it's that good.

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%PlayFeb 25, 2010

The good: special effects are top quality throughout. The bad: logic is no where to found - plot and character inconsistencies abound. Example: The aliens are bigger, much smarter, much more technologically advanced than the humans AND they The good: special effects are top quality throughout. The bad: logic is no where to found - plot and character inconsistencies abound. Example: The aliens are bigger, much smarter, much more technologically advanced than the humans AND they have access to their own advanced weaponry. The writers of this movie would have you believe that the aliens are forced to live in a concentration camp, and are trading in their weapons so they can satisfy their addiction to cat food rather than killing every last human being on earth which they could easily do. Stupid, stupid movie.… Expand

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LoriSFeb 21, 2010

The New York Post's review was spot on! "The movie falls into the same uneasy category as "Eight Legged Freaks": too tongue-in-cheek to be thrilling, not funny enough to be a comedy."

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WilliamTFeb 20, 2010

A genuinely thrilling and smart film. If you like your sci-fi movies deeper and more realistic than usual, than you're on the right track with this one.

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AlexTFeb 12, 2010

Amazing movie! it was unique and different, something that should be in most movies nowadays.

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EricAFeb 11, 2010

This movie was extremely disappointing, the plot was so dumn and unbelievable. I love sci-fi movies but, this one dropped the ball big time.

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T800Feb 9, 2010

This movie will make you think about yourself.

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Josef-MarcHFeb 9, 2010

One of the best films I have ever seen. Utterly compelling. The acting was superb from everyone involved, and the script couldn't have been written any better. If this doesn't go down in history as one of the greatest films of all One of the best films I have ever seen. Utterly compelling. The acting was superb from everyone involved, and the script couldn't have been written any better. If this doesn't go down in history as one of the greatest films of all time, I will be sorely disappointed.… Expand

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adamFeb 8, 2010

D9 is a good film a bit hard to follow in bits and really strange overall o good film worth watching The acting is good the plot is ok, the effects are really good. I like the film it

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MichelleH.Feb 7, 2010

Once you get past the annoying main character and the stupid looking aliens and story behind it is compelling. Ultimately this movie deals with immigration and corruption This movie is really not so far fetched if you look at how it Once you get past the annoying main character and the stupid looking aliens and story behind it is compelling. Ultimately this movie deals with immigration and corruption This movie is really not so far fetched if you look at how it illustrates how conflicting ideas and policies of government agencies and human aid agencies would deal which a similar situation.… Expand

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ChadA.Jan 28, 2010

ONLY FOOLS WOULD HAVE BEEF WITH THIS FILM If you hate Quality complex plots Creative concepts Psychological themes and undertones And last but not least Action-scenes that are high quality and MAKE SENSE DONT WATCH D9 catch Transformers 2 ONLY FOOLS WOULD HAVE BEEF WITH THIS FILM If you hate Quality complex plots Creative concepts Psychological themes and undertones And last but not least Action-scenes that are high quality and MAKE SENSE DONT WATCH D9 catch Transformers 2 and the rest of the garbage action films out this year to fill your primitive action junkie taste.… Expand

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LefanderF.Jan 28, 2010

This is what humans do the aliens, that's why they don't contact us.

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TimR.Jan 26, 2010

This movie was great, to those who think it made no sense... Why does this have to be believable. Of course the MNU had lots of power but how good would the movie be showing protesters and the UN. This wasnt in the US and things around the This movie was great, to those who think it made no sense... Why does this have to be believable. Of course the MNU had lots of power but how good would the movie be showing protesters and the UN. This wasnt in the US and things around the world are run by over powered governments and companies. The movie kept you wondering whats gonna happen next and you kinda had a clue to will Wikus go back to save Thomas but you had the sense of well maybe he really isnt. Many of times i though Wikus was dead and Thomas was too. This movie all together was very exciting and kept you interested and if it didnt stick to Jerassic Park maybe thats a bit more realistic to you.… Expand

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L.MJan 25, 2010

I really got hyped for this movie, the concept was really solid and it looked technically great. The problem is the "intelligence" I was expecting (for it to be so praised) was in a coma for most of the movie and the expecting "basassery" I really got hyped for this movie, the concept was really solid and it looked technically great. The problem is the "intelligence" I was expecting (for it to be so praised) was in a coma for most of the movie and the expecting "basassery" was just completely over-the-top for me and uneeded. I really couldn't find interest in any of the characters (come to think of it I can't remember any of them) but the concept of it still stayed strong. The good part, I really felt like I was in a human society that would have been with aliens for 20 years. I don't recommend skipping but don't fooled into expecting it to be one of the best sci-fi movies of all time either or you'll be disappointed.… Expand

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argexJan 21, 2010

Very good. Not only the characters but also the way media were represented, superficial, uninformative. You'll change your attitude toward the aliens during the movie. An excellent metaphor for "alien", different, immigrants of any Very good. Not only the characters but also the way media were represented, superficial, uninformative. You'll change your attitude toward the aliens during the movie. An excellent metaphor for "alien", different, immigrants of any kind. Very violent, several scenes were disturbing.… Expand

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DerekSJan 17, 2010

I'm sorry, but anyone who thought that District 9 was a bad movie needs immediate medical attention as they've undoubtedly suffered a concussion or some other form of head injury.

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MilesWJan 15, 2010

District 9 managed to sicken me and draw me in at the same time. Certainly, this film has minor flaws, but it gripped me in a way that few films ever have. Easily in my top ten overall, top five for SF.

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BarbaraMJan 15, 2010

Rented this garbage! Couldn't wait to return it. Most inane,boring movie I've seen in years.

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FredericN.Jan 12, 2010

Simply amazing! There's no ham n cheese Hollywood here for the light hearted, so if that's you, stop reading. Just a brutally honest mauling of the human condition (the aliens aren't all love and flowers either). with some Simply amazing! There's no ham n cheese Hollywood here for the light hearted, so if that's you, stop reading. Just a brutally honest mauling of the human condition (the aliens aren't all love and flowers either). with some wonderful wonderful acting, i must admit, i hated the wikus character when i first watched this film, but when i watched it again i understood why. He's a selfish little man, who knows full well what he is being asked to do is move over a million 'prawns' to a concentration camp. He only does anything (until the very end) if its in his own self interest. This makes him like 99% of humans alive today, perhaps this was a little too close to home for some us used to Hollywood heroes? anyway, absolutely watch this film, it had me totally glued to the screen for the last 2/3rds of it.… Expand

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StuartW.Jan 12, 2010

I heard so many good things about this film and after watching the trailer and seeing that Peter Jackson was connected with it i expected a good film. So many times I've been disappointed. I have to say this is a classic! I have no I heard so many good things about this film and after watching the trailer and seeing that Peter Jackson was connected with it i expected a good film. So many times I've been disappointed. I have to say this is a classic! I have no doubt that as well as films like bladerunner and aliens this will go down in time as a film that is regarded as a cult hit.… Expand

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TjaartS.Jan 12, 2010

This movie takes us from a tongue in cheek parallel of the apartheid era to the xenophobic actions following of people as a result of the vilification of people in public which gives one the "right" to just do what you want to them....it is This movie takes us from a tongue in cheek parallel of the apartheid era to the xenophobic actions following of people as a result of the vilification of people in public which gives one the "right" to just do what you want to them....it is gritty, very smart with acting, style and the expression of and accent from the home ground of the afrikaans speaking people, so remniscent of many myopic attitudes under the surface of most cultures.… Expand

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EmmyGJan 9, 2010

Worst. Movie. Ever. Seriously?!? From the first moment this movie was just LAME and beyond stupid! Oooh big lobsters arrive (why?!) and are put into a concentration camp that in reality should have been BOMBED from arrival. My husband Worst. Movie. Ever. Seriously?!? From the first moment this movie was just LAME and beyond stupid! Oooh big lobsters arrive (why?!) and are put into a concentration camp that in reality should have been BOMBED from arrival. My husband (sci-fi, war movie superhero freak) said, and I quote " I would have rather watched Barbie Princess than that shit!" Luckily we didn't waste an entire 2 hours of our lives on this movie... we fast forwarded and then after turning it off read the entire plot online and realized we REALLY weren't missing anything! How did this movie ever gain any popularity? I want to vomit now.… Expand

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JohnCJan 9, 2010

Badly conceived story, although, well filmed and assembled. It was just goofy, full of conceptual holes, not well thought out. There was no believable science in the thing, they just expected you to suspend your disbelief because they were Badly conceived story, although, well filmed and assembled. It was just goofy, full of conceptual holes, not well thought out. There was no believable science in the thing, they just expected you to suspend your disbelief because they were showing this pseudo documentary. Really stupid. It has been a while since I have seen a film that brings out such diametrically opposed views. It's like a Rorschach test. I can't figure out what it is about the film that makes so many people go nuts for it. I thought it stank.… Expand

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MarkdSCJan 9, 2010

Startling on first viewing, left a big impression even if I can't quite pin down what that is! Reminds me of the feeling I had when I first saw Alien and Terminator, not necessarily great films in the traditional sense but for whatever Startling on first viewing, left a big impression even if I can't quite pin down what that is! Reminds me of the feeling I had when I first saw Alien and Terminator, not necessarily great films in the traditional sense but for whatever reason stops you in your tracks. A Marmite film, you'll love it or hate it, either way it's destined to become a cult classic.… Expand

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GregS.Jan 8, 2010

Amazingly original, inventive, gripping film. I've never seen a movie quite like this. A thrill ride with a heart.

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BobHJan 2, 2010

Very bad movie, Spoiler Alert: All the movie comes down to is very bad acting followed by overgrown grasshopers with no reasonable explanation for arrivale or depart, that live in the ghetto and are bullied by humans. And a very annoying Very bad movie, Spoiler Alert: All the movie comes down to is very bad acting followed by overgrown grasshopers with no reasonable explanation for arrivale or depart, that live in the ghetto and are bullied by humans. And a very annoying main character from which the beggining you hope dies, he doesnt. The only decent thing the movie had was the alien weapons and there is probly less than 10 kills with them. Do not buy this movie, if you must see it just rent it, even then you are going to wish you had a couple dollars and a few hours of your life back!… Expand

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carolinebJan 2, 2010

I have tears in my eyes. 'District 9' is pure genuis! Neill Blouwkamp got it so right, the words for such things, haven't been invented yet. I grew up in English speaking KZN South Africa, hearing van der Merwe jokes , but I have tears in my eyes. 'District 9' is pure genuis! Neill Blouwkamp got it so right, the words for such things, haven't been invented yet. I grew up in English speaking KZN South Africa, hearing van der Merwe jokes , but deep down inside, I always knew, that thrown into the frontline, van der Merwe would be heroic and clearly Neill knew it too. I cannot wait for Neill's next film.… Expand

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ANWESHPJan 2, 2010

A movie more flawless than this one does'nt come to mind because there is'nt any. From the begining to the end the film succeds in entertaining. Everything about it is A1 from the cast's performances to the films story.

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MonteBDec 31, 2009

Awful. Filmed on a home video camera.

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FrankRDec 30, 2009

A nice twist on the typical "alien" movies.

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LauraSDec 30, 2009

It was the worst movie i've ever seen. I dont see how anyone could like such a horrible movie.

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NeilADec 30, 2009

I loved this movie. Admitted, i didnt think it was great the first half, the second half makes you want to go back and watch all of it again. The first time watched it was on dvd. After i watched it through, i watched it 2 more times all the I loved this movie. Admitted, i didnt think it was great the first half, the second half makes you want to go back and watch all of it again. The first time watched it was on dvd. After i watched it through, i watched it 2 more times all the way through that night. There were some holes in the plot but it's nice to leave things open for interpretation. Can't wait for the sequel.… Expand

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PeterCDec 29, 2009

Phenomenal. I was speechless after seeing it in theaters. The vast majority of sci-fi films don't generally induce deep thinking. Many many philosophical themes presented here. The main actor was superb. MAKE A DAMN SEQUAL!!

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NomadBDec 29, 2009

Really? 81? I'd give this a 4. The character is plainly stupid in this movie. It's like watching a horror film where a girl gets trapped in a house and what does she do? she hides under the bed. Enough with this garbage. 4 for the Really? 81? I'd give this a 4. The character is plainly stupid in this movie. It's like watching a horror film where a girl gets trapped in a house and what does she do? she hides under the bed. Enough with this garbage. 4 for the idea of making district 9 and 0 for everything else.… Expand

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PeterJDec 29, 2009

Fantastic movie. A blend of politics, an endearing storyline, and some good action as well. I think some were expecting an Independence Day type movie, but this is far far better than cheesy summer action movies.

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AaronCDec 29, 2009

A sci-fi theatrical masterpiece. The aliens are a work of AWESOME. With a believable story, great action in the last half, a story with twists and turns, and a shocker at the end of it all, it must be seen by everyone. (That can watch A sci-fi theatrical masterpiece. The aliens are a work of AWESOME. With a believable story, great action in the last half, a story with twists and turns, and a shocker at the end of it all, it must be seen by everyone. (That can watch R-rated movies, because that action part, really makes that r-rating come in to play, along with some insanely strong language courtesy of our main character.)… Expand

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kal-elDec 28, 2009

Wow, talk about brutal sci-fi . the most original and best science fiction movie in a long time.

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JerryCDec 28, 2009

Amazing visual effects and story. Lead actor amazing as well.

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EthanCDec 28, 2009

This movie was truly original and thought provoking. It was just a great movie. Simple as that. I only have one beef however. The F word, is used distastefully to much. It becomes distracting at one point. Other than that great film. DO NOT, This movie was truly original and thought provoking. It was just a great movie. Simple as that. I only have one beef however. The F word, is used distastefully to much. It becomes distracting at one point. Other than that great film. DO NOT, listen to Peter T's review. His extremist opinion is that of a neo nazi against Peter Jackson, not the film itself. Thank you for your time.… Expand

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BarbaraWDec 28, 2009

This movie was actually painful to watch. It is a sci-fi slow moving, slow paced boring piece. Do not waste your time. Nothing to see or experience here, we almost shut it off several times, but thought, there must be something here. There is not.

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moby1Dec 26, 2009

I loved this film and am looking forward to the next one. So refreshing that it is set in South Africa too. Will be getting it on bluray.

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RileyG.Dec 25, 2009

Wow....what a surprising edge-of-your-seat, thrill-a-minute, sci-fi film this was! SO GLAD the Halo movie fell through, because D-9 is pure, cinematic gold! Cannot wait for the blu-ray release! Easily the coolest set of weaponry this side of Wow....what a surprising edge-of-your-seat, thrill-a-minute, sci-fi film this was! SO GLAD the Halo movie fell through, because D-9 is pure, cinematic gold! Cannot wait for the blu-ray release! Easily the coolest set of weaponry this side of Star Wars & Half-Life. Here's hoping District 10 won't be far behind.… Expand

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JaneBDec 25, 2009

I found this movie to be racially offensive towards the jewish, negros, and indians and highly gorey. It's a clear rip off of any holocoust movie I've ever seen, just with aliens thrown in. Think about it, they live the ghettos (or I found this movie to be racially offensive towards the jewish, negros, and indians and highly gorey. It's a clear rip off of any holocoust movie I've ever seen, just with aliens thrown in. Think about it, they live the ghettos (or slums), are numbered and are about to sent to a camp (a concentration camp). All in all the movie is a straight forward story line with no twist and an extremely dark and open ending. It was outrageously stupid, I am ashamed to give it even a 3.… Expand

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RYanCDec 25, 2009

A nice spin on what some could say is a dead topic. The plot was compelling and open ended enough to keep viewers hopeful for a follow up.

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WilliamC.Dec 23, 2009

District 9: A Walk in Someone Else

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EvanW.Dec 23, 2009

Overall, a fantastic film. Although, the action comes periously close to drowning out the theme, which is of power, and humanity's quest for it.

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TenzinRDec 22, 2009

Great movie overall, once the plot grabs onto you, it never lets go! Don't understand all the zeros though.

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ToddO.Dec 22, 2009

If there was a lower score than ZERO, i owuld have gave it that. This might be the WORST movie I have ever seen, and I saw Battlefield Earth!! If I saw this in the Theatre, I would have walked out. The entire movie makes zero sense.......How If there was a lower score than ZERO, i owuld have gave it that. This might be the WORST movie I have ever seen, and I saw Battlefield Earth!! If I saw this in the Theatre, I would have walked out. The entire movie makes zero sense.......How did the lead learn how to understand crawfish language? The crawfish leaves by himself? .. Utterly stupid and I will never have those 2 hours back in my life.… Expand

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ToddG.Dec 22, 2009

One of the worst flicks I have ever seen, if there wasn't 2 feet of global warming outside I wouldn't have sat through this crap... I cannot believe the user rating score on this move. Why didn't I watch Hangover twice instead One of the worst flicks I have ever seen, if there wasn't 2 feet of global warming outside I wouldn't have sat through this crap... I cannot believe the user rating score on this move. Why didn't I watch Hangover twice instead of this once.… Expand

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